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[tunnie]

Bah! Listen to you tractorites.

I've decided. My next car is going to be a milk float like Guffers'. Even if it sounds like a washing machine on its' spin cycle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOgD2USbGXs

Why do they have the fans on, it's electric! Or does it have Samsung Note 7 batteries?   

[Sir Tigger KC]

That's good Tunnie.    Put us all in our places as well! 

[tunnie]

That's good Tunnie.    Put us all in our places as well! 

It was a fair point, I only had verbal confirmation. But I now have it in writing, also hats off to the AA's warranty, I emailed them at 11PM last night.

10:30 AM this morning, confirmation that I can service it myself 

Of course any claim will be a fight, but that's what insurance companies do!

[Nick W]

I'm wondering how changing the oil is going to improve the fuel economy? It's not like a service on an old car where adjusting out the wear in the valve clearances, distributor/ignition timing, carburetor, clutch etc did make a noticeable difference.

[STEMO]

I like your car, Tunnie. I've said it before on here, enjoy it and take no notice of the naysayers. I saw on down the road exactly the same colour yesterday, they are a big car and have a very pleasing style.
Unfortunately...it was towing a pikey wagon and the driver was about 120. 


As an aside, VW are the only manufacturer to use 'CC' without it meaning cabriolet coupe, apparently it means comfort coupe.

[biggriffin]

As long as its serviced to manufacture intervals, that means keep all the receipts for parts bought.
Vehicles now days don't have to be dealer serviced, just maintained to manufacture's points..
It's all thanks to the Eu, the car makers tried to stop it going thro, EU said no, because they had a cartel.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

....onto fuel consumption. I know it's over due a service and looking to get my hands dirty not this weekend but next. As it's been 17k since anything was changed. I'm planning oil, filter, air and pollen myself and garage for the fuel filter.

Even so I managed this on the way home yesterday...

That is just showing off.

Overall my trip computer is now showing 19.1 MPG....up from 18.7.

However, I managed an impressive 22.3 MPG the other day when driving like an old woman.

I actually considered an R36 Passat before buying the Jag. Very rare, 4 wheel drive and 300 BHP.

I also considered an RS6. I didn't get to drive one but reports call it 'numb and sterile' although very fast.

[tunnie]

I like your car, Tunnie. I've said it before on here, enjoy it and take no notice of the naysayers. I saw on down the road exactly the same colour yesterday, they are a big car and have a very pleasing style.
Unfortunately...it was towing a pikey wagon and the driver was about 120. 


As an aside, VW are the only manufacturer to use 'CC' without it meaning cabriolet coupe, apparently it means comfort coupe.

Thats STEMO. 

It really is very, very comfy. It's one of few VAG's I've found comfy, as I took an Uber from office to Car Giant to pick it up.  VW Sharan it was, my back was killing me on a short 40 min run. Rock hard seats, yet the ones in the CC are super comfy.

I'm seeing a few CC's about, none in my colour through. 

As long as its serviced to manufacture intervals, that means keep all the receipts for parts bought.
Vehicles now days don't have to be dealer serviced, just maintained to manufacture's points..
It's all thanks to the Eu, the car makers tried to stop it going thro, EU said no, because they had a cartel.

Yes, I'll be keeping a folder of all the bits and invoices and such. I'm going to oil service at least every 5k for a while, then maybe stretch them out. 

[tunnie]

....onto fuel consumption. I know it's over due a service and looking to get my hands dirty not this weekend but next. As it's been 17k since anything was changed. I'm planning oil, filter, air and pollen myself and garage for the fuel filter.

Even so I managed this on the way home yesterday...

That is just showing off.

Overall my trip computer is now showing 19.1 MPG....up from 18.7.

However, I managed an impressive 22.3 MPG the other day when driving like an old woman.

I actually considered an R36 Passat before buying the Jag. Very rare, 4 wheel drive and 300 BHP.

I also considered an RS6. I didn't get to drive one but reports call it 'numb and sterile' although very fast.

I'm hopefully going to show off even more after some decent long rungs at the weekend.   

I very strongly considered an XF 3.0d, just a shame the boot was too small. Also quite a bit more pricey the XF was, I was looking at 09-11 Plates, I was surprised I could get a 13 plate CC with my budget.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I was surprised I could get a 13 plate CC with my budget.

Did you try and trade in the 2.2? 

[tunnie]

I was surprised I could get a 13 plate CC with my budget.

Did you try and trade in the 2.2? 

 

Yes. While I was waiting, some other couple had their car reviewed, some French thing I think. Must have been there for 10/15 mins going over it all.

So when walking over, the chap asks, has it had "GardX", I politely say no. Shame he says, as they hold their value more 

Err yeah Right.

So he looks at my 2.2 and says he's not seen one of those in years! 

60 seconds later we are back inside and he offers me £50.

 


 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I was surprised I could get a 13 plate CC with my budget.

Did you try and trade in the 2.2? 

 

Yes. While I was waiting, some other couple had their car reviewed, some French thing I think. Must have been there for 10/15 mins going over it all.

So when walking over, the chap asks, has it had "GardX", I politely say no. Shame he says, as they hold their value more 

Err yeah Right.

So he looks at my 2.2 and says he's not seen one of those in years! 

60 seconds later we are back inside and he offers me £50.

 


 

Yes, dealer's like to insult potential customers.

I was offered £850 for my 2007 Signum.

The 2.8 Turbo petrol model is rare.

I'm glad I still have it, even if I have to pay out another £515 for tax each year,

[Nick W]

I was surprised I could get a 13 plate CC with my budget.

Did you try and trade in the 2.2? 

 


So he looks at my 2.2 and says he's not seen one of those in years! 

60 seconds later we are back inside and he offers me £50.

 

So he's a member here, and knows how much they're worth

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I was surprised I could get a 13 plate CC with my budget.

Did you try and trade in the 2.2? 

 


So he looks at my 2.2 and says he's not seen one of those in years! 

60 seconds later we are back inside and he offers me £50.

 

So he's a member here, and knows how much they're worth

Yes. His name is Mr Fagin.

[YZ250]

I'll match you and raise you nineteen.    Must try harder Tunnie, and welcome to the diesel world. 

Very nice car by the way.    As I said earlier in the thread, a chap I worked with has had one from new and gets on fine with it.    He did have dpf issues but he drives like a girl so I'm not diss'ing the car for that.    They're on the style of the Merc Coupe.