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Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by centurion » Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:15 pm

Hi guys,

After no. Of months in fast lane and very enjoying rides in my 4.8is i'm planning to part company and go for something more subtle... Yet different :).
I've been looking at Audi A8 4.2 tdi which i'm so keen to get on/in so was wondering had anyone ever had one and could share some insights?

Btw... Car is not as appealing as bmw is nut the engine is true craftsmanship in the same way as 4.8 is albeit on totally diff. Terms.


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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by Horizon » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:40 pm

[quote="centurion"]
Hi guys,

After no. Of months in fast lane and very enjoying rides in my 4.8is i'm planning to part company and go for something more subtle... Yet different :).
I've been looking at Audi A8 4.2 tdi which i'm so keen to get on/in so was wondering had anyone ever had one and could share some insights?

Btw... Car is not as appealing as bmw is nut the engine is true craftsmanship in the same way as 4.8 is albeit on totally diff. Terms
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Not a 4.2 but may still be available, he's using it as a winter runabout
2011 Kia Sorento KX3  2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3.  3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible  Msport  2007.  ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:25 am

And there was me thinking you were going to say a Nissan Leaf.......
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2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

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2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by Greydog » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:01 am

The Forum will soon need a "Discount" section for all the Aldi drivers
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4.4 X5 Sport Topaz Blue LPG (now gone squashed by a tree)
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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by pvr » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:05 am

It is great to have a car for all moods  :))
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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:07 am

[quote="pvr"]
It is great to have a car for all moods  :))
[/quote]

And IQ has plenty of those!!
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by Reusch » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:32 am

Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:38 am

[quote="Reusch"]
Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
[/quote]

How will that help the environment !?!?

Which one?
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by Reusch » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:43 am

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
[/quote]

How will that help the environment !?!?

Which one?
[/quote]

3.2 yeh I no the shitty engine one but SWMBO wouldn't be ok in the 4.5 turbo
JFT96.YNWA

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Previous
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Mercedes C Class,Mazda RX8,Jaguar S Type 3.0.

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:57 am

[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
[/quote]

How will that help the environment !?!?

Which one?
[/quote]

3.2 yeh I no the shitty engine one but SWMBO wouldn't be ok in the 4.5 turbo
[/quote]

There is a non turbo V8!!!!

That is the same engine as in my Mrs old TT, a car half the weight!!!!
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by skins83 » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:42 am

I'm thinking of moving mine on to and after only 2 months of ownership, I love it it's a great car but I can't live without an M power car in my life having just sold my M3. Gonna wait till the m3/m4 comes down a bit in price and get in an M where I should be!

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by Reusch » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:41 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
[/quote]

How will that help the environment !?!?

Which one?
[/quote]

So what you saying before I hand over my hard earned wedge
JFT96.YNWA

Current
Jaguar XF

Previous
Porsche Cayenne 3.2 (money pit)
BMW X5 3.0D
Mercedes C Class,Mazda RX8,Jaguar S Type 3.0.

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:44 pm

[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
[/quote]

How will that help the environment !?!?

Which one?
[/quote]

Find a V8S!!

So what you saying before I hand over my hard earned wedge
[/quote]
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:44 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
[/quote]

How will that help the environment !?!?

Which one?
[/quote]

Find a V8S!!

So what you saying before I hand over my hard earned wedge
[/quote]
[/quote]

Find a V8S!
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Re: Planning to swap X5 for...

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:45 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Reusch"]
Mines going for a Cayenne  :)
[/quote]

How will that help the environment !?!?

Which one?
[/quote]

Find a V8S!!

So what you saying before I hand over my hard earned wedge
[/quote]
[/quote]

Find a V8S!
[/quote]

Find a V8S
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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