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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Entwood on 24 March 2019, 19:12:23
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My search for a suitable replacement for the beast is getting nowhere using the saloon/petrol/rearwheel drive/self leveling/1800kgs kerbweight formula, so I'm considering an Audi Allroad ... main drawback is the fact it runs on ship fuel .. :(
Notwithstanding that, does anyone know anything about these ?? ie major problems/drawbacks, especially regarding suspension, gearbox and DPF ???
Ta muchly for any opinions .. :)
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The timing gear is at the back of the engine.
No big deal if new with warranty... Not so great if you're looking at anything slightly more used :-\
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As this would be a "private purchase" I'm looking at a policy from "Warranty Direct" that would cover any early failure.. although I know I would have to pay £1200 in 25000 miles time to have it changed.
I can't see any other major bills, and I realise that I will no longer be doing my own work ... I know nowt about oil burners or AWD systems :(
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I wouldn't trust a second hand/third party warranty any more than I would trust Corbyn to run a bath.
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Find a local indy, and ask the questions.
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Try warranty wise which is Quentin Wilsons baby,much better reviews than the company you've mentioned but all of these warranty companies are similar,probably better to throw the money into a pot and add to it to cover unexpected issues
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You'll find everything more expensive than what you've been used to, so have a quick look around at brakes/suspension/steering type parts.
I suspect on a vehicle like that, you'll hit all the problems I see with the big black pussy - every reply to any query is "yake it to a dealer". If you're paying someone else, even if a trusted indie, its gonna bump the bills up. Obviously, that goes for virtually any car with limited DIY assistance available, and certainly not specific to Audi!
I think you are going to have more success finding a replacement capable of dealing with the pikey van by looking at crossovers and proper offroad type vehicles than a 4 door RWD saloon.
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You'll find everything more expensive than what you've been used to, so have a quick look around at brakes/suspension/steering type parts.
I suspect on a vehicle like that, you'll hit all the problems I see with the big black pussy - every reply to any query is "yake it to a dealer". If you're paying someone else, even if a trusted indie, its gonna bump the bills up. Obviously, that goes for virtually any car with limited DIY assistance available, and certainly not specific to Audi!
I think you are going to have more success finding a replacement capable of dealing with the pikey van by looking at crossovers and proper offroad type vehicles than a 4 door RWD saloon.
Yup, certainly looks that way ... but guess what I don't want !!! There are loads of Kia Sorento's, Misubishi Outlanders, Hyundai Santa Fes, Volvo DC90s etc etc that will all "do the job" ... but I still enjoy driving a car with a bit of handling ability when I don't have the tintent on the back. I've also been looking at BMW 5's, Mercedes S class (C class are too light unless you go AMG spec, E class is a minefield trying to work out what has what !!)
Audi A8 fits all the spec ... except the bank balance !!
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Our friends we holiday with have had an Audi Allroad for several years now tow regularly here & in France have only had to have a radiator replaced , I have ridden in it several times and it seems superb a very capable vehicle & an excellent choice for towing.
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Mercedes ML will do the job nicely :y likewise R Class.
Both give you a petrol option or two as well :y
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Mercedes ML will do the job nicely :y likewise R Class.
Both give you a petrol option or two as well :y
ML is another SUV ... :(
R Class... very few around :(
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You'll find everything more expensive than what you've been used to, so have a quick look around at brakes/suspension/steering type parts.
I suspect on a vehicle like that, you'll hit all the problems I see with the big black pussy - every reply to any query is "yake it to a dealer". If you're paying someone else, even if a trusted indie, its gonna bump the bills up. Obviously, that goes for virtually any car with limited DIY assistance available, and certainly not specific to Audi!
I think you are going to have more success finding a replacement capable of dealing with the pikey van by looking at crossovers and proper offroad type vehicles than a 4 door RWD saloon.
that's what the Merc forum always says .... what are the codes is the usual war cry.
And my ML has proved itself a great towcar on its maiden voyage last week, though (as I already knew from the R320) it doesn't seem to know mpg means ::) ::)
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Mercedes ML will do the job nicely :y likewise R Class.
Both give you a petrol option or two as well :y
If only I could have justified the R500 to myself (& SWMBO ;D ;D)
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R Class... very few around :(
True, but very much worth a look at. The face lift cars go through to 2012 IIRC and if you get the R350 instead of the R320 I had, you won't get stung for the £500+ road tax
bare in mind, they're a BIG car ... not the easiest thing to park in some of the multi-story car parks ... and every one has a different spec
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You'll find everything more expensive than what you've been used to, so have a quick look around at brakes/suspension/steering type parts.
I suspect on a vehicle like that, you'll hit all the problems I see with the big black pussy - every reply to any query is "yake it to a dealer". If you're paying someone else, even if a trusted indie, its gonna bump the bills up. Obviously, that goes for virtually any car with limited DIY assistance available, and certainly not specific to Audi!
I think you are going to have more success finding a replacement capable of dealing with the pikey van by looking at crossovers and proper offroad type vehicles than a 4 door RWD saloon.
Yup, certainly looks that way ... but guess what I don't want !!! There are loads of Kia Sorento's, Misubishi Outlanders, Hyundai Santa Fes, Volvo DC90s etc etc that will all "do the job" ... but I still enjoy driving a car with a bit of handling ability when I don't have the tintent on the back. I've also been looking at BMW 5's, Mercedes S class (C class are too light unless you go AMG spec, E class is a minefield trying to work out what has what !!)
