I hear you Ollie, it makes a massive difference putting £80 to £85 compared to £110+ I was putting in a short while ago, even if it's only a psychological difference. Fortunately I don't have to do it very often, I wouldn't have the S8 if I did a lot of miles. On a decent run I've seen just over 21MPG average, local short journeys kill it and I see less than 15MPG. So for that reason alone, whenever I take it off the drive I make a point of going the "long way round" and make a point of getting it warmed up fully and ensure some spirited driving is enjoyed
For me personally it's not much different to my D2, because my circumstances haven't changed since I changed cars. Neither excel on a trip to the shops for milk, but both show their true worth when their "legs are stretched" on decent roads
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Audi D3 S8 - 2007 - V10. B&O, Phantom Black, black and silver interior, and still completely standard with everything working as it should

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