Just sold X3 ! Now what ?

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mr wilks

Lifer
 Lancashire
Not usually in this predicament , generally i always have my next motor planned but i,m all over the place right now .
Put up our X3 last week & just sold to first viewer http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291065216464?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Looking for something useful for french jaunt,s , dog walking & general all rounder .
It,s used by mrs w 99% of the time & currently chucking in £30 a week for her 40/50 miles seemed crazy so on a whim last week i advertised it
Last 3 motors have been Golf GT tdi , 520D tourer & 330D tourer

Missed out on a cracking A4 S line avant yesterday :evil:
 
Congrats on the quick sale andy :thumbsup:

I cant think of a replacement for you at the moment as you have experienced some good allround beemers previously as it is.
 
Wish I'd known, my wife might have been talked into that at £5k Andy... Currently trying to work out how to get her in a newer car, for reduced dinero....
 
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Wish I'd known, my wife might have been talked into that at £5k Andy... Currently trying to work out how to get her in a newer car, for reduced dinero....
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Good luck with that one mate :cry:

Ive just realised that women should stick to shopping & men to choosing motor,s !
After 3 hours around lots of garages on a scouting mission mrs w just wants the X3 to stay :?

I,m just looking to go a bit newer & bit better economy , kids are now 18 & 22 so hardly ever come anywhere with us but we do need some space for the 3 / 4 french trips + terrier etc , ,

the search will continue , , , , , ,
 
Hmmm. Perhaps you should restrain your 'whims' next time :lol:

Have fun :thumbsup:
 
Darren Slone said:
Not kept that long Andy, A4 Avant is a lovely looking car IMO :thumbsup:
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Long for me D :D got it last June , , ,
My first Audi experience with the TT has got to me & would like to try another as the family car , really like the A6 Avant,s but maybe a bit big ?
Missed a good looking S line A4 yesterday but on a 55 a bit older than ideal .

I have a couple in my sight,s 8) big incentive to sort something quick as mrs w will be in the TT from Tuesday :cry: with its freshly painted alloys i put on last week :o
 
mr wilks said:
Darren Slone said:
Not kept that long Andy, A4 Avant is a lovely looking car IMO :thumbsup:
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Long for me D :D got it last June , , ,
My first Audi experience with the TT has got to me & would like to try another as the family car , really like the A6 Avant,s but maybe a bit big ?
Missed a good looking S line A4 yesterday but on a 55 a bit older than ideal .

I have a couple in my sight,s 8) big incentive to sort something quick as mrs w will be in the TT from Tuesday :cry: with its freshly painted alloys i put on last week :o
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Cant believe you have had it since June! it seems like yesterday that I remember looking at the pics when you first had it...how time tanks by.
 
If you like the old shape A4, Have a look at Seat Exeos, esp the Estate (ST) 140, 170 Diesels, 210 TFSI ( althought they're hen's teeth) and a lot younger for the same money.

Bit of a Parts Bin Special. A4 90%. A4 Cab Dash, A6 front suspension, few new panels chucked on each end.
But they don't pull the unreliable bits out of the parts bin for a "new " car do they?

I am biased as I lease one, but 50+mpg on a run, leather Nav and BT on anything called "tech"

Try to get a Post '10 model as they have a bit more rear leg room to help stop the grunting and huffing from the yoofs in the back
ETA
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312250690824/sort/default/make/SEAT/model/EXEO/postcode/ng123by/radius/1501/keywords/tech/price-to/8000/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/advert-type/hl-nthcar/dealer/10979/usedcars?logcode=hlp
 
LeeZ4MR said:
Just noticed you have a A6 Avant in your signature Andy, got any piccies to share? :D
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Yeah Lee & have to say whilst a late comer to the whole Audi party there is still much left in the fridge for me to drink :oops:
Really like it so far & even mrs w has admitted it is a massive step forward from the X3 in terms of drive & cabin layout ( she is the main user )
Only got it last weekend & first dry day today , no pics yet but they will be posted when the car is "ready" :D its on SE spec so wheels need to go from 17,s to 18,s & arch gap needs to drop around 30mm .

Would,nt have got anywhere near what i have in S Line spec for same money so i reckon a spend of £1000 all in will still leave me well up & a car to cherish ??? Who know,s ?

So the list as follows

Eibach lowering springs / ordered & booked for fitting this Friday
Service & multitronic oil change booked for this Friday
Rear privacy tints / done
New alloys / pending :oops:
Full polish & wax / that,s me :wink:
Remap / last job when other boxes are ticked :thumbsup:
 
mr wilks said:
LeeZ4MR said:
Just noticed you have a A6 Avant in your signature Andy, got any piccies to share? :D
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Yeah Lee & have to say whilst a late comer to the whole Audi party there is still much left in the fridge for me to drink :oops:
Really like it so far & even mrs w has admitted it is a massive step forward from the X3 in terms of drive & cabin layout ( she is the main user )
Only got it last weekend & first dry day today , no pics yet but they will be posted when the car is "ready" :D its on SE spec so wheels need to go from 17,s to 18,s & arch gap needs to drop around 30mm .

Would,nt have got anywhere near what i have in S Line spec for same money so i reckon a spend of £1000 all in will still leave me well up & a car to cherish ??? Who know,s ?

So the list as follows

Eibach lowering springs / ordered & booked for fitting this Friday
Service & multitronic oil change booked for this Friday
Rear privacy tints / done
New alloys / pending :oops:
Full polish & wax / that,s me :wink:
Remap / last job when other boxes are ticked :thumbsup:
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Great stuff it sounds spot on & pleased you are both happy with it :thumbsup: looking forward to the pictures when its ready. :)
 
It,s been a busy couple of weeks since the arrival of the Avant / hearse :D Many will hate it but we like it & for what we want it for there can be no complaints & was a good bit less than the equivalent BMW , feel,s much more sprightly as well than our 520d Sport tourer did ?
Had it into my BM indy yesterday for oil+filter/multitronic service /lowering springs & also slipped on it,s new shoes 8) (cue the REP V OEM debate )
Wheels are made by ZCW who also manufacture alloys for BMW so does this make them reps ? Dunno but i,l let you know if they disintegrate once ive washed them :oops:

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Booked for re-map on wednesday , then it,s a pair of Mmonkey tips for the rear & switch plates :thumbsup:
 
That looks great Andy :thumbsup: I have a big soft spot for luxury estates & that looks a cracker thanks for sharing the pics & enjoy it. :)
 
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