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bungle said:
Hadn't realised these were in thread budget:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Wonder who's been servicing it for the last 34 thousand miles.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
but seller said:
Some scrapes on bodywork/ alloys.. hence price
Wonder how bad it is? Too far from me to just go and take a look on the off chance it's not actually that bad.But ssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
. Were getting someone to buy a V12.Trustmeimadoctor said:
no i suppose not and tbh an auto does give it slightly more cruising ability
something like this
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Not that one, it's local to me. Last owner was a pastry chef / locksmith and it's now being punted on at a loss by a part time trader - theres a massive hole in the drivers seat and a selection of makes of tyres. Borkus maximus something like this
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Friday 19th October 15:35
ODJ said:
Trustmeimadoctor said:
no i suppose not and tbh an auto does give it slightly more cruising ability
something like this
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Not that one, it's local to me. Last owner was a pastry chef / locksmith and it's now being punted on at a loss by a part time trader - theres a massive hole in the drivers seat and a selection of makes of tyres. Borkus maximus something like this
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Friday 19th October 15:35
bungle said:
Hadn't realised these were in thread budget:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
I followed one of these down a slip road, it was being held up by a Vauxhall Zafira. Getting to the bottom of the slip road he stomped on the loud pedal (it had a modified exhaust meaning I could hear) as did I and we both overtook the Zafira.http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
but seller said:
Some scrapes on bodywork/ alloys.. hence price
Wonder how bad it is? Too far from me to just go and take a look on the off chance it's not actually that bad.Then something odd happened.
He was still accelerating hard but I was gaining at a serious rate and had to back out of it.
Quick reg check revealed that the 7er is not quicker (no s
t) but that someone in Bedford has a very good replica built out of a 2.0l.Requiring a new water pump and who knows what else, but a potential bargain to be had...?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ8-4-2V8-SE-PETR...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ8-4-2V8-SE-PETR...
mig25_foxbat2003 said:
Requiring a new water pump and who knows what else, but a potential bargain to be had...?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ8-4-2V8-SE-PETR...
Advert says:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ8-4-2V8-SE-PETR...
MECHANICALLY THIS CAR IS WITHOUT FAULT AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER.
Then says
FAULT IS THE WATER PUMP IS LOSING WATER THE COLLANT LIGHT IS ON. ANY INSPECTION WELCOME
David says
I'm really liking late E38 sports right now... anyone have any experience from going from E39 to E38? Because in a years time it will be bloody tempting and I'll have £4-5k to spend (factoring in £1k possible bork repair into that) It's either that or another E39, possibly an Alpina.
hadenough! said:
Zwolf said:
Fox- said:
Slate Green Sport Touring. Is there a better colour? I do not think so.
I do really like Sports in Slate Green - but I don't think it sits well with the sand beige and wood interior. The Slate Green interior (seats and door inserts only, the rest black and with ally trim) works much better.
540 sport for £2995
sparks_E39 said:
I'm really liking late E38 sports right now... anyone have any experience from going from E39 to E38? Because in a years time it will be bloody tempting and I'll have £4-5k to spend (factoring in £1k possible bork repair into that) It's either that or another E39, possibly an Alpina.
i believe you're in the Bournemouth area? you're more than welcome to have a nosy around my E38 if you fancy it, i'm not toooo far away from you (and work in Cosham....believe you said you're getting a new job in Pompey, lunch time you're always welcome too).....and it'll be up for sale in 12-18 months too at a guess 
I think you'll find the E38 more "barge-like" and a little less sporting. the interior, although it looks almost identical, has its differences. the E38 is wider and roomier inside, giving a feeling of more luxury
Edited by E38Ross on Friday 19th October 20:19
hornetrider said:
S3_Graham said:
Speaking of slate green..... Is this it? Seems a bit of a steal, even has a set of winters 540 sport for £2995
Merely stubble here but looks like Dolphin Grey to me. 540 sport for £2995bungle said:
Well the S4 went today, and my Aud driving days will shortly be passed when the 320d arrives early next month!
I thought it might be interesting for some, especially those who might be considering an S4 now that prices are beginning to soften, if I jotted down a few of my thoughts musings and observations after running an S4 for 18 months, so here goes:
General Driving: Well it's got a V8 - first one I've ever had (and probably the last given todays fuel costs
) but I'd always wanted to have a V8 powered uber-saloon car and generally it didn't disappoint. The S4's V8 is actually quite subtle in terms of sound delivery, particularly from inside the car - so the Milltek systems fitted by many on here (myself included) are a worthwhile addition, as it increases the noise without making it in any way obtrusive - visually the larger exhaust tips also look far better than the rather small standard ones as well!
