Overview & Reviews
Minor equipment changes have been made to Volvo's S40 for 2002. A Premium package now makes it easier for base sedan buyers to purchase desirable options like a sunroof, CD player, power driver seat and faux wood trim. And a Premium Plus package adds leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel to the mix. The Sport package now includes aluminum interior accents, sport seats and an exclusive instrument cluster -- you can also get these items a la carte. A new center console design incorporates two integrated cupholders. Rear passengers will also have two cupholders at their disposal when they fold down the center armrest. And the S40 now comes with the an emergency trunk release. New exterior colors include Bamboo Green and Dark Blue.
- 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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My Baby - 2002 Volvo S40
By punkin2514 - September 9 - 10:00 amI am 25 years old and this is the first car that I have purchased on my own. It is a perfect introduction to Volvos line of cars. I started looking at cars in the Honda price range and made the mistake of test driving the S40. I fell in love with my car and got it loaded with all the whistles and bells. I havent had any problems except for a rattle in the front "fixed" headrests that luckily are covered under warranty. I would recomend that people take advantage of the internet for bargaining and pricing the car that they want. I ended up saving over $800 by purchasing in Tacoma and paid just below the Edmunds TMV price.
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Great and underrated car - 2002 Volvo S40
By Todd1001 - August 15 - 10:00 amJust bought this car about a month ago and I love it. Was looking at the Passat and the BMW, but got this car for thousands less when they were clearing out the 2002s . The interior is beautiful and meticulously put together. The leather is high quality. And the acceleration is surprisingly fast from a 4 cyllinder. Unlike the BMW, you dont see an s40 at every stoplight. I have received an incredible number of compliments on this car.
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Nice car!! - 2002 Volvo S40
By akaljy - August 8 - 2:00 amSo far so good.. It runs great and looks great. All my friends love to get on my car. I had long trip to Vancouver ,BC from Eugene, OR and had much fun . Acceleration is good, it smokes out other cars so easily.But, one complaint is its underpowered engine. It could produce more that 160 hp, just as Jetta 1.8 T .
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One of my best cars yet - 2002 Volvo S40
By cmsims - July 29 - 10:00 amI absolutely love this car! Ive had it for a year now and have had absolutely no problems with it at all (a rarity when working out the kinks of many other new cars). As with all the other Volvos Ive had, Ive already had the privilege (sarcasm) of finding out that the thing holds up like a tank in accidents. My friends all love it as well - its peppy and has great acceleration - my only real problem is that half the time Im handing over the keys to someone else who wants to take it for a ride!
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2000 Volvo S40 - 2002 Volvo S40
By koj - July 9 - 10:00 amI have been very happy with my 2000 S40 overall. I bought it brand new in December, 1999. It rides very well, although I think it could use a little more leg room. Ive had to have the radio/CD player replaced. Also, the windshield wiper dispenser on the hood leaks, which cause some discoloring on the paint. I bought the very first model her in the US, so Ive had several little thinngs occur which have all been under warranty. Lesson learned, I will not buy another Volvo model its first year in release, or any other car for that matter.
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Fun AND Comfort - 2002 Volvo S40
By ShpDog - July 4 - 10:00 amFor a compact automobile you can not ask for a better combination of luxury and handling in an automobile. It might be considered a little "stiff" on the road but I like the feeling of control that provides.
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Good Fun Car - 2002 Volvo S40
By nate91 - June 6 - 5:57 pmI really wanted a used BMW or Mercedes primarily because they were great handling rear-wheel drive cars. Hence I was hesitant to get another front-drive Volvo, but this car was in the price range. However, this car has exceeded my expectations. The turbo makes for great power and great fun. Hit the gas hard and it peels out through first gear. You can easily get to any open spot in traffic even on the highway. Firm suspension makes for good handling but a bit of a bumpy ride. Like others said, it stops on a dime. The cons. Cheap interior, I hate the cloth seats and door panels are loose. The car idles a bit rough, the steering wheel always shakes at lights.
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Best Car Ive Ever Had - 2002 Volvo S40
By Mary-C - February 25 - 10:00 amThis is the best car Ive ever had. I had a 2001 model but got into a sever accident only about 4 month after I had gotten in. The car was totaled but I only had a few scratches. I trust my car to keep me safe and other should too. The acceleration is one of the best things and the climate control feature is a great help. This is a great car for everyone, except maybe the extremely large person who might have some trouble getting in.
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VOLVO S40 - 2002 Volvo S40
By danner - January 10 - 10:00 amdecent car, but has a horrible resale.
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Not as much VOLVO quality - 2002 Volvo S40
By eragchaa - May 30 - 6:50 pmPurchased 02 S40 with 60K miles on it, for my wife. This is great looking car, with turbocharger. Great acceleration, power for 1.9T engine. At 70K we had to replace TurboCharger, I did the job myself, bought the Turbo from eBay used one for 240$,saved about $900.At Volvo it would cost about 800$ for the part and $400 for installation.Then check engine light came up,had to replace thermostat,another check engine light had to replace ignition coil,spark plugs,at 80K had another check engine light,have to check it again. Tran fluid change is the ripoff at the dealer, for special VOLVO fluid $18per1/4. MPG is less then 01Camry. Overall not much for high end luxury car.Going for LEXUS next time
