V8 for 25k?

[Robwat]

Which V8? Need to scratch the V8 itch? 25k to spend suggestions needed? Thinking of an XKR at the moment.

[Skyedriver]

TVR
The only answer

[SweptVolume]

I have a n/a 5.0 XK and the sound certainly ticks the V8 box - sounds great. I believe the 5.0 XKR had a much quieter superchargers than earlier 4.0s, so you still get the V8 gurgle coming through strongly.

[The spinner of plates]

Skyedriver said:

TVR
The only answer

Agreed.

Just checked the classifieds - can't believe the price jump for a good Chimp vs last time I looked!

I'd also have to wander around a Merc SL55. I'm still drawn to a nice spec R230 like a moth to a flame.
One day I'll probably just do it, get badly burned and then have to convince at least one of my kids that uni really isn't all that...

Either car is going to need care and love in exchange for the occasional wallet bashing

Edited by The spinner of plates on Thursday 14th January 18:26

[unpc]

Mustang is the right answer. You can easily get a 2016 GT for that money. I just sold mine.

[jimmytheone]

VXR8 / Monaro?

[Robwat]

All good ideas, I would like a Griffith but getting expensive and that chassis scares me a little.

[Robwat]

SweptVolume said:

I have a n/a 5.0 XK and the sound certainly ticks the V8 box - sounds great. I believe the 5.0 XKR had a much quieter superchargers than earlier 4.0s, so you still get the V8 gurgle coming through strongly.

Probably best looking of all of them and not bad to drive I hear. Do we think the.old.man image is passing away? Im no spring chicken at 47 however!

[Heaveho]

Lexus IS-F. It's always the right answer, regardless of the question!

[Robwat]

unpc said:

Mustang is the right answer. You can easily get a 2016 GT for that money. I just sold mine.

Why did you sell it how did you get on with it?

[Ecosseven]

The cheapest V8 Vantages are getting down to £25k, although I don't think they will go much lower. XK / XKR is a good shout and would be my choice.

[SweptVolume]

Robwat said:

SweptVolume said:

I have a n/a 5.0 XK and the sound certainly ticks the V8 box - sounds great. I believe the 5.0 XKR had a much quieter superchargers than earlier 4.0s, so you still get the V8 gurgle coming through strongly.

Probably best looking of all of them and not bad to drive I hear. Do we think the.old.man image is passing away? Im no spring chicken at 47 however!

I saw a man in his 30s driving one and thought "aha - I'm not the only one" (I'm 34). Then I realised that the fact I noticed this was because most others I've seen have been piloted by 50+ year olds. But a) I really don't care, and b) I doubt TVR's are bought by many people under 40 these days, either. They're practically a classic car

But with your budget, actually, I'd buy the Mustang, too. Manual gearbox wins every time in my book.

[anonymous-user]

Would be a Maserati Grand Turismo for me, or stretch the budget for a Jag F-type

[dunc69]

I’d go for a well-sorted Chimaera 450. The sweet spot in the range arguably.

[feef]

MonkeyMatt said:

Would be a Maserati Grand Turismo for me, or stretch the budget for a Jag F-type

I came here to say Grantourismo too

[XR]

If you can manage without rear seats then a R172 SLK55 would be my choice.

[300bhp/ton]

Robwat said:

Which V8? Need to scratch the V8 itch? 25k to spend suggestions needed? Thinking of an XKR at the moment.

What do you want from a V8?

The XKR is ok, but IMO there are better cars at doing the "V8 thing" for the money. And really I think something OHV is very different experience to any OHC one.

[300bhp/ton]

Robwat said:

Probably best looking of all of them and not bad to drive I hear. Do we think the.old.man image is passing away? Im no spring chicken at 47 however!

I think the old man image mostly something that lives on PistonHeads forums mostly and by people very insecure with themselves.

[ZX10R NIN]

The XKR is a very good choice & hard to beat:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011206...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011166...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101057...

But there are some great V8's for your budget.

The Mustang is a good pick but to get a smart one you'll have to haggle & stretch the budget a bit:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012227...

The VXR8 is a great drivers car but if you're looking for a coupe it may not be for you:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202006200...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011136...

CLK63 AMG I am bias as I have one but if you want an iconic V8 wrapped in a smart rare car:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012086...

V8 Vantage good car but I'd take the XK/XKR over one

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011116...

CL500 4.7TT a great GT which are very capable when pressing on:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011095...

If you don't mind LHD then there's the Corvette:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-C6/1...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corvette-C6-Convertible...


Camaro ZL1 an absolute tour de force of a car

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-6...

SL63 another great GT

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101027...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101117...

Granturismo 4.7S great cars not the cheapest to run but every drive is an event:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011095...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008192...

650i M Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101107...

V8 M6

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202003218...

Panamera Turbo

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202005199...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012307...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008232...

RS5

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101127...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011246...

[talksthetorque]

C63 AMG.
For that money you can get a very good condition 6.2 naturally aspirated - possibly a PPP with a few extra horses, but either way an awesome car.
They're auto so that may discount it, but the soundtrack is ( in my opinion) the best of the v8s. the guttoral bowel moving rumble is extraordinary.
Not much to go wrong really either once you're post facelift, which your budget will easily do.
Look for a 12-14 reg.
May be biased.


(also for sale if you're interested)

Edited by talksthetorque on Thursday 14th January 20:45