Need to get a (sensible) V8 out of my system...
Discussion
OK, I have to do it and get a V8 out of my system. I don't do many miles a year at the moment (<8k) so MPG is not an issue. I have enough buffer funds for most repairs and insurance is not an issue (39, low crime area, full no claims, etc)
Twist is, it should also be practical...
Second twist is, outright performance isn't that key - I just want the sound, though a turn of speed would help - but I'm not obsessed by a difference of .5 of a second to 60.
Criteria:
Audi S4 Avant
Audi A6 4.2 Avant (plus a decent exhaust)
BMW 550i
Chrysler 300c Hemi
Merc E55AMG
Bigger...
Range Rover
Porsche Cayenne
Any I have missed?
(edit to add, I know about the spelling error in the title)
Twist is, it should also be practical...
Second twist is, outright performance isn't that key - I just want the sound, though a turn of speed would help - but I'm not obsessed by a difference of .5 of a second to 60.
Criteria:
- V8
- Good load space - so preferably an estate (!)
- A good sound from the engine without silly mods, but would consider a Milltek or similar as an addition
- <15k
Audi S4 Avant
Audi A6 4.2 Avant (plus a decent exhaust)
BMW 550i
Chrysler 300c Hemi
Merc E55AMG
Bigger...
Range Rover
Porsche Cayenne
Any I have missed?
(edit to add, I know about the spelling error in the title)
RS4 with full Milltek....yummy and still practical! If you can stretch why not RS6 lol! V10 glory! Failing that an E90 M5 with Hayward and Scott exhaust fits the bill!
edit : Whoops....sorry didn't see the < £15k :P
I would go for the Merc in that case...Merc V8s sounds beefy. Would avoid Cayenne and Rangey unless you fancy big bills :P
edit : Whoops....sorry didn't see the < £15k :P
I would go for the Merc in that case...Merc V8s sounds beefy. Would avoid Cayenne and Rangey unless you fancy big bills :P
A little biased, but I no longer have it. The E55AMG is awesome!
Bucket loads of power, but can be driven sedately. Adjustable suspension makes the ride as compliant or stiff as you like. Q car'ish unless someone notices the 4 exhausts.
All the best in one package. If you go for any of the others you may be left thinking 'if only'
Bucket loads of power, but can be driven sedately. Adjustable suspension makes the ride as compliant or stiff as you like. Q car'ish unless someone notices the 4 exhausts.
All the best in one package. If you go for any of the others you may be left thinking 'if only'
McHaggis said:
OK, I have to do it and get a V8 out of my system. I don't do many miles a year at the moment (<8k) so MPG is not an issue. I have enough buffer funds for most repairs and insurance is not an issue (39, low crime area, full no claims, etc)
Twist is, it should also be practical...
Second twist is, outright performance isn't that key - I just want the sound, though a turn of speed would help - but I'm not obsessed by a difference of .5 of a second to 60.
Criteria:
Audi S4 Avant
Audi A6 4.2 Avant (plus a decent exhaust)
BMW 550i
Chrysler 300c Hemi
Merc E55AMG
Bigger...
Range Rover
Porsche Cayenne
Any I have missed?
(edit to add, I know about the spelling error in the title)
MG ZT. Although an SRT-8 300C, import Charger or Jeep GC would all be good ideas too. Any modern car will need an aftermarket exhaust to make it sing though, so budget this for any. Although such exhaust are less accepted on some types of cars.Twist is, it should also be practical...
Second twist is, outright performance isn't that key - I just want the sound, though a turn of speed would help - but I'm not obsessed by a difference of .5 of a second to 60.
Criteria:
- V8
- Good load space - so preferably an estate (!)
- A good sound from the engine without silly mods, but would consider a Milltek or similar as an addition
- <15k
Audi S4 Avant
Audi A6 4.2 Avant (plus a decent exhaust)
BMW 550i
Chrysler 300c Hemi
Merc E55AMG
Bigger...
Range Rover
Porsche Cayenne
Any I have missed?
(edit to add, I know about the spelling error in the title)
If you need load space then how about 5.4 litres of Supercharged V8 grunt
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3889494.htm
300bhp/ton said:
MG ZT. Although an SRT-8 300C, import Charger or Jeep GC would all be good ideas too. Any modern car will need an aftermarket exhaust to make it sing though, so budget this for any. Although such exhaust are less accepted on some types of cars.
If you need load space then how about 5.4 litres of Supercharged V8 grunt
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3889494.htm
The op didn't specify whether he wants to go around corners or not... so that might just fit the bill.If you need load space then how about 5.4 litres of Supercharged V8 grunt
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3889494.htm
A friend had one for a short while. Turns out the steering wheel is just for show and isn't connected to anything.
McHaggis said:
R300will said:
RS6 had a V8 at one point. Bet they're cheap now. Cerbera's have back seats
Nice cars, but a bit high mileage now for the ones I have seen. Agree re: Cerbera's but doesn't fulfill the load requirement, or I would be getting an XKR...Contigo said:
RS6 but expect bucket loads of problems and repairs bills unless you buy one with DRC replacement Bilsteins on and with a recent service and healthcheck on the gearbox.
This man speaks sense! Get a healthcheck and make sure DRC has been changed. Otherwise go for it. I drove one, loved it!Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi...IT'S A HEMI!
OK, OK, not a 'real' original 426 Hemi, but it's still a car where the engine actually has a name
In fairness if you want noise outside the car then you'd have to put some louder pipes on as they're pretty quiet as standard. Astonishingly quick off the line with 4wd.
OK, OK, not a 'real' original 426 Hemi, but it's still a car where the engine actually has a name
In fairness if you want noise outside the car then you'd have to put some louder pipes on as they're pretty quiet as standard. Astonishingly quick off the line with 4wd.
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