Scott Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Try and get a test drive in a VXR8 bud. They are massive fun to drive and the power is effortless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Try and get a test drive in a VXR8 bud. They are massive fun to drive and the power is effortless. Nope, Vauxhall can burn & die as far as I am concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Oh and another thing, the RS4 needs warming up before all the power can be unleashed, my 5 min trip to work isn't going to be any good for that . I'm off out to get pissed to mull over this whole thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I don't think you are going to find a car within your budget that will give you everything you get from the supra mate. Get Rach something she likes and you should get a motorbike, you will have all the fun you can handle getting to and from work lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Do BMW do an M5 V10 estate? There was a very new looking M5 V10 saloon at Donington yesterday and whilst I could leave it for dead on the straights in the corners it was unbelievably well balanced for such a huge and heavy barge. It did have Pilot Sport Cups on and some very serious looking brakes, but to say I was surprised by its ability is an understatement. There was also a RUF CT3 Porsche there, being driven like he'd stolen it, but that's for another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Do BMW do an M5 V10 estate? There was a very new looking M5 V10 saloon at Donington yesterday and whilst I could leave it for dead on the straights in the corners it was unbelievably well balanced for such a huge and heavy barge. It did have Pilot Sport Cups on and some very serious looking brakes, but to say I was surprised by its ability is an understatement. There was also a RUF CT3 Porsche there, being driven like he'd stolen it, but that's for another thread. Yes Chris i believe they do an estate version of the M5 it was on topgear once when they were ripping up luton airport runway at night pairing it against the merc estate rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I posted a link to one a few pages ago, too much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagman Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Go down to the next classic car auctions with a wodge of cash , bid on someones moneypit !!! loads of good and rare cars , jensen interceptor convertible?,or Aston? , American muscle ? they are cheap now and will hold value if rare enough or good enough resto - BMW 850 CSI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Go down to the next classic car auctions with a wodge of cash , bid on someones moneypit !!! loads of good and rare cars , jensen interceptor convertible?,or Aston? , American muscle ? they are cheap now and will hold value if rare enough or good enough resto - BMW 850 CSI? I think Jay is more after a daily driver, although they are brilliant cars, not ideal running daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 same model as you show, not sure on year as it has private plate Main problems, gearbox, suspension and drive shaft, plus lots of other small niggles but still cost £££££ to sort Jay, Gary, That has all the vibes of a pre-facelift, however, all L322's up to the 2009 version suffer from a link problem that connects the auto gearbox lever with the gearbox selector. I promise you that yours will have a problem at some stage but don't worry at all - you have a choice of paying 450 quid at Land Rover, or, you can spend 60 minutes and a few squirts of WD40 to sort it yourself. I joke not but these are the things that can catch you out. If you buy a Rangey then I'll pop over and do it for you Jay. I'll even bring my own tin of WD40:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 PM coming When I draw up a list, the RS6 does tick a lot of boxes, I'm just trying to find if they have any hidden gremlins (as I was all for the CL600 until I started reading a MB forum ) it would be my choice to, the newer 5.2v10 and tunned by mtm 730bhp are a genuine 200mph+ car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Just found a pic of my rear end, Jay:innocent: I had the chrome race exhaust 'end' bits added. Cost a few quid but it adds to the rear don't you think. Do you like my rear end then Jay, well, do you; do you mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thats a lovely colour Andrew, what is it? looks a bit like a pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 looks a bit like a puke Harsh:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I thought these uber saloons would maybe give me a little buzz Forget it, luxo barges are never going to give you the same kick in the back feeling of acceleration like a modified Supra does, well not in stock form anyway. Personal experience would lead me to pick the M5 over all the others you have mentioned; it's still the only car to date that I regret getting rid off. The RS6 is a great car, I just found it a bit soulless compared to the M5. The only other car that came close to the M5, was an C63 AMG I had a blat in recently, the noise of the thing was very addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 ...was an C63 AMG I had a blat in recently, the noise of the thing was very addictive. Addictive is not the word, that sound is just pure enjoyment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Addictive is not the word, that sound is just pure enjoyment It sure was porn for the ears, even more so when chasing an E63 AMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I haven't actually , maybe I should, but I need to have at least a small liking for the looks of the car & unfortunately the Lexus don't cut it M3 - Not as good as the Supra Evo X - No way, that is chav central Audi RS4 - Yes, nice Monaro VXR - Maybe, RS4/6 beats it on all counts though Audi S5 - Again RS4/6 is better TVR Cerbera (reliability issues?!) - It's my daily drive Merc CL600 - Already considered, but have been put off from stories from the MB forum Jaguar XK-R - Yeah I like them, it's a maybe The car I'm getting has to give me something the Supra & 911 can't (or it was a waste of time getting rid of them). The RR, RS4/6, CL600, M5/M6 all do that (it's luxury & load space) as well as being a brand that is up there with Porsche. Jay i would not dis count the cl600 i am a member of various mb forums and yes the pre 2003 models did suffer a lot of reliability problems but the facelift 2003 models and above are a lot better. The main things to look out for is the ABC and the bodywork for corrosion although providing the service history is MB and up to date and its less than 10 years old then merc will repair bodywork free. I would have another in a heartbeat if i had time to drive one:rolleyes: hopefully in the spring i will have another supra in the garage, and possibly a c63:D (providing this bloody house don,t sap me dry:() Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 It sure was porn for the ears, even more so when chasing an E63 AMG. Dude you are not helping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I plan to buy an nice bmw e46 M3 Cabrio before next summer as my DD. There is nothing out there within my budget that I want. I love M3's just like I love my Supra...! I can't wait till I have both in my garage..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Buy this instead...! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1385602.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thats a lovely colour Andrew, what is it? looks a bit like a pearl looks a bit like a puke - Harsh:D A cross between the two:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 How about this TVR. Meant to be more reliable than the cerbera. http://pistonheads.com/sales/1937696.htm Personally i think it looks better than the tuscan too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Also, you get this with one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykTQRbD78fw&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Do BMW do an M5 V10 estate? There was a very new looking M5 V10 saloon at Donington yesterday and whilst I could leave it for dead on the straights in the corners it was unbelievably well balanced for such a huge and heavy barge. It did have Pilot Sport Cups on and some very serious looking brakes, but to say I was surprised by its ability is an understatement. There was also a RUF CT3 Porsche there, being driven like he'd stolen it, but that's for another thread. Yip, I really like the M5, it's just a bit out my price range at the mo. I don't think you are going to find a car within your budget that will give you everything you get from the supra mate. Get Rach something she likes and you should get a motorbike, you will have all the fun you can handle getting to and from work lol. Already got Rach her car, the car I'm looking for is purely for me so Rach can hate it as far as I'm concerned as she won't be driving it Jay, Gary, That has all the vibes of a pre-facelift, however, all L322's up to the 2009 version suffer from a link problem that connects the auto gearbox lever with the gearbox selector. I promise you that yours will have a problem at some stage but don't worry at all - you have a choice of paying 450 quid at Land Rover, or, you can spend 60 minutes and a few squirts of WD40 to sort it yourself. I joke not but these are the things that can catch you out. If you buy a Rangey then I'll pop over and do it for you Jay. I'll even bring my own tin of WD40:D Nice one bud, I might come and see you & the RR if that's OK bud next time you're home, just to see if the RR facelift is the car for me. Just found a pic of my rear end, Jay:innocent: I had the chrome race exhaust 'end' bits added. Cost a few quid but it adds to the rear don't you think. Do you like my rear end then Jay, well, do you; do you mate? Yip, like them Forget it, luxo barges are never going to give you the same kick in the back feeling of acceleration like a modified Supra does, well not in stock form anyway. Personal experience would lead me to pick the M5 over all the others you have mentioned; it's still the only car to date that I regret getting rid off. The RS6 is a great car, I just found it a bit soulless compared to the M5. The only other car that came close to the M5, was an C63 AMG I had a blat in recently, the noise of the thing was very addictive. I'm inclinded to agree Miguel, I don't think any of them are going to give me the kick the Supra can, maybe I should go for utter luxury then, I'm not feeling the RS6 as much after being out in the RS4. RR & CL600 are my current top now Jay i would not dis count the cl600 i am a member of various mb forums and yes the pre 2003 models did suffer a lot of reliability problems but the facelift 2003 models and above are a lot better. The main things to look out for is the ABC and the bodywork for corrosion although providing the service history is MB and up to date and its less than 10 years old then merc will repair bodywork free. I would have another in a heartbeat if i had time to drive one:rolleyes: hopefully in the spring i will have another supra in the garage, and possibly a c63:D (providing this bloody house don,t sap me dry:() I'm back on em bud, been looking at the vids on youtube and they sound amazing, and although I wouldn't go this far I do love it nXaqKL-Bybw Another big problem for me with the CL600 is everyone is about 200 miles away, I can't even get a local test drive to see if it's for me How about this TVR. Meant to be more reliable than the cerbera. http://pistonheads.com/sales/1937696.htm Personally i think it looks better than the tuscan too No good as a DD in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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