Talk me into getting a D2 S8!

[pete-p]

I'll agree with the others on here but I'm a little biased since I also have a D2 S8, my first '8 too and I've not once regretted it. There are a few things which need fixing but so far it's only really been service items like CV boots and suspension arms (although more recently the ABS and traction lights at random times!). Not bad for 108k miles and nearly 18 years old.

As MJ says there are water ingress issues, search for Botang's Hole and there will be plenty to see...

It's a great car to drive and has a real presence on the road I think. There aren't often many for sale though so make sure you check it thoroughly before buying.

[ulfilias]

I do love how this board will rip to shreds an ebay advert. Final Edition seems to be like a rag to a bull here....As said the spec wasn't particularly good apart from nice wheels and LOUD interior.

There's a few variants in the range. I had an early model one and apart from lush carpets, it was a bit basic, still fun to drive. The Face lift model came in and improved a fair amount of things. Updating the look, adding front parking sensors and a much better sat-nav stereo in the double width format. Reasonably easy to change too. There's also a later model variant that brought in the dog leg on the gearbox which is sport mode for a little bit more umph, though with kick down working i'm not sure the need of it (also worth checking it's enabled as a lot were not, easy twist switch under the gas pedal).

I had gearbox issues with the PF at ~120k despite servicing! My FL however hit ~230k without touching the gearbox !!!

Great cars, lots of road presence and they really don't act like big cars, apart from parking! So light and positive.

I also had LPG on my FL. That would do over 32mpg on LPG. Mid 20s on petrol. PRINS multipoint system and on a big engine you didn't notice much difference between the two and you always had petrol if you wanted to boot it!

[The_Laird]

Originally Posted by ulfilias

Final Edition seems to be like a rag to a bull here....As said the spec wasn't particularly good apart from nice wheels and LOUD interior.

Not all FE interiors were LOUD! Mine (and Mark’s) are silver grey - very tasteful IMHO! And the FE wheels were quite common on late non-FE cars. The FEs all had the phone prep, dark myrtle wood trim and ‘exclusive’ paint and leather combinations (but the extent of the leather varied considerably). The big give-away (although it’s sometimes missing!) is the 2-tone steering wheel to match the seat leather.

Now, please put that red rag away!

[MikkiJayne]

Originally Posted by ulfilias

I do love how this board will rip to shreds an ebay advert.

It was doing quite well until the bent MoT

[Davey Blueeyes]

Well everyone, the journey begins! Wish me luck!

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