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Dec 1st, 2020, 16:39 | #1 |
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Thinking of buying an S40 2.0d powershift
Hi all,
I’m currently considering purchasing a 2008 S40 2.0d powershift R design with 110k miles. I’ve heard a lot of things about Volvo using Ford parts. Is there anything on this particular model I should be looking out for? The gearbox has apparently had an oil change a few months ago, which is a good sign. I appreciate any info/advice Many thanks |
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https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...peugeot&page=2 yes the S40/V50 platform is littered with "FoMoCo" parts if i were you i would have a BIG read up on the ford powershift gearbox before going anywhere Near the car again. i would also have a Good look at the post by T5R92011 in respect of the engine size/type.... Quote:
also it depends HOW the "oil" was changed and IF the correct grade ATF was used ,,,, thats a 50/50 !
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Dec 1st, 2020, 21:16 | #3 |
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As Andy_d has said if in doubt avoid.
Ford have been sued in Australia over this and fined $10m. Our Australian cousins have a much more colorful way of describing the quality of the gearbox by leaving the f out off the name. Remember buyer beware.
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Dec 2nd, 2020, 13:12 | #4 |
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My previous car was a 2007 S40 D5 auto - that gearbox was a 'geartronic' IIRC.
While I didn't get on with the car and sold it after a year, the gearbox was one of its better features - discrete and always seemed to be in the right gear, which in my experience is very unusual for an autobox. It was quick to downshift when required, and of course you could change gears manually if you felt like it. If you want an auto S40, I'd say this is your better option. I'd concur with the ^^^ re the powershift - when I was looking for the S40 I read way too many reports of those gearboxes requiring very expensive repairs.
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my V502.4i SE has it ,imho The best autobox i have had the pleasure to use *so far being able to select the gears manually Does come into its own when dealing with Steep downgrades ,esp with a boot full. geartronic "yes" powershift ,, nope no and heck no from/for me
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I had an S40 petrol model once, for 3 months. Sold it at a loss just to be rid of it. Horrible car. Replaced it with a V70 tdi and restored my faith in volvo.
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