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IT 4th July 2012 11:28 AM

I thought I remembered something odd.... All that expensive kit, and no heated front seats.....

Adrian E 4th July 2012 11:30 AM

Is facelift that critical if you can save a wedge of cash and get a car with a quality lpg install? That looks really neat and with adaptive cruise too

IT 4th July 2012 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daviesbike (Post 42957)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Land-...#ht_1086wt_984

maybe i should buy this and be done with it

Early ones are prone to a number of electrical niggles iirc, and the gearboxes tend to be a weak point too, same ZF box that Audi use... :rolleyes:

47p2 4th July 2012 11:47 AM

My old Range Rover is a great toy for playing around in, but they are high maintenance and you really need to repair anything as soon as it goes wrong or massive bills can occur.

They are not the magic carpet ride some folk portray them to be and cornering at much more than a snails pace can have the passengers power sliding from side to side. For chauffeur work the A8 is almost the perfect vehicle and takes a lot of beating.

The_Laird 4th July 2012 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daviesbike (Post 42957)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Land-...#ht_1086wt_984

maybe i should buy this and be done with it

Only if Tywyn needs a new drug dealer! :)

daviesbike 4th July 2012 01:36 PM

haha yea it dose look a bit drug dealer like that range rover lol

that audi on lpg is the same as the ebay one thats offered up if you look at the reg only there is no mention of a re-spray on the ebay add

as for fitting a face lift front end i guess i could do that with the front of the W12 that a8 parts still have

IT 4th July 2012 01:57 PM

It was subject to a "crash for cash" type front end accident from memory.

I think the owner struggled to prove it was a fraudulent crash, and ended up footing the repairs himself DIY.

Change of circumstances means the S6 is going on hold, so this D3 looks very appealing right now, and i'm London tomorrow..... Hmmmm.. +++

daviesbike 4th July 2012 02:45 PM

well i dont have the cash for it only a part ex so if thats the case then go for it if you want it.

IT 7th July 2012 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daviesbike (Post 42976)
well i dont have the cash for it only a part ex so if thats the case then go for it if you want it.

Well, went a for a looksie Thursday. Walked away initially, but did a bit of umming, arring and the usual Yorkshire haggling, and finally sent the deposit tonight. Pick her up Monday +++

IT 10th July 2012 12:26 PM

This has guys name written all over it... :)
 
Its overpriced at the mo - Noones going to by a limo 4.2 for S8 money, watch it and wait for it to come down, or start haggling now +++

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISA...E:B:SS:GB:1123

Blinds, Adaptive Cruise, Adaptive lights, alcantara roof lining, Rear blinds, soft close, auto boot, 4 zone climate, massage front seats, Rear Seat entertainment, sunroof, 2008 facelift....


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