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[sparks_E39]

MOT day for the 528, fingers crossed...

[edo]

Tantalisingly close to thread budget with some decent haggling. Lot of car for the money.

Audi S6 Quattro 4dr Tip Auto Saloon 4.2 2004

2004 AUDI S6 Saloon Tiptronic, 73324 miles , Full Service History, Registration Date 01/03/2004, Apart from the excellent standard specification, this car also has the following factory options; Atlas Grey Metallic Satellite Navigation TV reception Accoustic Parking rear BOSE HI-FI 6 CD Wood Inlays Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Electic Steering Column Upgraded Recaro Leather Interior - White/Black Leather Alcantara Headlining I have owned this car for five years, having purchased it from Camberley Audi at 32000 miles (original bill of sale included). I am the 3rd owner. It has a full service history as follows; 22/11/2005 @ 16944 miles Manchester Audi 05/01/2007 @ 30820 miles Camberley Audi 18/12/2008 @ 46090 miles Milestones Garages, Bognor Regis 30/10/2010 @ 57834 miles Bognor Motors Vehicle Solutions 11/01/2012 @ 68434 miles Tyre Express Bognor Regis The cambelt was changed early at 43890 miles, 29/09/2008 - The next change is due Spetember 2013 or 118,000 miles Included in the sale is a folder of invoices and previous MOT's, 2 keys and a current MOT until January 11th 2013. It has Pirelli Pzero Rosso tyres all round, TWO BRAND NEW FRONT TYRES PUT ON SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST . Please call with any inquiries. £6,000 ONO






http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[hornetrider]

Jobbo said:

I think they're as well screwed together as an E39, but there was some de-contenting in materials and equipment. A base 520d feels very different inside to my fully loaded 545i.

Strange how the E60's code number is earlier than the Bangle era 6-series and 7-series yet it was launched after both. Was it held back due to the E39 continuing to sell?

That's interesting. Must admit the idea of an E61 Sport in 545/50 guise is rather appealing for next year.

[Zwolf]

Jobbo said:

Good point - but they must surely allocate the number when they start work on the vehicle internally?

Not necessarily. Porsche are just as bad with 993, 996, 997, 991...

[E38Ross]

sparks_E39 said:

MOT day for the 528, fingers crossed...

Good luck. You take care of it and get it serviced regularly, I'm sure it'll be fine. I hope mine can give me a good few months of bork-free motoring for a while. Next service not due for around 6-7k miles.

On another note.... The microfilters which are changed each service, what do they do exactly and if they're changed late (by just a couple of k miles) is it going to blow up in a big fire ball?

[BeirutTaxi]

Not strictly barge but thought I would mention:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-N-BMW-M3-3-2-EVOLUT...

[BeirutTaxi]

740i:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-740I-4-4-LTR-AU...

E34 525i:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-BMW-E34-525-525i-SE...

[Jobbo]

hornetrider said:

That's interesting. Must admit the idea of an E61 Sport in 545/50 guise is rather appealing for next year.

I quite like the subtlety of my SE (and the fact it was much cheaper than a Sport) but they also ride much better on non-Sport suspension. My previous 545 had sport suspension and 18" runflats, and was too firm (such that the E46 Sport I replaced it with rode way better). The current 545 has SE suspension but dynamic drive, so it doesn't roll but it's softer (and it's better still now I have got rid of the runflats, though that made less difference than the SE suspension as it turns out - it was perfectly OK on run-flats). So try before you buy; I said it a while ago but it's worth repeating: the E60 is very spec sensitive.

[Jobbo]

Zwolf said:

Not necessarily. Porsche are just as bad with 993, 996, 997, 991...

The 993 and 996 were intended to be launched in 1993 and 1996; the 997 followed the 996 hence being +1, and the 991 is them running out of numbers having already lost any coherent pattern. Hardly the same as the E and F numbers of BMWs.

[hornetrider]

Jobbo said:

I quite like the subtlety of my SE (and the fact it was much cheaper than a Sport) but they also ride much better on non-Sport suspension. My previous 545 had sport suspension and 18" runflats, and was too firm (such that the E46 Sport I replaced it with rode way better). The current 545 has SE suspension but dynamic drive, so it doesn't roll but it's softer (and it's better still now I have got rid of the runflats, though that made less difference than the SE suspension as it turns out - it was perfectly OK on run-flats). So try before you buy; I said it a while ago but it's worth repeating: the E60 is very spec sensitive.

