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First Drives: 2005 (2004.5) Volvo S40

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http://edmunds.com/future/2005/volvo/s40/100197725/preview.html?tid=edmunds.h..reviews.leftbanner.1.*

http://thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6820&sid=183&n=157

Galleries @ Swedespeed

I gotta say, this car looks great inside and out IMO and it sounds like it is a blast to drive with the turbo 5. It's based on the Ford C1 platform that also underpins the Mazda3 and the next-gen Ford Focus.
Best of all, it's actually cheaper than the old S40! Cars like this and the TSX are creating a great new "sub-entry-level sport-luxury sedan" segment. 😛
 
Actually with the sport package, the car is absolutely stunning.
I posted about this car a little while ago and got no reply.
 
Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Jesus! This is my new practical dream car. Yeah it's FWD, but that's justified by it being a small European sport sedan.
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AWD with 6-speed stick next year 🙂
 
of course it's cheaper, it's based on an even cheaper non-volvo platform than the last S40.

blech! the last real volvo was the old 850/S70.
 
Problem I see is that the TSX is about $26,500 with just about every options.
The T5 is $27,500 and that doesn't even include leather.
 
Originally posted by: CTrain
Problem I see is that the TSX is about $26,500 with just about every options.
The T5 is $27,500 and that doesn't even include leather.
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The T5 is the 220hp model right? It is far more powerful, with a better powerband than the TSX.
 
Saw this car @ the Virgin Megastore...the interior is soo simple and poliished...and hte outside is good to look at also.
 
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