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L-M · 13-09-2011 08:40AM

Ed when did you get that? What engine?

Looks very well! Nice colour and wheels.

pheelay · 13-09-2011 09:05AM

Picked this up in UK couple weeks ago. 2.5L V6, 180hp

homer90 · 13-09-2011 09:14AM

*Slips On RJ's Drool*

LIKE.

13-09-2011 09:16AM

pheelay wrote: »

Picked this up in UK couple weeks ago. 2.5L V6, 180hp

I test drove one of them before and I have to say I HATED it! 180bhp from a 2.5 ltr engine seems a complete waste to me, along with the fact that it didn't feel powerful at all!

The gearknob kept coming off too and it was very hard to change gears.

I hope you paid next to nothing for it!

L-M · 13-09-2011 09:20AM

Ahhhhh sbahaha... Sorry haha, 180 bhp, from a 2.5 v6? Baaahhahaha

13-09-2011 09:38AM

einheisserschre wrote: »

I test drove one of them before and I have to say I HATED it! 180bhp from a 2.5 ltr engine seems a complete waste to me, along with the fact that it didn't feel powerful at all!

...........

Might have been w***ed, if the VIS motors fail they'll be down a 20/30bhp, and they do fail quite a bit.

Limerick man wrote: »

Ahhhhh sbahaha... Sorry haha, 180 bhp, from a 2.5 v6? Baaahhahaha

The Alfa 2.5 V6 is about the same power wise, the 2.5 Mondeo engine in the Mk2s were 170bhp ish, the X type 2.5 was about 190.

pheelay · 13-09-2011 09:41AM

einheisserschre wrote: »

I test drove one of them before and I have to say I HATED it! 180bhp from a 2.5 ltr engine seems a complete waste to me, along with the fact that it didn't feel powerful at all!

The gearknob kept coming off too and it was very hard to change gears.

I hope you paid next to nothing for it!

lol, the 2 most common issues on these cars are the VIS and clutch cylinder - sounds like you test drove one that was down on power with a dodgy clutch! Usually easy fixes.

They're not exactly latest technology, that's for sure, but yes, they can be got super cheap nowadays so bang-for-buck, a bargain.

Wolverine_1999 · 13-09-2011 09:49AM

pheelay wrote: »

lol, the 2 most common issues on these cars are the VIS and clutch cylinder - sounds like you test drove one that was down on power with a dodgy clutch! Usually easy fixes.

They're not exactly latest technology, that's for sure, but yes, they can be got super cheap nowadays so bang-for-buck, a bargain.

Not a bad looking car.. does the wing come off though? And maybe all those little badges all over the shop?

Would clean and smoothen things up

13-09-2011 09:52AM

Wolverine_1999 wrote: »

.......... And maybe all those little badges all over the shop?

..........

there's lots of badges on them alright, I like the wing though

13-09-2011 09:56AM

RoverJames wrote: »

there's lots of badges on them alright, I like the wing though

The wing makes it look very boy-racery and does restrict the view out of the back window, however I think that it is functional on one of these cars without VIS and clutch problems :pac:

To what extent it's functional, I don't know but does it really have to be that big? I myself would prefer the lip spoiler on its own.

@pheelay - I didn't mean to attack you over the car, apologies if it looked that way. I just have bad memories from driving one!

Best of luck with it!

pheelay · 13-09-2011 10:07AM

einheisserschre wrote: »

..however I think that it is functional on one of these cars without VIS and clutch problems :pac:

functional...LMAO!!

einheisserschre wrote: »

@pheelay - I didn't mean to attack you over the car, apologies if it looked that way. I just have bad memories from driving one!

Best of luck with it!

each to his own etc, no offense taken at all

13-09-2011 10:13AM

pheelay wrote: »

functional...LMAO!!

:pac: = sarcasm

L-M · 13-09-2011 10:37AM

RoverJames wrote: »

The Alfa 2.5 V6 is about the same power wise, the 2.5 Mondeo engine in the Mk2s were 170bhp ish, the X type 2.5 was about 190.

I know, but still. It might make sense over in the UK because the sole reason why engine size bothers us is because of tax, but there's alot more power for money to be had!

Not taking away from the fact it's a lovely car btw!

Eoin · 13-09-2011 10:46AM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

My American Dodge Charger 3.5Ltr V6, 250BHP rental car....I want it back!

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/81540/174220.jpg

What was it like to drive? I love the looks of those.

13-09-2011 10:56AM

Limerick man wrote: »

............but there's alot more power for money to be had!

Considering the car was more than likely bought for £2000 ish and the fact it's 2004/2005 I don't think for the money that there is a lot more power to be had in the 8 year old car bracket.

