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« on: 06 August 2018, 15:54:42 »

Was chatting over the weekend over the odd beer or three with similar tin-tent users, discussing what I would replace the omega with when it eventually reached the point of no repair, remembering my requirements of:

Saloon, petrol, at least 230 bhp, min weight 1900 Kgs, self levelling suspension, ability to fit a towbar, preferably the ability to LPG and still have a reasonably usable boot,  rear wheel drive (4 wheel drive considered)

and the suggestion was made that an Audi A8 would fit the specs .... now I know nowt about these  ... any one any knowledge of them regarding reliability, running costs etc etc .. ?? would be looking at something around 4-5 years old, so 2014/2015 reg
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #1 on: 06 August 2018, 16:05:21 »

Will watch with interest, as I do like the A8 interior. Feel they are well laid out and everything feels solid.

From my VW days, you can get the "VCDS" software (was VAGCOM) which means you have tech2 level of code reading, you can code up/enable any missing features, as well as full proper scans across all hardware units.

I think you will struggle for petrol for 2014 onwards, you would probably need to look at 10 year old examples, as you would get the 4.2 V8 petrols. (unless you want to spend £30k+)

As with emissions based tests, the smaller turbo charged engines have to be used. So probably looking at 3.0 petrol engines, otherwise it's bonkers S8 type ones.


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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #3 on: 06 August 2018, 16:10:00 »

BMW 5/7 series or Merc E/S Class...

If you must go VAG, five year old dsg notwithstanding, then you can't rule out the 3.6 Superb.

Petrol does rather limit your choices somewhat. That said, the sort of budget you are looking at could see a Holden VE/F Calais landed, which is probably the closest thing to an actual Omega replacement on the planet... Both in 3.6 and 6.0 guises.

Cadillac CTS, STS also left field options.
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« Reply #4 on: 06 August 2018, 16:25:44 »

BMW 5/7 series or Merc E/S Class...

If you must go VAG, five year old dsg notwithstanding, then you can't rule out the 3.6 Superb.

Petrol does rather limit your choices somewhat. That said, the sort of budget you are looking at could see a Holden VE/F Calais landed, which is probably the closest thing to an actual Omega replacement on the planet... Both in 3.6 and 6.0 guises.

Cadillac CTS, STS also left field options.

Online research.... whilst drinking and using a smart phone .. seemed to show that the bmw / merc offerings are all around 1600 kgs, which means the tin-tent loaded (1690 kgs) would weigh more than the towcar .. not something I wish to aim for, hence the 1800 - 1900 kg target. Audi LPG looks unlikely as they all seem to be TFSI in petrol versions.

Holden appears a non-starter as there is no type certified towbar available.

Although not actively looking to change right now,... this is the "sort" of thing that arouses a little interest ...

https://www.sytner.co.uk/audi/car-search/8915803-1094405-audi-a8-3-0-tfsi-quattro-se-executive-4dr-tip-auto/

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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #5 on: 06 August 2018, 16:37:31 »

BMW 5/7 series or Merc E/S Class...

If you must go VAG, five year old dsg notwithstanding, then you can't rule out the 3.6 Superb.

Petrol does rather limit your choices somewhat. That said, the sort of budget you are looking at could see a Holden VE/F Calais landed, which is probably the closest thing to an actual Omega replacement on the planet... Both in 3.6 and 6.0 guises.

Cadillac CTS, STS also left field options.

Online research.... whilst drinking and using a smart phone .. seemed to show that the bmw / merc offerings are all around 1600 kgs, which means the tin-tent loaded (1690 kgs) would weigh more than the towcar .. not something I wish to aim for, hence the 1800 - 1900 kg target. Audi LPG looks unlikely as they all seem to be TFSI in petrol versions.

Holden appears a non-starter as there is no type certified towbar available.

Although not actively looking to change right now,... this is the "sort" of thing that arouses a little interest ...

https://www.sytner.co.uk/audi/car-search/8915803-1094405-audi-a8-3-0-tfsi-quattro-se-executive-4dr-tip-auto/

:)

Prins do a system (Liquimax) for direct injection petrol. I know nothing more about it than that however.
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #6 on: 06 August 2018, 16:38:38 »

I think I mentioned Infiniti, but if memory serves there was a problem with towing.

Can't remember exactly what. :-\
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #7 on: 06 August 2018, 16:41:57 »

BTW, Lexus LS460?
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #8 on: 06 August 2018, 16:44:14 »

BTW, Lexus LS460?

Can't tow.... Jap's don't do burger vans.
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #9 on: 06 August 2018, 16:46:14 »

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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #10 on: 06 August 2018, 16:51:38 »

BTW, Lexus LS460?

Can't tow.... Jap's don't do burger vans.
Bullshit....

Try researching before posting ;)

http://www.uktow.com/towing%20capacity.asp?make=Lexus&model1=LS%20460

AWD too :y
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #11 on: 06 August 2018, 16:55:41 »

I think I mentioned Infiniti, but if memory serves there was a problem with towing.

Can't remember exactly what. :-\

aren't they a DSG type automated manual?
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« Reply #12 on: 06 August 2018, 16:56:29 »

BMW 5/7 series or Merc E/S Class...

If you must go VAG, five year old dsg notwithstanding, then you can't rule out the 3.6 Superb.

Petrol does rather limit your choices somewhat. That said, the sort of budget you are looking at could see a Holden VE/F Calais landed, which is probably the closest thing to an actual Omega replacement on the planet... Both in 3.6 and 6.0 guises.

Cadillac CTS, STS also left field options.

Online research.... whilst drinking and using a smart phone .. seemed to show that the bmw / merc offerings are all around 1600 kgs, which means the tin-tent loaded (1690 kgs) would weigh more than the towcar .. not something I wish to aim for, hence the 1800 - 1900 kg target. Audi LPG looks unlikely as they all seem to be TFSI in petrol versions.

Holden appears a non-starter as there is no type certified towbar available.

Although not actively looking to change right now,... this is the "sort" of thing that arouses a little interest ...

https://www.sytner.co.uk/audi/car-search/8915803-1094405-audi-a8-3-0-tfsi-quattro-se-executive-4dr-tip-auto/

:)
Holden available ex factory with towbar and lpg ;)
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Re: Audi A8
« Reply #14 on: 06 August 2018, 16:59:23 »

UK TOW are notorious for giving out crap information ...  :(

Lexus state that there is no towbar available for the 460, and both the Westfalia and Brink sites  .. the biggest towbar manufacturers in UK .. state no type approved bar for the LS460  :(
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