Need to get a (sensible) V8 out of my system...

Need to get a (sensible) V8 out of my system...

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McHaggis

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50,282 posts

154 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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:
  • 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
Long list so far:

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)

richardxjr

7,561 posts

209 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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E500 is good value too


crazy about cars

4,454 posts

168 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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

Bill

52,471 posts

254 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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McHaggis said:
(edit to add, I know about the spelling error in the title)
Ah, I assumed you had a cold biggrin



(Fixed it for you.)

E55 Max

1,126 posts

171 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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'

Bill

52,471 posts

254 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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MG ZTT 260 is worth considering, full of character and as much noise as you fancy depending on exhausts. And your budget would buy the best (with change for a supercharger...)

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

189 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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:
  • 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
Long list so far:

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.

If you need load space then how about 5.4 litres of Supercharged V8 grunt hehe


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3889494.htm

80sboy

452 posts

156 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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 hehe


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.

A friend had one for a short while. Turns out the steering wheel is just for show and isn't connected to anything.

R300will

3,799 posts

150 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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RS6 had a V8 at one point. Bet they're cheap now. Cerbera's have back seats smile

McHaggis

Original Poster:

50,282 posts

154 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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80sboy said:
The op didn't specify whether he wants to go around corners or not...
Ideally, corners would be good...

McHaggis

Original Poster:

50,282 posts

154 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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R300will said:
RS6 had a V8 at one point. Bet they're cheap now. Cerbera's have back seats smile
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...

R300will

3,799 posts

150 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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McHaggis said:
R300will said:
RS6 had a V8 at one point. Bet they're cheap now. Cerbera's have back seats smile
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...
Roof rack. And high mileage shouldn't trouble a V8 should it?

alangla

4,723 posts

180 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Monaro/VXR8?

If you're desperate for space, there's always the Ute.

kambites

67,460 posts

220 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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MG ZT-T V8? Probably with a supercharger. smile

danyeates

7,248 posts

221 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Contigo

3,113 posts

208 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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.

X5 with the V8 is a good choice too, 4.4 V8 sound to die for.

Jag S-type R is also a great suggestion too.

danyeates

7,248 posts

221 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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!

LordHaveMurci

12,034 posts

168 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Would you get a C55 AMG Estate within your budget? That or an RS4 Avanat as already suggested would be my choices. If not, how about a 540i Touring?

tvrolet

4,251 posts

281 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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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.

LongLiveTazio

2,714 posts

196 months

Wednesday 16th May 2012
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kambites said:
MG ZT-T V8? Probably with a supercharger. smile
My choice. Bit of a q car as well.