2.0 turbo GTi golfs from the late 00s are 210bhp standard iirc.

Nasp are nasps after all.

Alanstrainor · 13-09-2011 11:02AM

Eoin wrote: »

What was it like to drive? I love the looks of those.

I have to say, I was surprised at how nimble it was in the corners. I drove it through Yosemite national park, so there were plenty of bends to throw it around! It had a crappy 4 speed auto, which was its main downfall, but the sound of that 3.5 litre V6 more than made up for it! For such a hwavy car, it was some yoke to go. It put a smile on my face every time I sat in it!

L-M · 13-09-2011 11:23AM

RoverJames wrote: »

Considering the car was more than likely bought for £2000 ish and the fact it's 2004/2005 I don't think for the money that there is a lot more power to be had in the 8 year old car bracket.

2.0 turbo GTi golfs from the late 00s are 210bhp standard iirc.

Nasp are nasps after all.

Yes but with a quick map they're alot more than that, held back by regulations or some ****e.

13-09-2011 11:45AM

Limerick man wrote: »

Yes but with a quick map they're alot more than that, held back by regulations or some ****e.

they're a lot more than £2000 is it I hear you say :pac:

Sure Rover's own 2.0 turbo T series can go to 240bhp with a filter, exhaust and a boost increase without any remap.

misterdeeds · 13-09-2011 12:04PM

Sorry folks I have lost my camera but I have an E63 AMG metallic silver with black leather seats. honestly!! :-)

bud1970 · 13-09-2011 12:10PM

my ould yoke.............

the other halfs shopping trolley............

L-M · 13-09-2011 12:39PM

RoverJames wrote: »

they're a lot more than £2000 is it I hear you say :pac:

Sure Rover's own 2.0 turbo T series can go to 240bhp with a filter, exhaust and a boost increase without any remap.

The 1.8T found in the Mark at 150bhp can be mapped to over 200.

Testament1 · 13-09-2011 01:13PM

pheelay wrote: »

2.5L V6, 180hp

Jaysus. Shockingly low power for that engine size. They could learn a thing or 2 from the Japs. A 1.6 Type R Civic will put out the same power as that! Or better again a 1.6 Nissan Pulsar N1 will put out around 200hp

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13-09-2011 02:47PM

Testament1 wrote: »

Jaysus. Shockingly low power for that engine size. They could learn a thing or 2 from the Japs. A 1.6 Type R Civic will put out the same power as that! Or better again a 1.6 Nissan Pulsar N1 will put out around 200hp .

Or comparing like with like the 2.5 V6 4Gr-FSE in the Lexus IS250 throws out 205bhp.

Let's take a peak at a Honda V6, a 3.5 no doubt, 220bhp ish from 3.5 litres (early 00s Legend), oh yes let's admire the Japs.

Common sense, it's not all that common :P

challengemaster · 13-09-2011 02:55PM

And just for the craic, lets throw the RB26DETT in there

2.6L forced induction capable of >850whp. I think the japs win

13-09-2011 03:38PM

RoverJames wrote: »

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Common sense, it's not all that common :P

challengemaster wrote: »

And just for the craic, lets throw the RB26DETT in there

2.6L forced induction capable of >850whp. I think the japs win

I can't say what I think as it's deserving of a ban :pac:

13-09-2011 03:40PM

challengemaster wrote: »

And just for the craic, lets throw the RB26DETT in there

2.6L forced induction capable of >850whp. I think the japs win

RJ was talking about naturally aspirated motors, not FI

TestTransmission · 13-09-2011 04:14PM

einheisserschre wrote: »

RJ was talking about naturally aspirated motors, not FI

How's about the F20C?

challengemaster · 13-09-2011 04:24PM

einheisserschre wrote: »

RJ was talking about naturally aspirated motors, not FI

I know, I was taking the mickey

Testament1 · 13-09-2011 04:26PM

RoverJames wrote: »

Or comparing like with like the 2.5 V6 4Gr-FSE in the Lexus IS250 throws out 205bhp.

Let's take a peak at a Honda V6, a 3.5 no doubt, 220bhp ish from 3.5 litres (early 00s Legend), oh yes let's admire the Japs.

Common sense, it's not all that common :P

Hey I'm just saying if a little 1600cc 4 cylinder can put out that kind of power then surely a 2500cc or 3500cc 6 cylinder should be capable of a lot more (including the IS250 and the Legend). And yes I do admire the Japs as they've made (in my eyes at least) some of the best affordable performance cars around.

Anyways apologies for all the off topicness!!

E39MSport · 13-09-2011 04:31PM

300 from a German na 5.0l V12

my old G4 lude put out 197 from it's superb 2.2 na vtec

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