Will anyone under the age of 20 ever own a V8? - Page 3

Stu C · 20th November 2010, 11:51

I can't see why not, if people can afford the insurance or indeed running the car then anythings a possibility. But if it is someone under 20, it would more then likley be someone from the MG-Rover commuinity as they appreciate the cars for what they are.

Bought my ZT190 just after i was 21 as new job meant time to splash out from my trutsy old 600 diesel. Nice big V6 barge rather then piddly little Corsa's or Astras that seem to be steriotyped with age.

A number of 260 owners for some conincidental reason have bought a V8 aged about 23. Was planning on getting a 260 when i was 21, but a few were out of my price range at the time by a couple of grand and fell in love with the 190 when i passed it by on a forecourt

pmessling · 20th November 2010, 14:43

i was 23 when i got my ZT 260, owned it for 4 years and sold it this year to buy my 4.5l V8 tvr cerbera, and as a run around i also brought a jeep grand cherokee 4.7l for 2 grand.

CoOkIeMoNsTeR · 20th November 2010, 15:10

Hey, I'm 17 and I've got a V8 Land Rover! It's a 3.5 P6 Rover V8 on twin SU's yes the insurance is stupidly expensive and it returns less MPG than it has cylenders, but do I care? No, not at all. I don't buy expensive designer clothes, or new fangled mobile phones or spend every weekend out shopping for useless **** I don't need or want. I don't own a games console, or indulge in any season tickets in anything. My cars are all I really spend money on. I could wait until everything in my life is secure and I am fit and healthy enough to do what I want, but I may never get there, I don't think twice about modifying the Land Rover, cos it's a toy for life. It's only a few pennies more to insure then a standerd Landy as it's 40 years old and I save £210 per year cos it's tax exempt. Thats the difference in the insurance justified. I also had a motorbike when I was 16, yeah, I know I ended up having an accident, some Irish idiot knocked me off it, but I'm still here. That was the biggest wake up call I ever had and the biggest reason to finish the car. I could have that accident again tomorrow, and maybe I won't be so lucky. Anyone who is umming and ahhing about spending the money, DO IT NOW! You won't buy a better car for you money anytime soon.

man of kent · 20th November 2010, 15:40

Can anybody on a government pension afford to run a V8 ! You might on a European government pension as they get more.

CoOkIeMoNsTeR · 20th November 2010, 17:30

Well, one of my mates has just paid £500 for a 1998 Saxo 1.1l, Very proud of it he is, but I could run my Land Rover for a WHOLE HOUR for that money

What would you rather,
Saxo
or
An hours scenic drive in V8 Landy?

I know which I'd rather! Even if one of them only does 13mpg

mark d3 · 20th November 2010, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamasboy

Im a mere boy at 35 ish and i've never been behind the wheel of a V8, its been troubling me a bit recently. My dad loved his cars but mostly owned allegros but I recall mention of a V8 among his collection but was too young to remember what it was and he's no longer with us to ask..

I fear todays youth will, mostly, never get to drive a V8 beast - who buys em now-a-days? Only those old enough to have enough NCB to afford insurance and retired folk who do 10 miles a week to the shop so can afford the fuel!
Who makes em now-a-days? Luxury car makers I suppose but that market's not what it was so wont be so many finding their way into the second hand market in years to come plus with all the green issues we all feel so strongly about

perhaps the end of big engine cars is in sight - I so hope not.

I want a V8. Cant afford to buy, run or maintain one but I want one. Even if it only drives a few miles a year and spends most of its time under a blanket. I want to hear the roar of a proper engine. Dont get me wrong, I love the 75 Tourer diesel - nicest car i've owned by a long way, I just want a car that makes me feel BAD

AFTER HEARING EuROROVERS V8 AT THE MUMBLES MEET i want one to and its for sale just had a custom exhaust fitted a grands worth

Bernard LPG · 21st November 2010, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by man of kent

Can anybody on a government pension afford to run a V8 ! You might on a European government pension as they get more.

That's why I am still working, well occasionally that is.

Stefano · 26th November 2010, 06:27

i have a govt pension and run a 260 do 4k a year - used 2-3 times a week. im prepared to pay fuel bill just for the noise of v8 burble and the look from others when they wonder what the heck that was!
happy days while it lasts
steve

tonybubble · 26th November 2010, 07:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefano

i have a govt pension and run a 260 do 4k a year - used 2-3 times a week. im prepared to pay fuel bill just for the noise of v8 burble and the look from others when they wonder what the heck that was!
happy days while it lasts
steve

You didn't mention though, Steve, that your 'goverment pension' was from being Governor of the Bank Of England!

