The T5 model has power to spare that is easily available with the manual transmission. More powerful than most cars of the same model year. Efficeny is more than adequate as well with the power on hand. Manual transmission is perfect.
Can have a bit much body roll initially but the handling itself is very admirable. Minor (less that 300 dollars TOTAL) modifications can make the body roll non-existent.
Come on! its a Volvo!
Big comfy seats... like sitting in a lazy-boy WITH great support and side bolstering for when you start pushing the car.
This is my 2nd s60 - great cars.