big engines (in cars)
 

not Euro 4 compliant, I suspect:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=9taAGXpLMNw

Re: big engines (in cars)
 

Brilliant, I like this one: https://youtu.be/9taAGXpLMNw?t=101

1500bhp, drum brakes, wire spoke wheels and cross ply tyres. Me want.

Re: big engines (in cars)
 

Dropped into casual sober conversation with SWMBO if she thinks £550 a year in car tax is ok.

She did not freak out as I expected.

Softly, slowly I see a Monaro happening. I just worry at 47 I’m not responsible enough.

Hod up, I’ve just listened to an opened up MT-10....aye 4wheels suck.

Re: big engines (in cars)
 

Unless money is no object, don't do it. My OH bought a Nissan 350Z and her tax is £550 too. Add to that we are lucky to see 20mpg even driving carefully, and what's the point in driving carefully in a car like that. Insurance is not cheap either.

Re: big engines (in cars)
 

My ST220 was from just before the new tax regime, which was fortunate because 20mpg wasn't unusual, and driven flat out you might see 10mpg. I only paid £255 per year which was peanuts compared to the petrol bills.

Of course the tax on the Packard Bentley would be much cheaper. None.

Re: big engines (in cars)
 

Got my tax reminder for my 04 plate WRX. £315. Ouch. Averaging around 25mpg except for 2 round trips from Norfolk to Gatwick over Christmas which returned 29.9 mpg.

Re: big engines (in cars)
 

Gretna to Dundee 61mpg Nissan X-trail.
Comfortable big cars needn't be thirsty.