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[Nick W]

Any A8 that's working is a cracking car to borrow. But to buy??


If you're going to pay for one, then the basic V6 is plenty fast enough when it isn't emptying your wallet. And it doesn't really do anything that an A6 can't.

[deviator]

Right, the front end needs to be dismantled to do belt etc; I'm talking bumper, grill, radiator pack, crash bar - to the point you can walk up to the front of the engine.

A lot of jobs require the engine to be completely removed. Also there is a list of special Audi tools required to work on this car.

It'll be a fun car, but will cost you highly. I would certainly be tempted to spend the extra to get a third party assessment of the car. Ideally by someone who knows Audi's. I would suspect they would find a list of things that need doing.

[Nick W]

Right, the front end needs to be dismantled to do belt etc; I'm talking bumper, grill, radiator pack, crash bar - to the point you can walk up to the front of the engine.

A lot of jobs require the engine to be completely removed. Also there is a list of special Audi tools required to work on this car.

Dismantled is a little strong; most of it is moved forward on pins which are one of the special tools. It sounds worse than it is, can you imagine how bad it would be if French designers had come up with the service procedure?


Here's what a friend said about his twin-turbo A6: if it says Bosch on it, it WILL fail. And there are a lot of Bosch parts in an Audi....


Buying a Bosch part in a VAG box from an Audi dealer costs at least double what one in a Bosch box from a Bosch dealer does. They make the mechanical design and parts prices look almost reasonable. Which is terrifying when you consider the front suspension foibles. No not foibles - nightmare

[STEMO]

So....punk, do you feel lucky? Well? Do you? 

[Rangie]

If you have to ask how much it costs for various items, a sensible rule is that you can't afford it, but if you like taking chances & want a bit of a blast go for it , why don't you find a good independent to advise you & check the car over.

[Varche]

Why not buy it then sell it in six months time at say £2000 less having hopefully done nothing to it?

Could you lease a similar performance vehicle for £350 a month?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Buy it & enjoy it you know you want to.

Yep....life is not a rehearsal.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Is this the V10 from the Gallardo?

It should certainly sound nice.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Can you talk me out of this😢😢 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011296595067?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=Cf433at&model=XJ&page=1&aggregatedTrim=XJR&price-from=500&make=JAGUAR&onesearchad=Used&modal=photos

Both of my Jaaags have been reliable with the exception of central locking woes, which were fixed under warranty.

I don't count the X-Type 3.0V6 Mondeo we briefly owned as a real Jag. 4 WD bag of shit.

[Rangie]

Can you talk me out of this😢😢 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011296595067?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=Cf433at&model=XJ&page=1&aggregatedTrim=XJR&price-from=500&make=JAGUAR&onesearchad=Used&modal=photos

Both of my Jaaags have been reliable with the exception of central locking woes, which were fixed under warranty.

I don't count the X-Type 3.0V6 Mondeo we briefly owned as a real Jag. 4 WD bag of shit.

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That's the only problems I've had with the Range Rover the central locking door actuators, one rear was faulty when I got it so had them both replaced , front passenger was temperamental so had both fronts changed when it was serviced last year, 4 new tyres required soon should be around £600- £700.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Can you talk me out of this😢😢 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011296595067?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=Cf433at&model=XJ&page=1&aggregatedTrim=XJR&price-from=500&make=JAGUAR&onesearchad=Used&modal=photos

Both of my Jaaags have been reliable with the exception of central locking woes, which were fixed under warranty.

I don't count the X-Type 3.0V6 Mondeo we briefly owned as a real Jag. 4 WD bag of shit.

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That's the only problems I've had with the Range Rover the central locking door actuators, one rear was faulty when I got it so had them both replaced , front passenger was temperamental so had both fronts changed when it was serviced last year, 4 new tyres required soon should be around £600- £700.

Common parts to Jaguar and RR, I imagine.

I also had a shagged door mirror motor but this was also fixed under warranty. They told me this would have cost £650.

Rear tyres are quite large 285/30/20 and about £270 each.

[Andy B]

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Rear tyres are quite large 285/30/20 and about £270 each.

I had an advisory on a tyre on my ML last week, a bit smaller though than yours at 265/45/20 I asked at a local tyre place, they ranged from £120-odd for Landsail to over £300 each for a Michelin!! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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Rear tyres are quite large 285/30/20 and about £270 each.

I had an advisory on a tyre on my ML last week, a bit smaller though than yours at 265/45/20 I asked at a local tyre place, they ranged from £120-odd for Landsail to over £300 each for a Michelin!! 

Is this the modern day version of the infamous Wanli Ditchfinder?


Mine wears Michelin Pilot Sport 4S boots.

[deviator]

The number of expensive cars I see on the cheapest tyres money can buy is rather scary. 'I want a new car and big powah' but the small, contact patch with the road can be as cheap as possible, it's not like it's important! Is it?

[Rangie]

The number of expensive cars I see on the cheapest tyres money can buy is rather scary. 'I want a new car and big powah' but the small, contact patch with the road can be as cheap as possible, it's not like it's important! Is it?

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Only ever buy " named brands" of tyres fortunately a former colleagues father has a tyre shop local to me & always gives me a good price, looks like it will be Pirellis or Michelins on the Range Rover.