Which engine?

Which engine?

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RB Will

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Thursday 11th June 2020
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Hi all, new to this part of PH.
Been wanting a since I was about 15 and now many years later I’m in the position I can start looking for one smile

Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are regarding which one to go for?
Always told myself I wanted the 4.5, mostly for the noise I think but they seem rather rare.
Would the 4.2 be ok? Or more advised?
I think I’d prefer a V8 so speed 6 is probably off the table unless you all tell me they are amazing?

Car will be a 2nd weekend car so probably do up to 2k miles and maybe 1 trackday a year.

Thanks for any help

RB Will

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Sunday 14th June 2020
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Thanks for your thoughts guys. Some useful stuff to take on board. Finding one in the right colour / interior in reasonable condition is enough of a challenge so knowing I can be a bit flexible with the engine is good.

RB Will

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Monday 15th June 2020
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I also cant make my mind up if I want a classic single headlight ones or one with the multi lights.

RB Will

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Tuesday 23rd June 2020
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Thanks

that thread is useful.

I'm considering spending a bit extra and maybe getting one via Str8six as they come with pretty good prep and a 12 month warranty so should have at least one pain free year lol. They are the nearest dealer to me I think. I'm in Swindon. I know David Hendry in Malmesbury used to do them but they seem to just do Subaru and Ssangyong or something now.

Or would I be better off finding a nice private sale and keeping the cash as a potential bork fund?

RB Will

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Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Again thanks for the input guys. And thanks to the locals offering rides. I may well take you up on those in time.

I will be looking for an AJP powered one. I'm not too fussed on outright speed / power as long as there is a bit of noise and drama there. Are the 4.2 and 4.5 similar in noise and character? Is one more sedate, one more knife edged? I do like cars to be a bit on edge, keeps me on my toes lol.
The Cerb will be joining my 510bhp Impreza P1 which likes to try and kill me at every opportunity, linear power delivery is not its strong suit!
I've also had a straight six powered car before so a V8 car will be another tick off the list smile