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W00DY
7,848 posts
95 months
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DSLiverpool said: Zwolf said: If in doubt: RTFH! I have done - it says there is a disengage under a cover you open with a coin but not a hangy down parachute type rip cord - so tempted to pull it .... Pull to open. What's the worst that could happen? Something will just open.
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DSLiverpool
3,306 posts
71 months
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Dealer, manual and BMW forum stumped so far 
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Luke.
5,754 posts
119 months
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DSLiverpool said: Dealer, manual and BMW forum stumped so far Ooh.. how exciting. 
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Zwolf
22,321 posts
75 months
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DSLiverpool said: Dealer, manual and BMW forum stumped so far Possibly a previous owner with a sense of humour? 
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DSLiverpool
3,306 posts
71 months
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Sadly another example of no pdi, the pull is to put the car into neutral if no power. It sits under a lockable flap for a reason as it kills drive to the wheels. More hassle to get sorted.
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slippery
9,400 posts
108 months
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Zwolf said: Possibly a previous owner with a sense of humour? I think DSL has lost his sense of humour where this barge is concerned! I'll start the bidding at £15k!
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DSLiverpool
3,306 posts
71 months
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slippery said: Zwolf said: Possibly a previous owner with a sense of humour? I think DSL has lost his sense of humour where this barge is concerned! I'll start the bidding at £15k! Sold! Come and get it - no wait till I've done the paint and wheels
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slippery
9,400 posts
108 months
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DSLiverpool said: Sold! Come and get it - no wait till I've done the paint and wheels  I think your sense of humour has returned, albeit in a dry state!
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DSLiverpool
3,306 posts
71 months
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Nah it's fine, booked in for paint next week and a new door handle and once over week after. It will be perfect soon and do you know I turned the radio and heater off on the way home and it's sooooo quiet and refined. Better than my Lexus on leccy power
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CampDavid
7,713 posts
67 months
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DSLiverpool said: Nah it's fine, booked in for paint next week and a new door handle and once over week after. It will be perfect soon and do you know I turned the radio and heater off on the way home and it's sooooo quiet and refined. Better than my Lexus on leccy power I find my 740i more relaxed with the radio off. The ability to just punt along at a comfortable rate without noise in the background is a good thing. As is giving it a good punt among a country lane. Leaving the E38 in sport and attacking corners a bit (though not GTI levels of attacking) leads you to feeling like you're in a dirty great 3 series. It's a rather wonderful thing. 4 figure bills for a hose and a oil seel however are not but, well, meh.
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PugwasHDJ80
5,196 posts
90 months
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Jobbo said: think I'd rather own that than the 760i, yet I'd probably buy the 760i because it seemed like more of a bargain. I bet the Audi's fuel economy is pretty poor compared to the BMW too. bet it isn't my mark 2 audi A8 4.2 used to do 28mpg on a run. latter ones seem to be better. of course you get it to 3 gallons to the mile if you tried REALLY hard (whcih was always amusing )
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Jobbo
7,235 posts
133 months
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PugwasHDJ80 said: bet it isn't my mark 2 audi A8 4.2 used to do 28mpg on a run. latter ones seem to be better. of course you get it to 3 gallons to the mile if you tried REALLY hard (whcih was always amusing ) My old S6 with a very similar engine to your A8 managed between 14 and 22 mpg, average was about 19. Lower gearing is part of the cause, not sure how much the higher state of tune affected it. Of course, that's irrelevant because the V10 is a different engine. Reputed to be a rather thirsty one. Whereas the 760i like all BMWs is surprisingly efficient. ETA: a quick search on here reveals 18.6mpg average for one S8 owner...
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slippery
9,400 posts
108 months
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My A8 4.2 has averaged 21 MPG over the last 7 months and 22,000 miles. I love it, but am starting to crave more power.
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Zwolf
22,321 posts
75 months
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slippery said: My A8 4.2 has averaged 21 MPG over the last 7 months and 22,000 miles. I love it, but am starting to crave more power. V10 or W12?
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edo
12,581 posts
134 months
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012... Audi S6 V10 (Sat Nav) 5.2 4dr 2007 4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 19,404 miles, Black, Full service history, Air Conditioning, Colour SatNav, Full Leather, Cruise Control, Parking Sensor, Power Steering, Traction Control, Trip Computer, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Multiple Airbags, Bose, Electric Seats, Heated Seats, Alloy wheels. £19,000
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edo
12,581 posts
134 months
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...BMW M6 2dr SMG Coupe 5.0 2006 BMW M6 SMG 2 Door Coupe,BMW Renewable Warranty,36500 miles,Full service history, Blue, Petrol, Automatic, Silverstone Merino leather interior, Bluetooth phone prep, Front and Reverse parking sensors, Dual climate control, Immobiliser, Dynamic stability control, Heated electric front seats with driver memory, Professional Satnav, Radio/CD, Traction control, Alarm, Tracker monitor. Recent new clutch and fly wheel, new tyres, This car was featured last year in the Auto Car magazine. You won't find a better one! Call; 07971 853 876. £19,995 No offers 
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slippery
9,400 posts
108 months
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Zwolf said: V10 or W12? Great question. The W12 is great value but lacks soul. The V10 is glorious but must be due to drop a chunk of its value soon. On that basis, I think I'm inclined to hang on to my V8 for a while yet, then get myself a nice XFR!
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DSLiverpool
3,306 posts
71 months
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said: s, I think I'm inclined to hang on to my V8 for a while yet, then get myself a nice XFR! Bought a new XFR in 2010 after a cls55 no comparison the Jags quality is veneer deep the depth of engineering does not compare with German metal. Spend time in one before deciding
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slippery
9,400 posts
108 months
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DSLiverpool said: Bought a new XFR in 2010 after a cls55 no comparison the Jags quality is veneer deep the depth of engineering does not compare with German metal. Spend time in one before deciding Thanks for the tip DSL. Perhaps I'll wait even longer and get an S65 then, that should be adequate. 
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Zwolf
22,321 posts
75 months
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slippery said: S65 
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