Anyone planning to buy a V8 before its too late?!
03-28-22, 05:32 PM
#61
Lexus Test Driver
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couldn't be anymore incorrect on both. A lot of these older vipers that crash have old dry rotted tires. Dodge had a 8 liter V10 truck engine but it was cast iron heads and block. Lamborghini was used to develop an aluminum version. The only things they share is its a Dodge and the number of cylinders
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ts-horsepower/
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ts-horsepower/
Its not my type of car i guess - a bit too extreme like an Aventador.
03-28-22, 05:45 PM
#62
Lexus Test Driver
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There is also a huge difference between traditional big displacement NA V8 versus modern FI V8 with smaller displacement. The older ones certainly sound better, but both offer very different driving experience. There are also unicorns, such as the small, high revving NA v8 in the e9x M3.
A lot of cars from the OP's list are not easy to live with, they are probably better rented than owner. For long term, I'd probably go with the LC.
A lot of cars from the OP's list are not easy to live with, they are probably better rented than owner. For long term, I'd probably go with the LC.
I would not have to deal with any issues or maintenance since I’m only looking at new cars. I would prefer NA V8 as the main purpose is to have a raw sounding car.
The E92 M3 is a good option for used but that is another car that you have to mod for it to sound great not to mention finding a clean low mileage one would be over $60k. Going down the used choices there are a ton of options like Ferrari 360, F430, Audi R8, etc. Believe me i have looked into it but extremely hard to find clean cars. A lot of these cars have 5+ owners.
03-28-22, 05:52 PM
#63
Lexus Test Driver
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Too many unknowns with the new Mustang and im sure it will be less raw and filled with more tech - opposite of what i want. Also the “special” versions like Mach 1, Boss, Shelby will take some time to come out. V8 might be hybrid or mild hybrid and also will probably have EV version.
V8 trucks are cool too but i think they are not as close to extinction as the V8s in sports cars.
03-29-22, 07:10 AM
#65
Lexus Test Driver
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03-29-22, 09:06 AM
#71
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My vote from your list...LC500. It sounds amazing, drives amazing, is just an amazing car. It will last you forever, and it will be collectors item. If I wasn't going a different direction automotive wise, this or the IS500 would be my choice of car
03-29-22, 09:39 AM
#72
Lexus Test Driver
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The S85 V10 was developed first for M5/M6.
The S65 V8 was a derivative of the S85 with most of the same components but 2 less cylinders and put in the E9x M3 back in 2007. It has proved to be more reliable than the V10 but has many issues like rod bearings, throttle actuators, oil leaks etc. The engine oil in these cars needs to be properly warmed up before any hard driving. It’s still more reliable than the S54 inline 6 from E46 M3 with all the Vanos crap.
03-29-22, 09:59 AM
#74
Its actually the opposite.
The S85 V10 was developed first for M5/M6.
The S65 V8 was a derivative of the S85 with most of the same components but 2 less cylinders and put in the E9x M3 back in 2007. It has proved to be more reliable than the V10 but has many issues like rod bearings, throttle actuators, oil leaks etc. The engine oil in these cars needs to be properly warmed up before any hard driving. It’s still more reliable than the S54 inline 6 from E46 M3 with all the Vanos crap.
The S85 V10 was developed first for M5/M6.
The S65 V8 was a derivative of the S85 with most of the same components but 2 less cylinders and put in the E9x M3 back in 2007. It has proved to be more reliable than the V10 but has many issues like rod bearings, throttle actuators, oil leaks etc. The engine oil in these cars needs to be properly warmed up before any hard driving. It’s still more reliable than the S54 inline 6 from E46 M3 with all the Vanos crap.
