Alright, I've fallen in love... the new S40 seems to be the perfect car for me, and I want one.
How is the base 5 cylinder... I've read all the reviews I can find in magazines/paper but they all test the T5 version, I don't need the inclination to get tons of speeding tickets, so I want the basic engine in it (168hp is more then enough to get one in trouble) I've heard 8.5 secs to
60 with the automatic, which is plenty (I'm used to around 11-12)... But I want the manual tranny... How are Volvo manuals in general. They seem incredibly long lasting (dad's friend got 370+K Kms on his original clutch in his 740 wagon, and the tranny still had 5th gear O/D working fine).... But long lasting doesn't mean they'll have smooth gear engagement, I'm used to VW manuals, which have rather poor synchronization and shift harshly compared to something like a Honda gearbox (wonderful things those are, at least in the Civic I drove).How's the rear seat space... I want more room in the back than in my Golf.... Not expecting as much room as the families 960, but somewhere in the middle would be great.
Anyone (preferably an audiophile) hear the 12 speaker Dolby 2 system in this car yet?
Looking at:
2.4i engine Audio package (maybe with the 140W sub... Hoping the main speakers do a good enough job with bass handling so I don't have to get it) Climate package 16" Alloy upgrade Trim package (either wood or aluminum... ill have to see both first hand to decide). Sunroof if it's not bad for air buffeting above 80kph Maybe (and it's a big maybe) the navigation system