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[HPsauce]

No ACC on that S8.

[sarg]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

No ACC on that S8.

I don't care about ACC, can't miss what you've never had.

It does have a (essential to me) sunroof and B&O

[briang9]

Just add this as a supplement to my above (edited) post

https://www.driving.co.uk/car-review...ifoglio-verde/

[sarg]

Originally Posted by briang9

Just add this as a supplement to my above (edited) post

https://www.driving.co.uk/car-review...io-verde/:D+++

I like them a lot too Brian but no way I'd pay £60k for one so you're right about waiting. I priced up a 280bhp Giulia Veloce earlier today, still well north of £40k

Anyone had, or driven, a C7 BiTDI?

[tintin]

Originally Posted by sarg

Anyone had, or driven, a C7 BiTDI?

I had one on loan for the weekend a while back from the local Audi dealer, and was pretty impressed: far better built and more nimble than the prior A6 loaners I'd had, pretty nippy, and very, err...undiesel-like. Worth a look.

[MikkiJayne]

Originally Posted by sarg

Anyone had, or driven, a C7 BiTDI?

A friend of mine has one which has been remapped. Its very nice inside and quicker than my S8! Definitely worth a look.

[Goran]

Merc Merc Merc!

Everyone was raving about the 'old' C63.
Brilliant set up, huge engine, light weight car around 1730kg, rear wheel drive,
springs and shock with only 1 setting, perfectly set up no nonsense about fiddling with settings.

Get the one with the Performance Pack and then no worries, its got the SLS buckets and lifters? And upgraded head bolts, should be bomb proof.

If I ever save up enough that's what I'm going for. I want a break from Audi engines, their 4 wheel drive and their nose-heaviness.

Check out some reviews on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYdVXmYA-w

[tintin]

Originally Posted by Goran

Merc Merc Merc!

If I ever save up enough that's what I'm going for. I want a break from Audi engines, their 4 wheel drive and their nose-heaviness.

You'll miss the build quality tho'...

[Goran]

No you wont, C63 is built better than a lot of Audis, don't be fooled
Lots less goes wrong. All new Audis = FSI nightmare for starters.

Not quite C63 but still relevant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm_RvrS67VU

[sarg]

That's an unexpected response on this forum Goran, but I agree with you and with a lot of stuff Chris Harris says.

I have test driven:

D4 S8: very comfortable, very rapid, but not a lot of drama or noise
C7 RS6: as above really, went to try it as felt S8 too quiet and RS6 was just as quiet, very disappointing in that respect
New M4: rapid but lacking in character compared to my old E93 with the V8, noise seemed 'artificial' and interior a bit let down.
New C63: tried a coupe and a saloon now, bags of character, naughty noise, interior far superior to the BMW and lots of standard kit with a much shorter options list. Prefer coupe looks but saloon practicality and lower prices may win the day
New Mustang: great noise but nowhere near as quick as the above, plus stupid touch screen only infotainment which required far too much dexterity when you're driving and stupid LHD positioned handbrake
BMW 140i: bags of fun and noise, interior not so good but loads of car for the money, a definite maybe for a daily driver

Possible not driven:
New Mercedes E220: still think this would make a great daily
Golf R
S3
RS3
S4/S5
RS4/5
M5/M6
Maserati Ghibli (petrol)
D4 3.0 TDI

At the moment I am between IT contracts so no desperate rush to buy a daily driver, so might focus on finding something for the weekend for now, worry about a daily when the next contract comes in.

Anybody got any better ideas than a manual 997 911 for about £20-25k? It'll fit in the garage, should be fun and reliable, plus should hopefully retain most of its value at that age/price point.

Thought about TVRs but a bit fragile for my taste, might still go for something like a Z4M or Boxster/Cayman. 350/370Z anyone?

EDIT: rights reserved to change my mind on any of this and buy a purple M3 with ceramic brakes I've just spotted