Show Us Your Motors!

[mjt]

Lol i think they've aged ok mjt lol, but if you think mine looks old have another look at a Phase 1 model lol (mine is phase 3). I like its Retro block of cheese shape and large engine in comparision to what is the norm now though (blob shape small forced induction) Nothing beats a roaring N/A car imo.

Phase 1:
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Aye, we had one of the first off the production line in 1993.
Had a 5dr 1.8XT from new for 7 years, no trouble at all.

Although to be fair, the facelifts hardly change it that much
Ours was older than that though, didn't even have the chrome surround on the Lion.

 

[Eliot]

Aye, we had one of the first off the production line in 1993.
Had a 1.8XT from new for 7 years, no trouble at all.

Although to be fair, the facelifts hardly change it that much

well, the back is the biggest improvement though changes imo, phase 1-2 is biggg 2-3 is teeny changes (no black plastic, round fogs, no rear window rubber, more airbags, silver interior bits (gearknob too), no plastic strip on boot.) Quite glad i got a 3 tbh, although 1's are faster.

 

[mjt]

Airbgas? Pah!

The 3 is the best though, I was just surprised at just how dated these things look. Shame, as it means I'm getting old

 

[Wayne~]

ive wanted one for ages wayne, lovely looking car whats it like to drive?

Such a laugh, like driving a go Kart! Accelerates reasonably for what it is and grips well too.

 

[brendy]

Variable redline? Wossat for then? My nerd sense is tingling

Yea the rev limit changes as the engine heats up. The Semi auto gearbox is sweet too, sports mode is good and manual is fun.

Sometimes theres shopping and little Johnny,plus a deep puddle in waitrose car park to contend with, its all starting to make sense now isnt it

Those deep puddles are indeed a menace

Trivia. The engine in the X5 4.6iS is the same as you'll find in the Alpina B10 V8. It also has E39 M5 clocks complete with variable redline fitted as standard, the only non M power car to have these.

They were going to give the X5 the same engine as the M5 of that year but had to modify the plans a little as it didnt need to be just as peaky engine so more torque is available lower down the rev range.
For reference, I have 3 children, both my wife and I refuse to drive a people carrier (personal preference) the X5 was a perfect fit on the rear bench for 3 car seats too, not many cars can claim that. The A8 was a consideration but the missus wanted estoril blue, I wanted a big V8. Nice compromise!
Its funny as everytime there is a hater on the road, I never get to see the backs of their heads

 

[Princey]

 

[Howard]

Shotgun first passenger ride.

 

[manbearpig]

Nice monaro

 

[DM]

Ah you got it, nice one

 

[[TW]Fox]

Nice, I take it they've dropped the allegations against you at work then?

Which of those is yours though as you appear to have posted two different cars?

 

[Princey]

The picture is the car I've purchased but the clip was just a taster of the sound it makes, once it's finished having the exhaust fitted that is. It's also being fully detailed including machine polished too.

 

[DM]

I think its the one in the show room, looks well dosent it.

 

[[TW]Fox]

So what happened with the oil then? All sorted?

 

[Princey]

This is show me your motors not what happens at work? If you want to know I'll email you, but I'm sure you don't care that much.

 

[Smokey26]

Very very nice Princey, what are the specs?

 

[Princey]

Its stock at the moment.

400bhp 400lb/ft 6.0l V8

0-60 in 4.9seconds and 175mph.

 

[Smokey26]

Yea the rev limit changes as the engine heats up. The Semi auto gearbox is sweet too, sports mode is good and manual is fun.

Those deep puddles are indeed a menace



They were going to give the X5 the same engine as the M5 of that year but had to modify the plans a little as it didnt need to be just as peaky engine so more torque is available lower down the rev range.
For reference, I have 3 children, both my wife and I refuse to drive a people carrier (personal preference) the X5 was a perfect fit on the rear bench for 3 car seats too, not many cars can claim that. The A8 was a consideration but the missus wanted estoril blue, I wanted a big V8. Nice compromise!
Its funny as everytime there is a hater on the road, I never get to see the backs of their heads

You would if they had a real 4x4 and went off road.

 

[Smokey26]

Cool, i get mixed up with which one's are which, so the Monaro is the older one yeah with the 5.7?

It's N/A?

 

[Princey]

No its a 6.0l N/A V8 the same engine as the early VXR8's they changed to 6.2l in around 2009 I believe.

 

[Smokey26]

No i meant the monaro is the older 5.7 one?

I knew it was a VXR8, just not sure which one.

N/A for the win anyways. Looks awesome, where you from can i have a spin? I would think about one one of these, lol.