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Post by Angelus666 » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:01 pm

Got to be the RS6 avant all the way....they're uber when fully blacked out.

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Post by pvr » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:06 pm

The RS6 is great, but you need a warranty with that though. Audi bills are scary and there is no concept of goodwill at Audi if it goes pop.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:08 pm

Angelus666 wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:01 pmGot to be the RS6 avant all the way....they're uber when fully blacked out.
Must admit, I'm VERY taken with this, which is only 15 miles away from me. Quite like the "debadged" look...
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And I think it's a bit of a bargain @ £19,990 with 90k miles and a full history..

mmm.. 572bhp and AWD :evil: :driving: :evil:

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:10 pm

pvr wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:06 pmThe RS6 is great, but you need a warranty with that though. Audi bills are scary and there is no concept of goodwill at Audi if it goes pop.
Doubt I'll get a warranty at 90k miles on a 9yr old car, well not one worth the paper it's written on. TBH, the bills don't scare me, parts prices are much of a muchness these days, it's the associated labour that can be crippling, but then I'm reasonable handy with the spanners :evil:

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Post by pvr » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:11 pm

Is that rear wiper resting on the boot off the glass?

90k miles would have me wearing nappies whilst driving it though.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:12 pm

pvr wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:11 pmIs that rear wiper resting on the boot off the glass?

90k miles would have me wearing nappies whilst driving it though.
Yup lol, I asked him about that, it had just come back from the valeters and they had managed to snap the spring on the arm.

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Post by jamie_z4 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:49 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:12 pm
pvr wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:11 pmIs that rear wiper resting on the boot off the glass?

90k miles would have me wearing nappies whilst driving it though.
Yup lol, I asked him about that, it had just come back from the valeters and they had managed to snap the spring on the arm.

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Or the motor has failed like 90 percent of Audi rear wipers (mine included)
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Post by earthdweller » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:13 pm

I’ve heard some horrific stories about Audi V10’s and their ability to empty wallets
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:23 pm

earthdweller wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:13 pmI’ve heard some horrific stories about Audi V10’s and their ability to empty wallets
Lol - I went for a test of the white one last weekend... FCUCK ME!! They go like a scalded cat...

Few holes in it's service history though, and the dealer wasn't prepared to haggle one penny...

Still at least I know one is within my budget, so I think the decision has been made..

The V10 makes a fantastic noise too, especially in dynamic mode with the exhaust valve actuated...

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Post by jamie_z4 » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:27 pm

Please dont Mike it'll just be a pain in the ass the ramp will always be in use when I need work doing for example
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:28 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:27 pmPlease dont Mike it'll just be a pain in the ass the ramp will always be in use when I need work doing for example
:) At least it will go on the ramp, rather than take it out of the door, ripping your bumper off!

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:31 pm

Ooh, 700bhp is but a remap away :evil: :evil: :driving: :driving: :evil: :evil:

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Post by earthdweller » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:49 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:23 pm
earthdweller wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:13 pmI’ve heard some horrific stories about Audi V10’s and their ability to empty wallets
Lol - I went for a test of the white one last weekend... FCUCK ME!! They go like a scalded cat...

Few holes in it's service history though, and the dealer wasn't prepared to haggle one penny...

Still at least I know one is within my budget, so I think the decision has been made..

The V10 makes a fantastic noise too, especially in dynamic mode with the exhaust valve actuated...

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Fortune favours the brave !!

In fairness my next door neighbour has a V10 R8 and it does sound immense .. rattles the windows ( and my fillings) when he starts it up :thumbsup:

I’m sure he said the next service it needs is an engine out job and about 4K :!:
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:55 pm

To be fair, I've just looked up the prices of front discs :cry: :cry: Well they are almost 14" dia and 1.5" thick.. But sheesh.. And the pads are £200 a pair ..

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Post by markplant » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:20 pm

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