What V8?

[ge0rge]

budget 7k max,
Not intergallactic miles
mid 20's on a run?
good performer and sounds good (some audi v8's are quite muted?)


ETA 'reliable'

Edited by ge0rge on Friday 9th March 12:33

[FreeLitres]

TVR Chimaera.

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[Codswallop]

Do you want an everyday car, or something less practical/ more weekend focused?

Loads of stuff around in any case;

Defender v8, Triumphs, TVRs, Monaros, Jag S-Type R/ XJR/ XKR, BMW 535i/540i etc, AMG Mercs, loads of Yank metal etc.

[ge0rge]

Everyday with sporting intentions.

[J4CKO]

Don't know if I could base my entire criteria on an engine configuration, it is funny, most people who have them in the States just arent that fussed and dont get our obsession with it, I remember getting all excited about driving a Dodge Ram Minibus because it had a V8, they thought I was weird.

[ge0rge]

An s4 would be nice, but theyre quite muted arnt they - whats the diff between a resonated and non resonated exhaust, ones louder than the other?

[wackojacko]

Early Monaro would be my choice although you'd be looking at high teens to low 20's in terms of MPG.

[Otispunkmeyer]

ge0rge said:

An s4 would be nice, but theyre quite muted arnt they - whats the diff between a resonated and non resonated exhaust, ones louder than the other?

I dont think they are that muted when pressing on. I saw one the other day and its got a nice tone to it when booting it. It is quiet all the other times though. If you want loud all the time, TVR.

Monaro would be my choice also. Big, comfy, simple, fast.

[Codswallop]

ge0rge said:

An s4 would be nice, but theyre quite muted arnt they - whats the diff between a resonated and non resonated exhaust, ones louder than the other?

Non resonated exhausts tend to be louder, yes. Whatever you get though, a custom exhaust place will see you good in the sound stakes

Monaro would probably be my choice too, but £7k will mean you have a limited choice of early cars. Just about do-able though.

[Sulli]

B6 S4 + Milltek - not as loud as some, but loud enough, great sounding V8 that revs freely.

[ge0rge]

Thanks . Saw one on youtube, sounded awesome !

[Sulli]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWDzGqQZ3jA

[Grey Ghost]

This:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3607591.htm

Ticks all boxes and comes from a dealer with a strong reputation of backing up their products.

[300bhp/ton]

ge0rge said:

budget 7k max,
Not intergallactic miles
mid 20's on a run?
good performer and sounds good (some audi v8's are quite muted?)


ETA 'reliable'

Edited by ge0rge on Friday 9th March 12:33

A Corvette C4 would probably tick all those boxes better than anything else for this money.

Older L98 powered ones I prefer visually, but the latter LT1 powered ones are truly rapid with 300hp 6 speed manual or 4 speed auto giving 160mph ability and 0-60mph in the low 5's.

They'll even do high 20's/low 30's on the run. Easy and cheap to maintain and huge parts supply.

[Fire99]

300bhp/ton said:

A Corvette C4 would probably tick all those boxes better than anything else for this money.

Older L98 powered ones I prefer visually, but the latter LT1 powered ones are truly rapid with 300hp 6 speed manual or 4 speed auto giving 160mph ability and 0-60mph in the low 5's.

They'll even do high 20's/low 30's on the run. Easy and cheap to maintain and huge parts supply.

I quite like 'em too.

I guess a Camaro or 90's Trans-Am wouldn't be out of the question either.

[ge0rge]

300bhp/ton said:

A Corvette C4 would probably tick all those boxes better than anything else for this money.

Older L98 powered ones I prefer visually, but the latter LT1 powered ones are truly rapid with 300hp 6 speed manual or 4 speed auto giving 160mph ability and 0-60mph in the low 5's.

They'll even do high 20's/low 30's on the run. Easy and cheap to maintain and huge parts supply.

REALLY ? why does that sound almost unbeleivable :P

[sleep envy]

ge0rge said:

budget 7k max,
Not intergallactic miles
mid 20's on a run?
good performer and sounds good (some audi v8's are quite muted?)

Posted at 12:30

FreeLitres said:

TVR Chimaera.

/Thread.

ge0rge said:

ETA 'reliable'

Edited by ge0rge on Friday 9th March 12:33

[RZ1]

How much are E39 M5's these days?

[300bhp/ton]

Fire99 said:

300bhp/ton said:

A Corvette C4 would probably tick all those boxes better than anything else for this money.

Older L98 powered ones I prefer visually, but the latter LT1 powered ones are truly rapid with 300hp 6 speed manual or 4 speed auto giving 160mph ability and 0-60mph in the low 5's.

They'll even do high 20's/low 30's on the run. Easy and cheap to maintain and huge parts supply.

I quite like 'em too.

I guess a Camaro or 90's Trans-Am wouldn't be out of the question either.

Certainly not, although the more compact Vette might make a better daily depending on where you park.

[ge0rge]

Just had a look at the c4's, unfortunately outside of the 7 asking budget..