Cheers. My E39 Sport is spot on for me, so i guess test drives are in order. Must admit I'm shallow though and do prefer the looks of the Sport

[rob.kellock]

Jobbo said:

I quite like the subtlety of my SE (and the fact it was much cheaper than a Sport) but they also ride much better on non-Sport suspension. My previous 545 had sport suspension and 18" runflats, and was too firm (such that the E46 Sport I replaced it with rode way better). The current 545 has SE suspension but dynamic drive, so it doesn't roll but it's softer (and it's better still now I have got rid of the runflats, though that made less difference than the SE suspension as it turns out - it was perfectly OK on run-flats). So try before you buy; I said it a while ago but it's worth repeating: the E60 is very spec sensitive.

Bravo!
Have now done almost 40k miles in my E60 SE stealth machine! Have stuck with run flats so far but I am really quite happy with the whole package. It is one of the ultimate all rounders.

[Jobbo]

rob.kellock said:

Bravo!
Have now done almost 40k miles in my E60 SE stealth machine! Have stuck with run flats so far but I am really quite happy with the whole package. It is one of the ultimate all rounders.

Just done 2,000 miles down through France and back up to Belgium and Amsterdam in mine - it's just perfect for loading up with stuff and cruising effortlessly about. And decent economy on the continent (managed 30.7mpg best, but didn't get photo proof of more than 30.0) - not bad since I sat at about 85mph:

[S3_Graham]

E38Ross said:

Good luck. You take care of it and get it serviced regularly, I'm sure it'll be fine. I hope mine can give me a good few months of bork-free motoring for a while. Next service not due for around 6-7k miles.

On another note.... The microfilters which are changed each service, what do they do exactly and if they're changed late (by just a couple of k miles) is it going to blow up in a big fire ball?

Pollen filters aren't they?

Mine were. Blocked and it just hindered air flow

[tercelgold]

edo said:

Tantalisingly close to thread budget with some decent haggling. Lot of car for the money.

Audi S6 Quattro 4dr Tip Auto Saloon 4.2 2004


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Amazing value and I'm a new to Audi fan, but why is the 0-60 so slow, is it like the Saab Aeros and better once it gets moving?.

"340 bhp 6.7 seconds" I would have thought that would be 5.5 or so?

[Jobbo]

tercelgold said:

Amazing value and I'm a new to Audi fan, but why is the 0-60 so slow, is it like the Saab Aeros and better once it gets moving?.

"340 bhp 6.7 seconds" I would have thought that would be 5.5 or so?

The figure's wrong - Audi themselves quoted 0-62 in 5.7s which is about right. I think the figure quoted is for the previous shape 2.2 turbo S6.

[Quietlybonkers]

tercelgold said:

Amazing value and I'm a new to Audi fan, but why is the 0-60 so slow, is it like the Saab Aeros and better once it gets moving?.

"340 bhp 6.7 seconds" I would have thought that would be 5.5 or so?

Cos it's a heavy old hector, getting on for two tonnes with that lump up front, so it takes a while to get moving. And the gearing is set more for touring than racing Barry in his Fiesta with the stripes away from the lights.

A 340 bhp TVR, at just over half the weight, takes around the 5 second mark to 60, by way of comparison.

[sparks_E39]

E38Ross said:

sparks_E39 said:

MOT day for the 528, fingers crossed...

Good luck. You take care of it and get it serviced regularly, I'm sure it'll be fine. I hope mine can give me a good few months of bork-free motoring for a while. Next service not due for around 6-7k miles.

On another note.... The microfilters which are changed each service, what do they do exactly and if they're changed late (by just a couple of k miles) is it going to blow up in a big fire ball?

Well it failed, OSF shock absorber is leaking... anyone know what.costs should be? It's a 1999 528i SE. Re-test next Saturday.

[theironduke]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-JAGUAR-XJ6-4-0-SPOR...

Over my ideal budget but seems a hell of a car! 55k! Very tempted... Ideal spec, 4.0 Sport with cream cow, ideally black but can't win them all!

[SpeckledJim]

sparks_E39 said:

E38Ross said:

sparks_E39 said:

MOT day for the 528, fingers crossed...

Good luck. You take care of it and get it serviced regularly, I'm sure it'll be fine. I hope mine can give me a good few months of bork-free motoring for a while. Next service not due for around 6-7k miles.

On another note.... The microfilters which are changed each service, what do they do exactly and if they're changed late (by just a couple of k miles) is it going to blow up in a big fire ball?

Well it failed, OSF shock absorber is leaking... anyone know what.costs should be? It's a 1999 528i SE. Re-test next Saturday.

ECP. Not a lot.

[sparks_E39]

SpeckledJim said:

ECP. Not a lot.

Thanks, any reccomended brands?