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Originally Posted by Kevin Howard
I thought the original post was about finding an alternative to the Chrysler V8 and the V8 engined Bristols don't cost £200,000
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OK, not in British pounds. But the Blenheim 3 would be approx. € 184,000 /$ 233,000 and the 3S € 199,000/$ 252,000 - based on 15% VAT. In Germany, VAT is currently at 19%.
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if you had a Bristol with a modern BMW or Merc engine in it, where would you take it for servicing? probably your nearest BMW or Merc dealership!
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Yes, probably. But currently, it is also not possible for every Bristol owner around the world to drive to London to have the car serviced at Bristol Cars Ltd.
But sure enough, it would be preferrable to continue using the Chrysler engines as long as possible.
Concerning the Diesel alternative, it is really rather a question of taste or tradition than of technology. I'm not so much a Diesel lover, but my sister used to have an S-Class diesel and now has a BMW X5 diesel. These engines are rather sophisticated and offer an enormous torque already at low rpm.
So this would make them suitable. But there is no denying if you start the car, you still hear very much it's a Diesel - not so much once it is on the road. Whether this is an issue or not, everyone must decide for himself.
Regards,
Markus