Is it time to get back in a V8?

[Ruination]

A number of people I know are doing the opposite and are hopping into 4x4s.

For the first time in 35 years my Father no longer owns a V8 after having a plethora of V8 Falcons and lastly his Cobra he recently sold.

A mate of mine just sold his VE SS to finance a brand new Wildtrak.
And a few other guys also bought new Rangers - offloading their V8 utes.

I am still driving my BF XR8 and I don't have any plans to change that any time soon.

[furiousgibbon]

I've had NA 4s, an NA I6, turbo 4s, turbo 5, turbo I6, never a V8. It wasn't worth $10k to jump up from an F6 to a GT, but I reckon I'd have paid an extra $5k for the throttle response of the V8. Power and speed is great, the F6 has that in bulk, but a dull throttle kills the buzz.

My garage currently has a turbo 4, turbo 6 and an NA 4, and the latter is by far the more engaging drive simply because the engine responds immediately. I'd love that response with 400bhp+!

I've gotta get a V8 of some sort before we're all driving electric cars. I think it's gonna be a Mustang but it's not gonna be any time soon.

[Trump]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Could everyone please TRY to concentrate on the original question.

"Do or do not. There is no try"

- Yoda

[Vincenzo]

Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

"Do or do not. There is no try"- Yoda

Or for the computer geeks

$DO || ! $DO : try
try: command not found


Cheers Vincenzo

[duaned]

[duaned]

A few of my friends have parted ways with V8's, stroked ones, one blown etc. and as above now own 4 x 4's or real utes (not the Holden and Ford toys). They all have a mix of land cruisers and hiluxes and one Colorado. Those of us that are into performance these days are clearly out numbered.

[mik]

Nothing the matter with 6, but its hard to beat the V8 burble, it doesn't have to fast or new to sound good and put a smile on your face..

[arronm]

I have to admit I do like the V8 rumble when I drive my VF

[1TUFFUTE]

Originally Posted by BLU-220

Can't you make up your own mind Hulk
instead of asking your neighbours, mates, inlaws and on here
After all it's your money or your not to sure what to do next
You must get bored through the day thinking what thread to post up
I have said it before you are a lonely child

But it's entertaining reading


Cheers Dean

You may have missed the point....he shared his thoughts then asked everyone else what they are or would do.......
It's pretty common to get others opinions when buying cars as well!

[OzJavelin]

This year was the first time in 27 years I haven't had a V8 as a daily-driver; I "inherited" my wifes FG XR6 ute when she moved onto a Triton and I sold my old '03 SV8.

The 4.0L is fine for all normal driving, but I miss the V8. Even the old stock LS-series still had a noise and a push-in-the-back to it. I don't think the XR6 will last as long as the others ... I think a modern V8 will be back on the table soon.

In the meantime I'll console myself with my two AMC Javelins. They aren't fast but they make the right noises and have the right look

[xisled]

Originally Posted by WPR1

The VH Commie was a straight six 3.3 litre

Learn something new everyday. It has a straight 6 then, my knowledge on Holden isn't that great.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by xisled

Learn something new everyday. It has a straight 6 then, my knowledge on Holden isn't that great.

Holden had a good thing going with straight-sixes, all the way up till the Skyline powered VL. Every 6 cylinder since VN has been garbage.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by xisled

Learn something new everyday. It has a straight 6 then, my knowledge on Holden isn't that great.

How long have you had the car?? Never lifted the bonnet even when you bought it??

[chookaradley]

Originally Posted by arronm

I have to admit I do like the V8 rumble when I drive my VF

You have a VF that has a V8 rumble??? 😃

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

Who also is thinking its about time to step back into a V8? If so what are you thinking of getting?

What v8 are you thinking of jumping back into?

Never left owning a V8, bough my first at 17 back in the 80's and never not had one.

Currently have five V8 powered cars, both modern and old, small block and big block, carby and injected. In saying that only two are currently running and driving, the third is nearly ready just missing a few finishing touches.

Then will be starting on the 4th, the 5th one is for sale and will be moved on in a year or two.

I am not really looking for any more at the moment, but might consider a EB GT manual in a few years time, or an EL GT manual, or an ESP 351 manual, if the right car comes up and I have the $$ spare.

