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Similar to me. We didn't want an MPV or similar (my wife likes saloon cars most) but wanted a big boot and I wanted a powerful Audi for under £6k. Fits the bill perfectly and my wife is happy driving it and has taken to the auto box nicely, even if I can't get her to use the kick-down yet!
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Having zero paternal instincts and no kids, my reasoning was somewhat simpler. I wanted a nice big luxurious barge that was also fun to drive. And, in the unlikely event I'd ever have to take someone else's snotty kids somewhere, I figured the boot was big enough for at least 2 of them
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Mark ------------------------------------------------------ 2002 FE S8 Ebony Black Pearl ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Cars Owned: The Tesla Era: 2020 Model S Performance Ludicrous+ (present) (Black, with all black premium interior and carbon fibre décor, 21" sonic carbon twin turbine wheels and FSD capability) The Audi Era: '97 A8 4.2 (Ming Blue) --> '96 A8 4.2 QS (Dark Green) --> '02 FE S8 (present) The Citroen Era: '84 BX 1.6 RS --> '89 BX 1.9 DTR Turbo --> '94 XM 2.0L Turbo --> '96 XM 2.0L Turbo Exclusive --> '00 Xantia Activa 2.0L Turbo The Banger Era: '76 1.2L Lada VAZ-2101 (Ruski Fiat 124) --> '80 1.7L Morris Ital HL, finished in Ermine White and Rust |
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You can do much better than that according to Robert de Niro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d_22U8OW2I
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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And yes but I was being considerate ... You know, giving them a little room to play (not to mention keeping them in an alive state).
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Check out '3 Days to Kill' and 'From Paris with Love'.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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Thanks for all the input folks.
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This simple request for advice has garnered some really responsible and straight laced replies.
On the other hand some very humorous truths have surfaced. In all honesty I love this Forum and it's members, keeping me sane during the current problems. Back on point, Jordan usually travels in front with me unless watching a video and I leave the airbags on. Thinking that overall it is the safer way.
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I used to visit volvo in sweden and asked this question of one of the engineers
response ? the switch off system on the front passenger seat is so you can fit a rear facing child seat , the only time you should disactivate with a front passenger ; if the passenger is too small they must sit in the back seems sensible to me |
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Exactly my thoughts Ray. Invaluable responses, all appreciated.
Jordan is a big lad too isn’t he, albeit with a few years on Tom. OldNick, what constitutes too small?
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Well this has got me thinking as I too have the passener airbad turned off most of the time, so dare I suggest it, I decided to RTFM
I have two boys, 4 and 2 years old. Both love to ride in the front in a forward facing seat in both my Q7 and RS4, according to Recaro front seat is fine for this seat https://www.recaro-kids.uk/monza-nova-is.html The Q7 manual states in the "deactivating passenger airbag" section, "If you have no alternative but to install a rear facing child seat on the front passenger seat you must deactivate the airbag" - "Turn it back on ASAP".... As Volvo has been mentioned also, I took a look on their website for the XC90 manual, which again shows only to disable for rear facing only..... https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support...ar-s-seatbelts I keep the seat positioned rearward already, so maybe, I should turn it back on and then when SWMBO gets to ride up front it is one less thing to remember.... maybe "Too small" is probaby covered here now, https://www.gov.uk/child-car-seats-the-rules, "Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first". |
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