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Ghisallo
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I was was going to ask why you changed from an A8 to an A6, but I think you answered that re lower boot access. Apart from that, is there much dfference in interior space?
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The A8 was my car, which was replaced by the Golf. The A6 will be Mrs Lyons' car.
The A8 was more of a box ticking exercise. I'd always wanted 1, so decided to bite the bullet. It was the old technology though (effectively a 2003 car) whereas this is the current model with current gadgets. It's a fresher car with Audi warranty etc too. The A8 only averaged 32mpg odd as well!
Interior and boot space is pretty much the same between them. It doesn't feel as big though, and the rear visibility past the C pillar is fantastic. I got a text from Mrs Lyons yesterday to say she parallel parked it like a boss in Banbridge yesterday. I told her it didn't count if there was nothing in front and behind though
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The A8 was more of a box ticking exercise. I'd always wanted 1, so decided to bite the bullet. It was the old technology though (effectively a 2003 car) whereas this is the current model with current gadgets. It's a fresher car with Audi warranty etc too. The A8 only averaged 32mpg odd as well!
Interior and boot space is pretty much the same between them. It doesn't feel as big though, and the rear visibility past the C pillar is fantastic. I got a text from Mrs Lyons yesterday to say she parallel parked it like a boss in Banbridge yesterday. I told her it didn't count if there was nothing in front and behind though
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Lovely motor, hopefully nothing too major wrong with it - surely this should be covered by the dealer anyway??
Didn't know you were a country bumpkin also? lol
Didn't know you were a country bumpkin also? lol
That's lovely Ian! Nicely finished for an SE, I could easily see myself cruising around in that
Not a fan of the walnut trim, but it would probably grow on me as my old MK4 GTI Golf had wood finished trim
how does it compare to the interior finish of the A8?
If anything I would be itching to change out the steering wheel to a flat bottomed one or at least get it partially retrimmed in perforated leather - but if it's mainly for the wife I wouldn't bother
looks aggressive at the front - I would love one of those in daytona grey, whats the sound system like?
a wagon that size needs the rear windows tinted as close to factory tint as possible
Not a fan of the walnut trim, but it would probably grow on me as my old MK4 GTI Golf had wood finished trim
how does it compare to the interior finish of the A8?
If anything I would be itching to change out the steering wheel to a flat bottomed one or at least get it partially retrimmed in perforated leather - but if it's mainly for the wife I wouldn't bother
looks aggressive at the front - I would love one of those in daytona grey, whats the sound system like?
a wagon that size needs the rear windows tinted as close to factory tint as possible
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I'm not a fan of the flat bottomed wheels on anything bigger than an A3 or maybe A4 personally. As the paddles will probably never be used, I just intend on getting whatevers cheapest- which will inevitably end up being the same Sport wheel that I have but with paddles. I'm still keeping an eye out for a perforated or S-Line 1 though.
Interior finish is much superior to the A8, it really is a lovely place to be.
Standard sound system is great. No B&O or Bose option ticked, but the standard 1 still has a sub and amp.
Interior finish is much superior to the A8, it really is a lovely place to be.
Standard sound system is great. No B&O or Bose option ticked, but the standard 1 still has a sub and amp.
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Are the eBay ones no good?
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I had it in the A8 and have it in the Golf too, never any bother.
With the ebay ones apparently you will always be hampered by having to use obsolete versions of the software, or else having to try and hack around with illegal copies that don't work properly. And most times all you can do with them is read and reset codes
Rosstech wrote the full software and also crippled the older shareware version that an ebay cable will typically run, which also has no tech support. The ebay ones won't always help you diagnose faults especially in the newer VAGs, but otherwise they'll let you read fault codes at least. Upgrading to a full cable will bring you lots more detail to the codes, lots more realtime data, and the ability to scan newer cars, full access to tech support and free updates, etc...I'm not sure if the ebay ones allow you to apply software mods, but if you're only needing a cable for basic fault code reading I would probably opt for an ebay one over the rosstech only for this purpose.
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I don't care about anything other than being able to turn on my rear lights with my DRL's and making the passenger mirror tilt when in reverse
suckindiesel
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Very nice mate. That engine is great in the A6 with the quattro and the wheels set it apart a bit from most SE's. Im sure you'll put your own touch on it aswell!
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I'm sure someone Of the forum will do that for you depending on your location
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