Flugplatz wrote:

Interesting debate.

The main reason for considering changing in first place, though, was the terminal quality of the petrol car on other fronts. Dreadful petrol vapour smell once the car was warmed through and standing in traffic (yes, went back to the dealer a lot and many components replaced, fbh disconnected...still did it to the day it went back). Also, the calibration of the gearbox to engine was woeful - poor synch of throttle blip on downshifts, too much throttle on rolling-upshifts causing an unpleasant surge forward...miles off what AMG deliver.

dealer managed to get SC (although Sport...mmm) for me to give a 'cruise in'. .

the towing issue keeps niggling, but then I think back to a few years ago.... towing with Sierras, Mondeos, V70T5.... and heavier caravans than now,, so ... they now pricing up ffrr SC. just the colour... Miariana Black but haven't seen in flesh, 5.0 have you a picture of yours in normal light and sunlight? cheers

Yes. See my gallery.

Doh.... . yup, that's nice..

Flugplatz

E30 M3 nice. My son has an E36 328 which makes a lovely sound and makes me jealous.

As for the family bus we have a D3 which does that task without drama.

5.0 that looks fabulous.

Nick 2019 D5 HSE Lux SDV6 Indus
55 D3 SE
98 MX5 1.8 RS
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Speaking of lovely sound....its almost time to get out my M5. Now THAT V10 is music to the ears.

Bah humbug 2019 D5 HSE Lux SDV6 Indus
55 D3 SE
98 MX5 1.8 RS
gone 17 older variants of FFRR

horse86 wrote:

Speaking of lovely sound....its almost time to get out my M5. Now THAT V10 is music to the ears.

You're quite right, Trommel - I had an E60 M5 nearly ten years ago (where did that time go...). Idling, particularly cold, the motor sounded really uninspiring and unsporting...but, wound-out, nothing like it for near-mortal expenditure.

Such a shame that it was attached to that horrible SMG. I suspect that in due course it will become quite hard to sell anything that 'enjoys' that generation/type of 'box. Future buyers familiar with the latest generation of DSG-alikes simply won't believe what we were fobbed-off with in the name of "F1-inspired" gear changing...

Definitely re automated manuals - see Aston Works Service converting Vanquishes to manual etc.

I used to love my m5 touring......SMG3 was in my opinion an amazing box once you're used to it! '14.5 SDV8 Nara Bronze for sale
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Trommel wrote:

Haven't experienced the vibration/resonance but there's no denying the V8 diesel sounds agricultural at idle from outside. Torque delivery definitely suits the type of vehicle though.

Anyone have experience of the Cayenne S Diesel by way of comparison?

Yes - monster engine. Can only see them as a Sport alternative though.

Agreed, although I found myself, a propos of nothing in particular, looking at a Diesel S the other day in a mid-blue colour, no privacy glass (I know, I thought there was a law against that, too...) and sensible wheels...and I could see the attraction, albeit a different proposition to the Range Rover proper.

Supercharged ordered today😃