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Volvo s40 2005 diesel v petrol

  • 14-12-2011 9:47am
    #1
    adenaden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭


    Hi there
    I'm looking to buy a 2005 s40, I still can't decide on a 1.8 petrol or the 2 l diesel, any feedback would be much appriciated i.e problems costs. Also most have around 100 miles is this very high? Do these cars give much hassle at this age? A guy I know has the 1.8 petrol and it's e c u has been giving problems is this common?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    dibs101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭dibs101


    Hi,

    I just sold my 2005 volvo s40. It was solid as a rock and never gave me a days trouble until, the solenoid pack for the ABS and the alternator went this year costing me 1200 euro so It was a motoring annus horribulus to put it mildly.

    These are well documented problems with the s40 and although I was badly burnt last year I am still considering getting a 2009 model as there is no mid range family saloon to touch them for spec and comfort in my eyes. I was getting about 27mpg out of my 1.8 petrol which was not bad considering its all city driving we do.

    Hope this helps...


  • #3
    adenaden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭adenaden


    Thanks dibs
    Ye I have heard a few horror stories such as your own but as you said there a class above the rest in its spec!

    Still undecided!!


  • #4
    seligehgit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,286 ✭✭✭seligehgit


    I've a Volvo S40 diesel 2 litre 2006,had a few glitches over the years.Mainly due to the computerisation of nearly every function in relation to the car.Car bulbs tend to go fairly frequently,had a problem(ongoing) in relation to the electronic car locking.Not the best space wise,bit lacking in same.But on the whole it's a super car,extremely economical and sturdy/safe.


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