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Title: American V8 Beast - Anyone Like it...
Post by: Markie on 18 March 2007, 23:50:44
I do !

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Not far from me either  :-X :-/
Title: Re: American V8 Beast - Anyone Like it...
Post by: Admin on 19 March 2007, 00:03:00
Strangely enough, I do like it. However I suspect it probably handles like most American cars, at which point I would no longer like it!
Title: Re: American V8 Beast - Anyone Like it...
Post by: theolodian on 19 March 2007, 08:17:26
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Strangely enough, I do like it. However I suspect it probably handles like most American cars, at which point I would no longer like it!
Aren't those front wheel drive?
Title: Re: American V8 Beast - Anyone Like it...
Post by: tunnie on 19 March 2007, 09:49:15
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Strangely enough, I do like it. However I suspect it probably handles like most American cars, at which point I would no longer like it!
Aren't those front wheel drive?

FWD?  :o :o

Dash looks typical American and probably the same quality!  Is that speedo in Mph or kph ???
Title: Re: American V8 Beast - Anyone Like it...
Post by: V6_MAT on 19 March 2007, 10:11:56
For some strange reason it does have some appeal - its probably got something to do with the engine... those Northstar V8s are supposed to be great.  I'm sure the FWD would get annoying but it is at least very unique - they probably only sold a few hundred of those here, and it is at least right hand drive!

The ABS and TC lights being on is a worry, as surely if it was only a sensor he would have got it done. Actually he will have to anyway surely if he is to put on a new MOT?

mmmmmm V8 for peanuts..... vs MPG under 20? Its a hard one
Title: Re: American V8 Beast - Anyone Like it...
Post by: Elite Pete on 19 March 2007, 10:14:20
Does it come with a free red crushed velvet suit and a big hat. ::)
Title: Re: American V8 Beast - Anyone Like it...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2007, 11:08:54
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The ABS and TC lights being on is a worry

With 300+BHP to the front wheels it'd want a functioning traction control system.  :o A good pair of biceps to stop it torque-steering off into the bushes as well!

It'd probably be a comfy barge for cruising around in but an Omega does that AND it handles reasonably well when you're ready for a bit of spirited driving!

I can't believe that's particularly entertaining to drive at the limit given huge power to the front wheels and front-heavy weight distribution!

Kevin