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Norretal
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
4th May 2023, 08:15 PM
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2
Wanted - D3 PF O/S rear light unit
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1,926
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Norretal
Hi Nick, she's showing her age, as are we all ;) ...
Hi Nick, she's showing her age, as are we all ;)
Still going smooth and strong, just minor cosmetic issues but they'll be sorted +++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
28th April 2023, 02:03 PM
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2
Wanted - D3 PF O/S rear light unit
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1,926
Posted By
Norretal
Wanted - D3 PF O/S rear light unit
Hi All, just wondering if anyone has upgraded to facelift units and has the PF items available?
I'm after the offside inner in decent condition if anyone has one available to sell, thanks
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
4th April 2023, 08:12 PM
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5
Timelapse video of my DIY S8 V10 carbon clean (plus finding a fairly major problem)
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8,180
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Norretal
Great work, especially for someone doing it as a...
Great work, especially for someone doing it as a hobby.
All very familiar, I had photos of my first S8 manifold stripped off and pieces of the plastic flaps balanced precariously on top of the...
Forum:
Daily banter
1st May 2021, 07:43 PM
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34
What led you to your '8?
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21,774
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Norretal
I'd had numerous cars over the years since...
I'd had numerous cars over the years since gaining my licence in 1981 and had no particular favourite brand, despite working at a Ford dealership for a few years.
I bought an early S4 in the early...
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Daily banter
20th February 2021, 07:05 PM
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70
My Tesla is Awesome, but.......
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36,153
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Norretal
Rob's a canny bloke, met him several times and...
Rob's a canny bloke, met him several times and made a few deals along the way, salt (no pun intended) of the earth. However, I am always bemused (and I've told him) by his buying options being...
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D3 - Lights
20th February 2021, 06:48 PM
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Fault code 01534 left headlight
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11,825
Posted By
Norretal
I had this problem on my previous S8, almost...
I had this problem on my previous S8, almost bought a new unit at £1,200 then a mate found the wiring problem and fixed it for free +++
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Daily banter
8th February 2021, 11:12 PM
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24
Found an A8 i wanted SOLD from under me by main agent
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9,797
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Norretal
They clearly mistook your Derbyshire accent for a...
They clearly mistook your Derbyshire accent for a Yorkshire one, mate ;)
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Daily banter
9th October 2020, 08:02 PM
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Back in Germany
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29,551
Posted By
Norretal
I thought it was a reference to the (in)famous...
I thought it was a reference to the (in)famous Blackpool illuminations :Confused:
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
19th September 2020, 06:17 PM
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6
Audi S8/W12 D3 sills with chrome inserts
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3,307
Posted By
Norretal
Join the queue... :ROFL:
Join the queue... :ROFL:
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Daily banter
21st August 2020, 07:16 PM
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Connor
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4,080
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Norretal
Happy birthday Connor +++ The first forum...
Happy birthday Connor +++
The first forum event I ever attended was at Prestige in 2012 and the first person to approach me and introduce himself, camera in hand, was Connor. Such confidence for...
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Daily banter
31st July 2020, 08:10 PM
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18
Got myself another 8
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7,990
Posted By
Norretal
PM sent +++
PM sent +++
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Daily banter
23rd July 2020, 06:24 PM
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26
Car Insurance
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9,040
Posted By
Norretal
Just had my renewal through the post today, a...
Just had my renewal through the post today, a £100 more than last year :Confused:
Time to look around...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
6th July 2020, 10:33 PM
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5
S8 d3 alloy refurb
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12,841
Posted By
Norretal
You must have non OEM wheels on your S8?...
You must have non OEM wheels on your S8? :Confused:
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
5th July 2020, 01:17 PM
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3
D3 pre-facelift rear lights wanted
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3,504
Posted By
Norretal
I've bought a few replacement units from Spareto,...
I've bought a few replacement units from Spareto, I was recommended them by another forum member.
Forum:
Daily banter
21st June 2020, 04:18 PM
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23
S8 D3 v10 engine
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19,957
Posted By
Norretal
Very poor etiquette that mind, what a drama queen...
Very poor etiquette that mind, what a drama queen :tuttut:
My manifold failed after a few months of ownership but not for one moment did I think of blaming IT or Roberto for my misfortune. At the...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
25th May 2020, 07:49 PM
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32
For Sale: D2 4.2 S8
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20,349
Posted By
Norretal
Hello stranger, welcome back +++
Hello stranger, welcome back +++
Forum:
Daily banter
5th April 2020, 02:20 PM
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7
A8 3.0 tdi manifold removal and clean etc
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3,447
Posted By
Norretal
And as a true Yorkshireman you'll still not be...
And as a true Yorkshireman you'll still not be happy :ROFL:
Well done mate, it's always satisfying when you achieve your aims for minimal cost. I was quoted £1200 for a replacement headlight for...
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Daily banter
20th March 2020, 04:00 AM
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9
getting comfy............
