Used Volvo S40 for Sale

Well this is my first car, I bought it used about 3 years ago. It reeked of cigarette smoke, but it worked well at first. It started acting up after a "check up" at a local car place, the car alarm went off all the time and sometimes the car itself wouldn't start at all. The air conditioning worked at least which is good for a hot place like Texas. The breaks work well, but the tires have poor traction in wet conditions. The neutral safety switch was broken and the cause of the car not starting and the alarm going off constantly, oddly no professional could figure it out or replicate my issues, but I ordered a replacement and since then my car has worked relatively normal. The only issue now is it stutters when started but other wise it works reliably and has decent enough gas mileage. I don't listen to music when I drive so I have no idea how the stereo functions, I'm sure it works though.

I purchased this vehicle from a used lot and was aware of the issues that already existed on it. A cracked side mirror and a seat adjustment that didn't work seemed like small issues compared to the good deal that I got for it. However, these small issues have rapidly been overtaken by large issues specifically related to the interior of the car. The CD player stopped working within two months and cannot be replaced with an aftermarket player due to the nature of the audio system. The material covering the roof has also begun to come undone from the roof of the car. Further, the interior decor has a cheap feel to it, with the wood trim looking more like plastic and the buttons and steering wheel covered by paint that easily flakes off. The mechanics of the car are solid, having hit the 200,000 mile mark with few major mechanical issues other than the normal maintenance required. However, any issues that do come up are costly and take quite a lot of time to repair since the car is foreign made. The air-conditioning has also developed a leak that the mechanics are unable to fix as the engine is so compact and is laid out in a unique manner. If you're looking for a car that will run well, this car might be a good fit for you. However, all the issues given but the shoddily done interior and the cost of repairs and maintenance would deter the faint of heart.

I have owned Volvos before, and I was hoping this one would be as good as the last S80 I owned. I was not disappointed. I went for the smaller model in the hopes that it would get better gas mileage. Again, I was not disappointed. It gets about five miles per gallon more than the larger S80. It's 2.5-liter engine seems to have the same power, however, with a much lighter car to push around. The result is a car that will get with the program when it is needed to pass or if I'm the mood to play Indy race car driver. To say the least, it is very peppy. It seems very well made, and the build quality on most everything is what I would expect from Volvo. The electronics in the newer S40 is updated, and I was very happy with the sound quality. I really like the looks and, although small, it has a great presence. I am confident it will give me the happy miles my previous Volvo did.