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Old 10th November 2015, 10:09 AM
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However......

Its got a lot of niggly faults which my OCD will have to rectify. This is a complex build of an already complex car, so its not surprising that finding the Audi skills to keep it running have a been a challenge for previous owners. It doesn't help I'm a bit skilled when it comes to spotting things, so whilst its a long list, I'm sure many 15 year old motors would be in a similar boat

So here are my first pass observations:

  • Engine is ropey at idle. Very ropey. Suspect timing maybe. It doesn't pull like an S8 either
  • Wheels are not a bad colour, but don't match the center caps
  • Wheels needs balancing
  • Brakes are soft, no recent history of brake fluid change
  • In fact not much recent history of most service items
  • Heated windscreen has been fitted, but not wired fully, and is smashed
  • Climate module is sat proud of where it should be
  • It has two non matching rear seat entertainment systems, one not wired
  • The Rear seat entertainment DVD changer etc unit is no longer fixed in the boot as there isn't room
  • Spare wheel is poor
  • Suspect final drive seal leak
  • Front Armrests don't line up
  • Rear armrest bracket is broken
  • Sunroof control is broken
  • Headlining is broken at rear, multiple upper trims hanging off
  • Front bumper paintwork looks more like hammerite than a factory finish
  • Front grills aren't attached (but are present)
  • No lights in seat memory buttons
  • S8 emblems sort of stuck onto the door sills
  • Scratches on doors and bootlid
  • Faulty PDC
  • All 4 door cards hanging on by the tops alone / doors don't shut easily
  • Leaking screen wash
  • Aftermarket phone aerial fitted
  • Rear seat controls have been painted, and the wrong colour
  • Bad Tv/Radio reception - suspect diversity antenna
  • Broken glovebox light
  • Broken handbrake trim
  • Various marks to the leather
  • Heavy tint remains on the rear quarter windows
  • Incorrect rear number plate screws / plate flapping
  • Missing platinum foot mats
  • Needs a bloody good valet.
  • And then another bloody good valet.

It sure one of yours Ian
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