What do you drive?

[carlt69]

I’m still in my GTi, I love it though, it’s so much fun on a twisty road




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[Skier]

Can't say I'd be turning down a 4C any time soon! Always had great reviews and it's a wonderful-looking car. I do have a history with Alfa, mind, my last two being a 3.0l GTV and a 3.2l GT.

Tony, have you seen this video? Both cars are automotive art.

[Maysie]

Back in time a little from me…..

This is now back on the road after a great deal of recommissioning. Still lots to do but a fresh mot last week with no advisories ( yes I know it doesn’t need one )
TC21/100 1955.




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Gorgeous!

[LukeBird]

Couple of quick and dirty photos, it’s been such terrible weather when I’ve wanted to take a few snaps. Wanted to tick off a big N/A V8 for a while. It was an impromptu purchase, as I was really looking for an SLK55.
It’s a 2009, it’s a private plate, so has the 5.5 V8 with 380bhp. E500 Coupe, for those unaware. Goes like stink and photographed in it’s favoured watering hole!
Bit of a change from the GT86!

[eagletower]

Couple of quick and dirty photos, it’s been such terrible weather when I’ve wanted to take a few snaps. Wanted to tick off a big N/A V8 for a while. It was an impromptu purchase, as I was really looking for an SLK55.
It’s a 2009, it’s a private plate, so has the 5.5 V8 with 380bhp. E500 Coupe, for those unaware. Goes like stink and photographed in it’s favoured watering hole!
Bit of a change from the GT86!

I had the E350 and it was one of the the best cars Ive owned. the E500 is a real unicorn. Great car,

[learningtofly]

Tony, have you seen this video? Both cars are automotive art.

Bloody hell - that’s porn, pure and simple

[Mj2k]

Couple of quick and dirty photos, it’s been such terrible weather when I’ve wanted to take a few snaps. Wanted to tick off a big N/A V8 for a while. It was an impromptu purchase, as I was really looking for an SLK55.
It’s a 2009, it’s a private plate, so has the 5.5 V8 with 380bhp. E500 Coupe, for those unaware. Goes like stink and photographed in it’s favoured watering hole!
Bit of a change from the GT86!

Lovely engine there, also love the noise of the SLK55; recall being overtaken by one in my S2000 and was in awe of the noise as it left me in its wake.

I want to scratch the V8 itch also, Mustang or Cobra are on the shortlist but am sure I regret getting rid of the Cayman dynamically - and I cannot swap the Smart for a V8 lol.

[Matt8500]

Lovely engine there, also love the noise of the SLK55; recall being overtaken by one in my S2000 and was in awe of the noise as it left me in its wake.

I want to scratch the V8 itch also, Mustang or Cobra are on the shortlist but am sure I regret getting rid of the Cayman dynamically - and I cannot swap the Smart for a V8 lol.

Try a c63s, still love mine

[Mj2k]

Try a c63s, still love mine

I love the noise, the engines and the exterior looks; just cannot get on with modern Merc interiors.

I have always been a BMW man, they feel less garish than the Benz alternative...and you cannot see the BMW grilles when driving one lol.

[Matt8500]

Fair enough, but you still have to look at them on the drive

[Mj2k]

Fair enough, but you still have to look at them on the drive

Haha true - but I always reverse onto the drive so would never see it lol.

In fairness my last BMW was the F82 M4, so pre grille-gate era.

Will always drop a window when a 63s is next to me thought traffic lights & pull off as gently as I can to hear their noise over mine!

Cannot imagine the new 2.0 version will create quite the same hairs standing up on my neck effect, sadly.

[Matt8500]

Haha true - but I always reverse onto the drive so would never see it lol.

In fairness my last BMW was the F82 M4, so pre grille-gate era.

Will always drop a window when a 63s is next to me thought traffic lights & pull off as gently as I can to hear their noise over mine!

Cannot imagine the new 2.0 version will create quite the same hairs standing up on my neck effect, sadly.

Too true, I’m struggling with what to get next as there’s nothing that appeals and does what I need, except a v8 e-hybrid panamera, and that’s more than I’m happy to spend. The new c63 is out despite the ridiculous power! Think I’ll be keeping this one a while longer

[bazza.]

