Audi A8 4.2 Quattro 2003
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sturobturbo said:
I'm getting rid of 4 and gaining 12 
haha. Reading about the Essex murders has got me looking at v8 rangies now, too!
Wonderful news! My Dad's Daimler Double Six was one of my favourites as a kid and the Series 3 XJ12 has been on my wanted list ever since. A truly under rated car that will hold it's own against most of todays modern stuff, with a quality of ride that others can only dream of! haha. Reading about the Essex murders has got me looking at v8 rangies now, too!
75k miles reached today and on the 90 mile drive home this evening, I noticed the A8 has developed a slightly more purposeful growl. 
Only noticeable under load and not audible at all when cruising or at tickover. Probably a slight leak on the exhaust system somwhere. I won't investigate just yet, as I quite like it! 
Only noticeable under load and not audible at all when cruising or at tickover. Probably a slight leak on the exhaust system somwhere. I won't investigate just yet, as I quite like it! 
B'stard Child said:
Hmmm now at 80K miles - selling at?
And I still can't see a damn towbar fitted yet
And I still can't see a damn towbar fitted yet
I honestly have no idea how much longer I'll keep it for and still look forward to driving it every day, so it won't be for a while yet. Once I've saved a up a pile of cash and get seduced by something newer and faster, I'll let you know Ian! 
Evening barge followers! 
Time for a bit of an update. I haven't posted for ages, as there has been absolutely nothing to report, in a good way!
Time for a service today though, so in she went to my local well regarded VAG specialist, Yelverton Garage. They always get very booked up and with the mileage I do, predicting when the service indicator is going to countdown to zero is always good fun!
With a bit of good fortune and using the ML over the Christmas and New Year break, I managed to get there within 50 miles of when it was due.
Mileage was 87550 and as well as the service, I had the front and rear tyres swapped around and had the automatic gearbox oil and filter changed.
The bill came to £661.03 and there were no jobs flagged up that required attention, other than the front pads having a life expectancy of around 5000 more miles.
I'm still really liking the car, which is just as well as I started a new business venture a few months back and consequently funds are still a little bit tight to consider a frivolous replacement just yet!
For something that I planned to be a bit of a stop gap, it's all going rather well, touch wood!
Time for a bit of an update. I haven't posted for ages, as there has been absolutely nothing to report, in a good way!
Time for a service today though, so in she went to my local well regarded VAG specialist, Yelverton Garage. They always get very booked up and with the mileage I do, predicting when the service indicator is going to countdown to zero is always good fun!
With a bit of good fortune and using the ML over the Christmas and New Year break, I managed to get there within 50 miles of when it was due.
Mileage was 87550 and as well as the service, I had the front and rear tyres swapped around and had the automatic gearbox oil and filter changed.
The bill came to £661.03 and there were no jobs flagged up that required attention, other than the front pads having a life expectancy of around 5000 more miles.
I'm still really liking the car, which is just as well as I started a new business venture a few months back and consequently funds are still a little bit tight to consider a frivolous replacement just yet!
For something that I planned to be a bit of a stop gap, it's all going rather well, touch wood!
Errrrrrrrrrrr........... No. 
There will be NO tow bar! 
Insurance is up for renewal shortly. My broker quoted over £500, so I went on the comparison site I often use and AXA quoted £286. My broker has a price match offer, but I always feel reluctant to give someone the business, when they should have worked harder on my renewal quote in the first place.
TheLordJohn said:
slippery said:
Insurance is up for renewal shortly. My broker quoted over £500, so I went on the comparison site I often use and AXA quoted £286. My broker has a price match offer, but I always feel reluctant to give someone the business, when they should have worked harder on my renewal quote in the first place.
Exactly that. I'd f
k them clean off. Insurance companies take the clean piss on renewals; that's where they make the most money. 
Thanks for the kind words.
Running total of expenditure so far is now £3017.97 with the prospect of an MOT looming.
There is also a very minor parking indiscretion on the rear bumper and some paint flaking on one of the front parking sensors which will need to be addressed when I can do without the car for the day. Local PHer 'Kidders' will be the man to sort the paintwork. Top notch and very reasonably priced.
Running total of expenditure so far is now £3017.97 with the prospect of an MOT looming.
There is also a very minor parking indiscretion on the rear bumper and some paint flaking on one of the front parking sensors which will need to be addressed when I can do without the car for the day. Local PHer 'Kidders' will be the man to sort the paintwork. Top notch and very reasonably priced.
I know I still haven't posted the pictures I promised a few posts above. The reason for this is because I don't like taking pictures of my car when it's filthy dirty! Why is it filthy dirty? To cunningly diguise the fact that I've had a little argument with a rather sturdy wooden post! 
So, it's into the body shop a week Monday!
We passed another 10k milestone this evening though.
So, it's into the body shop a week Monday!
We passed another 10k milestone this evening though.
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