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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 26th July 2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By plankton
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th July 2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,544
Posted By plankton
Reducing again. £11200 ono Bear in mind mine...

Reducing again.
£11200 ono
Bear in mind mine has a warranty to March 2022.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 9th July 2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,544
Posted By plankton
I suppose it's worth what someone's wiling to...

I suppose it's worth what someone's wiling to pay.

£12500 is fairly high I suppose. I was getting carried away looking at that other one. That one has disappeared so may have sold.

I need to...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th July 2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,544
Posted By plankton
Any interest in an A3 63 reg 1.8TFSI Quattro S-Line?

Testing the water as I may be selling this to get something cheaper.

2013 A3 5 door S-Line
1.8 TFSI DSG Quattro
Heated Seats
Pan Roof
Adaptive Cruise
Sat Nav (no idea if that's an option or...
Forum: Other Audis 10th May 2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,522
Posted By plankton
Thanks for that - I'll give it a go in Sport to...

Thanks for that - I'll give it a go in Sport to see if that makes a difference.

I bought this specific car just because it had Adaptive Cruise. That won't be a must have on my next car.
Forum: Other Audis 10th May 2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,522
Posted By plankton
A3 1.8TFSI jerky stop/start and slow reponse

Bought a 2013 A3 1.8TFSI quattro DSG in March. I'd be really happy with it if it weren't for these problems. Just trying to find out if they all do this, or mine has some sort of fault.

Only had...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 17th July 2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,654
Posted By plankton
Withdrawing from sale. I know I've only just...

Withdrawing from sale.

I know I've only just put it on here but it's been for sale elsewhere for several weeks. Just not worth selling at this price.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th July 2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,654
Posted By plankton
Saab 9-3 Hatch - Station car / Winter Shed - Leics -£595

If a non-Audi advert isn't allowed - please delete.

Ideal station car or winter shed (even though it's nowhere near winter)!

You might have a nice S8, RS6 or A8 which you don't want to risk...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 18th November 2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,909
Posted By plankton
How does the 3.7 with a Viezu remap compare to a...

How does the 3.7 with a Viezu remap compare to a standard 4.2 petrol? I had a D2 4.2 before and would like similar power / performance.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 31st October 2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,945
Posted By plankton
I can never remember with the D3 - is the 4.2 TDi...

I can never remember with the D3 - is the 4.2 TDi the one to go for as opposed to the 4.0 TDi? I know one of them is more troublesome but can't remember which.

For the cost of this S8 I am just...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 31st October 2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,945
Posted By plankton
Very grateful for all the figures and input. ...

Very grateful for all the figures and input.

I've come to the realisation that I can probably afford to maintain an S8, but not to put fuel in it!

After budgeting for everything else including...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 30th October 2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,945
Posted By plankton
2007 S8 running costs

I have my eye on a 2007 S8. This particular one has a FASH with the last service 1.5k ago (now at 86k).

Ignoring fuel and insurance costs, would I be foolish to believe £2k per year would cover...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th October 2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,492
Posted By plankton
Whereabouts is the LPG tank? Is it one of the...

Whereabouts is the LPG tank? Is it one of the ones in the spare wheel well or the big tanks in the boot?

Any issues with the LPG? Sorry to push the point but I'm not overly keen on LPG having...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th October 2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,492
Posted By plankton
How long has the LPG been on the car? Any...

How long has the LPG been on the car? Any problems with the LPG?

Have the belts been done?

I've had a D2 in the past and I gather they can have issues with the gearbox if it's not serviced -...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 9th May 2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,615
Posted By plankton
Someone got a bargain there!

Someone got a bargain there!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 29th April 2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,615
Posted By plankton
Not keen on the new wheels to be honest! Was...

Not keen on the new wheels to be honest!

Was a lovely car when I had it despite the minor issues. Only major issue I had was the alternator belt coming off. I paid for that to be sorted along with...
Forum: Daily banter 19th February 2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,750
Posted By plankton
Does the car run okay on LPG? I've heard LPG is...