[xisled]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

How long have you had the car?? Never lifted the bonnet even when you bought it??

Had it for a couple of years. My Girlfriend purchased to fix up, but she said she was over it so she said I can have it to fix up. Bonnet stuck at the moment as cable broke. Last time I seen in the engine bay was when we jumped started it, to get it home.

[Grunter]

V8 all the way. Especially if you've already got the i6T. Best of both worlds.

XR8 would be a great V8 to own, especially if you're into modifying.

[Harrison]

I bought another one this year after almost ten years of sixes and fours, my fifth V8 - two Chevs, one Holden and my second Ford.

I needed a cheap, reliable, comfortable and safe long distance driver I could sleep in, load up and tow with occasionally.

I must say the old EF Fairmont wagon does the job admirably well. It had 192K on it when I bought it, was a well looked after two owner car and after having put another 10K on it in less than six months it has cost me bugger all apart from fuel which, compared to the old carby V8s I have owned, it uses surprisingly little of.


What I like about them is the effortless, low range torque.


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[Sprintey]

There used to be a saying that people talk 8's but buy 6's.
That was the genius of the XR6 when it first came out.

As for the thread question, depends, if there is a clash of where people need to be at a particular time and two cars are needed, then yes, it's time to get back in a V8. Or if I feel like it.

[Tokyo Geoff]

I've just gone from a V8 5.4L to a 6turbo and I just love it. Sure I miss the V8 rumble but I adore the turbo rush more

[Sabantien]

I didn't win that Mad Max Monaro, so that's probably ruling me out of ever having an 8.

As much as i'd love a Mustang when they come out, i'd probably go the 4. I feel that if I ever get an 8, it'd be a second car, not something I drive every day. And quite honestly, if I was doing that i'd probably be getting a 4x4.

[T3ts50]

Yep, getting into a VF SS around September when LS3 arrives. Been told there will be heavy discounts on 6.0L when they arrive.

Circumstances does not allow for a new XR8, otherwise I'd been in one of them.

[HULK_I6T]

If ss gets the LS3 does clubbie get the supercharged 6.2 LSA?

That could be the car that dethrones the xr8 or fg Miami GT as best bang for buck

If clubbie goes supercharged for $75k that could be the keeper

[hadyh]

My 3rd addition (V8) will be a XE ESP /S-PACK or an EL GT, can only be a Ford and will not have it any other way …

[vbvbvb088]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Holden had a good thing going with straight-sixes, all the way up till the Skyline powered VL. Every 6 cylinder since VN has been garbage.

Always sound like a glass jar full of spinning ball bearings...

[blk6t]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

If ss gets the LS3 does clubbie get the supercharged 6.2 LSA?

That could be the car that dethrones the xr8 or fg Miami GT as best bang for buck

If clubbie goes supercharged for $75k that could be the keeper

Apparently yes, the Clubby is to get a detuned version of the LSA.

Looking at current V8 offerings, I'd say it's a great time to buy a V8. I have the GT and SSV, enjoy driving both. I used to be a massive 6 turbo man, still love them but in the back of my mind, I was always envious of the V8 owners.

[GT450]

Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

You may have missed the point....he shared his thoughts then asked everyone else what they are or would do.......
It's pretty common to get others opinions when buying cars as well!

You obviously haven't read enough Hulk threads so you have missed the point....lol
GT450

[LoudPipes]

All his threads are passive aggressive in nature.

Most people who have a passion for V8's will continue to buy V8's if they are available.

Once bitten by the bug it's hard to turn away.

[csv8]

One third of Holdens sold are V8's. those are drive away prices....
Commodore SS Storm sedan – $43,490
Commodore SS Storm sedan automatic – $45,690

Commodore SS Storm Ute – $39,990
Commodore SS Storm Ute automatic – $42,190
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news...3#.VaW3p_mFlE8

[GREGL]

Originally Posted by LoudPipes

All his threads are passive aggressive in nature.

Most people who have a passion for V8's will continue to buy V8's if they are available.

[FONT=Calibri]Once bitten by the bug it's hard to turn away.[/FON]

Bit like a boxing match between Mundine and Hasbeen, when the heats on one starts throwing haymakers when they aren't winning and with the tuffute the cornerman the result usually ends up a TKO as in thread closed . Lol