The Car you Heart desires
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They sounded gorgeous. Not loud, just gorgeous.Random Dude wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:54 pmThat's a cool car, makes me think of an older style mustang, but classier and better.
I've never paid much attention to any Aston Martin until now.
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Loads of converted Vans (food & drink) nowadays..I first saw one in Khao San Road way back..now they show up at major street food festivals all arund the world.Random Dude wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:46 pmI saw a VW van that had been converted into a roadside bar once.
It seemed like a tragic end to an iconic van, but at the same time, a very fitting memorial.
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Mate had a BMW M5 and his wife said he had to get a sensible estate, bought a RS6 wagon, 160bhp more than the M5.

She does not drive it and to this day does not know.
Thinking about it I think the RS6 would be my ultimate car.
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It's probably the most understated 'supercar' on the market. If you know about them, you can spot them. Most people barely give them a second look.
In 2016, a car dealer friend bought one from a private seller in Hampshire. I went with him to drive his car back, on the proviso I got to drive the (2014) RS6 back half the way. It was astonishing, and I have driven quite a few high-performance cars.
He got out of the car and just said, "be very, very, careful". This was a 2014 model, with a 4L V8 putting out 552BHP, through probably the best 4wd drivetrain in the world. 0-60mph in 3.9secs , 0-100mph in just over 7secs. And it stops EVEN faster. At the time I owned an Audi S6 3L diesel quattro and that was quick enough. The RS6 was premier league; mine was division 3. Same shape, but that's where the similarities ended.
The new model is even quicker, same size engine but produces ~600bhp with 0-60 in 3.1secs.
You can now buy a 2014 for between £20k-£30k, depending on mileage (and it will be ULEZ compliant). A new one will set you back an additional £60k-£70k. Just make sure you buy the best tyres money can buy.
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I had an S4 and that was quick, all remapped etc, but the repair costs what put me off, the suspension alone is like a work of the devil - replace one part then you need to replace the other 10 different arms and linkages.
I stuck a TDI badge on the back for a laugh!
My mates RS6 has had loads of work done, I think he spent $30k just on the engine, now runs at 700bhp!
I stuck a TDI badge on the back for a laugh!
My mates RS6 has had loads of work done, I think he spent $30k just on the engine, now runs at 700bhp!
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