Werejackal Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Well, the Skud has just been sold. I'm therefore looking for an early A8 4.2 Quattro Sport or S8. It's going to be a long, hard hunt! In the meantime, I can thrill to the roar of my Nissan Micra 1.0 E! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I think you'll end up liking the Micra sooooo much, that you keep the Micra and won't bother with the A8!!! NOT! Happy hunting.......take your haggling head and don't forget eBay always has some examples........ Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werejackal Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 As I noted on the other thread, I'm very dubious about buying from eBay. I don't like the time pressure, and if someone outbids you on a car you've spent money inspecting, you'd be a bit miffed to say the least! As for the Micra; It's two redeeming features are it's cheapness and it's ability to perform handbrake turns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Plus you can put the Micra in the boot of your 8 and use it as a spare...fits nicely in the spare wheel I'm told! Good luck wi'ya hunt!! Dont forget audipages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikw Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 See my reply in the "Ronin" thread re. eBay. As Sneaky wisely points out, make PaulW's site your bible! You may recall that I also listed a few bits and pieces in the thread titled "Buying an S8". The only other advice I can offer is of course to look at as many as possible - that way you'll get a feel for what interior/exterior wear and tear to expect, which things were optional, and which of those you want. I suspect that colour can only be properly assessed close up - I would never have chosen Racing Green Pearl (the colour of my car) on the basis of a photo, but in the metal I love it and would have no other colour. Well, I suppose I could put up with Volcano Black Pearl if I had to... Happy hunting, and don't hesitate to ask plenty more questions of us before taking the plunge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A8_Tony Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I'll be selling mine soon fella!!! 2000 A8 4.2QS 20" Lorinsers All the toys K&N filter LPS/Cobra Quad Zorst 144k miles New gearbox(from Audi) in Feb this year Full Service history. Check the gallery for pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werejackal Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Aha, I've always liked the look of your car, although I'm not 100% convinced about the BLING! wheels. Anyway, send me a PM with some more details and a rough price you'll be looking for. How do you get on with insurance with all your modifications? EDIT: On second thoughts, there's no way I can afford a MY-2000 car. My budget will only stretch to mid-late 90's cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmer01225 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Mate do you mind me asking how much it cost to get the Quad Zorsts fitted, I wonder if they would look good on a D3? I need to unleash some of that V8 sound!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A8_Tony Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Jimmer, check out my post regarding the install here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmer01225 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Thanks for that, had a good read and it looks like a top job I am now even more tempted - it would be interesting to see another D3 with Quads but I can't find one anywhere. Still I guess someone has to get it done first. Now I need to think of a way of justifying it to the wife What are you thinking of getting next?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A8_Tony Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I've got an offer for a company car see here and it's looking like the Superb is the way to go. Unfortunately, it makes no sense for me to run the A8 as well, as I can do other things with the money Now if they offer me a bigger budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Bump, just a thought but i turned down the car the company offered me and i had a vw caddy van instead with every single xtra they offer to get the price up that way i keep the S8 pay no xtra tax because i don't do personal mileage in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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