Got back OK at around 02:00 this morning - the A8 did not let us down
(though - after having all four wheels balanced, there is still a noticeable vibration coming from the front but not as bad as before the balancing!!!)
A few stats:
Start to finish mileage: 1992 miles
Average MPG (car computer): 29.5 MPG
Average Speed (car computer): 55 MPH (Those Alp roads and hairpin bends an a very nervous wife
)
Total driving time (car computer): 33.3 hours
Total spent on fuel: £540 (about 4 fill ups)
Memories - Priceless
Thoroughly recommend using the A8/S8 to drive around Europe - easily beats flying and the above was with 4 adults (well the kids are 15 & 16) plus all the relevant luggage.
If we had taken our own ski's then a roof rack would have been required which would add to the cost.
Oh and a few more pictures - this one shows the roads in the hills (wish the family wasn't with me when driving on these....):
And a few of the scenery:
Cheers
Cheers
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Andy.
Current cars:
BMW i4 M-Sport
Peugeot 207 (the sons)
Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg)
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Gone but not forgotten
Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023)
1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow)
Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre
2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member)
2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice
) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)