S60 T5 to S80 V8?

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Currently have a 2005 S60 T5 as the family car. Love it to be honest, and is plenty quick enough after a remap.
I am now just starting to think about what my options are for when it gets a bit leggy. The S60/V60 T6 look nice but I hear have a crashy ride, which really limits the appeal.
The S80 4.4 V8 had some good road tests at the time. Clearly not a sports car but comfortable, swift, big with a great noise. I can understand they are of limited appeal but they sound like a pretty good package to me.
Anyone have any insights or experience with one?

Edited by alolympic on Tuesday 1st September 09:40

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After_Shock said:

The V8 engine is pretty much bomb proof, if you don't do many miles they are a great car however if you do and you get a fuel card through work they are also a great car.

I had one for a month as a company car back in 2007 and it genuinely did average 18mpg, my Monaro VXR with a supercharger was vastly more economical in comparison.

But they are a great all round car, if you can live with the economy.

Blimey, 18mpg! That is really poor. Making me think about that. I can get 35mpg on a run and I have 310bhp when I want some fun. Doubling my fuel bills just isn't something I could live with. The V8 isn't stacking up so well...but I do love the noise.