Performance: Despite what some have said on here be under no doubts, the S4 is a very quick car indeed - especially in a straight line - I often said it was easily as quick as my Boxster S - but only on the straights. The Handling on twisty roads to be frank often disappointed me - it never felt other than very nose heavy (and I drove several examples on differing tyres) and often could get upset by tightening bends with uneven surfaces - really push on and grip could be lost - even with quattro. It is not a car that I would ever have called nimble.
The engine pulls well, but you really have to rev it hard - the best power is well up the rev range, which is no problem because it likes to rev & keep on revving! The gearbox is sweet and easily as good as a Porsche.
Unfortunately the engine's appetite for revs brings me to one of the car's greatest weaknesses - running costs : Now I've been lucky enough to own some fairly expensive and nice cars - two new Boxster's and an early 996 Carrera 2 come to mind for starters. I went into S4 ownership with eyes wide open, I didn't expect it to be cheap! But I'll make no bones about it, the S4 is easily the most expensive car to run that I've ever owned (to date!). I've never owned a Ferrari, but many have said to me that you need to be sure that you can afford to run a Ferrari before ever buying one! The S4 certainly is no Ferrari, but owning one is a seriously expensive proposition - especially as it gets older. Fuel Economy is very well documented on these pages, so I won't dwell much on that - suffice to say that 26mpg is good & 18 is the more normal day to day figure. Oil Consumption is another one to watch - mine would have a litre every 3,500 miles without fail. I got into the habit of always checking the dipstick before and after any long journeys.
Tyres are another hit - the heavy front end chews the inside edges of the front tyres through to the cords every 12K miles on mine - and that was with the quattro alignment done annually (at £120 -150 each time I might add).
Servicing: I've never known a car cost so much to service - my last 3rd AVS, was just shy of £900 - admittedly that was with front tyres and front brake discs. I had something similar done on my 996 - it was £650! Audi main agents know how to charge and the standard of workmanship can be variable - seek out a reputable independant if your car is out of warranty.
The build quality of the car is unimpeachable - it's an Audi after all. The standard spec for a £40K car is somewhat meagre, the DVD Nav is a worthwhile option indeed and enhanced my driving pleasure with the car considerably. The recaro interior looks great and the front seats are very comfortable - however for me they never went low enough - even the B7 SE I'm driving now has a much lower driving position - getting back in the S4 felt like I was perched another 2 feet in the air!
The car is incredibly tough and will take just about anything you can throw at it - it excels at barnstorming down open French (or preferably German) motorways at huge speed all the time feeling utterly composed - as a GT car for two or three people and their kit, it's an excellent proposition - as long as there is a plentiful supply of Super Unleaded outlets en-route.
In Summary: - am I glad I've owned an S4? - yes absolutely! - it has been an experience. Would I ever get one again (regardless of changes in driving circumstances) - no - been there, done that, move on. Not something I can say about the Boxster S for instance - where I would have another one tomorrow if circumstances permitted. Finally was I sad to see it go - to be really honest, no not at all - I was actually, sadly, thinking of the reduction in the cost of my motoring.
Almost went the same route I thought it might be interesting for some, especially those who might be considering an S4 now that prices are beginning to soften, if I jotted down a few of my thoughts musings and observations after running an S4 for 18 months, so here goes:
General Driving: Well it's got a V8 - first one I've ever had (and probably the last given todays fuel costs
) but I'd always wanted to have a V8 powered uber-saloon car and generally it didn't disappoint. The S4's V8 is actually quite subtle in terms of sound delivery, particularly from inside the car - so the Milltek systems fitted by many on here (myself included) are a worthwhile addition, as it increases the noise without making it in any way obtrusive - visually the larger exhaust tips also look far better than the rather small standard ones as well!Performance: Despite what some have said on here be under no doubts, the S4 is a very quick car indeed - especially in a straight line - I often said it was easily as quick as my Boxster S - but only on the straights. The Handling on twisty roads to be frank often disappointed me - it never felt other than very nose heavy (and I drove several examples on differing tyres) and often could get upset by tightening bends with uneven surfaces - really push on and grip could be lost - even with quattro. It is not a car that I would ever have called nimble.
