Overview & Reviews
Output from the 1.9-liter turbocharged mill is bumped up by 10 to 170 horsepower. A CD player makes its way onto the standard features list, and the front fascia gets a slight freshening thanks to a black egg-crate grille and body-colored side molding and bumpers. Inside you'll find a new three-spoke steering wheel and a four-dial instrument cluster. The sport package adds front and rear spoilers, blackout headlamp surrounds and 16-inch wheels, and the premium package now includes a leather-wrapped hand brake handle and gearshift lever.
- Strong complement of safety features, affordable base price, upscale interior.
- No manual transmission offered, lacks sporting intentions, pricing can quickly escalate with optional equipment installed.
User Reviews:
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Near the top of this Valets list. - 2003 Volvo S40
By jeffj-nj - March 7 - 10:00 am700 characters is just NOT enough room to sing this cars praises. I work as a valet, so Ive driven, oh, about everything. That said, there is nothing on the road today offering this cost/quality ratio. Everything about the car is just so... right. I had originally prepared a several paragraph essay about this, but I cant post it or even figure out what to cut from it. So, Ill sum it up with this: Ive put 25k miles on this car, and enjoyed every one of them. Considering several hundred of them were accumulated in one sitting, and/or during the worst winter NJ has seen in some time, thats really saying quite a bit. If youre looking elsewhere, stop.
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TOO MANY PROBLEMS - 2003 Volvo S40
By s40sucks - December 17 - 10:00 amI leased this new S40 in March 2001. Within the first year I had to replace a rear rotor due to a factory defect. During the second year with 10,000 miles on the car I needed new rear rotors and brake pads costing close to $500. I am currently fighting with Volvo to reimburse me. During the second year the shift light blew out, the front headlight had to be replaced, the power seat broke and needed a new switch, the steering colum needed repairs. The check engine light goes on and off continously, and the air conditioning is terrible. I would never consider another VOLVO and advise all to stay away!
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if you live in new york stay away - 2003 Volvo S40
By jack tawil - September 28 - 2:00 amive had this car for a year the cars performance as far as pick up is great. in the snow it sucks , if you hit a pot hole you need a new wheel base a tire and an alignment. the car really could get on your nerves. maintenance very pricy. overall sometimes it could be your friend but in a second it can back stab you
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Love my Volvo! - 2003 Volvo S40
By TLA72 - September 5 - 2:00 amThe car is easy to handle and fun to drive. It is a fast little car. The leather interior is great quality and the seats are very comfortable. As a mother, it is a great feeling to know that I am driving my son in one of the worlds safest cars!
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But This Car Now - 2003 Volvo S40
By mgriffinwalters - August 16 - 2:00 amI had heard before I bought this car that it was junk and that my money would be better spent buying an Audi A4 of BMW 3-series (both of which can actually be cheaper than the S40 since I have yet to see an S40 that didnt come with all of the options). However, after purchasing this car I would never want one of the others. This car is incredibly comfortable inside and Volvo has paid attention to all of the little details. In past years this car may not have had some problems, but Volvo seems to have worked them all out now. Definitely a great buy, especially if you want something out of the ordinary.
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perfect car - 2003 Volvo S40
By Paul_pl - August 11 - 2:00 amSimply the best, can not be compared to japan or german cars....
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An expensive lemon - 2003 Volvo S40
By cyr - May 17 - 2:00 amOwned this lemon for 2 years. I trusted Volvo for its reliability and Volvo did not deliver it. I have to take this car for repairs every 3 months on average. Only 21,000 miles, but I had 6 problems + 2 recalls. Everything from windshield wipers failure in the middle of a storm, to misalignment of the hood, to check engine lights on for transmission problems, to check engine lights on for unknown reasons, etc..... Brake pads had to be replaced after 15,000 miles. Air conditioning recall + transmission software upgrade recall. To sum it up, Expensive lemon, unreliable, and poor service
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Safety at a great price - 2003 Volvo S40
By mslamont - May 17 - 2:00 amA safe, and pleasant vehicle at a great price. Good pickup, smooth ride.
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Oh, not bad - 2003 Volvo S40
By JOHN LEE - March 30 - 10:00 amWe test drove VW Passat, and Jetta. Both vehicles had a higher price tag. The S40 is by far a better car. Good power and the handleing is excellent for a Front Wheel drive car.
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Oh, not bad - 2003 Volvo S40
By John Lee - March 30 - 10:00 amWe test drove VW Passat, and Jetta. Both vehicles had a higher price tag. The S40 is by far a better car. Good power and the handleing is excellent for a Front Wheel drive car.