Does the car run okay on LPG? I've heard LPG is suited more to V8's than some other cars.

I had LPG installed on one of my old Saab 9-5's. Economy was 26mpg on LPG compared to 30mpg on unleaded -...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 18th February 2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,165
Posted By plankton
Sounds interesting - looking forward to the other...

Sounds interesting - looking forward to the other pics +++
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 11th February 2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,391
Posted By plankton
Just driven one - my old D2 4.2 V8. That's...

Just driven one - my old D2 4.2 V8.

That's the only Audi I've ever driven. I think it's the only Audi I've ever sat in as well!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th January 2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,615
Posted By plankton
I'd have been interested in buying this back (I...

I'd have been interested in buying this back (I was the mug who spent a grand on the car changing the cambelt, alternator belt, water pump and sold the car at a £500 loss) - though I'd only be ready...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th July 2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,577
Posted By plankton
I bought it from a chap in Herts. Think he had it...

I bought it from a chap in Herts. Think he had it 4 years. He's on Pistonheads as "bt52". He replaced the A8 with a 750.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th July 2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,577
Posted By plankton
What was up with the sat nav screen? Wasn't aware...

What was up with the sat nav screen? Wasn't aware there was a problem?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 29th June 2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,508
Posted By plankton
I'm on UKSaabs (joined in May 2004 but barely...

I'm on UKSaabs (joined in May 2004 but barely post), but use SaabTechTalk (ex Saabscene) a lot more.

Make sure you drive a few A8's before you commit. Think I'll be going for an LS400 /LS430 next...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 26th May 2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,374
Posted By plankton
What was up with the power steering then? ...

What was up with the power steering then?

Didn't realise there was anything wrong with the cup holder, though I hadn't been in an A8 before. Were the brake / light / washer warnings easy to fix? I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 7th May 2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,508
Posted By plankton
Nothing at the moment I'm afraid :( Have started...

Nothing at the moment I'm afraid :( Have started a permie job after a few years contracting, and the pennies aren't as plentiful.

Still got the Saab 9-5 as the main car, but missing the A8...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 7th May 2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,508
Posted By plankton
Sold ... to a member of this forum

Sold

... to a member of this forum
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th May 2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,508
Posted By plankton
More pics taken today: ...

More pics taken today:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i148/kprm77/Audi/DSCF1832.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i148/kprm77/Audi/DSCF1833.jpg
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th May 2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,508
Posted By plankton
Webuyanycar value it at £386 :tuttut: I've...

Webuyanycar value it at £386 :tuttut:

I've been offered £300 for the plate, and the tax on it is worth £100. Assuming the scrap value is £200, it must be worth at least £600 as a wreck. There must...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 5th May 2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,508
Posted By plankton
1999 D2 4.2 V8 for sale

Audi A8 4.2 40v quattro. Facelift 310bhp model. Silver/black leather (1999 V)

Private plate included (A8 UDH).

Just had cambelt, alternator (ribbed) belt, thermostat and water pump changed...
Forum: Owners Meets 26th April 2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,334
Posted By plankton
I saw the van - think I was doing about 27mph at...

I saw the van - think I was doing about 27mph at the time as I was behind someone (we were being flashed by oncoming traffic to warn us). Hopefully there won't be a letter waiting for me when I get...
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd April 2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 50,633
Posted By plankton
Excellent day. Good to meet everyone. It was a...

Excellent day. Good to meet everyone. It was a good turnout with plenty of A8's/S8's, couple of A6's, an RS6 and an A7. Loved the noise of Amar's hugely quick RS6. The W12's sounded classily beefy -...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 21st April 2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By plankton
Collected the car yesterday. Now has a new...

Collected the car yesterday.

Now has a new alternator belt and tensioner. Asked them to do the cambelt whilst the front was off the car, so cambelt, water pump and thermostat done too. Car never...
Forum: Owners Meets 21st April 2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 50,633
Posted By plankton
I will be coming - either me or me and family....

