Life before 8s - What's your story?

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Then some dodgy fella left a note on it while it was parked in Portsmouth dock yard with his phone number and telling me to have a look at this forum.

And 2000 posts later, you're still here!

Who was the dodgy fella?

Originally Posted by tintin

Ronin...

lol Ronin was the only reason?

I hadn't actually seen Ronin until a few years into owning '8s, despite owning 2 of the co-star cars (Citroen XMs). Action movies aren't really my thing, but when I heard about Ronin and the S8, I decided to watch it. So for me it was the other way around; I didn't buy the car because I watched Ronin, rather I watched Ronin because I bought the car.

Now I want a Ronin case.

[tintin]

Originally Posted by moltuae

lol Ronin was the only reason?

Now I want a Ronin case.

It was the trigger, though I'd been a big fan of the old 100CS (my father had one, which I used to drive, given half a chance..). I then spent 5 years (!) test driving them till I found the right one.

I'd also like a case - but only one where paint doesn't come off

Errr…and I'd also quite like a Natascha McElhone too..

[moltuae]

lol, Deirdre, right?

Strange choice of name for the part of a tough hard-woman I thought.

Whoever chose 'Deirdre' obviously hadn't watched Coronation Street (not that I ever have, mind you. Hate soaps with a passion!).

[Dezzy]

Originally Posted by moltuae

And 2000 posts later, you're still here!

Who was the dodgy fella?

It wouldn't be right for me to name him but UberSeniorChiefLibrarian leaving his phone number on another man's car http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1436352684

[Architex_mA8tey]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

It wouldn't be right for me to name him but UberSeniorChiefLibrarian leaving his phone number on another man's car http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1436352684

and he's still dodgy even today!
Drives a Murple car I believe

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by dezzy

[johnny_quattro]

My first A8 in 2006 was a silver 4.2 '99 FL. A test drive in a 3.7 (no disrepect to the 3.7 owners on here) confirmed that I'd made the right choice. I've always wanted an A8 and am somewhat blind when it comes to the costs. I know other people in my social circle that seem to buy cars for economy, usability blah blah zzzz but for me, it had to be an A8. I just love the design of the car and was hooked the first time I saw one. I never dreamt that I'd be driving one years later.

I bought my current car in 2011 after my return from Uruguay. After having owned the SWB last time, I went for the LWB as I think the lines just look and flow better, and the proportions are just right. It tested my wallet last year with a 3K box rebuild but I can't see myself buying another car for a long time. The old girl is currently having Boge fitted all round as the ride was getting a bit agricultural (bouncy castle) in order for me to take my father up to the Lake District for a 'bucket list' adventure; his words, not mine I hasten to add.

One final thing worth mentioning - I was reversing out of the drive recently, and a man walking along the road gesticulated to me. I pulled over and he couldn't stop staring and looking on in admiration saying that this was his dream car. That was me about 10 years ago. I told him to start saving money for the petrol

[moltuae]

Originally Posted by johnny_quattro

One final thing worth mentioning - I was reversing out of the drive recently, and a man walking along the road gesticulated to me. I pulled over and he couldn't stop staring and looking on in admiration saying that this was his dream car. That was me about 10 years ago. I told him to start saving money for the petrol

I've had more comments of admiration about my D2s than any other vehicle I've owned or driven, including some much newer and far more expensive vehicles. And yet they're by no means a beautiful car, in my opinion. Someone once described my present car as 'very sharp', and I think 'sharp' is a good word to describe them. They have a lot of 'presence' and they have tidy lines that make them very handsome cars, though they can look stunning after a bit of spit and polish.