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Opinions on this D3 S8 please
It has everything I want but I'm no expert on the D3 yet, doesn't look like its got adaptive cruise? I know people say there is a problem with ceramic brakes but apart from that is there anything else I should be aware of?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01148431817783 Love the C5, but it feels very dated inside to me and I've got it out my system now, yes it's insanely fast but in every other way it cannot touch a D2 S8, I do not regret buying it one bit and will happily keep it, but I may aswel try out a D3 S8 and cross the box that says 'V10' off my car to do list. |
I've decided the mileage may do me harm come resale once it goes over 100k or nears 100k, therefore, not as keen now. Unless someone agrees to buy the ceramics for £3/4k from me on SRS.
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1. The ad says Bose sounds, but they look like B&O in the photos
2. Don't be in a rush, prices are tumbling, the right one will come along, I've seen prices drop by 5-6k since I started thinking about one of these about 7-8 months ago. |
It's nice... As sarg says, looks like the B&O speakers in the door, but no 'powered up' dash shots to tell for sure. Not an AMI fit, probably a dension which doesn't work as well IMHO.
As to the 100k miles thing, I wouldn't worry about it, anyone who knows one of these shouldn't be worried about the mileage as long as it's fully serviced and in good nick. I don't think you'd lose much more than one with lower mileage. |
Yeah Sarge I'm not in any rush, already got enough people lined up willing to take the RS6 off my hands so won't even need to advertise it.
Heard the views of an owner that has had both, he said the S8 isn't as fast as the RS6 but better in every other single way. Doesn't surprise me as its the same story with the D2 S8! What I'll do straight away Milltek Facelift rear LEDS Must haves B&O Would like Adaptive cruise I'm not fussed on colour, I know some will disagre but I think they look fantastic in silver. |
take a look at the dimensions under Gross vehicle weight 2540 kg !! that cant be right surely ? with the d2 coming in at 1850 Kg thats not far off an extra tonne, is the RS6 2000 Kg ?
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Isn't that one of those theoretical numbers related to towing limits?
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Nah, must be wrong. I am sure it is no where near that weight, the RS 6 is around 19xx iirc, I reckon the D3 is 19xx too. Must be towing limits as HP says.
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1,940 kg (4,277 lb) just googled it
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According to the brochure (and yes, I'm anal enough to have the right one for my car) the PF S8 weighs 1750kg unladen and the Gross Weight Limit is 2350kg.
Even worse I have a post-it note inside the brochure comparing some key dimensions to its predecessor (a Rover 800 of some sort - I had many of them!): 25% heavier (mostly V8), 6" longer, same width (over mirrors), same boot capacity, 2" more headroom and 5" more rear seat width. (and yes I do still have some Rover 800 brochures too...... :o ) |
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is that a contradiction?? ;p; http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1323809746 |
This thread is for D3 S8 talk only! :tuttut:
Besides your limo business was an interesting venture bud, deserves its own thread +++ |
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I could write a book about doing Limos and funerals/weddings lol will share some stories when we are all having a get together one day :rolleyes: |
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1850kg is the approx Kerbweight of a D2 S8, add the passengers and luggage and the full weight will be about 2350-2400kg. |
Lol I had a Rover 620 ti was a fine car back in the day haha+++
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Nothing wrong with Rovers
I've still got one, last of the proper Rovers though :D (first to try a 5cyl engine & inboard discs in the P6 shape, and gas turbine in the P4 Shape - JET 1) |
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Guys, why are we talking about Rovers on my D3 S8 thread. :rolleyes:
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Had a 620ti as well.. Was lethal in the wet, even on Pirellis :)
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I even had a satan-fuelled 2L autocratic Rover 75 tourer (estate) a few years ago; company car all-expenses-paid "runabout". :o
(alongside the S8; in fact I was having a "day out" in the Rover when my S8 was nicked off my drive :mad: ) OK I had it "chipped" by Van Aaken (who remembers them?) so it was running about 180bhp and god-only-knows what torque. It was always amusing to be sitting alongside Dell-boys in 3-series whatevers at the lights and leave them for dust! The auto box with the remap was startling, and amazingly MORE fuel-efficient. :Confused: |
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Owner had all sorts of nice classic Lancias incl an 8:32 Thema and some much older stuff in various states of disrepair :( Had a ridiculous yank truck as well that'd leave black lines whenever it left the car park. Gather they went bust a few years ago? Can't say I'm surprised as always had more staff playing with toys than actual paying customers.... |
Ranj picked me up in his D2 A8 sport earlier, and it felt a million dollars. The seats are so much more comfortable and supportive then the C5. I just can't get comfortable in the C5, it feels horribly cheap coming from the D2, today just cemented what I already felt. Need to decide over the next few weeks, what to do. C5 vs D2, there really isn't a contest. There is not a single way in which the C5 excels over the D2 bar speed.
