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#1
15th November 2014, 07:28 AM
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Back in a D2
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. 
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#2
15th November 2014, 07:36 AM
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Great result for both!
 Im sure you enjoyed the drive back! 
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Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . .  Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange 2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee 20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs
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#3
15th November 2014, 08:19 AM
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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. Last edited by moltuae; 15th November 2014 at 08:46 AM.
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#4
15th November 2014, 09:38 AM
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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.
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#5
15th November 2014, 10:44 AM
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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
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#6
15th November 2014, 01:48 PM
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I'm so happy for you mate, and so jealous at the same time
Amazing car, sorry amazing S8. Enjoy it mate
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 2006 D3 S8 5.2 V10 Ceramic Brakes, Bang&Olufsen, DTV, DAB, Rear Camera, BT, TPMS, Soft Close, Auto Boot, AMI , 4 Zone AC, Home Link, All Electric Blinds, Fingerprint, Ski Hatch, Black Extended Leather, Heated Sport Seats, Alacantra, Carbon Trim inc Aluminium Pack 2. 2015 A3 S line 1.4 TFSI - for the missus to keep her away from my car. Standard S-line equipment, no extras. 2006 D3 A8 3.7 V8 - SOLD but not forgotten
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#7
15th November 2014, 05:47 PM
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Well done
Do miss the D2 but not enough funds so............ 
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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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#9
17th November 2014, 12:18 AM
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And the legroom is better
 Good job we went and sat in it as it saved me a parking ticket I know what others mean through - the D2 is still just something special and feels totally different, a real classic which I still love to drive mine way more, it just has more character and personality
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Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . . Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange 2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee 20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs
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#10
17th November 2014, 08:41 AM
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This forum is making me want a D2...
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