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1 hour ago, montytom said:

Looking good. Not really a fan of german cars but this looks understated and not shouty. What engine does this have? Good luck with it. Love the colour

It’s the 2.8 and fwd rather than 4wd. With 193bhp it’s nowhere near as rapid as the v8 Quattros but it’s not particularly slow.

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1 hour ago, HMC said:

It’s the 2.8 and fwd rather than 4wd. With 193bhp it’s nowhere near as rapid as the v8 Quattros but it’s not particularly slow.

Thats still enough, Nigh on 200bhp is still plenty in the real world. I can see the 2.8 badge now. Was on my phone so couldnt see. still looks a nice car though

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2 hours ago, Schaefft said:

Another D2 owner, excellent. Without wanting to ruin the party, make sure the gearbox has been serviced and google for "botangs hole" (can't promise all results are sfw). You will thank me later.

Yeah the previous owner was on that, thankfully.

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On 12/4/2021 at 12:28 PM, HMC said:

I know these are not flavour of the month here, but I have done a buy. Aluminium body FTW

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Nice! My old man had a 4.2 Quattro for a little while. I remember it being very big and very fast. Is this just about the last Audi that’s big and fast that could still be owned by a gentleman? 

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On 12/4/2021 at 8:41 PM, HMC said:

It’s the 2.8 and fwd rather than 4wd. With 193bhp it’s nowhere near as rapid as the v8 Quattros but it’s not particularly slow.

Probably less of a maintenance headache than a Quattro too?

Even though at this age and size I'd thought it would be a proper Quattro rather than the Haldex lark.

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There was an element of risk with this supercharged s type as it was - for one of these- cheap. And had limited service history. Nevertheless, I failed to be put off and it’s now my daily. I don’t cover big miles so the fuel economy isn’t really an issue. These Devon B roads are fun despite or perhaps because of the limited grip that’s available at times if too Much of the 400bhp is released at once. Still if I should need assistance, I do have a Motorola car phone to summon it from.

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Well the jag continues to be low key and amusing, and the rover p4 remains with a local garage being tended to between jobs. What a heap of shit. Hopefully it will repay me by being a nice little runabout once it stops and goes properly.

Meanwhile the minor found a new home for a healthy profit. I’ll take that as it can help pay for the p4 rehab bill.

 

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Following brake failure in the jag (scary), and with the p4 still waiting to be fixed I became carless. Careless. After considering offers of loan cars from friends (a Sirion or a Range Rover classic I used to own) I nearly bought a 2001 v70 from a long term owning friend; but I just didn’t really feel the love for it. It was the 2.4 petrol which I thought would be slow for how thirsty it would end up being. Prejudices creeping in?

Instead I ended up with a 9-3 convertible. It’s the car that put floppy into floppy top. im not really a fan of wobbly cars, but curiosity got the better of me, I’ve not owned one, and under mild duress I am now owning a tidy ish blue example with tan leather. £1000 bill last year that the recently deceased owner footed for having the bulkhead welded up at a Saab specialists helped clinch the deal.
 

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