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4,257
Posted By
Norretal
I had a D2 Sport with Recaros for years, loved...
I had a D2 Sport with Recaros for years, loved those seats and drove for hours without discomfort
My D3 seats are as good, if not better. Certainly more adjustability so can be fine tuned to the...
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Daily banter
28th February 2020, 06:13 AM
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12
a8 4.2 tdi RIP steering rack
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6,209
Posted By
Norretal
What a result!! 👏👏 If I ever need a...
What a result!! 👏👏
If I ever need a replacement rack on mine I'm heading down to Leeds ;)
Forum:
Spotless
22nd February 2020, 03:25 PM
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0
Meguiars Deal
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11,528
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Norretal
Meguiars Deal
I called into Halfords this morning for some Bosch wiper blades for the TT and saw a promotion near the tills. A branded wash bucket, grit guard, wool wash mitt, a bottle of wheel cleaner and a...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd February 2020, 07:27 AM
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32
Front airbags deflated/ won't raise
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19,897
Posted By
Norretal
That's correct, if the fuse blows or the...
That's correct, if the fuse blows or the compressor isn't functioning the "lift" option greys out. I suspect that because the front suspension is bottomed out the rest of the options have followed...
Forum:
Daily banter
16th February 2020, 05:21 PM
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21
living with s8 d3
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9,462
Posted By
Norretal
You own my dream car Arek, I've always admired...
You own my dream car Arek, I've always admired that S8 :love:
So glad you're getting it sorted bit by bit, they're an expensive beast but the enjoyment from driving them makes it worthwhile. Those...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
16th February 2020, 04:40 PM
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9
Secondary Air Pump
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6,011
Posted By
Norretal
That's how my suspicions started, thought it was...
That's how my suspicions started, thought it was the PAS pump and then realised it wasn't when it got worse and I researched it.
Get it replaced before it gets worse, it's not an expensive job +++
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
14th February 2020, 07:59 PM
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9
Secondary Air Pump
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6,011
Posted By
Norretal
Secondary Air Pump
I had a trawl through the forum to see if anyone had experienced the same problem I'd been having and found very little, so I thought I'd share my findings which may benefit someone else in future.
...
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
14th February 2020, 05:55 PM
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4
Ross Tech VCDS Cable HEX-V2 for sale
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12,409
Posted By
Norretal
Missed another one, I'm never on the forum at the...
Missed another one, I'm never on the forum at the right time...:(
The longer I own a D3 the more I think this would be a wise investment
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th February 2020, 11:55 AM
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30
For Sale: 2008 Audi S8 (D3) 5.2 V10 450bhp in Suzuka Grey
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22,161
Posted By
Norretal
That's a stunning S8, I've always liked that car....
That's a stunning S8, I've always liked that car. Are those grey 20" FE's Neil?
Your D2 is also exceptional though I still prefer it fitted with the Kahn alloys, I think they suited the body...
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Daily banter
10th February 2020, 10:28 PM
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41
Anybody near this car can view please Ipswitch Audi
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16,158
Posted By
Norretal
Do you feel an affinity with him Rob? :ROFL:
Do you feel an affinity with him Rob? :ROFL:
Forum:
Daily banter
29th January 2020, 11:21 AM
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12
a8 4.2 tdi RIP steering rack
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6,209
Posted By
Norretal
I've seen Del and Marcin share information and...
I've seen Del and Marcin share information and photos but I haven't spotted anything about this particular hose, which is on the pump side, goes to the rack, and is the opposite side of the engine to...
Forum:
Daily banter
29th January 2020, 08:33 AM
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12
a8 4.2 tdi RIP steering rack
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6,209
Posted By
Norretal
I know the feeling fella, it's one thing after...
I know the feeling fella, it's one thing after another with these big A8's. I've just had a load of bother with my compressor, finally get that sorted, a power steering hose bursts and is a major job...
Forum:
Daily banter
19th January 2020, 05:35 PM
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16
Bi-Turbo 3.0tdi SQ3 A6/A7 engine
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7,027
Posted By
Norretal
They obviously don't realise you're a Yorkshire...
They obviously don't realise you're a Yorkshire man :ROFL:
Forum:
Daily banter
15th January 2020, 08:07 AM
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100
What's in the workshop this weekend? . . . General VOD
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49,367
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Norretal
Take a look at MJ's series of "What's in the...
Take a look at MJ's series of "What's in the workshop this week?" threads on this forum, hours of fascinating reading about D2 overhauls, engineering feats, and engine bay cleaning demonstrations,...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
15th January 2020, 07:58 AM
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15
Audi S8 D3 V10 for sale :(
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17,196
Posted By
Norretal
It would definitely make it a more attractive...
It would definitely make it a more attractive proposition to anyone whose contemplating buying one as the "original look" is what makes them so appealing, alongside the V10 of course. You would get...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
14th January 2020, 12:09 PM
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12
Windscreen Renewal
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22,405
Posted By
Norretal
No problem fella, it's great to share information...
