Got me an Audi [Archive] - Club VR-4 Forums

Axeboy

20-07-2010, 05:47 PM

Hi Chaps..

Thought id let you see what Ive bagged as my daily workhorse:

36271

36272

Its an Audi A8 4.0 Tdi with a nice lumpy v8 twin turbo.

Im very impressed. I sold my e60 530d to a workmate (who is now selling his 03 plate galant estate v6).

Its very strange, but i keep going for the indicators on the wrong side. It might remind my of my first vr4 with the auto box, odd!

Anyways, i can only recommend this thing for the money. Super smooth and fast enough (doesnt feel fast though). Lots of toys, everythings electric like the steering wheel and seatbelts.. plus it has a TV which is amazing.

Variety is the spice of life etc etc.. i only had the 530d for 6 months and it was superb, but you guys know how it goes /Banana

Wodjno

20-07-2010, 05:52 PM

Nice.. Very very nice.. /yes

I'll get it in B4 TubbySteve /yes What's the fuel consumption like in comparison to the VR4 /Hmmm

Cheers

Wodj

Axeboy

20-07-2010, 05:59 PM

Seems good on fuel so far, on anything other than town driving its great, around 35mpg..

In town though, not sure what it actually is, but more like 20

Overall, its doing well

elnevio

20-07-2010, 06:24 PM

I'll also get in before Sir Steve of Supercharged - it needs a remap! :D

I've always liked the top-spec A8s - acres of spacious waftiness!

Axeboy

20-07-2010, 07:51 PM

I was considering a remap, seems to do well

Spirit

20-07-2010, 07:54 PM

Congrats on the new purchase mate.........enjoy the luxury :2thumbsup

miller

20-07-2010, 08:01 PM

/bounce Ill get in before Sir Sound a lot Steve...

You need a big amp in the boot!! :drummer: :drummer: :smug: /Hmmm

Geraint

20-07-2010, 08:05 PM

lovely car mate. always likes the A8's. =]

Turbo_Steve

20-07-2010, 08:22 PM

Nice.

Ryan

21-07-2010, 05:18 AM

That is indeed a very nice car, I'd definitely own one. Enjoy!

White Lightning

21-07-2010, 06:57 AM

Ooo, that looks nice and comfy :)

Congrats on the purchase.

the_boy

21-07-2010, 08:01 AM

A8 is a massive car, just don't take it into any multi storeys :satan:

Uber wafting ability though.

Turbo_Steve

21-07-2010, 11:00 AM

It definitely needs a remap. These are surprisingly quick cars, though they do need to go on a bit of a diet :D

ritch_w

21-07-2010, 11:05 AM

Roberto

21-07-2010, 11:56 AM

nice car Scott! I didnt know you have an e60 before - what was it like?

Indeed, what was the 530d like?

And how much nicer is the A8?

Wodjno

21-07-2010, 02:02 PM

Is this the same car that Clarkson supposedly got 800miles from 1 tank of diesel ?

SGHOM

21-07-2010, 02:45 PM

Is this the same car that Clarkson supposedly got 800miles from 1 tank of diesel ?

nope

His was dark blue :curtain:

Wodjno

21-07-2010, 02:48 PM

nope

His was dark blue :curtain:

/bat

The Vee

21-07-2010, 02:56 PM

nope

His was dark blue :curtain:

Pmsl - you plonka!!

A8 fancied those since they came out - lovely bit of kit

Atik

21-07-2010, 02:57 PM

PMSL Derek /lol

But I think it was the 4.0TDi they tested. And it had a trillion litre fuel tank or something?

Nick VR4

21-07-2010, 03:29 PM

Nice Looking car :D

Wodjno

21-07-2010, 03:55 PM

PMSL Derek /lol

But I think it was the 4.0TDi they tested. And it had a trillion litre fuel tank or something?
This is the 4.0 Tdi /Wave

Turbo_Steve

21-07-2010, 05:29 PM

Chap at work has an A6 3.0TDI. Peaks at 270bhp and 4000 meeelion torques - has a few choice modifications (remap, exhuast, intercooler).
He gets 25mpg absoloutely hooning it.
He gets 50mpg sitting at 70mph.
Perhaps more significantly he gets 45mpg sitting at 90mph.

Another chap has a 2.5TDI A4 estate with a remap.
198bhp and usually around 59mpg.

