New Motor!

[Rdlangy1]

Well guys,

I think the time has come to part ways with my faithful Mondeo! It has a few bits started to go on it - and the last service ended up with £998 worth of parts needing replacing.

So (with the exception of NL03Scoob who knows!) lets see who can guess what im going to test drive on Sunday!

Clue 1: Its Black! pmsl !!!

[NL03Scooby]

[BIG"E"]

Is it Jap ?

French?

Or German.?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Is it Jap ?

French?

Or German.?

Hmmm - that may give it away to early Ian - Ill say its European!

[scotty]

Bmw crap .

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Bmw crap .

Not a bmw...

[Rdlangy1]

Clue 2: it's 4.9mtrs long so 200mm longer than the Mondeo...

[Rdlangy1]

And no it's not a hearse before those jokes start! Pmsl

[scotty]

Peugot
renault
Citroen
ford
Audi
merc

Or none of the above lol

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Peugot
renault
Citroen
ford
Audi
merc

Or none of the above lol

It is one of the above

[BIG"E"]

So it's an estate?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

So it's an estate?

Not an estate

[BIG"E"]

Hatch or saloon...?

[oldskool]

iveco ?

guessing its a van not a car as its long and title says new motor not new car

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Hatch or saloon...?

Saloon

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by oldskool

iveco ?

guessing its a van not a car as its long and title says new motor not new car

Good logic but nope - def a car

[scotty]

Whats the age .

[Rdlangy1]

2013 - 19k on the clock

[scotty]

So its an Audi then .

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

So its an Audi then .

[scooby doo]

Citroen cactus!!!!!!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Citroen cactus!!!!!!

Ha Ha Ha

[Dale_]

Audi A5? A4?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Dale_

Audi A5? A4?

Well it's being narrowed down now! It's Def an "A" but not 4 or 5!

[Rdlangy1]

[oldskool]

like that a lot

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by oldskool

like that a lot

Thanks mate

Test driving Sunday morning

[SamSTI]

Nice!!!!!

[Rdlangy1]

- Audi Music Interface
- HDD Sat Nav System
- DAB Radio
- SD Card Slots
- BOSE Surround Sound
- Colour Drivers Display + MMI Plus
- 20" 5 Arm Rotor Alloy
- Audi Drive Select
- Black Edition
- Usual S-line body styling
- Keyless Start
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Xenon Headlights
- Hill Hold Assist
- Audi Parking System Plus
- Leather interior
- Heated Front Seats
- Privacy Glass
- Bluetooth

15mpg more than the Mondeo, £70 less road tax per year than the Mondeo, and 52bhp more than the Mondeo

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by SamSTI

Nice!!!!!

Cheers buddy

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Very nice. I do like a '6' but maybe a bit big for me as the 4/5 is on my limit.
That looks like a Audi Dealership I have not been too yet !!!!!!

[Scott.T]

Did not not fancy this one....and I thought WR1 Blue was a crap colour !!!!!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Very nice. I do like a '6' but maybe a bit big for me as the 4/5 is on my limit.
That looks like a Audi Dealership I have not been too yet !!!!!!

Southend Audi - so a bit of a trek!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Did not not fancy this one....and I thought WR1 Blue was a crap colour !!!!!

Interesting colour

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Southend Audi - so a bit of a trek!

Can you have a look at the S4 while there.
Although I don't think it has Drive Select/Damper control.
Ta.....

[Rdlangy1]

Ofcourse

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Ofcourse

My chance you could pick me up an RS6 while you are there...?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

My chance you could pick me up an RS6 while you are there...?

Belated birthday present?!? I know urs didn't arrive in time but now ur just taking the piss! Pmsl

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Belated birthday present?!? I know urs didn't arrive in time but now ur just taking the piss! Pmsl

I didn't even think of that but sounds like a great idea, your generosity knows no bounds!

[555_Si]

don't tell me how good it is, I wanted an Audi A4 or A6 with an auto box, past experiences of Audi's auto boxes led me over to Mercedes, but I can't help thinking maybe I should have given Audi another chance.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

I didn't even think of that but sounds like a great idea, your generosity knows no bounds!

Anything for you Mr Wob

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by 555_Si

don't tell me how good it is, I wanted an Audi A4 or A6 with an auto box, past experiences of Audi's auto boxes led me over to Mercedes, but I can't help thinking maybe I should have given Audi another chance.

It's a 6-Speed Manual

[thepieman]

looks a decent motor Ryan and certainly should be nicer than the Mondeo Neighbour just purchased an A5 coupe and that too is a very nice car (if starting to look a little dated now) but think I prefer the mercs......

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by thepieman

looks a decent motor Ryan and certainly should be nicer than the Mondeo Neighbour just purchased an A5 coupe and that too is a very nice car (if starting to look a little dated now) but think I prefer the mercs......

