edo Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Just thinking, seeing as I am now going to be doing a lot more miles, I may swith to a TDI A4/A3/A6, and release a little bit of cash to get another Westifeld as a second car (I had one a few years ago). So if anyone is thinking of buying a used S4, and/or trading a TDI Audi of some sort, drop me a pm or email ([email protected]) and let me know. My car is a "54" plate S4 4.2 V8, only 22k on the clock, just serviced, Dolphin metalic, Full Black Nappa, RNS-E naviagtion, park distance, RS4 pedals, Xenons, Ski-load, Light pack, and probably a few other things I have forgotten"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Funnily enough that's what I'm considering doing in about 18months....although a Caterham instead of a Westy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Forgot to mention - it is a manual! Scotty, trouble is that Caterhams are soooo much more expensive, and IMHO not worth the premium of a good spec well built (they aren't all) Westie. You can only just get a Caterham for 7-8k, and it will be an older x-flow with 4 speed box, whereas for the same money you can get a much newer Westie with a 2.0 Zetec, or Vauxhall unit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 You're probably right but (and I know this is totally the wrong reason and when I get to choosing I may change my mind....) I prefer the looks of the Caterham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 i can see I wont be able to change your mind on this one! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 No far from it. I will be test all sorts when it comes to it. I'll be buying a track car to track and for driver rewards. Ultimately that will determine my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the911sc Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Actually, I did the reverse of this a while back!.. I have always had Porsches; I had a 911SC from 1983 I kept for 6 years at the time, ran a corrado G60 day to day. I then traded the Corrado for my first A4 1.8T day to day, then upgraded the 911 to a new Boxster in 2001. I then Upgraded the 1.8T to a new (at the time) 190PS B6 A4 keeping the Boxster, then got my wife a 1.4 polo... Traded the Polo for an A3 2.0FSI, then decided to sell the Boxster due to just not using it, and the expense of running 3 cars. After that, I gave my wife the A4, traded the A3 for a 3.2 Sline A3, then traded that up to an S4 (best thing I did). Just recently traded the A4B6 for a new 2.0Tfsi Sline SE for my wife ( and me occasionally). Anyway... second cars can be a pain IMO and you dont always get the use out of them to justify it. I decided to want a better car overall to use everyday that had trackday performance also... I used to do 3 or 4 trackdays a year with the Boxster but I cant say I miss it too much these days.. its just nice not having to fork out loads of cash all the time on isurance, tax etc.. I would say... keep the s4, and go and do some driving experience days if you have the trackday bug just to be sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] You're probably right but (and I know this is totally the wrong reason and when I get to choosing I may change my mind....) I prefer the looks of the Caterham! [/ QUOTE ] The Westfields are much more of a kit car and t build quality is crap!! The extra money for a caterham is well worth it, you'll get a very nice one for 12-15k. The serious ones are over 20k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 We're going of thread here, but you cant make a statement like that - have you seen every Westfield thats been built? A good percentage are built by the factory! The last one I had was absoloutely fine - never gave me any trouble. Dont get me wrong, I'd get a Caterham if they were a few k more - but 8k for a tatty 1989 x-flow 1.6 4 speed Caterham, versus the same for a 1998 1.8 Zetec 5 speed Westfield???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Forgot to mention, it has Bose too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I'll swap my 1.9 TDI for your S4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 You might have to give me a little cash too.... Pm me the spec... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I'll swap my 1.9 TDI for your S4. [/ QUOTE ] Seems like a fair deal to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 On Pistonheads, with pics; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/78062.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 I wish you well and have no need to push down S4 values (I have an Avant and a Cab) but trade on your car is c£25k and retail is under £30k even with sat nav. If you get more than £27k privately then I will be well impressed. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Ok folks - found some cars to replace it with. Been offered a pretty reasonable price from an independent, but would like it to go to someone without lining anyone elses pocket! So I have reduced the price to 28.5k, and open to (sensible) offers if you have the cash... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 27.995 bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Give Fontain a call and see what they will buy it off you for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Ta, gievn them the spec, but expecting to be insulted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 I've found them to be better than the Audi network. Hope they look after you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Well they havent even called back yet - so not so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 They happily bought my B5 S4 Avant when I bought my B6. Given them some hassle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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