Anyone with a T8 at nearly 4 or 5 years old - read this!

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by Volvocano

"Sublime"? While I absolutely respect your opinion, I can only assume your experience of quality cars and sublime ride quality is limited. I've driven many models of XC90 and have yet to experience one that rides anywhere nearly as smoothly as a 1990s Citroen Xantia - let alone a truly comfortable car. A run-of-the-mill Ford Mondeo rides much more comfortably than any SPA XC90 and transmits much less bump-thump to the cabin. "Bearable" is how I'd describe the ride quality of any SPA XC90 - no where near "Sublime" like my many Range Rovers, Jag XJ6s Jag XJ8s, Opel Senator, Citroen CX, Citroen C6 and I'm intentionally keeping the bar low because the XC90 cannot compete with truly comfortable cars at any level - not even close. Sublime? No.

I have driven a few of the cars you mention - Citroen Xantia (as well as a few BXs) and ford Mondeo of various versions. The Mondeo handled better, but the ride was not better. The Xantia was a long time ago and was just a pile of crap in most ways, so cant say I remember it having a great ride.

Remember my XC90 is on normal 19inch wheels with deep profile tyres which I think makes an enormous difference. It is also a Momentum, without any of this r-design nonsense in the suspension and seats. Is your T8 on 19s? Momentum spec?