5-litre V8 Should I or shouldn't I?

max · 26-05-2006, 03:32 PM

Looking at a '95 DF11 LTD with 5-litre V8. Always been a six man but this is a nice car and also on duel-fuel. What are the down sides of a V8? Cost of engine parts? Labour? Its done 200K but kept very clean. I need to decide....

BJ · 26-05-2006, 03:36 PM

What sort of price is it??

4.9 EF Futura · 26-05-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by max

. What are the down sides of a V8?

Does. Not. Compute.

Nah, in all seriousness... you'll find that in the e-series world, a stock 5.0L is slower than its overhead-cammed 6 cylinder counterpart. You'll also find that its a bit more expensive when modification time comes around each year -

a) because there are a few key parts which need to be replaced in order to get the performance ball rolling (intake manifold, heads, MAF, exhaust) and;

b) often there will be two of everything to suit the V cofiguration... heads, valvetrain etc.

But the stock 5.0L in its natural form is a beautiful daily driver. Mileage shouldnt even be a consideration for the engine - it will usually outlast the vehicle which is carrying it around.

EF302 · 26-05-2006, 03:39 PM

you should, definately. parts arn't to much of a problem, plenty of them around. labour should be the same, and they are damn reliable

max · 26-05-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BJ

What sort of price is it??

Asking $8500

max · 26-05-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

Does. Not. Compute.

Nah, in all seriousness... you'll find that in the e-series world, a stock 5.0L is slower than its overhead-cammed 6 cylinder counterpart. You'll also find that its a bit more expensive when modification time comes around each year -

a) because there are a few key parts which need to be replaced in order to get the performance ball rolling (intake manifold, heads, MAF, exhaust) and;

b) often there will be two of everything to suit the V cofiguration... heads, valvetrain etc.

But the stock 5.0L in its natural form is a beautiful daily driver. Mileage shouldnt even be a consideration for the engine - it will usually outlast the vehicle which is carrying it around.

Aww sheeyat!! Modurffercayshuns??? Whah heyall, jus' bein' a 5-litre V8
's gonna be modurfercayshuns ennuff fer me!!!

GTS_300_Coupe · 26-05-2006, 05:36 PM

I agree with the 6's beating 8's part. The E series V8 cars are not a good option especially with increasing fuel prices.

Best to go with the 6 cylinder version.

Ryan · 26-05-2006, 05:44 PM

Definately for a cruiser or daily.

Nothing sounds as good as a 8.

MRJUCY · 26-05-2006, 05:47 PM

8 on gas is win win really

70caprigt3k · 26-05-2006, 05:51 PM

V8 for sure mate, they arent really that bad on fuel and with gas its gotta be a winner and they are a smooth and comfortable ride and they have plenty of go when you need it.

max · 26-05-2006, 07:22 PM

Thanks guys I'll make them an offer for it they might refuse!

ltd · 27-05-2006, 12:00 AM

Offer them 6 grand.
7-7.5 if the tranny has been redone.
DF2 LTD's are going for around 8K with 120-130K on them.

max · 27-05-2006, 11:14 AM

Having a close look it has a complete service record documented in the books.
Its pretty grubby, hasn't been detailed which surprised me for dealers I thought they would spruce it up. But its good in a way because you can tell its spent a lot of time out in the weather, dull black trim around windows, dullish paint(I'm sure it would come up good with a polish) grubby but sound leather and general trim. I reckon they might come at 7K-ish, but on the way home I got side tracked by a '99 AU Fairlane on gas for 14K with 165K on the speedo. Hmmm.... talk about a state of confusion!! In a way I'd rather spend bit more and get a new generation model like that. Into the think-tank I go!

[Tonko] · 27-05-2006, 02:26 PM

go the AU!! nice rims and a lowering job, be mad.... plus its a bit newer and more luxurious (sp?)

LOW 4RD · 27-05-2006, 03:34 PM

I'd go the AU for sure!!
Its on gas, more later model, and would look great wiv it dumped on its guts and a set of 18"!..
the only thing is i wouldnt pay 14k for it..
I brought my 01 AU SRII wiv 122,000 on the clock and payed 14k for it..
Yeah jus something too think on..

max · 27-05-2006, 06:57 PM

Yeah boys I'm tending to an AU Fairlane for sure. That damn DF11 is filthy compared to my old NA. Definitely want to go a later model for all my troubles!

atec77 · 27-05-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by max

Looking at a '95 DF11 LTD with 5-litre V8. Always been a six man but this is a nice car and also on duel-fuel. What are the down sides of a V8? Cost of engine parts? Labour? Its done 200K but kept very clean. I need to decide....

On lpg ?
14 to 18 liters /100 at 1/2 the price.. you cant go wrong..
want more go ?
well thats easy fixed but remember caed for the motor will go 350 to 400 k and often much more/

banarcus · 28-05-2006, 02:33 PM

Seriously mate, if you want to spend that sort of money on a DF then that AU is not a bad sort of price. The motor in the AU, with the IRS and LPG would be enough to convince me to got for a later model.

I would shop around online to get a feel for the price for the AU as it still a bit on the high side. Perhaps you could then find some real world prices on the web to haggle the dealer a bit more for a better outcome.