This we turbo beastie :)

[Mj2k]

Too true, I’m struggling with what to get next as there’s nothing that appeals and does what I need, except a v8 e-hybrid panamera, and that’s more than I’m happy to spend. The new c63 is out despite the ridiculous power! Think I’ll be keeping this one a while longer

Estate too, practicality! They look so good in white too, neighbour has the coupe and love hearing it start up.

Quite a few nice cars in our close, always interesting to see if you can work out which neighbour is leaving from the cold start up sound.

It is a strange time / place, having taken the 718 4.0 CGTS out for a test drive, it’s lost the aural impact of my 981, both exhaust and engine.

Genuinely no idea what next. Few more things to sort, so can’t yet push to a GT3 / 4 unless at retail, and no chance there based on lack of history. Almost like a Rolex AD lol.


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[Mj2k]

This we turbo beastie :)

Brabus or the standard 0.9t like mine?

Nippy little buggers aren’t they! People seem despise it when you nip past them. Brings out the worst in other driver’s and egos. Makes me enjoy it even more.

Turning circle always brings a smile to my face, utterly bonkers what it can turn in!


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[bazza.]

Brabus or the standard 0.9t like mine?

Nippy little buggers aren’t they! People seem despise it when you nip past them. Brings out the worst in other driver’s and egos. Makes me enjoy it even more.

Turning circle always brings a smile to my face, utterly bonkers what it can turn in!


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Its the Black Edition so standard 0.9T
I've added the side skirts and brabus spoiler and some other bits and bobs , as you side the turning circle makes me laugh every time
It reminds me of old School turbo cars with all or nothing :)
Ps I had a Brabus roadster couple for 10 years

[Mj2k]

Its the Black Edition so standard 0.9T
I've added the side skirts and brabus spoiler and some other bits and bobs , as you side the turning circle makes me laugh every time
It reminds me of old School turbo cars with all or nothing :)
Ps I had a Brabus roadster couple for 10 years

Do toy with the remap, but would hate to lose the character.

On a cold engine & off boost, it’s shocking! I imagine the non turbo 1.0 engine is why people thing they’re slow. On boost its a hoot for sure, we love it so much more than we thought we would.

Wish the 453 EV range was better, the new EV loses the point of a small, park anywhere car. Never had a car where checking the oil was more of a PITA than this though.

With the turning circle as good as it is, I still find reverse parking into a space I’m over correcting too much & probably look like the general public expect a Smart driver to drive like.


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[guli]

Couple of quick and dirty photos, it’s been such terrible weather when I’ve wanted to take a few snaps. Wanted to tick off a big N/A V8 for a while. It was an impromptu purchase, as I was really looking for an SLK55.
It’s a 2009, it’s a private plate, so has the 5.5 V8 with 380bhp. E500 Coupe, for those unaware. Goes like stink and photographed in it’s favoured watering hole!
Bit of a change from the GT86!

Oh that’s a fine example of a N/A v8! Drive in good health!

[guli]

Estate too, practicality! They look so good in white too, neighbour has the coupe and love hearing it start up.

Quite a few nice cars in our close, always interesting to see if you can work out which neighbour is leaving from the cold start up sound.

It is a strange time / place, having taken the 718 4.0 CGTS out for a test drive, it’s lost the aural impact of my 981, both exhaust and engine.

Genuinely no idea what next. Few more things to sort, so can’t yet push to a GT3 / 4 unless at retail, and no chance there based on lack of history. Almost like a Rolex AD lol.


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I think it’ll be soon (buying at retail) for GT cars, times are changing

[LukeBird]

I had the E350 and it was one of the the best cars Ive owned. the E500 is a real unicorn. Great car,

Thanks, yeah it’s a pretty rare car. Especially as I wanted this earlier 5.5 N/A V8, not the later 4.7TT V8.
Colour combo wouldn’t have been my choice, but it was family owned until it came to a trader and has been well looked after and maintained.

Lovely engine there, also love the noise of the SLK55; recall being overtaken by one in my S2000 and was in awe of the noise as it left me in its wake.

I want to scratch the V8 itch also, Mustang or Cobra are on the shortlist but am sure I regret getting rid of the Cayman dynamically - and I cannot swap the Smart for a V8 lol.

