The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T(Vol XVIII)
Discussion
Pulse said:
Given the way in which you've described what you're after, I'd say a 3.0Si wouldn't be for you. An M may well change your opinion, though. This is based on me having owned both. The Boxster will still handle better, though.
Is the 350Z anywhere in this horse race? Coming up on the rails? Being loaded into the knacker wagon?minimoog said:
Is the 350Z anywhere in this horse race? Coming up on the rails? Being loaded into the knacker wagon?
I would say worth a drive. Not driven the cab myself but the coupe was a great laugh with a good sounding but ultimately slightly asthmatic lump up towards the redline. Went well enough though and very very friendly set up.minimoog said:
Is the 350Z anywhere in this horse race? Coming up on the rails? Being loaded into the knacker wagon?
It wouldn't interest me. I've not driven one, but most reports I've seen are not good. The interior would make for a depressing event, and (I may br wrong here, as it may be similarly-sized) it's too big.A few photos from the weekend at Spa 6 hrs.
Car was fine there and back and a journey average of 25mpg at around 80ish was pleasing.
As I think I mentioned last year it's a great event, amazing cars, great racing and such welcoming race teams. Walking around the garages where you are confronted by the most increadible selection of cars and the smell of petrol and car wax.
Good accomodation but the 50 odd euro taxi fare was a bit of a sting. Bus is only 3.50 but stops running quite early.
Friend's Evora has a fruity pipe and it sounded fantastic.
Other car in group is the 4S. Is nice.
Trumpets!
Didn't see this run unfortunately
Cobra guys had a good set up.
During the 6 hour race the drivers had to pull into the Total service station and fill their own cars. Seeing 3 GT40s and C Harris filling up 'his' E-type is quite a wierd one.
Worth the trip.
ETA: images swapped to imgur...
Car was fine there and back and a journey average of 25mpg at around 80ish was pleasing.
As I think I mentioned last year it's a great event, amazing cars, great racing and such welcoming race teams. Walking around the garages where you are confronted by the most increadible selection of cars and the smell of petrol and car wax.
Good accomodation but the 50 odd euro taxi fare was a bit of a sting. Bus is only 3.50 but stops running quite early.
Friend's Evora has a fruity pipe and it sounded fantastic.
Other car in group is the 4S. Is nice.
Trumpets!
Didn't see this run unfortunately
Cobra guys had a good set up.
During the 6 hour race the drivers had to pull into the Total service station and fill their own cars. Seeing 3 GT40s and C Harris filling up 'his' E-type is quite a wierd one.
Worth the trip.
ETA: images swapped to imgur...
Edited by Crook on Wednesday 20th September 22:36
Pulse said:
minimoog said:
Is the 350Z anywhere in this horse race? Coming up on the rails? Being loaded into the knacker wagon?
It wouldn't interest me. I've not driven one, but most reports I've seen are not good. The interior would make for a depressing event, and (I may br wrong here, as it may be similarly-sized) it's too big.Crook said:
A few photos from the weekend at Spa 6 hrs.
Car was fine there and back and a journey average of 25mpg at around 80ish was pleasing.
As I think I mentioned last year it's a great event, amazing cars, great racing and such welcoming race teams. Walking around the garages where you are confronted by the most increadible selection of cars and the smell of petrol and car wax.
Good accomodation but the 50 odd euro taxi fare was a bit of a sting. Bus is only 3.50 but stops running quite early.
Friend's Evora has a fruity pipe and it sounded fantastic.
Trumpets!
Didn't see this run unfortunately
During the 6 hour race the drivers had to pull into the Total service station and fill their own cars. Seeing 3 GT40s and C Harris filling up 'his' E-type is quite a wierd one.
Worth the trip.
Stop using Photobucket!Car was fine there and back and a journey average of 25mpg at around 80ish was pleasing.
As I think I mentioned last year it's a great event, amazing cars, great racing and such welcoming race teams. Walking around the garages where you are confronted by the most increadible selection of cars and the smell of petrol and car wax.
Good accomodation but the 50 odd euro taxi fare was a bit of a sting. Bus is only 3.50 but stops running quite early.
Friend's Evora has a fruity pipe and it sounded fantastic.
Trumpets!
Didn't see this run unfortunately
During the 6 hour race the drivers had to pull into the Total service station and fill their own cars. Seeing 3 GT40s and C Harris filling up 'his' E-type is quite a wierd one.
