I’ve been debating whether a V8 is still the way to go with all the hype around turbocharged four-cylinders and electric powertrains these days. Sure, nothing beats the sound and raw power of a V8, but with fuel prices and emissions regulations getting stricter, is it still practical?
For those who’ve owned or driven modern V8s, how do they stack up against the newer options? Are the maintenance costs and gas mileage as brutal as people say, or is the driving experience worth the trade-offs? Curious to hear your thoughts especially from anyone who’s made the switch to something smaller or gone electric but still misses that V8 rumble.