The engine pulls well, but you really have to rev it hard - the best power is well up the rev range, which is no problem because it likes to rev & keep on revving! The gearbox is sweet and easily as good as a Porsche.
Unfortunately the engine's appetite for revs brings me to one of the car's greatest weaknesses - running costs : Now I've been lucky enough to own some fairly expensive and nice cars - two new Boxster's and an early 996 Carrera 2 come to mind for starters. I went into S4 ownership with eyes wide open, I didn't expect it to be cheap! But I'll make no bones about it, the S4 is easily the most expensive car to run that I've ever owned (to date!). I've never owned a Ferrari, but many have said to me that you need to be sure that you can afford to run a Ferrari before ever buying one! The S4 certainly is no Ferrari, but owning one is a seriously expensive proposition - especially as it gets older. Fuel Economy is very well documented on these pages, so I won't dwell much on that - suffice to say that 26mpg is good & 18 is the more normal day to day figure. Oil Consumption is another one to watch - mine would have a litre every 3,500 miles without fail. I got into the habit of always checking the dipstick before and after any long journeys.
Tyres are another hit - the heavy front end chews the inside edges of the front tyres through to the cords every 12K miles on mine - and that was with the quattro alignment done annually (at £120 -150 each time I might add).
Servicing: I've never known a car cost so much to service - my last 3rd AVS, was just shy of £900 - admittedly that was with front tyres and front brake discs. I had something similar done on my 996 - it was £650! Audi main agents know how to charge and the standard of workmanship can be variable - seek out a reputable independant if your car is out of warranty.
The build quality of the car is unimpeachable - it's an Audi after all. The standard spec for a £40K car is somewhat meagre, the DVD Nav is a worthwhile option indeed and enhanced my driving pleasure with the car considerably. The recaro interior looks great and the front seats are very comfortable - however for me they never went low enough - even the B7 SE I'm driving now has a much lower driving position - getting back in the S4 felt like I was perched another 2 feet in the air!
The car is incredibly tough and will take just about anything you can throw at it - it excels at barnstorming down open French (or preferably German) motorways at huge speed all the time feeling utterly composed - as a GT car for two or three people and their kit, it's an excellent proposition - as long as there is a plentiful supply of Super Unleaded outlets en-route.
In Summary: - am I glad I've owned an S4? - yes absolutely! - it has been an experience. Would I ever get one again (regardless of changes in driving circumstances) - no - been there, done that, move on. Not something I can say about the Boxster S for instance - where I would have another one tomorrow if circumstances permitted. Finally was I sad to see it go - to be really honest, no not at all - I was actually, sadly, thinking of the reduction in the cost of my motoring.
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/tyresmoke-reviews/9...
E38Ross said:
i believe you're in the Bournemouth area? you're more than welcome to have a nosy around my E38 if you fancy it, i'm not toooo far away from you (and work in Cosham....believe you said you're getting a new job in Pompey, lunch time you're always welcome too).....and it'll be up for sale in 12-18 months too at a guess
I think you'll find the E38 more "barge-like" and a little less sporting. the interior, although it looks almost identical, has its differences. the E38 is wider and roomier inside, giving a feeling of more luxury
Thank you, may take you up on that. New job isn't always down that way but I will spend some considerable time there, I'm joining the Royal Navy I think you'll find the E38 more "barge-like" and a little less sporting. the interior, although it looks almost identical, has its differences. the E38 is wider and roomier inside, giving a feeling of more luxury
Edited by E38Ross on Friday 19th October 20:19
sparks_E39 said:
E38Ross said:
i believe you're in the Bournemouth area? you're more than welcome to have a nosy around my E38 if you fancy it, i'm not toooo far away from you (and work in Cosham....believe you said you're getting a new job in Pompey, lunch time you're always welcome too).....and it'll be up for sale in 12-18 months too at a guess
I think you'll find the E38 more "barge-like" and a little less sporting. the interior, although it looks almost identical, has its differences. the E38 is wider and roomier inside, giving a feeling of more luxury
Thank you, may take you up on that. New job isn't always down that way but I will spend some considerable time there, I'm joining the Royal Navy I think you'll find the E38 more "barge-like" and a little less sporting. the interior, although it looks almost identical, has its differences. the E38 is wider and roomier inside, giving a feeling of more luxury
Edited by E38Ross on Friday 19th October 20:19
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