bought an S type Jag (4.0 V8 280hp) about 6 months ago but I don't like it... would probably be ok if it was a manual

bought it on the spur of the moment because I liked my xj6 (which I bought quick from my hospital bed when I crushed my left wrist and needed an automatic), figured the V8 would be nice

they didn't make the V8 with a manual box, so swapping it for a manual is a no go


I don't like anything boy racer-ish or too flash... but like a bit of power... most of the bigger V8 cars are automatic


any ideas/recommendations ?


thought about an M5, but they look over priced to me ?

I like to keep price down so I don;t have to worry too much when I'm towing a fully loaded transit van out of a ditch etc.

Monaro?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/monaro

Audi S4 B5 2.7 Twin Turbo 4x4
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-s4-/281906563050?hash=item41a2f0c7ea:g:Vc0AAOSwwPhWk8Dj
Can do a lot to them to increase power and you got 4 wheel drive.

Audi S4 B6 4.2 V8 4x4
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-S4-ADVANT-2004-METALIC-BLACK-rs4-audi-s2-r32-golf-/281907359812?hash=item41a2fcf044:g:X8oAAOSwwE5WXa~T

VW Passat 2.8i V6 4Motion 4x4
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Passat-2-8-2001MY-V6-4Motion-/252057902803?hash=item3aafd25ed3:g:1twAAOSwyQtVzzQd

VW Golf 2.8i V6 4Motion 4x4
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Volkswagen-Golf-2-8-V6-4Motion-5dr-/262198135172?hash=item3d0c3a0984:g:COYAAOSwJcZWdXKX
Good thing about these is lots of interchangeable bits like Full Recaro Black Leather / Heated Seats later for luxury

BMW E34 530i V8 - My personal favourite, getting rare and now considered a quality Retro
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-530i-v8-manual-e34-hellrot-red-drift-/262236628530?hash=item3d0e856632:g:TMIAAOSwcdBWSyJq

Monaro sounds pretty good, but looks a bit flash for me, I like more of a sleeper

A4 B6 looks like a decent possibility


4x4 would be nice

especially after I beached the jag in a field last week, swerving to avoid someone who skidded on ice, and then skidding on the ice myself

was only doing about 40, but I went up a 2ft ridge at the side of a field (took about a foot off the top of it) bounced over a 3ft gap (about 3ft deep too) and the down about 3ft at the other side.... I need a new number plate and a few self tappers in the bottom of the bumper... pretty tough this jag for looking soft!




was stuck enough that we pulled over a tree getting it out :-o

You can also look at the A6 and A8 as they use the same engine, the 4.2 V8 with Manual Box. Other than Audi you don't get a lot of choice as most cars with big engines now are Auto.

think I'll go test drive an A4 and see what I think of it

A8 is much bigger than I need, saw a nice looking A6 but I'll test an A4 first

Passat W8 4Motion - 4.0 V8 6 Speed Manual 275BHP Super Rare Car
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/volkswagen-passat-w8-4-motion-4.0-v8-rare-car-manual/1149936969

Will need a fat wallet for parts though!

Dull cars.

Quote from: soopahfly on January 14, 2016, 19:06:30 PMDull cars

make some suggestions then....

something happy on the motorway, with plenty of power, bot not boy racer/flashy


remember old school diesels, you could stick leave it 3rd and drive around 'surfing the turbo" taking it easy but sing the boost out of roundabouts etc..  using power but not reving it much... that's what I like

modern diesels are too revy for me, and most autos drop and gear and rev like a hairdryer when you accelerate

He's going to recommend a Lexus LS or Soarer but you go find one in Manual Gearbox, i was going to list one.

Its easy to say Dull Cars and produce no alternatives.

For the money you can't go wrong with the VW/Audi route, lots around breaking, plenty of new and used parts, i wouldn't say a 4.2 V8 4x4 is boring but each to their own.

Quote from: Bacon on January 14, 2016, 19:40:13 PM
He's going to recommend a Lexus LS or Soarer but you go find one in Manual Gearbox, i was going to list one.

Its easy to say Dull Cars and produce no alternatives.

For the money you can't go wrong with the VW/Audi route, lots around breaking, plenty of new and used parts, i wouldn't say a 4.2 V8 4x4 is boring but each to their own.

I was on my phone quoting.  I'll find some non-vag cars later.
Tbh, walking is more interesting than driving a Vag car.

Quote from: soopahfly on January 15, 2016, 11:17:36 AM

Quote from: Bacon on January 14, 2016, 19:40:13 PM
He's going to recommend a Lexus LS or Soarer but you go find one in Manual Gearbox, i was going to list one.

Its easy to say Dull Cars and produce no alternatives.

For the money you can't go wrong with the VW/Audi route, lots around breaking, plenty of new and used parts, i wouldn't say a 4.2 V8 4x4 is boring but each to their own.

I was on my phone quoting.  I'll find some non-vag cars later.
Tbh, walking is more interesting than driving a Vag car.

Its not that i'm saying VAG cus its VAG, i drive a Vauxhall and i've had a lot of Vauxhall's but i wouldn't recommend a big engined one, the VAG ticks a few boxes, a lot of other big engined cars with manual boxes will have more downfalls in my opinion but i would be interested to see what you come up with, i have likely already considered posting it, but had a reason not too!

Plus i posted an E34 as my personal favourite.

Volvo S60R?



*Girl not included.

I'm picking up a Mazda 6 TR2 2L turbo deisel next week, its surprisingly pokey. And infinitely better than the POS mk4 Golf its replacing!

Nice car that nige. I wouldn't mind a new car, my Focus is crap. But no point for a year.