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Zip 15th December 2017 12:23 PM

A7 BiTDi - my father's just bought this...
 
...and it's rather lovely. Phenomenal spec as well.

https://www.highlineperformance.co.u...01712081927410

Bit jealous...:-(

Zip

Simonbartlett 15th December 2017 12:56 PM

Very nice

tintin 15th December 2017 04:27 PM

That's got a great engine in it (given that it's a diesel one ;) ).

I suspect that diesel prices will continue to drop as main dealers and independents find them harder to shift, which will result in some bargains (like this), provided you're happy to drive one.

briang9 15th December 2017 10:06 PM

looks very nice, the A7 just looks stunning IMHO... but as Tintin said not sure anything diesel is a great idea at the moment TBH..

moltuae 16th December 2017 08:13 AM

Very nice! +++

I'd consider an A7 myself; I've always liked the way they look. I believe aluminium is used extensively in the A7 body too. After years of driving an 8, steel-bodied cars just seem primitive to me. I'd prefer an aluminium space frame but I think I could live with the compromise that the A7 is at least largely aluminium, given the way it looks.

Architex_mA8tey 16th December 2017 08:40 AM

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Thats a lovely colour and spec really nice! absolutely loved my 3.0 tdi and it wasnt even the Bi-Turbo although I did stick a tuning box on it which resulted in remarkable improvements in BHP, Torque and also strangely fuel Economy lol

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1513417206

Zip 16th December 2017 09:14 AM

My father's Lexus LS 460 got written off 3 weeks ago. He's had 2, so has a very high tech expectation in his cars!! Equipment wise, those LSs are hard to compete with.

The BiTDi is bloomin' quick, I tell you. Sounds superb as well.

At 75, his primary requirement now is space for golf clubs and go-kart trolley... he's also a massive adaptive cruise fan, and his replacement knee means he needs leg space!

Diesels? They may tax it a bit in the short term, but it's not going away anytime soon. Yes, new diesel sales are dropping, but so what? I suspect there will be some more bargains out there. The guy who paid £73k (!) for this A7 lost nearly £50k in 2 years on trade in!!!

The garnet red looks superb in the flesh.

I'd really like a heated steering wheel as well...

Adrian E 16th December 2017 02:49 PM

It'll be fine as long as he's not doing loads of short runs - clogged exhaust aftertreatment is a significant issue if it tootles 5 miles at a time without getting hot

Johnmed 16th December 2017 05:39 PM

Manual rear window blind? I’m out.

Joke. Very nice. Hope he enjoys many many miles and smiles.

Zip 17th December 2017 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnmed (Post 135864)
Manual rear window blind? I’m out.

Joke. Very nice. Hope he enjoys many many miles and smiles.

Double glazing only on front windows as well. Shocking.


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