It's sooo hard to justify owning a petrol car these days :)

Axeboy

21-07-2010, 05:43 PM

nice car Scott! I didnt know you have an e60 before - what was it like?

for a remap, I can recommend Andy Gallagher in killie;
http://www.andrewgallacher.com/
http://www.moorfieldmotorservices.co.uk/ecu_remapping.html

Hi Ritch

The e60 was superb, much better to drive on the back roads and it felt quicker (but isnt).

Id have another without a doubt, but the a8 is another level. Now im getting used to it, the size isnt such an issue now. Its a great machine.

Id highly recommend the 530d as a great all rounder... but you will need a warranty.

ritch_w

21-07-2010, 06:02 PM

Hi Ritch

Id highly recommend the 530d as a great all rounder... but you will need a warranty.

that sounds ominous? what went wrong?

I've had the lancer gs4 for just over a year now with absolutely no issues other than filling with fuel and replacing some tyres! I think thats me made it into the Guinness book of world records for the longest time i have owned a car..... anyways a chap offered my a E60 525d M5 replica for my car but I didnt think it stacked up in my favour so declined. Has got me thinking about e60's tho.....

Incidentally mine has been remapped and feels super quick, it averaged at 55mpg on a 500 mile trip up to Forres last month, most of that was cruising at proper speed.

Axeboy

21-07-2010, 06:22 PM

Nothing serious, the car was , and still is, under BMW warranty..

But it had a new oil cooler fitted, new glo plugs and a new particulate filter... all of which probably cost a pretty penny..

The BMW diesels are reliable enough, but when they go wrong, cost a fair bit to repair.

It was a 2004

bakerboy-2007

21-07-2010, 06:32 PM

Clarksons little stunt was replayed on dave tv (again) last sunday,

nice beast...

ritch_w

22-07-2010, 09:16 AM

did topgear not do the london - edinburg - london trip in an A6?

ritch_w

22-07-2010, 09:22 AM

[QUOTE=Axeboy]Nothing serious, the car was , and still is, under BMW warranty../QUOTE]

this makes interesting reading regarding BMW dealers and BMW warranties:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=72&t=837869&i=40&mid=0&nmt=What%20is%20it%20with%20BMW%20Dealers%20?

read the posts from Mfunf from page 3 - shocking service!

Axeboy

22-07-2010, 12:02 PM

To be fair, theyve fixed everything for me without issues...

Basically replacing anything that could have been repaired

stuey

22-07-2010, 12:16 PM

E60's are dropping to about £10k for an early one.. Do look like great value..

pezza

22-07-2010, 01:31 PM

E60/61s are great cars but the usual thing with turbos from 130K miles to watch out for I guess.. Apart from that they seem to be pretty good and thats before any chip tuning.

Top choice with the A8, such a great car inside and out. That engine must be so sweet too. WHats it sound like when you plant the throttle?

Axeboy

22-07-2010, 06:04 PM

Its quite muted, but sounds good...

Doesnt sound like a TD

zedy1

22-07-2010, 08:04 PM

Awsome cars ive had mine for 18 months now

Axeboy

17-12-2010, 11:18 PM

Well, the audi has been chopped in.... and i now have a 335i saloon...

I'll never learn, must stop this financial suicide

bradc

18-12-2010, 10:09 AM

Does the engine in the 335i feel just like a VR-4 with boost control?

Axeboy

18-12-2010, 10:55 AM

I havnt had a chance to really test it yet really, its too damn slippy :)

It feels similar so far, I wouldnt say it feels more powerful but it is reasonably refined and hard to tell. At speed it is more resposive and pulls away fine in 6th gear.

Axeboy

02-01-2011, 07:44 PM

Bit of an update brad.

Having spent more time with the car it doesnt push you back in the seat like a boosted vr4 low down in the rev range, but has torque across the full rev range.

It pulls from 1000rpm no problem in any gear and revs to around 7000rpm while still feeling power. However, as its so torquey at all revs, you dont get the boost feeling which I kinda miss a bit really. I want lag :)

Great engine, very felixible... feels like a small v8 as intended.

bradc

02-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Thats cool. I guess compared to a VR-4 the extra 500cc helps the turbos come online a little bit earlier, while maintaining top end. Peak power is supposed to be at 5800rpm though which isn't much different from a VR-4 at 5500rpm.