S80 V8 or S80 T6 which do you think is 'better'

**PHILKEN** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 18:05

I'm thinking of buying a second hand S80 next year(not the day after tomorrow

) & I'm considering a T6 or a V8(purchaseprice is more or less the same ) tax is a (big) difference in Belgium: T6:900€, V8 2200€/year but, Insurance is the same(based on KW) it should replace my 2005 V70R
which one would you prefer & why

**stribo** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 18:11

I'd keep the R, it's a much nicer car.

**smithy** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 18:32

I would keep the r too but if I had a choice it would be the v8 what a sound .but the t6 can be remapped though .

**M-R-P** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 18:33

V8 and have the Noble tuning kit put on it

**T5frankie** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 18:38

keep the v70r

**Harvey** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 20:03

Did test drive one S80 V8 AWD very nice but to big to fit in the Garage so got the S60R .

**PHILKEN** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 20:06

Originally Posted by Harvey

Did test drive one S80 V8 AWD very nice but to big to fit in the Garage so got the S60R .

I don't own a garage, she has to sleep outside....

**Harvey** · Sunday 30th December 2012, 20:09

The lack of MPG is a very big point as well.

**JUDGENINJA** · Monday 31st December 2012, 01:29

Punchy performance - Go for the T6.
V8 is automatic only. I'd expect it to be a very smooth on acceleration and quiet..

I can't see the V8 being much more reliable. Possibly the V8 was for the American market as it is slower and less economic than a T6..

**lance** · Tuesday 1st January 2013, 20:57

T6 4 speed gaytronic awful knobbly ride crap handling comfortable nice engine, keep the r or try v8 or transplant the t6 into a 960!

**smithy** · Tuesday 1st January 2013, 22:33

Originally Posted by lance

T6 4 speed gaytronic awful knobbly ride crap handling comfortable nice engine, keep the r or try v8 or transplant the t6 into a 960!

Or put the v8 in a 960 with twin turbos or supercharger oh yes

**cookie** · Wednesday 2nd January 2013, 00:46

Neither - T6 engine problems, V8 sounds good, but has the GM slushbox AFAIK, which are mega problems and mega bucks to fix, I would keep the R, or go for a S60 with the 2.4 T5

**LeeT5** · Monday 28th January 2013, 12:32

Sorry, but i might consider an S80 when i'm 80.

i think they are boring looking.

If i had to choose then it would be the T6, then i would immediately sell it and buy a Merc.....or another R!! However...keep the R.

**HowHard** · Monday 28th January 2013, 18:57

as they said, keep the R

otherwise:
T6 - lovely sound, nice speed, more miles for yr moneys in fuel.
V8 - lovelier sound, meh speed, omg fuel costs

R = win, win! \o/

**stevmo** · Monday 4th February 2013, 11:49

having enjoyed a gm slushmatic gear box in my bmw 530d and having to shell out £1740 to fix the §§§§§§ i'd say avoid them like the plauge!!
I'd say keep the R too. V8 sounds good but overly expensive and i've seen numerous t6's on ebay as spares or repairs with engine troubles

**fuller0554** · Thursday 14th February 2013, 00:07

Yeh i know its probably not what you want to hear but personally id keep the v70r aswel. im a big 850 fan myself. wasnt aware of there being a production s80 v8 which does sound like one of them cars ud just have to drive atleast once in your life time. t6's....ive seen and heard a few but by the time they get to me for a chance to buy theres always something wrong with um :-).
Good luck mate i hope it works out well, got a feeling you might end up kicking yourself if you let the R go though :-).