Thanks.
Mustang has been on my shopping list for a long time, but they were a car that went up a fair whack during Covid and are only just dropping really. I think they’re going to take a bit of a hit over the next year, so just made no sense to buy when dropping. Could well be next car after this, or maybe an Aston V8V.

Oh that’s a fine example of a N/A v8! Drive in good health!

Thanks!

[Time Cat]

Thanks, yeah it’s a pretty rare car. Especially as I wanted this earlier 5.5 N/A V8, not the later 4.7TT V8.
Colour combo wouldn’t have been my choice, but it was family owned until it came to a trader and has been well looked after and maintained.

Thanks.
Mustang has been on my shopping list for a long time, but they were a car that went up a fair whack during Covid and are only just dropping really. I think they’re going to take a bit of a hit over the next year, so just made no sense to buy when dropping. Could well be next car after this, or maybe an Aston V8V.

Thanks!

I really enjoy my Chevrolet Camaro SS with it’s 6.2 L. Lots of fun. Terrible in small parking garages…

[Lammylee]

Toys back in the box until spring. Abarth Esseesse, Triumph Bonneville Custom and 1967 Lambretta Special. Although the latter will still be ridden occasionally over winter.

[ism123]

This is my daily hack, taken a couple of years ago (pic is a bit squashed :)...

[worldwidewebs]

As seems to be my way, I waited for the weather to get dirty before buying a new toy

[Mj2k]

That’s a bit special isn’t it! Can we get some more pics and of the inside please.

Stunning, but yes poor timing! I snowfoamed mine and 0ppm rinse Saturday as there was a car meet at Thruxton. No deep clean, but glad I didn’t bother as it was filthy by the time I had got home. Rained heavily 5 mins after I left home and the rest is history. Luckily stayed dry at the event, but blimey always forget just how windy Thruxton is as a circuit.

[Omegamanic]

always forget just how windy Thruxton is as a circuit.

Windy, but bloody fast circuit :)

The Ferrari looks very nice too

[worldwidewebs]

That’s a bit special isn’t it! Can we get some more pics and of the inside please.

Stunning, but yes poor timing! I snowfoamed mine and 0ppm rinse Saturday as there was a car meet at Thruxton. No deep clean, but glad I didn’t bother as it was filthy by the time I had got home. Rained heavily 5 mins after I left home and the rest is history. Luckily stayed dry at the event, but blimey always forget just how windy Thruxton is as a circuit.

Cheers! I went out in it last weekend and by the time I got home it was more mud brown than red. A quick wash soon brought it back to life although I would like to give it a proper clean.

I keep forgetting to take some of the interior but here's one a friend took last night just as it was starting to go dark.

[James.uk]

Went out for Brunch yesterday and parked by a great old building. Couldn’t resist a photo

Seemed better in B&W




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[guli]

Cheers! I went out in it last weekend and by the time I got home it was more mud brown than red. A quick wash soon brought it back to life although I would like to give it a proper clean.

I keep forgetting to take some of the interior but here's one a friend took last night just as it was starting to go dark.

Ferrari red really still glows whatever the weather or condition is!

[worldwidewebs]

Went out for Brunch yesterday and parked by a great old building. Couldn’t resist a photo

Seemed better in B&W




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That's fantastic!

[Cat7]

Well after a lot of deliberation I settled on an M440i LCI over an M340i touring. I preferred the styling and the extra comfort in the 4 and got a cracking deal trading in my M135i. Very pleased with it albeit still running in, but the mighty B58 mated to the XF auto box is an awesome combination.





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[Mj2k]

Ferrari red really still glows whatever the weather or condition is!

Agreed, it is the only marque of car I’d have in red. A few M4s around in the colour but it felt like cheating so couldn’t go through with it.

Beautiful, early Xmas present to yourself after a good year I hope!

ETA I know you weren’t the purchaser Guli, screwed up quoting on iPhone!

[Saint-Just]

Agreed, it is the only marque of car I’d have in red.

Alfa?

[Mj2k]

Alfa?

Fair challenge, 2 brands of car lol.

[Chris_in_the_UK]

Well after a lot of deliberation I settled on an M440i LCI over an M340i touring. I preferred the styling and the extra comfort in the 4 and got a cracking deal trading in my M135i. Very pleased with it albeit still running in, but the mighty B58 mated to the XF auto box is an awesome combination.

That straight 6 is a peach of an engine.