Getting a V8 for the weekend

[Peerzy]

Up your budget ever so slightly and get THIS

V8
Convertible
100x better than a 545i as a weekend car
MMMMmmmmmustang

 

[tom_nieto]

Some great suggestions in this thread! I’d be getting an XK8 at this money.

 

[MissChief]

Up your budget ever so slightly and get THIS

V8
Convertible
100x better than a 545i as a weekend car
MMMMmmmmmustang

LHD though. Although not too bad on the road if you have a passenger it's a nightmare at drive thru's and car parks with automated exits.

 

[geekman]

LHD though. Although not too bad on the road if you have a passenger it's a nightmare at drive thru's and car parks with automated exits.

A litter picker solves a lot of those issues.

 

[kinger8938]

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I've gone from never hearing of this car before, to suddenly wanting one.

Look ace. 5 stars on EVO at the time

 

[Peerzy]

LHD though. Although not too bad on the road if you have a passenger it's a nightmare at drive thru's and car parks with automated exits.

I had one for 2 years and it never really bothered me. Car parks were fine as most are ANPR now.

 

[MikeTheNative]

Put some hairs on your chest with one of these.

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There's very nice of one those that get's serviced/fixed at the garage next door.
Obliviously it being a TVR it's there often but at least it looks good.

 

[Diddums]

I've gone from never hearing of this car before, to suddenly wanting one.

Look ace. 5 stars on EVO at the time

They're basically "what's the simplest, cheapest way we can get an LS on the showroom floor?" and I absolutely love them. No pretensions, no faux luxury, no fake fuel economy nonsense, it is literally just "big engine lol" and that's it. Burnouts for days obvs.

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

Stay away from BMW V8s of that vintage unless you have deep pockets for repairs. The N62 engine is well known for being a complete pig no matter what it's installed in. Sounds good and goes good though.

This comment hurts me

 

[Donnie Fisher]

Xkr if you stretch to it… a supercharger whine is ace combined with the v8

 

[BigT]

Ruinous idea - I love it. Get this and make lots of noise without getting anywhere that quickly.

https://www.themotoringteam.co.uk/used-cars/chevrolet-corvette-c3-stingray-5-7-v8-automatic-targa-top-london-202304186414145?at_source=autotrader&at_medium=desktop&at_campaign=website-visit

 

[dacads]

I can vouch for E39 540i. Should be able to find a good example for that, ideally one that has had timing chain replaced and no visible rust.

 

[Freefaller]

The monaro was released when I was in my 20s and hankered for one ever since... 20 years later I'm starting to consider them again! This thread isn't helping!

 

[Scania]

I can vouch for E39 540i. Should be able to find a good example for that, ideally one that has had timing chain replaced and no visible rust.

Wonderful cars but some good ones go for silly money there’s a red one on Autotrader at the moment, here you go….

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102018584029

£18,500?!? Am I missing something?


This one though….

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Lovely.

Personally,

I’d have this….

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[Rilot]

That 18k 540i. He's having a laugh.
If that was an original, unmolested 540i with a manual box, a high spec, and low milage then yeah; 18k.
That is a mess. LCI headlights and tail lights. AC bodykit. Crappy spec with manual seats, no nav, and basic hifi. Knackered dash displays and fake carbon wrap over the wood panels. Yeah, take my money.

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

I love that Monaro, I love the separate rear seats as well.

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

That 18k 540i. He's having a laugh.
If that was an original, unmolested 540i with a manual box, a high spec, and low milage then yeah; 18k.
That is a mess. LCI headlights and tail lights. AC bodykit. Crappy spec with manual seats, no nav, and basic hifi. Knackered dash displays and fake carbon wrap over the wood panels. Yeah, take my money.

18k is actually ridiculous..
3k at a push!!

 

[MissChief]

That 18k 540i. He's having a laugh.
If that was an original, unmolested 540i with a manual box, a high spec, and low milage then yeah; 18k.
That is a mess. LCI headlights and tail lights. AC bodykit. Crappy spec with manual seats, no nav, and basic hifi. Knackered dash displays and fake carbon wrap over the wood panels. Yeah, take my money.

Does the advert say it’s ‘fully loaded’? Or ‘loads of options!’

 

[Rilot]

My 1997 540i that I had in 1999, now that had spec:
Xenon lights
Park radar
Electric, memory seats
Comfort seats
Satnav
Professional DSP HiFi
Double glazing

 

[Scougar]

No one should be suggesting an older Mustang. All the finesse of a drunk duck. They are a straight line car and that's all. Only the later (petrol) Mustangs ate any good, and worthwhile buying.