Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - Thinking of buying an S40 2.0d powershift

Welton · Dec 3rd, 2020, 08:42

I have to say that although I still like my S40 and enjoy it - it has taken a LOT to get it 'right' over the years.

Suspension is a massive ballache and very tiring in terms of near constant replacing parts of it, numerous 4-wheel 'alignment' attempts etc. Mine is about right now and I can probably say that 85% my suspension is under 5 years old (2005 car).

I've just google imaged: 'Powershift Gearbox Explained' and it looks a very complex unit.

I then did the same for the VAG DSG box and it looks quite similar

As far as I've heard the VAG DSG is quite reliable but also requires regular fluid changes - as does everything.

I think for an easy life I would prefer an old school torque-converter automatic, says he who also owns a Citroen fitted with an updated version of Fiat's 'Selespeed' (remember those) gearbox which is a Robotised Manual

we've put 50,000 miles on it and it's been faultless

Dec 3rd, 2020, 08:42	#8
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I have to say that although I still like my S40 and enjoy it - it has taken a LOT to get it 'right' over the years. Suspension is a massive ballache and very tiring in terms of near constant replacing parts of it, numerous 4-wheel 'alignment' attempts etc. Mine is about right now and I can probably say that 85% my suspension is under 5 years old (2005 car). I've just google imaged: 'Powershift Gearbox Explained' and it looks a very complex unit. I then did the same for the VAG DSG box and it looks quite similar As far as I've heard the VAG DSG is quite reliable but also requires regular fluid changes - as does everything. I think for an easy life I would prefer an old school torque-converter automatic, says he who also owns a Citroen fitted with an updated version of Fiat's 'Selespeed' (remember those) gearbox which is a Robotised Manual we've put 50,000 miles on it and it's been faultless __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)