Wanted a8 d2

[briang9]

On the first one see this thread

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=12419



Not sure there is much real world difference in running costs TBH, and you would always wish you had gone for the 4.2

That D3 looks nice for the money though

[Adrian E]

Ignore the comedy 'top spec' claim on the D3 - it's pretty much poverty Sport spec and being an early car it doesn't have 4 zone climate

Depends what you want from it - they're very different cars to drive

[bobbyshafto]

Thanks Briang9, I'm glad a didn't waste the journey to look at the S8!

Sticking to the larger engines seems the way forward, with that in mind is the 'Swirl Flap' issue so prevalent that a 4.0 TDI is a complete no. no?

Many thanks again for all the help and advice, it is very much appreciated!

Neil

[1781cc]

Have you driven either type yet?

[bobbyshafto]

Hi,

No I haven't yet! Family circumstances mean I have very little time generally so I'm trying to gather as much advice as possible so I can focus on something specific and make the best of limited time.

Thanks again!

Neil

[briang9]

Originally Posted by bobbyshafto

Thanks Briang9, I'm glad a didn't waste the journey to look at the S8!

Sticking to the larger engines seems the way forward, with that in mind is the 'Swirl Flap' issue so prevalent that a 4.0 TDI is a complete no. no?

Many thanks again for all the help and advice, it is very much appreciated!

Neil

Yeah 4.0 TDI doesnt have a great reputation, personally I would stick with petrol if I were you, legislation etc is only going to get tougher on diesel cars IMHO

[The_Laird]

Originally Posted by briang9

Not sure there is much real world difference in running costs TBH, and you would always wish you had gone for the 4.2

I've had a 2.8 and two S8s, all three doing similar trips. I didn't take a lot of notice with the MPG on the 2.8, but the DIS average was around 24/25 (and we all know that the DIS is optimistic!). I've been really OCD with MPG on my current S8 and have logged every tank full over all my tears of ownership (4 or 5 I think). That does a 'real' MPG of 21 to 22 unless I start pootling around town a lot.

So, if you want an '8, IMHO, go for what you'd really enjoy - a couple of MPG here or there isn't going to be a big factor in the running costs.