Considering a car change in March-April next year and looking to spend upto 45k

[ui]ICEMAN · 22 Dec 2010 at 22:35

Let me add a little "inspiration" to your decision

[TW]Fox · 22 Dec 2010 at 22:36

MrLOL said:
Disappointing is how others on here have described them.

I think thats because people expect a sports car whereas the DB9 is an effortless GT.

Wicksta · 22 Dec 2010 at 22:40

[TW]Fox;18057855 said:
The S8 does not have a V8 at all, the S8 is fitted with a 5.2 litre V10. You'll find this V10 in the Audi R8, as well. It's heavily related to the V10 you'll find in the Gallardo.

So he was correct with his revised comment (Though not the RS4 bit).

Maybe it's wrong on Wikipedia?

Lashout_UK · 22 Dec 2010 at 22:49

Bone stock. Faster, Sir?:

Just with a cam and exhaust. Next target, please!

0-173mph in one gear

Better on fuel and cheaper to service than most of (if not all) the competition too, although that's probably a minor point

MissChief · 22 Dec 2010 at 22:50

Ferrari 355, but should it go wrong you'll be crying into your pillow for months.

Firestar_3x · 22 Dec 2010 at 22:52

MissChief said:
Ferrari 355, but should it go wrong you'll be crying into your pillow for months.

How is that;

A) Less than 6 years old.

B) Going to work as a daily driver.

Fr0dders · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:01

Lashout_UK said:
Better on fuel and cheaper to service than most of (if not all) the competition too, although that's probably a minor point

Knowing Gibbo's love of american cars i think the next car for him is the Zo6.

He looked at one when buying the mustang, loved it but couldnt afford it. Several years on, i think its time to look again.

I would suggest a Dodge viper, but he's criticised it before for having poor handling.

MissChief said:
Ferrari 355, but should it go wrong you'll be crying into your pillow for months.

Ferrari 360 is already on the shortlist. He's discounted the 355 as he doesnt want a car that old.

Disco Boy · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:01

Lashout_UK said:
0-173mph in one gear

One of the best things about this vid is that the German can't keep up with his counting!

mjt · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:02

Wicksta said:
Maybe it's wrong on Wikipedia?

I lol'd

Surely everybody knows the S8 (and RS6 and R8...) has the lambo V10?

[TW]Fox · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:03

I also think the Corvette is the answer to this question.

Fr0dders · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:05

mjt said:
I lol'd

Surely everybody knows the S8 (and RS6 and R8...) has the lambo V10?

No actually, I just copied what he said when replying to him. Never thought to check.

frozennova said:
Woops meant S8, the 5.2 V8 FSi, not too shabby at 440Bhp.

Lashout_UK · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:07

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1773167.htm

This one's not bad either:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2221583.htm

Dyno tuned and mapped (in the USA straight from the factory by a Chevy tuning expert) to produce a rear wheel 555 bhp, 568 ft/lb torque

Although I'd probably prefer to start with a standard car.....Would have to look around the red one very carefully

This doesn't look half bad either and is well under budget, as an example:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1580529.htm

None too shabby for £38k.

[TW]Fox · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:08

MrLOL said:
No actually, I just copied what he said when replying to him. Never thought to check.

So you thought you'd correct him without actually checking what the facts were?

Still doesnt explain why you stated the R8 doesnt have the same engine as the S8, though?

mjt · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:10

[TW]Fox;18058882 said:
Still doesnt explain why you stated the R8 doesnt have the same engine as the S8, though?

Depends which one. The V8, no. The V10, yes

[TW]Fox · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:12

mjt said:
Depends which one. The V8, no. The V10, yes

Obviously

Rotty · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:14

TTRS was mentioned in OP, what's folk's opinions of them ?

Fr0dders · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:16

[TW]Fox;18058882 said:
Still doesnt explain why you stated the R8 doesnt have the same engine as the S8, though?

Lets not take it off topic any further. I assumed we were talking about the 4.2 V8 R8, as the 5.2 V10 is well out of the price range being mentioned here.

[FnG]magnolia · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:17

It's a nice problem to have! I'd go CS4 or GT-R.

Fr0dders · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:19

Rotty said:
TTRS was mentioned in OP, what's folk's opinions of them ?

Evo only gave it 4/5 stars in their review, but have changed their mind after having one as a long termer and now rate it quite highly.

Think it went back this month with a write up in the long termers sections praising it.

[TW]Fox · 22 Dec 2010 at 23:21

Every time I see a TT-S, I think I really want one until I realised it's a 4 pot Audi with Haldex. I suspect the TT-RS is a bit similar in that regard.

Looks fab, though, but... out of its depth in this league.