What do you HATE most about your s/v 40 ? - Page 19

fishphil · Sep 12th, 2012, 20:24

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Originally Posted by Dandle

My guess is your car needs a little TLC to get it working properly. To reply to your topics.

1 - The suspension isnt the best design in the world but Ive only ever found the sport suspension to be noticably harsh at times.

2 - The radio shouldnt be cutting out radomly.

4 - For changing headlamp glass is pretty standard to have to loosen the bumper on modern cars im just glad they arent sealed units and you can change the glass.

5 - As has been said it sound like your thermostat is knackered as these cars warm up pretty quickly if working ok.

6 - Has the pollen filter been changed lately as that can stop a huge amount of air coming into the cabin and could be the cause of your poor demisting.

7 - The boot lock should work with the central locking.

8 - Rear wipers are never really fitted to saloons.

9&10 - Ive never had problems with the fuel shown or used with mine or my dads cars(i get 24.5 out of my T4 but its driven fairly hard)

11 - Try Osram Silverstars or Osram nightbreakers they make the world of difference and dont cost the earth.

i hate volvo and would never buy one again ,,,,give me a focus any day !

gatos · Sep 12th, 2012, 20:30

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Originally Posted by fishphil

i hate volvo and would never buy one again ,,,,give me a focus any day !

Why? What's wrong?

m1tch1987 · Sep 12th, 2012, 20:35

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Originally Posted by gatos

Why? What's wrong?

Im guessing he might have owned a Ford infected Volvo or a troublesome GDI.

GaryS40 · Sep 12th, 2012, 22:13

I hate the fact that they don't make them like this any more and started making them like Focus' instead.

I would buy a '12', or '62' reg, if they were still like ours.

Gary

m1tch1987 · Sep 12th, 2012, 22:32

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

I hate the fact that they don't make them like this any more and started making them like Focus' instead.

I would buy a '12', or '62' reg, if they were still like ours.

Gary

We have pre-ford infected cars, it happened with one of my previous cars, the Mazda 323F, they were great cars, then Ford had something to do with them and suddently they started rusting badly and had other electrical issues.

I think its due to everyone nowadays demanding sat navs and electric everything as standard which is where things become complicated electronically and that complexity usually results is more faults vs a car thats much simpler and can be worked on by the owner and doesn't need to go back to the main dealer to fit a headlight bulb etc.

tim030654 · Sep 13th, 2012, 13:29

Too early to say - I have only had mine for 7 weeks - but I was amused that for a few hours the external temperature was apparently -40 degrees. Now I know that Newcastle upon Tyne is not the warmest part of the country - but it is not that bad!

Anadinolin · Sep 13th, 2012, 13:33

i hate the fact that mine is in car heaven and not like christine (maybe a nicer version, but self repairing hehe) they still seem to suck out your souls and the bank account too hehe

markgsv40 · Sep 13th, 2012, 13:40

I do love my v40, but i do have minor niggles:

Bloody GDI engine driving me nuts with its lack of power.

inconsistancy with exterior lights, i.e. Chrome indicators with orange lamps, Chrome headlights, orange side markers, and smoked repeaters on the wings. IMHO, all black and smoked for you sporty T4 boys and Chrome and white for us SE lux chaps.

inconsistancy with interior lights / switches. heated seats/ demister/ recirc,= no lamp for off and orange for on. Air con orange for off and green for on. lights nothing for off green for on. this does confuse the older generation a bit.

other than the above, i have loved this car since i bought it 5 years ago.

GaryS40 · Sep 13th, 2012, 16:39

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Originally Posted by tim030654

Too early to say - I have only had mine for 7 weeks - but I was amused that for a few hours the external temperature was apparently -40 degrees. Now I know that Newcastle upon Tyne is not the warmest part of the country - but it is not that bad!

Did you notice that when it reads at an extremely low temperature, your fuel gauge reads next to nothing at the same time, even if it's full?

They must be linked somehow.

Gary

jasedarace · Sep 14th, 2012, 13:24

what I hate most about the s40...?

looks like every other bloody car in the carp ark. Expecially Citroen Xsaras.

What I hate about *my* s40 : The lying git who sold an unlooked after one to me. Still, I'm learning a *lot* about how its put together :-/

J

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GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	I hate the fact that they don't make them like this any more and started making them like Focus' instead. I would buy a '12', or '62' reg, if they were still like ours. Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Sep 13th, 2012, 13:29	#186
tim030654 Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2018 13:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Too early to say - I have only had mine for 7 weeks - but I was amused that for a few hours the external temperature was apparently -40 degrees. Now I know that Newcastle upon Tyne is not the warmest part of the country - but it is not that bad! __________________ - 2017 to date - 2005 V70 D5 S - 2.4l diesel - 2015 to 2017 - 2000 V70 - 2.5l diesel - 2012 to 2015 - 2004 V40 - 1.9l diesel - 1996 to 2012 - 1989 740GL Estate - 2.0l petrol - 1987 to 1996 - 1987 340DL - 1.4l petrol

Sep 13th, 2012, 13:33	#187
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	i hate the fact that mine is in car heaven and not like christine (maybe a nicer version, but self repairing hehe) they still seem to suck out your souls and the bank account too hehe __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Sep 13th, 2012, 13:40	#188
markgsv40 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pudsey	I do love my v40, but i do have minor niggles: Bloody GDI engine driving me nuts with its lack of power. inconsistancy with exterior lights, i.e. Chrome indicators with orange lamps, Chrome headlights, orange side markers, and smoked repeaters on the wings. IMHO, all black and smoked for you sporty T4 boys and Chrome and white for us SE lux chaps. inconsistancy with interior lights / switches. heated seats/ demister/ recirc,= no lamp for off and orange for on. Air con orange for off and green for on. lights nothing for off green for on. this does confuse the older generation a bit. other than the above, i have loved this car since i bought it 5 years ago. __________________ V40 GDI 2003 200K+ miles and Love it Saab 93 1.9 TiD Getting to love it.

Sep 14th, 2012, 13:24	#190
jasedarace JaseDaRace Last Online: Jul 9th, 2013 20:20 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gisors	what I hate most about the s40...? looks like every other bloody car in the carp ark. Expecially Citroen Xsaras. What I hate about my s40 : The lying git who sold an unlooked after one to me. Still, I'm learning a lot about how its put together :-/ J __________________ JdR now : v90 (long distance hooning), s40 (local hooning) prior : 340, 740, 740D, 740GL, 740GLE

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