Thanks Ron -

I liked the look of the mercs better than the Audi but the interior of the Audi and the optional extras on this one in particular ticked all the boxes for me

Just hope it drives as well as I hope it will!

Ryan

[Red Baron]

Very nice choice, I shall definitely be going back down the VAG route when the Civic comes to the end of its useful life, do miss the solidity of the old Passat.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Very nice choice, I shall definitely be going back down the VAG route when the Civic comes to the end of its useful life, do miss the solidity of the old Passat.

Cheers Shane

[XRS]

Originally Posted by thepieman

looks a decent motor Ryan and certainly should be nicer than the Mondeo Neighbour just purchased an A5 coupe and that too is a very nice car (if starting to look a little dated now) but think I prefer the mercs......

Nice looking Audi, but I'm with you on the Mercs. The second family W205 arrives this evening when my son gets his 220 Sport Premium delivered.

Anyone for a Clio?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by XRS

Nice looking Audi, but I'm with you on the Mercs. The second family W205 arrives this evening when my son gets his 220 Sport Premium delivered.

Anyone for a Clio?

[Pirate1066]

I'm going completely loopy after an m5 v10

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

My chance you could pick me up an RS6 while you are there...?

and me please

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

and me please

Ha ha ha

[Rdlangy1]

Anyone know a good guide for how much a car would be worth part ex? Glasses guide I seem to remember from years ago?

[scotty]

What is your part ex .

[Rdlangy1]

Mondeo titanium X - 57 plate with 71k on clock and every added extra you can think of! Only down side are scuffed alloys - rest is mint..

[Rdlangy1]

1.8 tdci

[scotty]

What colour is it how much would you sell that private ?

[Ginola]

looks very nice... and comfortable!

[Rdlangy1]

Titanium thunder grey and dunno but Audi give me £2600

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

looks very nice... and comfortable!

Cheers Dave

[scotty]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm get me a few pics of the outside please Ryan if you on FB send me a pm

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm get me a few pics of the outside please Ryan if you on FB send me a pm

Haven't got Facebook mate - and unless u wanna buy it by 8am tomorrow morning it may be too late

PM me ur email if u want pics mate

[Rdlangy1]

Test drive in T- 4hrs 4mins

[Rdlangy1]

And home with me it comes Audi driver

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

And home with me it comes Audi driver

Nice one. I wish I could decide that quick.
Been offered £7900 off and A5, £8008 off an S5 sport back and a curveball of £6800 off a BMW 330i M-Sport !!!!!! Aaaaaarrrrrrhhhhhhh!!!!!

[Rdlangy1]

A5 or S5! S5 looks amazing here - although they have a Matt grey s7 which is just jaw dropping!

[Scott.T]

A5 sport back black edition looks identical to S5. Difference is only 230ps four pot turbo Vs 330ps v6 supercharged engine.

[Rdlangy1]

Then save the cash - u have the scoob for power

[scotty]

Nice one mmmmm invisable indicators only Audi drivers can see time to get polishing now

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Then save the cash - u have the scoob for power

I think I'm heading that way.
Price on S5 is tempting but strange as it may sound the fact that the only seat choice is leather is swinging me away. I hate cold slippery full leather.
The A5 and S3 both have a half leather / Alancantara option.

Enjoy your drive home

[Rdlangy1]

Cheers guys

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Nice one. I wish I could decide that quick.

You do though,

Then you take it back a month later..

[Rdlangy1]

Well got her home in one peice - beautiful drive!

However work needed on bodywork - got quite a few hundred knocked off as the whole car is covered in holograms from someone who obviously doesn't know how to mop a car!

But in shade - here's how she looks

[Hongkongfooi]

Looks very nice...says 'get out of my way' ....but then thats what Audi drivers are like (please dont be a typical one)

[Scott.T]

Very nice.
Just needs the s-line badge on the front grill.
I have one mounted on a quattro bracket/clip if you want one. It should clip on where the quattro badge sits on that model.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Very nice.
Just needs the s-line badge on the front grill.
I have one mounted on a quattro bracket/clip if you want one. It should clip on where the quattro badge sits on that model.

Def wouldn't say no Scott - let me know how much mate

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Looks very nice...says 'get out of my way' ....but then thats what Audi drivers are like (please dont be a typical one)

I've always been a conservative and polite driver - make of car won't change that..............................now get the f*#% out the way..............please

Na seriously - as u will all see at the ring - I'm a polite driver Pmsl

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Def wouldn't say no Scott - let me know how much mate

Remind me before the next meet and you can have it FOC.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Remind me before the next meet and you can have it FOC.

