RE: V8s are great!
Discussion
I've had three N/A V8's and my favourite was the 4.8 V8 in my X5 4.8is, it wasn't especially quick dragging 2.2 tonnes around but I loved revving it at idle and I loved the noise.
Second favourite was the AJP8 in my 4.5 Cerbera, such an agressive noise at high revs and I loved that you could hear it easily even at idle.
Least favourite was the 4.0 V8 in my E92 M3, the engine itself is of obvious quality with its 8400rpm but to me it didn't really sound like a V8, and I prefer a V8 that has some torque rather than all the power on its top end.
Second favourite was the AJP8 in my 4.5 Cerbera, such an agressive noise at high revs and I loved that you could hear it easily even at idle.
Least favourite was the 4.0 V8 in my E92 M3, the engine itself is of obvious quality with its 8400rpm but to me it didn't really sound like a V8, and I prefer a V8 that has some torque rather than all the power on its top end.
Fishy Dave said:
You can buy new C7 Corvette and Camaro in the UK too. A V8 will be my next car, almost certainly a Corvette C6 manual.
Good choice. Corvette is the world's most successful V8 sportscar and has a road/track pedigree longer than Porsche 911. Stunning value for money too. 
AC43 said:
Then a growing camping habit meant the lure of Airmatic and self-levelling got me into a 2005 5.0 E500 estate. Absolutely loved that car and kept for seven years.
Lucking the camping habit has gone but I still have a V8 - this time the 390bhp 5.5 as found in a 2010 E500. And its Tanzanite Blue, just like the first one I drove all those years ago.
This one's a keeper.
+ 1 on the love for normally aspirated V8s and for very similar reasons.Lucking the camping habit has gone but I still have a V8 - this time the 390bhp 5.5 as found in a 2010 E500. And its Tanzanite Blue, just like the first one I drove all those years ago.
This one's a keeper.
Went from a much loved and big miles W211 E500 that I ran for about 4 years into the current wheels which is a W212 E500 (2010 AMG Sport pack) and that's a keeper for sure.
Just went over the 100k mark and will run it for another 100 plus!
AC43 said:
BK911 said:
Any point in a down sized engine car? (sub £50k market)
And the V8's are, of course, the pinnacle in the range.My car has hit that should I keep or sell moment (happens to me every 18-24 months!) where it would financially be a good time to sell...but I'm not ready for smaller engines with artificially engineered sound, deliberate pops through shouty exhausts etc etc...
Bigger engine cars within the same range used to be aspirational, you did it for fun and not wanting to compromise. I love the power and noise of a V8.. it makes a car.
Time to extend that warranty, screw the extra cost / depreciation and just enjoy it.
If you're reading this thread and haven't had a V8 yet... just DO IT!
Walt Jabsco said:
AC43 said:
Then a growing camping habit meant the lure of Airmatic and self-levelling got me into a 2005 5.0 E500 estate. Absolutely loved that car and kept for seven years.
Lucking the camping habit has gone but I still have a V8 - this time the 390bhp 5.5 as found in a 2010 E500. And its Tanzanite Blue, just like the first one I drove all those years ago.
This one's a keeper.
+ 1 on the love for normally aspirated V8s and for very similar reasons.Lucking the camping habit has gone but I still have a V8 - this time the 390bhp 5.5 as found in a 2010 E500. And its Tanzanite Blue, just like the first one I drove all those years ago.
This one's a keeper.
Went from a much loved and big miles W211 E500 that I ran for about 4 years into the current wheels which is a W212 E500 (2010 AMG Sport pack) and that's a keeper for sure.
Just went over the 100k mark and will run it for another 100 plus!
BK911 said:
Bigger engine cars within the same range used to be aspirational, you did it for fun and not wanting to compromise.
I cycle to work down Hamilton Terrace in St John's Wood and I can confirm that when money's no object the natural choice for a luxury or sports car today is still a petrol - whether it be 6, 8,10 or 12 cylinders.
Absolutely.
Chancellor of the exchequer introduced company car tax penalties... Turbo Diesels took over and the masses forgot what a lovely smooth free revving engine was all about. It's worth the extra money!
Such a shame we're about to say goodbye to cool sounding engines in normal ish cars.
Chancellor of the exchequer introduced company car tax penalties... Turbo Diesels took over and the masses forgot what a lovely smooth free revving engine was all about. It's worth the extra money!
Such a shame we're about to say goodbye to cool sounding engines in normal ish cars.
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