Audi A8 fits all the spec ... except the bank balance !!
:(
You can't fit a towbar on an AMG spec.
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You'll find everything more expensive than what you've been used to, so have a quick look around at brakes/suspension/steering type parts.
I suspect on a vehicle like that, you'll hit all the problems I see with the big black pussy - every reply to any query is "yake it to a dealer". If you're paying someone else, even if a trusted indie, its gonna bump the bills up. Obviously, that goes for virtually any car with limited DIY assistance available, and certainly not specific to Audi!
I think you are going to have more success finding a replacement capable of dealing with the pikey van by looking at crossovers and proper offroad type vehicles than a 4 door RWD saloon.
Yup, certainly looks that way ... but guess what I don't want !!! There are loads of Kia Sorento's, Misubishi Outlanders, Hyundai Santa Fes, Volvo DC90s etc etc that will all "do the job" ... but I still enjoy driving a car with a bit of handling ability when I don't have the tintent on the back. I've also been looking at BMW 5's, Mercedes S class (C class are too light unless you go AMG spec, E class is a minefield trying to work out what has what !!)
Audi A8 fits all the spec ... except the bank balance !!
:(
You can't fit a towbar on an AMG spec.
I can't afford an AMG spec !! :)
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You'll find everything more expensive than what you've been used to, so have a quick look around at brakes/suspension/steering type parts.
I suspect on a vehicle like that, you'll hit all the problems I see with the big black pussy - every reply to any query is "yake it to a dealer". If you're paying someone else, even if a trusted indie, its gonna bump the bills up. Obviously, that goes for virtually any car with limited DIY assistance available, and certainly not specific to Audi!
I think you are going to have more success finding a replacement capable of dealing with the pikey van by looking at crossovers and proper offroad type vehicles than a 4 door RWD saloon.
Yup, certainly looks that way ... but guess what I don't want !!! There are loads of Kia Sorento's, Misubishi Outlanders, Hyundai Santa Fes, Volvo DC90s etc etc that will all "do the job" ... but I still enjoy driving a car with a bit of handling ability when I don't have the tintent on the back. I've also been looking at BMW 5's, Mercedes S class (C class are too light unless you go AMG spec, E class is a minefield trying to work out what has what !!)
Audi A8 fits all the spec ... except the bank balance !!
:(
A modern Suv is in a different league to where they were 10-15 years ago handling wise,my 15 year old Touareg handles well and drives like a big Passat,newer ones are even better and a world apart from my old Disco 2,The Vw is the most stable towing platform I've ever owned although at 2.5T empty it should be pretty good I suppose.
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Audi A8 fits all the spec ... except the bank balance !!
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Ex-Omega owning friend bought a 2004 Audi S8 recently for under £4k; alright it's a tiny bit tatty outside (age related scuffs here and there) but the engine appears to be indestructible, the autobox is perfect, it has all of it's original power on-tap (and feels like more) and handles like a car half its size, beautiful to drive.
So .. just how small is that budget? ;)
[edit] Did I mention it has double glazing and is the quietest car I've ever been in on the inside, aside from the lovely V8 noise when you give it a boot load?
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I suspect part of the idea is to go significantly newer than the Omega :-\
Plenty of decent, suitable, cars for a given budget...
https://www.1ownercarguy.com/mobile/mdetails.aspx?vid=15323092 for example... Granted, not significantly newer than the Omega, but ideal for european tours and plenty of space for a decent size lpg tank. Or two...
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R Class: Budget vs newest...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812173313327
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201903246220909 needs a towbar, but otherwise :y
ML budget vs newest...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201903065615967 again, needs towbar.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201901294395888 again, needs towbar.
Or if the caravan doesn't have quite enough space...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201903125828888
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902195100909
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R Class: Budget vs newest...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812173313327 ....
Which being a R350 is the later engine in the preface lift body ....
NB that Mercedes Artico is NOT leather .... just pretend leather ie vinyl ... and isn't particularly hard wearing
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All examples picked at a glance for age/mileage/price :y
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Have you thought about the Volvo XC90 or the smaller version?
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I bet the Audi A6 Allroad is a damn good car! :y
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Volvo S80 4.4 V8 should cover all your requirements, other than being rwd. If you land one with the self leveling option.
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Volvo S80 4.4 V8 should cover all your requirements, other than being rwd. If you land one with the self leveling option.
Be lucky to get a choice of colour let alone options... :-\
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I know. I'm hoping if I mention them in enough threads someone will buy one so I don't have to.
Been trying to convince my father for a while now.
That said, the only one on AT is the same colour as the OP's avatar. So there's hope yet 8)
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Get the house built and px the Korean lorry ;)
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Here you go Nige! I think this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BENTLEY-CONTINENTAL-GT-STEALTH-OUT/163612620771?hash=item26181277e3:g:5C8AAOSw6rVclrBs) should tick all your boxes! :y
It's not an Audi, but that hasn't stopped anyone else. ::) :P
So stick a tow bar on it and I reckon it should drag the burger wagon along nicely. :y
It should go and handle quite well solo as well! :)
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What is it?
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What is it?
Clicky on the above linky and yee shall see! :y
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Bloke who owns the local "corner shop"has recently swapped his Range Rover for a 4 door Bentley with the w12 engine looks very nice for a posh VW. :y