Audi S8 - London
Discussion
Hi there guys.
I'm seriously considering getting myself a D2 S8.
Really just wondering if there is anyone who has one around London who can tell me how much of a hassle this would be for parking as I'm moving to Fitzrovia in a few months.
I think it's 5 inches longer than say a Range Rover and I see quite a few around central, but will the extra lenght mean that life is a lot more difficult.
Thanks - I know this might be a little specific for anyone to answer.
Jonathan
I'm seriously considering getting myself a D2 S8.
Really just wondering if there is anyone who has one around London who can tell me how much of a hassle this would be for parking as I'm moving to Fitzrovia in a few months.
I think it's 5 inches longer than say a Range Rover and I see quite a few around central, but will the extra lenght mean that life is a lot more difficult.
Thanks - I know this might be a little specific for anyone to answer.
Jonathan
A couple of observations:
1. in my experience over the last 10 years of living and driving in London, it is always easier to find a space for a small car than a big one - I wouldn't personally run a big car as my daily driver around London for that very reason. This is largely why my OH and I are collecting a Fiat 500 in a couple of weeks.
2. that said, a tight turning circle means you can get a big car into a space only just bigger than the car itself - my old Allroad was great for this. I have no idea what the turning circle of the A8 / S8 is like.
3. the biggest question of all though is how much you intend to use the car around town. My experience of the Fitzrovia area is that there seems to be a decent amount of permit-only parking, with lots of office / business buildings. So if you're the type who parks up on a Sunday evening and then doesn't move the car again until Friday night, I think you'd be fine. But I use my daily driver for scooting across town for meetings, popping out to see friends, etc so size (or lack of it!) matters.
Apologies for a rockingly dull post about London parking, but I hope it helps...
1. in my experience over the last 10 years of living and driving in London, it is always easier to find a space for a small car than a big one - I wouldn't personally run a big car as my daily driver around London for that very reason. This is largely why my OH and I are collecting a Fiat 500 in a couple of weeks.
2. that said, a tight turning circle means you can get a big car into a space only just bigger than the car itself - my old Allroad was great for this. I have no idea what the turning circle of the A8 / S8 is like.
3. the biggest question of all though is how much you intend to use the car around town. My experience of the Fitzrovia area is that there seems to be a decent amount of permit-only parking, with lots of office / business buildings. So if you're the type who parks up on a Sunday evening and then doesn't move the car again until Friday night, I think you'd be fine. But I use my daily driver for scooting across town for meetings, popping out to see friends, etc so size (or lack of it!) matters.
Apologies for a rockingly dull post about London parking, but I hope it helps...
Thanks a lot.
I'm certainly not planning on using too regularly around London, I'm a cyclist. BUt the odd trip will be necessary, but predominantly the car will be used -for cross Euro and out of London trips.
I think my major concern was the worry of leaving something like that around. I live in Fulham at the moment and I can't tell you how much I've seen Fezzas/Mazzas/Rangers, etc keyed or damaged out of spite.
Perhaps the residents and frequenters of the West End are slightly less jealous and emotionally regressed than some around Fulham.
I'm certainly not planning on using too regularly around London, I'm a cyclist. BUt the odd trip will be necessary, but predominantly the car will be used -for cross Euro and out of London trips.
I think my major concern was the worry of leaving something like that around. I live in Fulham at the moment and I can't tell you how much I've seen Fezzas/Mazzas/Rangers, etc keyed or damaged out of spite.
Perhaps the residents and frequenters of the West End are slightly less jealous and emotionally regressed than some around Fulham.
Haha. I've been watching the Landy thread hoping your LSE was going to come up for sale one day Craig. Too nice 
Actually I've just found out that a friend who lives on Gower St has an underground parking space with his flat that he doesn't use. He'd prob let me use it for a negligible fee, if any at all. Otherwise the idea of renting a parking space seems absurdly high if I remember correctly, I looked into a secure parking facility nr. Putney Bridge. Cannot remember how much it was tho.
The QP is 120inch!!! That's almost 7 more than the 8's. Would be interesting to find out about the turning circle tho. Anyone know?
Actually I've just found out that a friend who lives on Gower St has an underground parking space with his flat that he doesn't use. He'd prob let me use it for a negligible fee, if any at all. Otherwise the idea of renting a parking space seems absurdly high if I remember correctly, I looked into a secure parking facility nr. Putney Bridge. Cannot remember how much it was tho.
The QP is 120inch!!! That's almost 7 more than the 8's. Would be interesting to find out about the turning circle tho. Anyone know?
This is all the reason you need to get an S8!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kfXq5uXzAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kfXq5uXzAM
Edited by Gio G on Wednesday 16th June 20:08
Parking in Fitzrovia should be fine. I lived there for 4 years and it's easy parking with a residents permit. It's everyone else that has the problems looking for spaces.
Also, cars parked on the street in town have less chance (massive generalisation here I know) of being vandalised etc as you don't get the marauding kids so much from local council estates.
I'd go for it. And if anything happens isn't that what insurance is for?
Also, cars parked on the street in town have less chance (massive generalisation here I know) of being vandalised etc as you don't get the marauding kids so much from local council estates.
I'd go for it. And if anything happens isn't that what insurance is for?
I have a D3 A8 and had a D2 A8 and parked on the streets in Kensington without any bother whatsoever. It doesn't have the turning circle of an S Class (which is particularly good) but you'll get used to it.
I really don't find it much of an issue and there always seems to be quite a lot of space in Fitrovia when I go through it on my scooter everyday, so I wouldn't worry.
I really don't find it much of an issue and there always seems to be quite a lot of space in Fitrovia when I go through it on my scooter everyday, so I wouldn't worry.
Pigfarmer3 said:
Haha. I've been watching the Landy thread hoping your LSE was going to come up for sale one day Craig. Too nice
Actually I've just found out that a friend who lives on Gower St has an underground parking space with his flat that he doesn't use. He'd prob let me use it for a negligible fee, if any at all. Otherwise the idea of renting a parking space seems absurdly high if I remember correctly, I looked into a secure parking facility nr. Putney Bridge. Cannot remember how much it was tho.
The QP is 120inch!!! That's almost 7 more than the 8's. Would be interesting to find out about the turning circle tho. Anyone know?
the LSE will be up for sale in sept/oct if anyone interested Actually I've just found out that a friend who lives on Gower St has an underground parking space with his flat that he doesn't use. He'd prob let me use it for a negligible fee, if any at all. Otherwise the idea of renting a parking space seems absurdly high if I remember correctly, I looked into a secure parking facility nr. Putney Bridge. Cannot remember how much it was tho.
The QP is 120inch!!! That's almost 7 more than the 8's. Would be interesting to find out about the turning circle tho. Anyone know?
luke seems to think it only kids off COUNCIL HOUSING that wreck
or damage cars in his area,
get a life,,
mabe we should get the IDf to sort them out,,
bad statment luke,
damage comes from all , nob,,
have an a8 4.2 in wales and can leave the keys in overnight if needed,
kids on the COUNCIL ESTATE are reading this,
or damage cars in his area,
get a life,,
mabe we should get the IDf to sort them out,,
bad statment luke,
damage comes from all , nob,,
have an a8 4.2 in wales and can leave the keys in overnight if needed,
kids on the COUNCIL ESTATE are reading this,
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