Back in a D2

[Sir WIll]

My D3 was sold as I never really loved it and to be honest it was not as good as my old D2 in many ways (Quality, did not feel special etc).

Therefore the only option was to buy another D2 and this time I wanted an S8. Lovely place to be and just a very good car, plus it came from a fellow forum member which is always a bonus.

[Architex_mA8tey]

Great result for both!
Im sure you enjoyed the drive back!

[moltuae]

Nice

Is than an FE?

Very similar looking to my FE S8 (of which I'm still meaning to take some pictures and post here when I get chance), externally at least anyway ... same age, wheels, etc. Mine's pearl black, which I often find looks deep blue in some lighting. Yours looks a deep purple in that shot ... or is that just the lighting (or my screen?). Also, my S8 has the pale/cream interior.

Funny thing is, after owning my D2 for over 4 years now, I came very close to replacing it with a D3 this year. For a number of reasons I eventually chose not to; instead I spent over £3K on the D2 to restore it to its former glory. I just couldn't bring myself to part with it and, it's been such a good car, it seemed crazy to spend thousands more just to have something a few years newer.

But the main reason for me was that I just haven't taken to the shape of the later '8s. Certainly they're more modern looking -- sexier even -- but they're somehow soulless next to an old D2. When you see a D2 it has a distinguished presence. It stands out from the crowd and the size of the car is obvious. D3s, on the other hand, I frequently pass without noticing; they can be easily mistaken for a smaller car, I find.


EDIT: Ah, just released you bought this: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8904

Very nice

So, more of a deep (ming) blue with a hint of purple then.

[Sir WIll]

No its not a Final Edition, and in my mind all the better for it.

FEs were certain colours and on the whole very strange leather colours. Plus the spec on FEs tended not to be as good as they were fixed special editions.

D3 rides better, Sat Nav is better and the stereo is better. Apart from that the D2 is a much better made car and just genuinely a nicer place to sit.

[tintin]

Great decision, and a great car by the looks of it. As I'd said on the "for sale" post from the previous owner, I was tempted by this one, and I'm glad it has gone to a good home, and looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at a forum meet

[M-A8]

I'm so happy for you mate, and so jealous at the same time
Amazing car, sorry amazing S8.
Enjoy it mate