No problem fella, it's great to share information and prompt discussions +++
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
14th January 2020, 10:29 AM
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12
Windscreen Renewal
Views:
22,405
Posted By
Norretal
:ROFL::ROFL: Let me know if your cunning...
:ROFL::ROFL:
Let me know if your cunning plan works +++
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
14th January 2020, 09:50 AM
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12
Windscreen Renewal
Views:
22,405
Posted By
Norretal
It's not OEM due to the age of the car, but I...
It's not OEM due to the age of the car, but I knew that, I'm just glad to have an unmarked screen. The one just removed wasn't the original so that probably wasn't OEM either. It was an interesting...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
12th January 2020, 07:34 PM
Replies:
12
Windscreen Renewal
Views:
22,405
Posted By
Norretal
I know that feeling
I know that feeling
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
12th January 2020, 10:09 AM
Replies:
12
Windscreen Renewal
Views:
22,405
Posted By
Norretal
Windscreen Renewal
I decided to have my windscreen replaced last week as there were a couple of chips directly in my field of vision while driving, which annoyed me.
I rang my insurance company on Tuesday, arranged...
Forum:
Daily banter
10th January 2020, 03:54 AM
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28
No Hairdresser Jokes Please!
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9,886
Posted By
Norretal
Congratulations Jim, that looks lovely, it really...
Congratulations Jim, that looks lovely, it really stands out +++
I wasn't a fan of the TT until SWMBO got herself a TT roadster last March. It's only a 2.0 TDi but what a lot of fun to drive, and...
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Daily banter
3rd December 2019, 06:09 PM
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7
I'm north east again
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5,359
Posted By
Norretal
Multiple arrests in Stockton today after some...
Multiple arrests in Stockton today after some "shooting incidents", Dezzy. Don't let that worry you mate, it's not routine type behaviour in that area.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
22nd November 2019, 08:31 PM
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25
Another V10 FSI carbon clean
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20,229
Posted By
Norretal
I couldn't agree more, it's a ticking time bomb....
I couldn't agree more, it's a ticking time bomb. Mine had two flaps lying over the inlets and I reckon one last drive with the EML light on would have seen the engine a write-off. Peace of mind for a...
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Daily banter
22nd November 2019, 07:57 PM
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16
Trident instead of 4 Rings
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8,074
Posted By
Norretal
Congratulations Brian, an already very impressive...
Congratulations Brian, an already very impressive drive has been further enhanced :love:
Forum:
Daily banter
21st November 2019, 10:24 PM
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7
A8 to S8 upgrade😁😁😁
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4,233
Posted By
Norretal
I agree, to "poorman'sS8" because it will surely...
I agree, to "poorman'sS8" because it will surely soon be so :ROFL:
Congratulations on the upgrade, I'm sure you'll enjoy it +++
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
14th November 2019, 01:57 PM
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107
Triple-jet washer upgrade
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92,616
Posted By
Norretal
This thread has all of the information you need...
This thread has all of the information you need about the D3 fan jet upgrade dangerdred +++
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
26th October 2019, 03:53 AM
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5
URGENT help required with missing wheel lock key
Views:
14,200
Posted By
Norretal
Look into North East Tyre Services based in...
Look into North East Tyre Services based in Spennymoor, they cover a 30 mile radius and I suspect you're further north than Redcar these days?
Good luck +++
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
26th October 2019, 03:50 AM
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5
URGENT help required with missing wheel lock key
Views:
14,200
Posted By
Norretal
And the award for "Unluckiest Forum Member" goes...
And the award for "Unluckiest Forum Member" goes to...
Are you EVER going to experience the joy of owning an 8 without it going drastically wrong at some point?!? :(
Hope it's a minor...
Forum:
D2 - Everything else
25th October 2019, 07:31 AM
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256
My Murple
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162,894
Posted By
Norretal
You tinker...:ROFL: :ROFL:
You tinker...:ROFL: :ROFL:
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
20th October 2019, 01:23 PM
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20
D3 TDI wanted
Views:
13,953
Posted By
Norretal
The clue is in the location, mate ;) I can...
The clue is in the location, mate ;)
I can vouch for you being a man of your word though, I'll join the hunt +++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th October 2019, 06:19 PM
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Gauging interest in 2002 a8 2.8 quattro. hartlepool
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9,051
Posted By
Norretal
Congratulations on ending your search and finding...
Congratulations on ending your search and finding a suitable A8, here's to an enjoyable ownership +++
He's a great bloke is Paul, we never did trade a car between us but we've kept in touch for...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th October 2019, 08:06 AM
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9
D3 Info from IT / Ian hoped for please...
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5,798
Posted By
Norretal
...although rather ignorant ;) You must be...
...although rather ignorant ;)
You must be living in God's county now, Paul? +++
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Daily banter
10th October 2019, 10:26 AM
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60
Back in Germany
Views:
29,551
Posted By
Norretal
Pretty much sums it up mate :ROFL:
Pretty much sums it up mate :ROFL:
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