Ur a gent

Won't be at Feb meet so be March I guess - really appreciate that

[Rdlangy1]

Well I decided to give the Audi a quick clean at the weekend (and I do mean quick! It was freezing!)...

Just a snow foam, rinse, wash (two bucket method) and then rinse and dry.





















Condition of the paint work is absolutely disgraceful for a main dealer! I reckon the guy who mopped it was blind, was wearing sunglasses, and a blindfold, and possibly had no eyes anyway !!!!





Ryan

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Well I decided to give the Audi a quick clean at the weekend (and I do mean quick! It was freezing!)...

You sure about that i thought you lived in the warmer parts of the country

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

You sure about that i thought you lived in the warmer parts of the country

Us woosy southerners get cold quickly Pmsl

[thepieman]

Doubt it was 'mopped', more likely just filler heavy polish or glaze top coat masking the 'chamois' drying scratches........

Pretty sure you'll 'buff' them out easily enough, just work backwards on the 'cut' level......... being black / dark after polishing don't forget to wipe over with a spray of IPA/water mix (isopropyl alcohol) to get rid of any residues before Glaze and sealants and it'll come up lovely

[Rdlangy1]

Thanks Ron

The holograms are shocking tbh but it wasn't sunny enough to capture them..

Ryan

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Us woosy southerners get cold quickly Pmsl

Im prob more southerner than you think Ryan but not many people know

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Im prob more southerner than you think Ryan but not many people know

pmsl

[Steve_PPP]

Lovely car mate. Looks like the paintwork will keep you busy for a few sunny spring days though

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Lovely car mate. Looks like the paintwork will keep you busy for a few sunny spring days though

Sure will mate

[Rdlangy1]

Well little update - the car went in to Southend Audi last sat, and I drove home a 65 plate White A6 S-Line Ultra Auto. Never driven an Auto before but after a day or two - im loving it ! 7-speed, and pulls lovely!

Had a phone call on Weds from Audi, the gear lever vibration they couldn't fathom out, so have put a new clutch & flywheel in for good measure

The wheels are going to be re-furbished once more, and diamond cut properly (they were only painted last time, not diamond cut!).

So I have the White A6 for another week (unless they call Sunday to pick mine up).

[Rdlangy1]

Well off to pick her up - gonna give the alloys a real good inspection as they reckon they have been fully refurbed and diamond cut all within 6hrs - I'm dubious! But will give them the benefit of the doubt until I see them.

Have a 650 miles drive Sunday and Monday so that will be a good test of the new clutch and flywheel and also its economy

I will let u all know what I find when I get there

[Banstead Stig]

Does look smart.

Hope it's all sorted now. It's a total ballache when you get niggles straight away.

I had a problem with the Forester on the drive home. Took a while to resolve, but five years on it's not resurfaced, so they must have sorted it!

[Rdlangy1]

Well picked car up - gearbox feels ok.

Wheels have been diamond cut again, BUT not lacquered and have a lip where the cnc machine has started:





As such, they will arrange to have lepsons come and collect the rims and do it all again properly including re-laquering.

No point me having them diamond cut and not lacquered as they will just pit and rot again.

Bonus is that I managed to get a new boot liner rrp £65 thrown in free of charge for the hassle

Ryan

[Scott.T]

Are you sure their not lacquered as they use a satin lacquer, normally with a gray tint to tone the bling down.

[Scott.T]

New Nut covers from ebay : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Au...WCQqMPqIMhVK1g
I have no idea why they always go white. I put it down to acid based cleaners but surely not everyone is using that.

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Tic-Tac's as wheel weights....hmm....Minty

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

New Nut covers from ebay : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Au...WCQqMPqIMhVK1g
I have no idea why they always go white. I put it down to acid based cleaners but surely not everyone is using that.

Didn't even notice the white caps! Ordered!

Yeah def not lacquered - I compared it to the new cars and showed the sales guy and its def just bare metal.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

Tic-Tac's as wheel weights....hmm....Minty

Prefer the orange and lime ha ha ha

[Rdlangy1]

Well car is back with me - and all is good!

Wheels have now been lacquered and everything is hunky dory!

Can't knock Southend Audi - my boot mat came in on the weds and on the Thurs they sent a driver down from Southend to my works just to drop it off!

Great service

Gave it another wash at the weekend and all is well - need some decent weather to get the machine out though - don't fancy clay barring and then machining when its so cold the water is semi-freezing as it hits the car !!

[Ginola]

Have you tried a Clay Mitt before Ryan? saves alot of time on claying, (if the paint condition is not too bad)

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Have you tried a Clay Mitt before Ryan? saves alot of time on claying, (if the paint condition is not too bad)

Hi Dave,

I haven't no - but I have a clay sponge which I guess is very similar. However the car is quite bad.

Might get away with the clay sponge on some bits but def not the lower doors and sills etc