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7th February 2012, 03:12 PM
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The deed is done
Ranj is having my S8, the lucky devil
 I sorted out the slight confusion over what exactly that I would be getting yesterday. A C350CDI Blue Efficiency Estate....  Financially its the right decision, but I'm going to miss the S8. That said I have a great looking car coming, Dark grey metallic, pimp tints, AMG pack with 18" alloys, Black Leather. Its also got enough toys, including 7 speed paddle shift auto, Comand Sat Nav, Media Interface, Heated Seats, Power boot. Equally important is 231hp & 398lbs ft, 0-62mph in 6.5secs, 35mpg realistic average and RWD. I bought this with plans to continue to go to the Nurburgring in mind. It should be quick enough to satisfy my performance needs, but without the aural delights of V8  I still plan to stick around on here, as I'm hoping for a few exceptional invites to 8 meets including the Annual meet. (  , I'll park round the corner).
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#2
7th February 2012, 03:31 PM
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well its gone to a Good home then at least, i was tempted to be honest there is a black 2002 on hear for sale and i thought about adding it to my collection of toys as it was the right price
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7th February 2012, 09:28 PM
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sounds exactly same as my father's, albeit his is black, I love the voice control in his.
enjoy
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10th February 2012, 03:22 PM
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Enjoy your new car Jethro, I'd like to see some photos and a brief report once you've collected her. Glad your not leaving the fold either
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2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753 PS/1021 NM 2016 Audi S3 Saloon, Sepang, S-Tronic - B&O, Tech Pack etc... Company Car 1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport - Bose, Solar, Blinds
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#6
10th February 2012, 05:30 PM
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I pick the Merc up tomorrow at 11am. So I'll post some pictures tomorrow afternoon I guess. I drove the actual car for the first time last night and was very pleased. The dealers are less so, because its probably cost them the better part of £1250 to get her up to sale condition. 2yr full service, two new rear tyres (Conti's, not cheap!), two new wheels instead of refurb and I think they'll have replaced the bonnet too by tomorrow. There were four small dents on the bonnet, that I doubt they will get out and they already volunteered to swap this if they can't repair this. I got the plate change docs through this morning, so the S8 will back onto her original plate before Ranj comes to wheel her away. Still have a couple of niggling doubts about this, but I've also got new car fever, so I'll not sleep too well tonight. I feel like an 8 yr old on Christmas Eve.
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#7
12th February 2012, 10:12 AM
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The Alternative Reality
Hi,
well this is the new car. Initial impressions are entirely favourable. For a small premium estate it looks the mutt's nutts. The colour is perfect and it sits beautifully on the 18" wheels, which are brand new all round  I would have preferred the grey leather interior, but the black is still classy and unmarked. The engine is a pearler, very strong and exceptionally refined, its every bit as quick as the S8. Unfortunately it makes absolutely no noise whatsoever, so quiet its unnerving. I used to love the roar of the V8, this has got none of that  The handling however is no disappointment. I drove the C63 estate a couple of years ago, this is almost as good so far, I can feel the car adjusting as I push or back off. The 7 speed auto shifts smoothly and quickly up the box in normal mode and is a bit sluggish to kick down, no doubt thanks it programming. However the sport mode sorts that out and the manual mode is great, with proper flappy paddles. Gearing is galactic as you would expect, 80mph in 7th equates to about 1900rpm. Sat in the car, the seats are very comfortable. I'm still working to find the best position and am suffering from a slight lack of under thigh support not having adjustable squab of the S8 Recaro, but I expect to be fine when I get the squab and backrest angles where I want them. The climate control is spot on, I put the temp in and left it. The Comand Nav and Audio system is a revelation. It works beautifully, and doesn't sound half bad either. Overall I know I have made an exceptional choice, especially as the deal was sweetened by all the preparation the car received before delivery.     
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