Schaefft Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 It's time to go on another completely unnecessary adventure. Many will know what's waiting for me at the end of the journey but let's see if we can keep things mysterious for those who don't. Taxi arrived early so my breakfast consisted of a cup of Lemsip and a bite out of my Tesco Cranberry bread (which will join me on my journey, it's the best bread you can buy in a supermarket, fight me). Matty, 95 quid Peugeot, Tickman and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Already on the train. Bren, Tickman, Saabnut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Lemsip. Sorry for your troubles man scdan4, Saabnut and Schaefft 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 16 minutes ago, Matty said: Lemsip. Sorry for your troubles man Yeah, everyone seems to be getting a cold during this time of the year, the Lemsip does help though. The bread has been consumed, that should keep me sustained for a while. We are an hour in and just arrived in York, nowhere near the end of leg #1 yet though. Insurance is sorted as well, once again had to call as Admiral's website seems to struggle keeping up with my constant policy changes. Jim Bell, Tickman and Matty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Schaefft said: it's the best bread you can buy in a supermarket, fight me). fruhstuck ja cranberry nein viel gluck PicantoJon and Matty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 10 minutes ago, hairnet said: fruhstuck ja cranberry nein viel gluck Vielen Dank. At Leeds Station now. The train becomes more and more crowded despite many of the seats that were clearly marked as occupied having been empty in Newcastle. Jim Bell, Tickman and Matty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Sheffield achieved, however still not near the end. Jim Bell, Dyslexic Viking, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Chodspeed. Schaefft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Birmingham achieved! This is the end of leg #1. I'm somewhat glad that I'm not buying a car here despite my last purchase just outside of the city (the Infiniti Q45 last year) going well, and the car being collected today originally being the personal car of a well known gunsmith at home here in the city! Jim Bell, Pat Earrings, sdkrc and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 On my way to the final destination, 10 mins delay. Considering the rest of the journey was perfectly smooth I can't complain. Poo count still at 0, not likely to change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 An indicator for which direction we are going. Flat4, Jim Bell, Dyslexic Viking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Dentressangle Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 The land of vowel-averse dragons Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 buying the gsa off wobbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 7 minutes ago, hairnet said: buying the gsa off wobbler That would be an unusual one, Giselle might be a little too adventurous for me although I did enjoy driving the Autoshite GSA Special. Unfortunately it's gonna be something a little more boring. Second to last stop before we are arriving at our final destination. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Schaefft said: Birmingham Good lord, the place still looks like the Luftwaffe ave been visiting nightly. Sheffield looked better Keep going CGSB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Are we there yet? Only asking as in my neck of the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 9 minutes ago, gadgetgricey said: Are we there yet? Only asking as in my neck of the woods. Shrewsbury achieved, thanks for to @83Cfor being a true gentleman! With the A8 collected the next stop will be Coventry! Semi-C, Tickman, wuvvum and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Thanks to @Schaefft for an easy, hassle free sale. The A8 tried to throw a spanner in the works by the MMI screen pinging a bit of trim off from the air vent surround as it motored closed, and the handbrake warning (having not been a problem for a couple of months) reared it’s head again. Why car? Why must you only be difficult when it’s time to go? Anyway, it was good having the A8, glad I got to experience one. sdkrc and mk2_craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, 83C said: Thanks to @Schaefft for an easy, hassle free sale. The A8 tried to throw a spanner in the works by the MMI screen pinging a bit of trim off from the air vent surround as it motored closed, and the handbrake warning (having not been a problem for a couple of months) reared it’s head again. Why car? Why must you only be difficult when it’s time to go? Anyway, it was good having the A8, glad I got to experience one. It's just what old cars do, I certainly don't mind having a few things to improve. Still on my way back, popped over to a mate to pick up the E39 Tailgate window and another mate on the way back to have a quick chat. Time to have dinner though as the cranberry bread isnt enough for an entire day of collection-ing. N Dentressangle, Jazoli, mk2_craig and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 8 minutes ago, Schaefft said: looks smart, auto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Is that the ex Paul plom, kiltox one? SiC and paulplom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 35 minutes ago, Matty said: Is that the ex Paul plom, kiltox one? Ex- @paulplom, @Kiltox, me, and a few others I think. It’s becoming a bit of an Autoshite bike. I think @Schaefft reckoned he’d be either the 5/6th AS owner. Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Winner wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, 83C said: Ex- @paulplom, @Kiltox, me, and a few others I think. It’s becoming a bit of an Autoshite bike. I think @Schaefft reckoned he’d be either the 5/6th AS owner. Indeed it is, with Mr. @NorthernMonkey , @Robson3022 and @St.Judeall having history with the car as well. The car is rock solid, no odd noises, vibrations, tracking to the left or right, anything really. If there is any proof that maintenance is key to keeping a car alive it's this A8. Absolutely worth putting money into to keep improving it from what I can tell. It's hard to imagine that 1400 quid could ever buy a better car really (aside from the GS300 maybe). I'll see how I get on with it but right now impressions are very positive. It's fast, smooth (surprisingly with sports suspension and 20 inch wheels), well equipped with sensible tech to make it feel contemporary, looks good (aside from hazy headlights and the screwed up bumper) and will hopefully continue to be reliable. cort16, Tickman, Flat4 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 That looks lovely. £1400, absolute bargain. That isn't a deposit for a never be yours, never ending monthly payment special. Being a 55 plate I take it the tax is just ouch rather than FFS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 26 minutes ago, 2flags said: That looks lovely. £1400, absolute bargain. That isn't a deposit for a never be yours, never ending monthly payment special. Being a 55 plate I take it the tax is just ouch rather than FFS!!! Exactly, there's no guarantee that the car will be trouble free forever but for that kind of money it's a no brainer. Crazy 600+ tax band has been avoided with this one fortunately and no ULEZ to worry about here either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, 2flags said: That looks lovely. £1400, absolute bargain. That isn't a deposit for a never be yours, never ending monthly payment special. Being a 55 plate I take it the tax is just ouch rather than FFS!!! The tax is an odd one with the A8 3.0 TDIs, this one was pre-StupidTax so no problem. A friend of mine has a near-identical car on a 56 plate, his also avoids paying the £600-odd a year. However, if you’re unlucky enough to find an 06-plate registered between 23/03/2006 and 21/05/2006 then they’re all liable for the full whack before VAG did something to bring the emissions down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 The handbrake on my A6 was a PITA was the same message. I am fairly certain the unipart samson battery I fitted was the culprit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 There are going to be so many really nice, big cars from 'non premium' manufacturers that are going to go over the bridge as people simply aren't going to pay that much tax. What a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 19 hours ago, Schaefft said: Shrewsbury achieved, thanks for to @83Cfor being a true gentleman! With the A8 collected the next stop will be Coventry! Meole Brace Sainsburys. I have fond memories of working there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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