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20th Nov 07 at 15:07

quote:
Originally posted by SetH
someone talk me out of it quick

It's old, and it will cost a fortune to run. Plus it isn't very nice to look at...

SetH

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20th Nov 07 at 15:08

lol can that idea then

back to looking at pissy 4 cylinder hot hatches then.

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20th Nov 07 at 15:34

Yes. They are clearly the best

Daimo B

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20th Nov 07 at 15:37

quote:
Originally posted by Steve X16XE

The newer 4.4 came with 320BHP.

15 MPG is optimistic

It looks like it needs the rear lip spoiler then

My dodge comment was aimed at 8.0 litres and 500bhp

Saying that, 320bhp isn't exactly great is it. Thats V6 3.0 territory, 2 less pistons and 1400cc less..... Mad.

Seth, reason not to buy. At traffic lights, you really will be racing Corsa and Saxo sub 1.4 engines

You may be comfy, but the amount of fuel u'll use trying to beat them off the lights will cover the cost of another car..

Steve X16XE

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20th Nov 07 at 15:44

quote:
Originally posted by VXR
My dodge comment was aimed at 8.0 litres and 500bhp

SRT 10???

SetH

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20th Nov 07 at 16:03

I just want a pimp machine

mwg

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20th Nov 07 at 16:07

quote:
Originally posted by SetH
lol can that idea then

back to looking at pissy 4 cylinder hot hatches then.

Focus ST - 5 cylinder get one

Robin

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20th Nov 07 at 16:30

Daimo, it's not supposed to be a balls out power machine, it's a cruiser, it doesn't need a million horse power.

You know as well as the next man that BMW aren't crap at engines. They intended for this to make 286bhp (they could get that from a 3 litre straight 6 years ago), it probably could make more, but wouldn't do they job it was meant to as well as it does.

310lb/ft for the V8, 225lb/ft for the six, I think that explains it all.

[Edited on 20-11-2007 by Robin]

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 16:37

I like them, but id want a silver one with the mtec goodies

richc

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20th Nov 07 at 17:28

quote:
Originally posted by VXR
286bhp from a 4.4 V8?

Where was the engine designed? At Dodges factory???

U can buy that and sell if for the same price, won't loose much more than that.

Its set up for torquey cruising though!

edit just seen robins post.....what he said

[Edited on 20-11-2007 by richc]

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20th Nov 07 at 17:51

It's a limo for sitting in the back of. The V8 is designed to be smooth and have a bit of poke for autobahn cruise speeds.

Though a lot of people fail to notice that cars aren't just for driving up Santa Pod quickly.

deano87

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20th Nov 07 at 17:52

Dad used to have a 530i M-Sport, and that was plenty quick enough. Bet the 4.4 is lovely

Ian

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20th Nov 07 at 18:04

I personally would want to go faster for my 15mpg. It's not value in that sense.

Nice though. Colour is right and it looks later than it is.

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:20

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+5+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-20-4294949470-4294966944-4294967178-4294967202/advert.action?R=200746298647655&distance=352&postcode=fk3+9ar&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

Manual

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:22

67k miles

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+5+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-20-4294950606-4294966944-4294967178-4294967202/advert.action?R=200744297911902&distance=195&postcode=fk3+9ar&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

I want that one for myself....just needs a de-tango!!

[Edited on 20-11-2007 by Colin]

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:28

Infact.................fuck the 5 series, get an 850

£4489

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+8+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-20-4294965124-4294967202/advert.action?R=200746298635222&distance=164&postcode=fk3+9ar&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

aim1

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20th Nov 07 at 18:32

I dont know about 15mpg..i've achieved that in a 320 before. If you poodle around town, yes you may get 15 mpg.

Robin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:32

850, now there's an idea

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:32

15mpg in a 320

HOW?

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:34

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
850, now there's an idea

Would be a great experience havoing one for a few months, I'd love one if I didnt need to do as many miles as I do!

mwg

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20th Nov 07 at 18:34

Those 850s dont do a right lot for me. Look like an old barge. Big money back in the day?

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:36

Keep in mind its a late 80's design. I think it still looks quite good! £50k+ probably!?

[Edited on 20-11-2007 by Colin]

Robin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:36

The 840 was about £70k when houses were averaging 40.

[Edited on 20-11-2007 by Robin]

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20th Nov 07 at 18:36

mate has one-not that quick imo-cruising car than power car

Colin

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20th Nov 07 at 18:37

The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999 with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), although with the limiters removed top speed was estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). A common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor to the original BMW 6 Series in 1989; it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market with a substantially higher price point. A new 8 Series cost around US$100,000.

Worldwide production ceased May 12, 1999, with 30,621 built.

BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

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