Bye bye V8s

[Vegetaa03]

I am on the market for a take it to the grave car. I still want to get a V8 before they all go away. I got my eye on a used Lexus is500. Very last sports sedan in existence that you can buy with a V8. If you were on the market for a final car you could drive until death that’s under 60k what are you looking at? I love Teslas but ya electric ain’t for me.

 

[shiryu_libra]

But the main Q here is, modern or older, if is newer am between the coyote 5.0 of the mustang or the monster srt engine of the charger, talking about cars.

I've owned a 5.0 old 95 mustang, love that even when that stuff drained my wallet, as the 5.9l of the dodge ram that I still own

 

[Vegetaa03]

Any car but keep in mind like this is the end of the road. So long term reliability is also a factor. Shoot if I could go back in time I would buy another 2002 black or red WS6 trans am I had 4 and all of them gave me issues but I loved the car regardless lol. The 90s and early 2000s was the best year for performance cars and trucks, the SRT 10 ram single cab and Ford lightning was amazing.

 

[Lowcountry25]

Get a diesel. More torque, better mileage, lasts longer...

The world will be moving freight over the road with diesel trucks for the next 50+ years, won't have to worry about lack of availability of fuel.

 

[shiryu_libra]

Get a diesel. More torque, better mileage, lasts longer...

The world will be moving freight over the road with diesel trucks for the next 50+ years, won't have to worry about lack of availability of fuel.

yeah, i'll go for cummins is a had a chance, but the funny car will be the ones I chose above

 

[AGOWi]

it's crazy how much different the EU market for cars is

 

[Vegetaa03]

I would be all over a e55 amg if I could get one new

 

[wanted_TG]

I am from germany. Me and my wife love US cars. We have a Chevy Van from 89 and a Dodge Nitro from 2010.
A Chevy Van in good condition cost over 10K here

 

[whitefish21]

I was going to say the new V8 Land Rover Defender until I saw your less than 60k requirement.

Actually if I could I would buy a mid 90s 110 Defender and swap a more reliable V8 into it and do a more modern interior.

 

[Jmonty]

If you are keeping it a long time it's difficult to beat a Lexus/Toyota. I have a 2010 Sequoia and a 2010 Tundra with a supercharger so I'm definitely a fan. The Sequoia is great for highway cruising and is really comfortable with independent front and rear suspension. And of course the Tundra can move a lot of cargo relatively. And Land Cruisers are a bit smaller than either of those, but have the same 5.7l. they're just known for long term durability and are a bit better off-road.

It all really depends on what you want.

There are a lot of good coyote Mustangs out there as well as Cameros if you want affordable power and handling (and a manual). A newer Mach 1 mustang has a good amount of options for performance, as well as the preferable tremac manual transmission, but those are probably up there in price.

I've always wanted to try a Lexus RCF, which look great for cruising in comfort.

 

[wanted_TG]

You have so much great and powerful cars in the USA, but you are not allowed to drive as fast as you can on your Highways :/

 

[Jmonty]

You have so much great and powerful cars in the USA, but you are not allowed to drive as fast as you can on your Highways :/

There's also a lot of open space that isn't monitored heavily.

 

[whitefish21]

If you are keeping it a long time it's difficult to beat a Lexus/Toyota. I have a 2010 Sequoia and a 2010 Tundra with a supercharger so I'm definitely a fan. The Sequoia is great for highway cruising and is really comfortable with independent front and rear suspension. And of course the Tundra can move a lot of cargo relatively. And Land Cruisers are a bit smaller than either of those, but have the same 5.7l. they're just known for long term durability and are a bit better off-road.

It all really depends on what you want.

There are a lot of good coyote Mustangs out there as well as Cameros if you want affordable power and handling (and a manual). A newer Mach 1 mustang has a good amount of options for performance, as well as the preferable tremac manual transmission, but those are probably up there in price.

I've always wanted to try a Lexus RCF, which look great for cruising in comfort.

No doubt that Toyota/Lexus make great engines.

I think the more recent issue is the fact they are slapping turbos and twin turbos on V6s and what their long term reliability is.

Theyve already had a significant issue with the waste gate on the v6 turbos on the Tundra. Imagine whats going to happen at 100k or 200k

What I will say is the new Lexus GX550 looks amazing and seems to be the new luxury Land Cruiser. I'm going to keep my eye on it. I really like how they decided to bring back the square body. 350HP and 479lbs of torque is solid. I hope the turbos don't have issues though.

I also heard they plan to offer a Toyota Land Cruiser in the USA again. I will be looking at that as well.

