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      04-02-2021, 01:09 PM   #1
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Who is planning to get a “Final V8” car?

Anybody like me and trying to decide on which car to get that has a proper sounding V8 just to have that driving experience before things go all EV in next decade and gas prices shoot through the roof. I think prices of desirable V8 cars will also see a huge spike.

Personally i have never owned any V8 vehicle. Most of my cars have been BMWs with the inline 6.

Unfortunately the market for new V8 manual cars is nonexistent except for the American pony cars which lack significantly in quality and fit/finish that I have come to expect.

Some cars to consider for under $100k:
- E92 M3
- M6 / M8
- GT350 / 350R
- older Ferraris (360 Modena)
- Jag Ftype
- Lexus LC500
- Merc AMG-GT
- Maserati GranTurismo
- Audi R8
- AM V8 Vantage
- C7/C8 Vette
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I want a V10 M6.

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Eh, V8 is fun for the roar but I'm trying to up my game to V10 or V12 as I progress in my career. Hearing an NA V12 and how it resonated really hit me in the moment.
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I have a Chevy SS currently and I think it sounds great. Have been considering a trade for a Lexus GS-F as I am worried about the long term reliability of the SS.
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Eh, V8 is fun for the roar but I'm trying to up my game to V10 or V12 as I progress in my career. Hearing an NA V12 and how it resonated really hit me in the moment.
R8 is the cheapest way to get into V10 in a sports car unless you can live with a Viper. I’m not into the looks of new R8 and really not a fan of Audi brand.

Huracan would be the perfect option but you’re talking about over $200k for decent one used.

The two greatest V10s are the LFA and Carrera GT.

V12 cars - leaves you at Lambo or Ferrari. The ones that have them are more GT cars, unless you can swing Aventador.
Other option is Aston Martin.
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Just got a V8 with the X5 M50i because they are getting hard to find. Happy with it so far. Just ran a 12.4 bone stock. Not bad for a grocery getter
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All my cars are V8s.

F250 6.0L diesel
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And my Factory Five...

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Planning to trade my F80 comp in for the new Lexus IS500

I realized I don't really need top shelf track performance and would prefer a more subdued car with a killer V8.
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Plan A is to get an acceptable mileage LCI E92 M3 6MT and keep it til it blows.
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If I catch your drift here, the main objective is to get a truly special V8 (ie the motor) as a priority. If so, I gotta go with the Shelby GT350 and the E9x M3 here, although they're not necessarily perfect cars.

Maybe the F355 but few people have the stomach to own that car. The AMG's are not my cup of tea but some people consider those motors special, and fair enough if you do.

At a higher price point there's the 458 Italia and 430 Scud.
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Anybody like me and trying to decide on which car to get that has a proper sounding V8 just to have that driving experience before things go all EV in next decade and gas prices shoot through the roof. I think prices of desirable V8 cars will also see a huge spike.

Personally i have never owned any V8 vehicle. Most of my cars have been BMWs with the inline 6.

Unfortunately the market for new V8 manual cars is nonexistent except for the American pony cars which lack significantly in quality and fit/finish that I have come to expect.

Some cars to consider for under $100k:
- E92 M3
- M6 / M8
- GT350 / 350R
- older Ferraris (360 Modena)
- Jag Ftype
- Lexus LC500
- Merc AMG-GT
- Maserati GranTurismo
- Audi R8
- AM V8 Vantage
- C7/C8 Vette
Have been shopping F430’s. They re getting quite affordable.
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If I catch your drift here, the main objective is to get a truly special V8 (ie the motor) as a priority. If so, I gotta go with the Shelby GT350 and the E9x M3 here, although they're not necessarily perfect cars.

Maybe the F355 but few people have the stomach to own that car. The AMG's are not my cup of tea but some people consider those motors special, and fair enough if you do.

At a higher price point there's the 458 Italia and 430 Scud.
The F355 is like playing Russian Roulette with 5 bullets in the cylinder. A regular F430 is not much more. But agree, the Scud is just pure sex, by far my favourite car of all the cars I have driven on track.
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I already have one and highly recommend them, interior quality issues aside there is very little that can keep up with a SS, zl1, c7 or GT/350 with a blower.

Since BMW is incredibly hostile to mods now it makes sense to go elsewhere if you want a something affordable and fun that puts down monster power on pump gas and can also handle like a champ.

$50K for 700+ at the wheels with magneride and steering that makes most of bmws current catalog feel like a civic is an amazing bargain tbh
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