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10th June 2013, 01:49 PM
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!). 
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10th June 2013, 02:50 PM
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I managed that gig for a bit too... Kept my D2 and she drove it about when I got the first D3.. Then I got a dog and the D2 went for an XC90
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10th June 2013, 07:39 PM
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice  ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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11th June 2013, 06:56 AM
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8. Bright yellow bus o love.
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11th June 2013, 07:04 AM
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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#17
12th June 2013, 12:35 AM
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99.9% of the time, the D3 wins hands down. Advance key, radar cruise, the MMI, air suspension, massively more robust gearboxes, stiffer boddies handle better, fully carpetted boots, better audio, better tech, auto headlights, more comfy seats, brakes that actually work well, a really useable MFSW, more functional interiors, better economy, newer looks - All makes it a great daily driver and I drive my D3 7 days a week and feel really happy about it.
But - 0.01 of the time, I'll climb into my PF D2 and it does somehow excite me in a completely different, more connected and raw way. I dont incidently find the Facelift D2 as exciting. The PF D2 has a throttle cable and boy does that change everything. I wouldnt however by choice use it for anything more than a blast around the countryside. The D3 is far, far, far better as an everyday car by todays standards. The PF D3's are absolute bargains now. They are so much value for money, its unreal. The few remaining nice D2 examples are holding their value through classic, collectable status, but not through every day driveability..... A mint, low mileage, high spec D2 is a rare beast, very collectable, and should be parked up and enjoyed rarely at special occasions. Think of the D3 as the disposable, rugged, multipurpose modern equivalent that is still in good supply and and thus you can afford to be choosy, finding the exact spec and colour you want......
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For parts enquiries and Forum User Administration please contact customer services directly, not me  - enquiry@a8parts.co.uk, www.a8parts.co.uk, or call 01642 783537The Daily Town Car - 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance. Black with Black. Giant ipad screen, huge sunroof, 4 wheel drive, Tow bar, lots of ooomph and made in China, so actually built properly unlike the Californian ones. The Family Wagon - 2018 Tesla Model X. Black, 7 Seats, Towbar, Homelink, Enhanced Auto pilot with Summon and self park, Heated front seats, CCS Charger upgrade, MCU2 Upgrade, Falconwing Doors, Self opening / closing doors, Netflix, Spotify, toys, Air suspension, alcantara roof + lots of other stuff...... The 17 year old Driver Wagon 2015 Skoda Citigo Monte Carlo. Alloys, Power steering, Aircon, Leccy windows, Sat Nav, bluetooth, central locking, cup holders, 59 whole bhp. Million times better than my first car. Well jealous..... The First 20 Audis: 2001 D2 4.2 QS Silver, 1997 D2 S8 Silver, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2002 D2 S8 Dolphin Grey, 2003 C5 RS6 Blue, 1998 D2 S8 Black, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue, 2003 D3 4.2 Ming Blue, 2005 B7 S4 Blue, 2006 D3 3.0 Tdi Black, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2003 D3 4.2 LPG Crystal Blue, 2000 D2 S8 Silver, 2007 3.0 Tdi Q7 Black, 2009 B8 S4 Black, 1998 D2 S8 Agate Grey, 2006 D3 4.2 Tdi Blue, 2006 D3 S8, 2007 Q7 3.0 Tdi, 2006 C6 S6, The Second 20 Audis: 2011 A7 Sline, 2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2002 A2 1.4 Tdi Silver, 2006 A8 4.2 Tdi Blue, 2007 4.2 Tdi Q7, 2006 S4 Cab Silver, 2010 RS6 Saloon Black  , 2007 TT Roadster, 2010 A8 D4 4.2 Silver, 2006 C6 A6 2.7 Tdi Quattro, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue (again), 2008 Q7 4.2 Black, 2009 C6 RS6 Saloon Daytona Grey, 2001 Fully Loaded A2 Tdi, 2006 Avant S6 Black, 2007 VW Caravelle Exec Black (almost an Audi) 2009 TT Roadster Daytona, 2015 Q7 4.2 tdi lava grey, 2002 GmbH D2 demonstrator, 2006 D3 A8 LWB 4.2 Tdi Black Most Recent Audis: 2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2007 4.2 FSi Q7 ABT Blue, 2016 S5 Coupe Launch model, 2004 S4 B6 Cabriolet, 2016 Q7 Sline White, 2006 Q7 4.2 FSi Black, 2012 Q7 Sline+ 4.2Tdi White, 2008 Blue Audi S8 Everything Else 1989 Subaru Justy, 1986 Vauxhall Cartlton 2.0 GL, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2 CDi, 1987 Ford Sierra XR4x4, 1983 Vauxhall Senator, 1985 Vauxhall Senator 3.0i, 1997 Polo Saloon, 1997 Peugeot 306 1.9 TDi, Ford Sierra Sapphire 2000E, 1990 Subaru Justy, 2000 Subaru Impreza, 2000 Subaru Impreza RB5, 1993 Range Rover LSE, 2005 VW Bora, 2003 Skoda Superb, 2003 VW Passat V6 4 Motion, 1996 Peugeot 106, 2000 Range Rover 4.0, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance
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#18
12th June 2013, 06:50 AM
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official view of the forum!
 I drive my FL D2 S8 every day on a 70 mile round commute. Best car I've ever had by a mile and I wouldn't dream of parking it up for use only on special occasions. And IMHO, you could translate "newer looks" of the D3 to 'generic styling'. I know the D3s are affordable, well built bargains (apart from a few horror stories about the electrics), but I suspect it's not only me that wouldn't swap their D2 for one. But different opinions make the forum an interesting to be. 
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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#19
12th June 2013, 08:37 AM
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After test driving two cars - a 2004 D3 4,2 QS, and a 2003 of the same spec. I'm in love with this car! It blew my mind.
The 2004 car actually belongs to one of my best buddies, and he was gracious enough to let me use the car for two days! I've still got it, though we'll be swapping cars at work later in the day. My D2's - especially the pre-facelift ones felt raw and ready, with a crisp throttle response and gruffness my '01 facelift S8 never had, and consequently felt quicker. The D3 4,2 QS is in a different league, and really puts the D2 in the shade. A much better cruiser, and yes, I can confirm it IS quicker than the facelift D2 S8. It's a bigger car, so seems more insulated, and the speed sensation is less evident. Gas mileage, going by the DIS is better, and boy, the 6-speed tip is a joy to use! The shifts are very smooth, and from what Amar has said, has held up well to the monster torque in his C6 RS6. I'm no auto fan, but the ZF6HP26 may well change my perception of the tiptronic shift. Interior is way ahead of the D2's - it's all too easy for a big luxury cruiser with lots of gadgets to have the interior looking cluttered. Not so with the D3 - every control is well laid out, and within easy reach. The menu system employed cuts down on extra controls anyway. My choice is firmly the D3. Sure, the D2 is a great car, but next to the D3, it feels (and looks) old, yet not old enough (or indeed the sort of car) to gain classic status in the true sense.
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19th June 2013, 07:43 PM
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Is a sunroof standard fitment on all UK D3's?
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