I will be coming - either me or me and family. Plan to leave Hinckley around 8am - hopefully get up there around 11am. Maybe see RanjS8 on the way up the M1 +++

IT
David@a8parts
Carl@a8parts...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th April 2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 50,633
Posted By plankton
I might go along to this, though depends on...

I might go along to this, though depends on whether my car is ready (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4508) by then.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th April 2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By plankton
Update on the car - tensioner went so that's...

Update on the car - tensioner went so that's being replaced along with the alternator belt (if that's what it's called). Whilst the front is off, I've asked them to do the cambelt, water pump and...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 6th April 2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By plankton
That looks like it. +++ No idea what the...

That looks like it. +++

No idea what the damage will be to fix the car yet - they've still not had time to look at it. My garage is very empty at the moment :-(
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th April 2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By plankton
My first thought was that it was for a bin to...

My first thought was that it was for a bin to keep the bin bag in. Bit weird if it isn't anything to do with the car though :Confused::eek:
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd April 2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By plankton
Yes the hoop was like that, but it had snapped....

Yes the hoop was like that, but it had snapped. Wonder if that's related then :Confused:

Thanks for the replies so far - not heard back from the garage yet. I just told them to fit it in when they...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st April 2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By plankton
My car tonight

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i148/kprm77/Audi/IMG0071A.jpg

Driving along a dual carriageway and the power steering seems to go completely - accompanied by a battery light on the left. Then...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th March 2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,753
Posted By plankton
Wasn't UKSaabs was it? As for the S8 in...

Wasn't UKSaabs was it?

As for the S8 in question - I can see why a sorted car could easily be worth that sort of money. My D2 FL A8 is probably worth around £2000 if that (even with the private...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th March 2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,460
Posted By plankton
I've just remembered that my old Skoda Superb...

I've just remembered that my old Skoda Superb started doing this towards the end of my ownership. Must be a VAG thing :D
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 8th March 2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,280
Posted By plankton
Is it this one...

Is it this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A8-D2-HVAC-Flap-positioning-motor-/180649662092?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0f8f168c) "4D0 820 511"?

Ressurecting this old thread...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th March 2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,460
Posted By plankton
Mine's done that a few times too - also on the...

Mine's done that a few times too - also on the drivers side. May have a go at the hairdryer trick..
Forum: Daily banter 8th March 2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,683
Posted By plankton
I was going to suggest a Superb, but you could go...

I was going to suggest a Superb, but you could go for one of the early Superbs. Get an Elegance, L&K or Edtion 100 and you'll get leather and lots of toys (my old Edition 100 had the solar sunroof,...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th February 2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,070
Posted By plankton
Didn't have much time to check at the weekend. Is...

Didn't have much time to check at the weekend. Is the power steering fluid reservoir the one with the green lid in the picture below (pic nicked off the internet - not my car)?
...
Forum: Other marques 22nd February 2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,892
Posted By plankton
That is lovely. +++ The S8's not too shabby...

That is lovely. +++

The S8's not too shabby either :D
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd February 2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,070
Posted By plankton
Hopefully it will be something as cheap as that....

Hopefully it will be something as cheap as that. :)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st February 2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,070
Posted By plankton
Oh my :-( It's by no means undriveable -...

Oh my :-(

It's by no means undriveable - it's just intermittant. I was going to splash out on a gearbox oil change, but looks like I may not be getting this done now.

I need to get it into my...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st February 2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,070
Posted By plankton
I've googled to find out what that does - is that...

I've googled to find out what that does - is that expensive to replace (inc fitting) if it is that? Is it a steering rack out job?
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st February 2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,070
Posted By plankton
Thanks for that +++ I'll give this a go when I'm...

Thanks for that +++ I'll give this a go when I'm next home and report back. (Car's in the garage at home). I'm not going to be home until Saturday afternoon, so I'll report back sometime over the...
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