2010 onwards S60 T5", or similar?

[blearyeyedboy]

Dear Volvo Owners,

Does anyone have experience of the European spec 2010 onwards Volvo S60 T5's? Most reviews of the T5's cover the US-spec 5 cylinder motors.

Are they more fun with 4C chassis and/or R-design trim? (I'm not expecting 3-series like handling and I'm guessing that steering feel will still be poor, but something with a bit of fun on rare occasions would be nice.)

Any advice? Any spec I should seek out/try hard to avoid?
Has anyone got fed up of an S60 and bought something else?
Is there a cambelt to change or are they chain driven?

Thanks.

(Edited to avoid confusion)

Edited by blearyeyedboy on Saturday 20th June 15:08

[blearyeyedboy]

I'm on about the later 2010 onwards cars. The US cars got 5 cylinders, the Europeans 4 cylinders.

[blearyeyedboy]

Sorry, maybe I should be clearer!

I suppose I used to be familiar with Ovlovs up to and including the 850, but then I've kind of tuned out. Then I noticed a quite funky-looking R Design S60 in Red and it got me thinking... Could it be a daily driver that can be fun once in a while the right chassis/suspension options? Or am I barking up the wrong (Scandinavian pine) tree?

[blearyeyedboy]

Thanks mods for changing the title! (the "or similar?" bit was supposed to be that you could change it to what you like, but I'm still very grateful!)

[blearyeyedboy]

I take it you're not a fan then.

Have you owned/driven one? If so, what were your impressions of owning and driving one, servicing aside?