M8's got an EVO 7 with the Xtreme pack on it, running about 350 I think, fuck me it's a weapon, nice and smooth, flames a bit on overrun, nice and comfy, fucking loud, but I don't think it's an economical car to be honest. Naturally if you hoon around in any car then you will pay the price in fuel consumption.
Compared to Damo V's and DaveEscCos's motors which at the time were both Stage 3 the kick is the same, the "foook me" when planted is still there, can't speak about on a track as not done it.
I fear my m8's box / diff is whining though, and that's after 6 hard launches at the pod since he bought it, and it's done a clutch already :-(
Servicing isn't the cheapest, and has to be done every 3k I think. He paid 16K on a W plate with 30k on the clock IIRC.
I personally wouldn't have one over a Cossie simply because that is a car I've always wanted, but, that said, if I had the money in my hand, A TME like AJ's cropped up, it could find itself in the garage.....
if it fits