A. Buy the warranty for the RS6 and keep it. B. Flog it, and buy a D3 S8 complete with milltek - not as fast but better in every other way. The RS 6 did get some recognition by three school boys today, they heard it, one told the other they all looked amazed and stopped and stared so I booted it, made their day. Made mine, no one else ever notices it. They reminded me of me when I was there age and I saw a B5 or C5 RS, my mate who was with me at the time said they probably recognised it from Forza or something. |
Has James sold his D2 ?
It is hard to find d2 in proper condition But IMHO d2 is classic |
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I know the first guy to see it made him an offer but it was less than he wanted so its still there and available to buy Amar!! :D |
As much as I love James's car, I'm not looking for another D2, may aswel be a D3 or wait a year or so for the C6 RS 6 prices to fall to £25k, 700+ BHP, luvlay jubly.
I'm sure we could find somewhere Darren, it will be interesting to see. I have to warn you though my plus hits 60 in 4.4 seconds dead and as it is a plus is delimited from factory to 175 mph (not that I would in this country) sounds like thunder, it really is evil, if I keep it for inters, it will be pushing 540ish BHP, no cats and a remap, 0-60 will be 3.8/9 and 1/4 mile in the early 12s. I know two C5 RS6 owners that hit 200+ mph with that spec, one of them hit a GPS verified 204 MPH. |
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You've lived your childhood dream now, so move it on, and get a spankingly nice specced D3 S8 - You know you want to :D |
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I love your car Amar, it looks fantastic and i bet it goes like s**t of a shovel but at the end of the day i would like to give it back and drive home in my 8 :) |
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Yeah it looks, sounds and goes really well. The interior is terrible, I'm not fussed about the gearbox or engine blowing up as it will be warrantied if I keep it with a company that have history of paying out claims straight away no fuss whatsoever on the RS6. Right now I could get really good money for the plus, I could sell the plus, buy a D3 S8 and have a couple of grand left over. Will it still be the same story a few months down the line? Or will C5s suddenly drop and then I'll be paying to upgrade to a D3, who knows. My RS6 will easily be the most expensive for sale in the country if I were to list it. There is only one other plus for sale right now in silver with 102k for £17k, not sure if the sprint one on DRC with 80k for £22,500 sold or not. I'm fast approaching 38k now, putting in £110 of fuel a week compared to £69 a month with the Beemer. :ROFL:
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I'm pretty sure the S8 values will continue to plummet just as fast as every other big engined expensive car ;)
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only thing i will upgrade mine to is a D3 S8 with miltek, like i mentioned quite some time ago i test drove the rs6 and was not impressed i hate to say this but it felt cheap in comparison to any facelift D2, yes 0-60 is great but try to live with it in the long run an you sacrifice comfort over power, its a hard balance, Unit 20 are offering a drive in and drive out Pes package for the D2 s8 std 360bhp drive out with 520bhp thats 10k includes a hire car for a few days and a full 12 month warrenty on any failings, then you can have comfort and sacks of power in a lighter chassi +++
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Went to see a D3 S8 today, didn't drive it. Interior is nice, wasn't impressed with the B&O at all, but I only had the radio to test it. I reckon I'll hang on to the plus for a bit. What I have loved about my BMW is the way they handle and drive, even a 2.0D BMW out handles a performance S/RS Audi. What I like about the Audi is the four wheel drive and twin turbo power so I reckon I've found a car that will do both. Yep, I reckon my next car will be *drum roll* a Porsche 996 Turbo. It should be quicker then the RS6, and out handle the BMW. The interior won't be as nice but it is a good sacrifice and I can't afford a 997 yet. So that's where I'm at now.
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You change your mind with the wind Amar lol. :p
You need to try a D3 S8 properly before you dismiss it out of hand. I agree you should hang on to the plus longer but you're putting miles on it when it should be a second car really. Get yourself another runaround if you can, keep it for weekends etc and take your time trying a few S8 D3's etc :D |
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So, how do they do that and what's included in the price? (and what does Pes mean?) |
Amar, what was it about the B&O that failed to impress? I have only been looking at D3s with the B&O, but not listened to it yet
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Cost includes all the parts required plus fitting and re-map to suit. Aside from the cost, what puts me off is the fact you could really do with a 6th gear if you're running that much extra power and the gearbox will be put under greater strain if you use the power a lot |
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