Daily V8's.... Monaro... E39 M5 ...
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Daily V8's.... Monaro... E39 M5 ...
Monaro.... E39 M5.... couple of choices out there.
Always the one I never got to... (due to funds really )
Would love a nice V8 for a while... (to get it our of my system)
I want a nascar V8 ideally...
So who's had a nice V8 runner here then... ?
Monaro (circa 15-20k) seems to tick a fair few boxes - ugly as sin IMO but would do the job with a stainless system
E39 M5 - Solid residuals and a 60k at the end of the day for 15k is not bad
TVR - Love the sound but too many bad things heard..
Any other options out there for 15-20k sort of money?
Always the one I never got to... (due to funds really )
Would love a nice V8 for a while... (to get it our of my system)
I want a nascar V8 ideally...
So who's had a nice V8 runner here then... ?
Monaro (circa 15-20k) seems to tick a fair few boxes - ugly as sin IMO but would do the job with a stainless system
E39 M5 - Solid residuals and a 60k at the end of the day for 15k is not bad
TVR - Love the sound but too many bad things heard..
Any other options out there for 15-20k sort of money?
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Got two at the moment, twin turbo RS6 4.2 V8 and E39 M5.
The M5 has a H&S exhaust being made as we speak for that full Nascar effect.
Check these out:
YouTube - BMWM5 SOUND CLIPS e39
The M5 has a H&S exhaust being made as we speak for that full Nascar effect.
Check these out:
YouTube - BMWM5 SOUND CLIPS e39
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I can personally vouch for this car if you want some sensible and expensive mods! Although you are in the grim north whereas this is in the sunny south
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
MG ZT V8 ?
Not that quick, but I bet it makes a nice noise
Alternatively, what about a Passat W8 4motion? Different.....
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Originally Posted by RichB
I can personally vouch for this car if you want some sensible and expensive mods! Although you are in the grim north whereas this is in the sunny south
BMW : E39 M5
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
MG ZT V8 ?
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Was going to suggest this myself - I've had an irrational hankering for one ever since they came out..
Not that quick, but I bet it makes a nice noise
Alternatively, what about a Passat W8 4motion? Different.....
Not that quick, but I bet it makes a nice noise
Alternatively, what about a Passat W8 4motion? Different.....
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I'm another one considering the ZT V8. For the money (£10k) I don't think there's much to touch it.
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Originally Posted by WHEELSHOP0_0
A BMW 540 V8 (4.4) sport, better built, not a Rover, faster, not a Rover, handles better, not a Rover, better brakes, not a Rover,better resale, not a Rover, dont have to explain "its a V8" all the time, and mostly ITS NOT A ROVER.
Some of us actually prefer not to go for the most obvious or 'sensible' choice. Sometimes blows up in our faces, but hey, it's the price you pay for not following the crowd
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Another big for the E39 M5. I love mine and it's certainly the best and most satisfying car I've ever owned. Not as much raw fun as the old WRX but far better day to day.
More economical too. And a way better dealer network/attitude...
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More economical too. And a way better dealer network/attitude...
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
MG ZT V8 ?
It's tw4tting quick and oversteers like a b4stard
I'll see if I can find the ad
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Originally Posted by Pedro_79
Some of us actually prefer not to go for the most obvious or 'sensible' choice. Sometimes blows up in our faces, but hey, it's the price you pay for not following the crowd
I would agree with you totally, the sensible choice is not always best.
I was just replying to the "not much to touch it comment",
Personally I would not have any of them.
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But with no handling to speak of.
You can get a fully specced E39 M5 with BMW warranty now for £16k.
You can get a fully specced E39 M5 with BMW warranty now for £16k.
60k car for that kind of money.... pretty good...
Is there a particular spec 'to go for' to get the best bang for buck?
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Originally Posted by Edcase
Got two at the moment, twin turbo RS6 4.2 V8 and E39 M5.
The M5 has a H&S exhaust being made as we speak for that full Nascar effect.
Check these out:
YouTube - BMWM5 SOUND CLIPS e39
The M5 has a H&S exhaust being made as we speak for that full Nascar effect.
Check these out:
YouTube - BMWM5 SOUND CLIPS e39
does yours sound that good on full throttle with a standard exhaust?
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Absolutely not, no. My RS6 sounds pretty good as standard, I left the car totally untouched, but the M5 is surprisingly muted given the incredible engine.
All that will change on dec 4th!!!
I'm actually just considering also adding 100cell race cats, headers and a remap as there is a group buy on at the mo, but as I do a number of long trips to the alps, scotland etc. just worried about the boomyness. Hmmm...
All that will change on dec 4th!!!
I'm actually just considering also adding 100cell race cats, headers and a remap as there is a group buy on at the mo, but as I do a number of long trips to the alps, scotland etc. just worried about the boomyness. Hmmm...
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Originally Posted by SCOOBYD00
This is exactly my thoughts... 4 doors (family man wife buy-in..) quick, solid residuals (still?) RWD for some rear end malarky (without child & wife in car.. )
60k car for that kind of money.... pretty good...
Is there a particular spec 'to go for' to get the best bang for buck?
Thanks
60k car for that kind of money.... pretty good...
Is there a particular spec 'to go for' to get the best bang for buck?
Thanks
Avoid wood trim.
Try and get a 2001 model with the facelift angel eye headlights and celis rear LED lights.
Ideally you want the widescreen monitor / sat nav.
All of that will move you from the 15k mark without, up closer to 20k with.
Also you cannot renew warranty once lapsed, so try to find one with a few months left.