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McHaggis
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7,758 posts
24 months
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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)
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richardxjr
3,330 posts
79 months
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crazy about cars
2,322 posts
38 months
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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
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Bill
26,502 posts
124 months
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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  (Fixed it for you.)
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E55 Max
624 posts
41 months
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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'
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Bill
26,502 posts
124 months
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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...)
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300bhp/ton
26,483 posts
59 months
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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   http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3889494.htm
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80sboy
452 posts
26 months
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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 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3889494.htmThe 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.
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R300will
3,613 posts
20 months
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RS6 had a V8 at one point. Bet they're cheap now. Cerbera's have back seats 
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McHaggis
Original Poster
7,758 posts
24 months
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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...
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McHaggis
Original Poster
7,758 posts
24 months
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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...
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R300will
3,613 posts
20 months
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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 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?
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alangla
550 posts
50 months
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Monaro/VXR8?
If you're desperate for space, there's always the Ute.
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kambites
32,864 posts
90 months
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MG ZT-T V8? Probably with a supercharger.
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smartypants
17,422 posts
38 months
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These threads are becoming increasingly popular. I like it
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danyeates
4,364 posts
91 months
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Contigo
1,802 posts
78 months
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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.
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danyeates
4,364 posts
91 months
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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!
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LordHaveMurci
3,121 posts
38 months
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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?
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tvrolet
2,397 posts
151 months
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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.
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