Last of the V8s

[Muska]

I agree with your sentiments OP

About 5-6 years ago I had my first V8, (B6) S4 Avant. If i'm honest, coming from an M3 it was somewhat underwhelming but that might have been the under geared manual box. Torque was plentiful, I always wished I'd had an exhaust mod on it to let it sing a little more as it was quite muted.

Yesterday I picked up my second V8:

It's everything I wished my first experience was and more. I'm blown away by it. As already alluded to, the time to enjoy engines such as this is perhaps nearing it's twilight.

 

[naefeart]

Some great looking V8s!

If i'm honest, coming from an M3 it was somewhat underwhelming but that might have been the under geared manual box.

Indeed, I’ve made similar mistakes in the past. You need to move from an M car to an RS Audi to avoid disappointment.

Your new cars looks to be in fantastic condition. Get used to being on first name terms with your local petrol station

While petrol is still ‘reasonably’ priced atm, now is the time to get those V8s guys.

 

[ShiWarrior]

OP im sure I've seen that plate before somewhere

Dunno why, but im thinking Gibbo has something similar ?

 

[naefeart]

OP im sure I've seen that plate before somewhere

Dunno why, but im thinking Gibbo has something similar ?

Now that you mention it, I think you’re right.

 

[DXP55]

I current run two (along with an EV... )


1996 Morgan Plus 8 4.6 with 275bhp. This engine is derived from the one in the SD1 that a few posters have mentioned.

1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 (6.6). I must take some new pictures when the weather is better now that the bodywork has just been sorted.

This is my sort of V8 nice big block.

Got the wife to put on the headphones and ran the truck video - she said it's horrible - told her to wait and as it took off she jumped up and down saying V8 V8 V8.
Took her to Santa Pod in around 1973 when Yanks first came over - she has been a V8 fan ever since.

 

[Tee Hee Johnson]

 

[Jokester]

M3 WTF

Heh, I’ve seen you going about town up at Rubislaw I think?

My next car is going to be a V8 I think if the finances ever sort themselves out.

 

[Gibbo]

OP im sure I've seen that plate before somewhere

Dunno why, but im thinking Gibbo has something similar ?

Yeah it got me at first but my two plates were:
M3 XSV - Sold car to a mate
G18 WTF - Currently on the Abarth

As per the OP, love the RS4 as an RS4 V8 Avant was right up there, but M5 won it for me but in hindsight the RS4 would have being better choice with the house move and time of year. Still I am not gonna complain the M5 is treating me well and will hold a serious amount of stuff as being able to move most the house (smaller items) using that.

 

[ShiWarrior]

so Gibbos 2 plates match's OP plates
confusing ! lol

 

[TomO]

I had V8WTF on an M3 many moons ago (sold with the car), Dangerous has V6WTF on retention .

 

[naefeart]

Heh, I’ve seen you going about town up at Rubislaw I think?

My next car is going to be a V8 I think if the finances ever sort themselves out.

If driving courteously and within the speed limit, then yes probably

The RS6 is generally heard before it’s seen, so I have to be careful...

V8 WTF would definitely work better for me, shame you sold it TomO.

 

[Jokester]

If driving courteously and within the speed limit, then yes probably

Totally

 

[ShiWarrior]

I had V8WTF on an M3 many moons ago (sold with the car), Dangerous has V6WTF on retention .

why have OcUK members have the same (ish) plates i wonder lol

anyone got OCUK WTF ?

 

[Del Lardo]

EV for daily use and a V8 tucked away for the weekend (along with a dug dug for when I need a large hatchback)

 

[Thomas. PLease.]

Recently sold this, replaced with a slightly more practical, but bigger V8, W204 C63, pics to follow. Not sure what will come after this, but potentially flat 6 or V10.

 

[Gaygle]

V8 WTF would definitely work better for me, shame you sold it TomO.

Is that the one he had on his E39 M5? My colleague at work has owned his old M5 for the last 8 or so years. Sounds glorious

 

[Scania]

I think this thread should be expanded to V12's as well, I've had i6, V6, V8 just the 12 Cylinder itch to scratch (I can't in all honesty see me ever owning a V10 sans a lottery win! )

Yeah it got me at first but my two plates were:
M3 XSV - Sold car to a mate
G18 WTF - Currently on the Abarth

As per the OP, love the RS4 as an RS4 V8 Avant was right up there, but M5 won it for me but in hindsight the RS4 would have being better choice with the house move and time of year. Still I am not gonna complain the M5 is treating me well and will hold a serious amount of stuff as being able to move most the house (smaller items) using that.

You should have bagged an e61 for load lugging although having seen your e60 (albeit briefly) I can see why you bought it and I imagine finding an e61 M5 never mind a good one isn't easy.

 

[TomO]

Is that the one he had on his E39 M5? My colleague at work has owned his old M5 for the last 8 or so years. Sounds glorious

yes, had it on the E39 M5 first now that you mention it!

 

[Axeboy]

Started with an Audi A8 4.0tdi some time ago which was surprisingly good but maybe doesnt qualify

Had a XF v8 a while back too, was alright, but didnt hit the mark

ISF i had up until a few months back was superb, the engine was awesome and everything I wanted from a V8, the rest of the package was not that hot, but that engine, so damn good

Got a 450bhp revised S6 a month or two ago and of course its a different kettle of fish compared to the ISF. Its better in many ways for me but I still miss that 5.0 v8 from the ISF

Maybe I'll try a GSF as it might be the best of both worlds

Same as some others, Im trying to experience more v8's before they are gone

 

[floatindolphin]

Here’s my 1st V8 from almost 3 years ago. Didn’t really like it, traded it for a C250...





got the V8 itch over the summer....






Love this car! Prefer the more understated look. Although it’s already had to go back for £2k’s worth of warranty work.