Worth the trip.
anonymous said:
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I suppose my comment was in the context of having just read 'silky smooth straight 6' just after listening to a few clips of Boxen fitted with Carnewal GT exhausts 
Thing about the Frog is for all it's comparatively slow and unbelievably crude, driving it is an event. It's makes a great noise, it's fantastically immediate, it nips along well for what it is on C and B roads, and handles decently. It can't be denied it gets lots of attention too, people are forever stopping to talk about it and kids always wave and shout 'nice car mister!' after you. Not that I'm expecting to replace that particular aspect. It's just a bit too loud and crude for distance work. One is also very aware of one's own mortality in it. Guess I'm getting old.
I should probably keep the darn thing but I can't help thinking I'm missing out on something better and generally more versatile. It has to tick the special box in some way though.
I had a flick through M3s of various flavours yesterday but just couldn't get excited at the thought of opening the garage door to one
Edited by minimoog on Wednesday 20th September 16:01
kup have committed suicide.Can't be too many examples left like this, can there?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855849
There appears to be a few E34's available with a massive asking price disparity, but most seem to have been for sale for quite some time. Perhaps the market isn't that hot for these when compared to most other 'interesting' marque and model variants, and thus may be considered a bargain?!!
The Avus 6-speeder looks like it is still for sale too.
What else represents 'good value' in today's 80s-2000s market other than the E46Ms, 996s & Boxsters?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855849
There appears to be a few E34's available with a massive asking price disparity, but most seem to have been for sale for quite some time. Perhaps the market isn't that hot for these when compared to most other 'interesting' marque and model variants, and thus may be considered a bargain?!!
The Avus 6-speeder looks like it is still for sale too.
What else represents 'good value' in today's 80s-2000s market other than the E46Ms, 996s & Boxsters?
Pulse said:
minimoog said:
Is the 350Z anywhere in this horse race? Coming up on the rails? Being loaded into the knacker wagon?
It wouldn't interest me. I've not driven one, but most reports I've seen are not good. The interior would make for a depressing event, and (I may br wrong here, as it may be similarly-sized) it's too big.I like a 350 Z but they are big and heavy and the soft top left me feeling very meh. The coupe is very good, however.
For me, predictably, my coin would go on the E85/6.
Blueprint said:
Can't be too many examples left like this, can there?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855849
There appears to be a few E34's available with a massive asking price disparity, but most seem to have been for sale for quite some time. Perhaps the market isn't that hot for these when compared to most other 'interesting' marque and model variants, and thus may be considered a bargain?!!
The Avus 6-speeder looks like it is still for sale too.
What else represents 'good value' in today's 80s-2000s market other than the E46Ms, 996s & Boxsters?
That does look very nice. For some reason E34 M-ers have always been a bit of a hard-sell, and perhaps part of the reason is due to the 3.8's reputation for a bit of trouble (been there, but still worth it)http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855849
There appears to be a few E34's available with a massive asking price disparity, but most seem to have been for sale for quite some time. Perhaps the market isn't that hot for these when compared to most other 'interesting' marque and model variants, and thus may be considered a bargain?!!
The Avus 6-speeder looks like it is still for sale too.
What else represents 'good value' in today's 80s-2000s market other than the E46Ms, 996s & Boxsters?
Others which you can still get into without having to remortgage, although some have their own known issues too:
B5 RS4
C5 RS6
C4 S4
E32 750i
W124 500E
Blueprint said:
Can't be too many examples left like this, can there?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855849
There appears to be a few E34's available with a massive asking price disparity, but most seem to have been for sale for quite some time. Perhaps the market isn't that hot for these when compared to most other 'interesting' marque and model variants, and thus may be considered a bargain?!!
The Avus 6-speeder looks like it is still for sale too.
What else represents 'good value' in today's 80s-2000s market other than the E46Ms, 996s & Boxsters?
Do like that very much.http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855849
There appears to be a few E34's available with a massive asking price disparity, but most seem to have been for sale for quite some time. Perhaps the market isn't that hot for these when compared to most other 'interesting' marque and model variants, and thus may be considered a bargain?!!
The Avus 6-speeder looks like it is still for sale too.
What else represents 'good value' in today's 80s-2000s market other than the E46Ms, 996s & Boxsters?
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