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Old 19th November 2019, 10:44 AM
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Default So.....I finally got one!

I currently have a lwb D3 4.2tdi (owned for over 5 yrs).

I've been looking, daily, on Autotrader, eBay etc.....at the D4 model (same engine).

So - this is what I wanted: not lwb, dark colour, dark carpets, sunroof and essentially the adaptive cruise (which I currently have and love!).

This is what I got - 2011 4.2 tdi exec LWB, QUARTZ grey with LIGHT carpets and light seats.
A few comprises but the spec and history though won me over.
Options - Audi assist with pre sense plus
All LED headlights
Comfort seats with memory
Solar roof
Power close doors
Twin pane glass
Sports air suspension
Bose
Phone high
Heated steering wheel
Comfort headrests
19" 5 spoke alloys ( ill be putting my 20" parallel D4 wheels on which are currently fitted to my D3).

Obviously, this is not the highest spec around but some nice goodies on there.

1 private owner (I bought from him, not a dealer).

Original receipt for the car and FULL Audi history (no doubt I'll be breaking the chain there) and a respectable 67k miles.

Very pleased with my purchase, though I was surprised how much smaller the boot is and the fact it hasn't got a rear view camera! No evidence of one in the boot lid and just a graphic display.

Just thought I'd share my purchase with the masses.
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Graphite grey 2016 q7 3.0 (4m)
Night blue - 2005 D3 4.2 TDi LWB
My pride and joy - 1991 ur 20v quattro (owned since 2003).
BMW 645 (Need to sell now I have 2 A8s....)
Previous cars
A8 D4 4.2tdi lwb (2011)
A4 cab 3.0 Quattro petrol (2005)
T5 Caravelle exec 2.5 (2006)
A8 D2 3.7 quattro sport (2001)
A8 D3 4.2 quattro (2003)
A6 4.2 quattro avant (1999)
A6 2.8 quattro (1998)
Audi Coupe 2.6E (1993)
Carlton 3.0 GSI
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Old 19th November 2019, 10:51 AM
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Very pleased with my purchase, though I was surprised how much smaller the boot is and the fact it hasn't got a rear view camera! No evidence of one in the boot lid and just a graphic display.

Just thought I'd share my purchase with the masses.
I believe the reason for the boot being smaller in part is due to the amount of electronics in the car, which are positioned across the length of the back seat. Not sure about the rest of the boot.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts

My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts

Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights

My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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