They both look great.

 

[XtremeDiesel]

Any car but keep in mind like this is the end of the road. So long term reliability is also a factor. Shoot if I could go back in time I would buy another 2002 black or red WS6 trans am I had 4 and all of them gave me issues but I loved the car regardless lol. The 90s and early 2000s was the best year for performance cars and trucks, the SRT 10 ram single cab and Ford lightning was amazing.

I love the WS6, IT has a look that is timeless. I had a 97 Camaro in the 2000's and was in a F-body club that did a lot of drag racing and SSCA racing. Was a lot of fun.

 

[XtremeDiesel]

This my sports car now, 2021 GT500. Its the last of the V8 Cobras, They shut down the plant that makes the engines. Only drive it every 2 weeks or so.

 

[Vegetaa03]

Niiiice!!! That’s a super clean whip. I’m in a 2021 es350 UL and while it’s the nicest car I have owned I am very tempted to dip my toes into the V8 pool. There’s so many other cars out there but something about a good old V8 sending those subtle vibrations through the steering wheel that puts a smile on my face. My first Fbody was a 96 trans am convertible, it was not the fastest car but sounded amazing with a borla cat back. Then the LS1s came out and those raped the market for awhile, unless you had a 03 cobra those terminators with basic bolt ons were monsters. Fastest cars I had was a 2010 grand sport vett and a 05 gto. Now I’m in a Japanese car… I want a Time Machine.

 

[Vegetaa03]

If you are keeping it a long time it's difficult to beat a Lexus/Toyota. I have a 2010 Sequoia and a 2010 Tundra with a supercharger so I'm definitely a fan. The Sequoia is great for highway cruising and is really comfortable with independent front and rear suspension. And of course the Tundra can move a lot of cargo relatively. And Land Cruisers are a bit smaller than either of those, but have the same 5.7l. they're just known for long term durability and are a bit better off-road.

It all really depends on what you want.

There are a lot of good coyote Mustangs out there as well as Cameros if you want affordable power and handling (and a manual). A newer Mach 1 mustang has a good amount of options for performance, as well as the preferable tremac manual transmission, but those are probably up there in price.

I've always wanted to try a Lexus RCF, which look great for cruising in comfort.

I came very very close to getting a TRD pro in that army green color I still want one with that 5.7. I just know all these gas hogging naturally aspirated toys are going bye bye so get one now or forever hold your peace. My dad had a RCF I drove for a bit and I loved it. I think the GSF is one of my all time favorites. Worst part about it is the 8 speed not liking to downshift like daddy wants it to.

 

[Jmonty]

No doubt that Toyota/Lexus make great engines.

I think the more recent issue is the fact they are slapping turbos and twin turbos on V6s and what their long term reliability is.

Theyve already had a significant issue with the waste gate on the v6 turbos on the Tundra. Imagine whats going to happen at 100k or 200k

What I will say is the new Lexus GX550 looks amazing and seems to be the new luxury Land Cruiser. I'm going to keep my eye on it. I really like how they decided to bring back the square body. 350HP and 479lbs of torque is solid. I hope the turbos don't have issues though.

I also heard they plan to offer a Toyota Land Cruiser in the USA again. I will be looking at that as well.

They both look great.

Oh yeah, I meant the used ones with the V8s. I'm sure the reliability of the turbo hybrid systems will get dialed in but I am not tempted to buy any of those new. Maybe I could swing it but I prefer having my fleet of slightly older vehicles with different specialties. (Wrangler 2 door Rubicon and a mustang gt also)

 

[Jmonty]

I came very very close to getting a TRD pro in that army green color I still want one with that 5.7. I just know all these gas hogging naturally aspirated toys are going bye bye so get one now or forever hold your peace. My dad had a RCF I drove for a bit and I loved it. I think the GSF is one of my all time favorites. Worst part about it is the 8 speed not liking to downshift like daddy wants it to.

The army green used to bother me but I really like it now. My Toyotas are both boring grey haha

My favorite is the bright blue, but I also like any of the other TRD pro special colors.

I wonder if there's a tune for the RCF transmissions. a lot of autos are technically better these days but still, it's nice to have the option to row your own.

 

[Vegetaa03]

I use to be a huge fan of black but damn is it a pain in the ass to maintain that color and have OCD at the same time. I like to try and clean my car once a week it’s like a form of therapy. No kids and never married so the car gets all the love. If I was president it would be a law to make all car manufacturers have at least 4 layers of clear coat baked on especially living in Texas where this heat just rocks your paint over time.