WANTED: D2 S8 with good history/spec
 

Hi all


No rush which is a good thing as it’s probably a long shot, but if anyone is considering parting ways with their D2 in the near future please let me know.


Ideally after a Final Edition model

Colour and mileage not nearly as important to me as the spec and history/condition.



Regards


Nils

It's not an FE but guaranteed to be one of the best PF S8's after MJ has worked on it.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16359

I can't compete with MJ's pre-facelift but mine could be available at some point in the near future. Still deciding at the moment as depends on other circumstances.

It's not an FE but it's got good history (full service history including cambelt service and output seal done at D2 Doctor), some minor cosmetic issues on the outside though.

What's your budget? "spec and history/condition" importance suggests you're prepared to pay more than £3-4k for one... ;)

Final Editons aren't known for being high-spec unless a previous owner has taken the time and money to upgrade various aspects of the car.

They aren't basic by any stretch of the imagination, but I wouldn't expect to see auto-dimming interior or exterior mirrors, Alcantara, rear heated seats, rear electric headrests, rear electric lumbar support, ski-hatch, heated windscreen, passenger memory seats, solar sunroof, extended leather in platinum, Servotronic, audio controls on the steering wheel, heated steering wheel, fridge and other "Exclusive" options.
I can't say for certain that all FE's didn't have the above but I'd use the above to manage my expectations if looking for one in the future.

Be prepared to be patient, took me almost 2 years to find a suitable purchase

But if I was in the market again, talking to MJ would definitely a be a good starting point +++

FE’s didn’t have platinum leather; it was silver grey, even though it says platinum on the build sticker. I made the mistake when I first ordered a Woolies leather restoration kit. But you’re right about all the other stuff, I think.

Very true, and IMHO the PF is definitely more driveable/responsive compared to the "fly-by-wire" FL. +++

Just been through this thread


Wow!


MJ really knows these cars (unlike me)


I come from a very strong history of Audi S/RS cars, even owned a very rare Suzuka grey D3 S8 which I sold via this forum to one of your members a few years ago. (Would be interested to see where this car is now actually?)


However, with regards to the D2, I am a total novice on so please bare with me

Again, no rush, and I’d love to know more about your Agate Grey example…

Now this is a tough one


As they’re are none on the market currently for me to gauge pricing, and as stated I am totally knew to the D2 S8, I am after a decent example of course you it’s good options (rare options would be even better!)

Stating FE, I just assumed they came loaded, so clearly I was mistaken!

It would have to be a facelift though, as I don’t see myself going as far back as Pre-faced lift (in Terms of cosmetics)


I’m quite spoilt in the sense that I am currently in a C7 RS6, however I’ve owned a number of B5 RS4s, I know what a 2000 model Audi would ‘feel like’

Most people have a midlife crisis and opt/crave for the cliche porches, my mid life is drawing me to the classics

This is exactly what I wasn’t aware of, so thanks for the info, I’ll have to look into this more I think, more research needed, that’s where this forum comes handy!!

No rush at all, gives me time to look into these cars in more detail with out rush buying

That's good but two things are rather different about a D2 (well loads but these sprang to mind first):
1. It's a normally-aspirated 4.2, no turbos, so won't have the brutal power of an RS.
2. Serenity and comfort. Being inside a D2 on the move is not like any other 2000 model Audi.

I suppose it's a fair assumption that you're looking for a RHD car but maybe not? (I drive RHD cars in Germany because I prefer them).
If you're open to LHD cars then you've got a lot more options open to you. Factory manual gearboxes, more powerful 6.0 litre W12 engines and a greater choice of higher spec cars on the market around Europe.
I see them all the time in the classifieds and get quite jealous. But I'm not jealous of the prices.

You'd be welcome to have a look and a drive if you're in the area. See what you think of the D2 S8.

I remember it well! Very well specced and I think you changed the suspension too. It was a great example and if I was in a position to buy at the time I would have had it.

Ahem! Well, if you 'really' want to know that, check out the following thread after I sold it. What I will say is that the end of the thread (which is locked) is not the end of the story:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15740

Good luck on your search for the D2 S8, and when you do get one, you know that you are obliged to provide the forum with photos.

You need to be budgeting £6-10k for a good one, you won't get a good one for 3-4k, not a chance

Neil (architex here) knows of somebody with an Avus silver FE, purple interior, for sale at 8-9k with 112k miles on the clock

FE's have a tendency to have big wheels and odd interior colours.

Most later models seem to get advertised with the FE moniker which often makes us all laugh. Dealer marketing babble basically.

The LATER FL have a slightly different style gear stick gate set-up from a T shape to a kind of fat L - Never did find out if they had a "sport" mode. The earlier PF D2 certainly don't.

I had both the a FL and a PF of the D2s. Personally i preferred the FL one. The gearbox went on the PF despite service stuff (120ish) and the FL gearbox despite no service got almost double.

However the FL engine has an early VVT and there's little chain lifters that are oil driven and the guide bits tend to wear. You can hear a chain rattle on start up when wearing and there is one at the front and one on one side and one at the back on the other side. I seem to recall on needed the bumper off and timing and the other could just about be done in situ, but they are pig. If they go and the chain slips, interference engine and rods into pistons, which killed my FL

One tip is that often overlooked is the kick down on the FL is oddly disabled. It's a twist switch under the loud pedal. If you are in manual mode and high gear (~30mph, 4th) and you boot it and it doesn't drop gears then it's kick down is disabled and twist the switch. The S8 has some rapid pick up in most gears, but kick down can really launch and pin.

Alcantra inserts on leather seats is a nice extra. Bose is a must. You can change head units or upgrade to the RNS-E (iirc). The solar sunroof is nice and there's a very rare heated windscreen. Blinds good but a decent tinted set-up better.

Had a decent prins LPG on mine which made it a cheap car to run and 95% of the power. You could get it to drop out with kick down, but would happily do silly speeds. At 140mph it kicked down and lurched but i backed off as i just wasn't comfortable at that speed, the car was! Phenomenal machines.