Be a shame to keep it in the garage - enjoy it !
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No that's fair enough - I personally feel the same about most of the German cars...
I'd not have a Fester ST now because they are just too common.... The V8 conversion was always something I really wondered about - must have been some-one's pet project they got pushed through..... They could easily have got a "better" V8 of the era... Bung on a blower and you'd probably get a better power/weight ratio than I have ;) |
Interesting article on pistonheads written because of the (then) new supercharged Jag estate -
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...-you-can/29523 |
Not that I have any money! But when I looked at prices of the zt v8, I'd have a hard time choosing that or an rs6.
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I agree though, for the money there are plenty of options out there. I can't quantify or rationalise the ZT, it's just one of those things you buy because you want one. |
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German cars as a rule are awesome, I can't deny that. They are just too clinical for me and I can't be dealing with the "young professional" cliche of owning one. I'd rather rock up to work in my daily 45. I appreciate I'm not normal however and secretly I like fixing it when it breaks :D. |
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It’s in the “searches” phase at the minute but seems to be going alright with three in the chain. I have a feeling it won’t be till may though tbh (right when I have a lot on as I’m due to have an ablation for the old ticker (AF) and my cousin stag) Congrats to you and Nadia too! Nice to have both of you agreeing on the house, me and Naomi were similar in that we both came away feeling like we each could see the other person living in the house as well as ourselves. Fingers crossed it all moves smoothly and that yours hasn’t been a headache either. I did think about the t-series as well as roughly price up a Honda swap and it all came back far more expensive than just replacing the damned thing. I didn’t have a problem with the V6 so I felt I should keep it. My big plan is to build something anyway and a simple engine swap to get it back on the road as it was and then build something up in the new garage will be the plan. I will need a crane soon. Gonna take the engine and box out in one go hopefully to get it over with quickly but thought about just renting one I’ll see how it all pans out. Any of yours would be good to get a lift in I remember the diesel from when you bought the track car and the 45 is comfortable lol. The V8 though :shifty: But I am actually due up to see the family and lads that weekend now because I honestly didn’t even check the dates this year as I saw it as a write off. There will always be next time though 👍🏻 |
Some interesting points of view put across here, great reading!
Would love a ZTT 260, if only an auto! I know :no: I do like the RS6, however I do prefer the C5 model, classic looks and wide body. The later models have the Lamborghini V10, I prefer the V8 rumble. My S6 is not what I call a good buy, having a few issues. Hopefully get them sorted in time but may probably sell later in the year. The devil inside says keep it, got stupid ideas on shoe-horsing all of that into the zed! Love the idea of a V8 Quattro ZS :sly: |
I've got a crane if your near Stevenage.
I'm not sure I'll ever be able to but v8 zs is a good thing to aim for. Drew |
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My only concern with throwing a V8 into a Zs would what would it do to the handling... I know that the KV6 and L-series are not as nimble as the 1.8's; so throwing an even bigger V8 might be a compromise too great... would sound awesome without as much soundproofing/refinement in the ZS though :D Quote:
That said, I'm in no rush to get rid of the 'stang - apart from cold days when I'm worried about falling off the road at 20mph (changing the tyres soon should help there though + spring being closer helps matters (when not snowing ;) )), it puts a grin on my face each and every time I get in our out of it.... Like the ZS I often look back at it parked up and smile.... With the ZS it is more relief that I've not broken down again - but also due to knowing the history and I'm still glad/proud that I've not given up and got rid of the dammed thing :laugh: |
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