Stefano · 28th November 2010, 13:56

I wish
love the isetta
steve

20th November 2010, 11:51	#21
Stu C Loves to post MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Telford, Shropshire Posts: 466 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	I can't see why not, if people can afford the insurance or indeed running the car then anythings a possibility. But if it is someone under 20, it would more then likley be someone from the MG-Rover commuinity as they appreciate the cars for what they are. Bought my ZT190 just after i was 21 as new job meant time to splash out from my trutsy old 600 diesel. Nice big V6 barge rather then piddly little Corsa's or Astras that seem to be steriotyped with age. A number of 260 owners for some conincidental reason have bought a V8 aged about 23. Was planning on getting a 260 when i was 21, but a few were out of my price range at the time by a couple of grand and fell in love with the 190 when i passed it by on a forecourt __________________ 2004 MG ZT 260 SE #269 2001 MGF 1.8 Steptronic 2019 Seat Ateca Xcellece Gone but not forgotton - MG ZT 260 SE #171 Member #126

20th November 2010, 14:43	#22
pmessling Posted a thing or two TVR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West london Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i was 23 when i got my ZT 260, owned it for 4 years and sold it this year to buy my 4.5l V8 tvr cerbera, and as a run around i also brought a jeep grand cherokee 4.7l for 2 grand. __________________ Peter Essling Project carbon fibre well under way http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Logo_260s.gif http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ner468x60b.gif

20th November 2010, 15:10	#23
CoOkIeMoNsTeR Gets stuck in No job = No Car :( Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Menai Bridge Posts: 607 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hey, I'm 17 and I've got a V8 Land Rover! It's a 3.5 P6 Rover V8 on twin SU's yes the insurance is stupidly expensive and it returns less MPG than it has cylenders, but do I care? No, not at all. I don't buy expensive designer clothes, or new fangled mobile phones or spend every weekend out shopping for useless ** I don't need or want. I don't own a games console, or indulge in any season tickets in anything. My cars are all I really spend money on. I could wait until everything in my life is secure and I am fit and healthy enough to do what I want, but I may never get there, I don't think twice about modifying the Land Rover, cos it's a toy for life. It's only a few pennies more to insure then a standerd Landy as it's 40 years old and I save £210 per year cos it's tax exempt. Thats the difference in the insurance justified. I also had a motorbike when I was 16, yeah, I know I ended up having an accident, some Irish idiot knocked me off it, but I'm still here. That was the biggest wake up call I ever had and the biggest reason to finish the car. I could have that accident again tomorrow, and maybe I won't be so lucky. Anyone who is umming and ahhing about spending the money, DO IT NOW! You won't buy a better car for you money anytime soon. __________________ Membership Number:- 455 Some people are like Slinky's. No use whatsoever, but still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs! He who laughs last thinks slowest! The CookieMonster fleet:-** No car anymore unless you can give me a job I used to own a VW, but I don't like to talk about it [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th November 2010, 17:30	#25
CoOkIeMoNsTeR Gets stuck in No job = No Car :( Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Menai Bridge Posts: 607 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, one of my mates has just paid £500 for a 1998 Saxo 1.1l, Very proud of it he is, but I could run my Land Rover for a WHOLE HOUR for that money What would you rather, Saxo or An hours scenic drive in V8 Landy? I know which I'd rather! Even if one of them only does 13mpg __________________ Membership Number:- 455 Some people are like Slinky's. No use whatsoever, but still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs! He who laughs last thinks slowest! The CookieMonster fleet:- No car anymore unless you can give me a job I used to own a VW, but I don't like to talk about it [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th November 2010, 06:27	#28
Stefano Avid contributor Ex owner of MG ZT 260 SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh on sea Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have a govt pension and run a 260 do 4k a year - used 2-3 times a week. im prepared to pay fuel bill just for the noise of v8 burble and the look from others when they wonder what the heck that was! happy days while it lasts steve __________________ Steve sent from my IPad _______________________________ "Its good to torque"

20th November 2010, 15:40	#24
man of kent Loves to post 75 tourer auto diesel Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nordelph, nr Downham Market Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can anybody on a government pension afford to run a V8 ! You might on a European government pension as they get more.

28th November 2010, 13:56	#30
Stefano Avid contributor Ex owner of MG ZT 260 SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh on sea Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pension I wish love the isetta steve __________________ Steve sent from my IPad _______________________________ "Its good to torque"