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Old 10 December 2010, 08:26 PM
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Does anyone know much about these. I know FSH is essential and i heard there is a monster service at 80k. I hear the V8 is pretty bullet proof, but Audi's dont seem to fair well on the reliability stakes. Any help and sensible views would help.
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real good car all a round, but its going to get slagged off on here.
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
Does anyone know much about these. I know FSH is essential and i heard there is a monster service at 80k. I hear the V8 is pretty bullet proof, but Audi's dont seem to fair well on the reliability stakes. Any help and sensible views would help.

It is for gheyers
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No FSI or DRC to worry about on that model. Being 2005 you'll have cheaper road tax too, unless that gets changed.

They are fine cars, and if you're more bothered about stability than getting the **** out on every roundabout, a great choice. And before anyone goes on about wooden steering feel compared to a BMW, well they are hardly feelsome either. V8 sounds lovely, and to most people it matters not a jot if it is hung over beyond the front axle. In the wet and snow you'll be laughing.

I'd go for an automatic.
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Originally Posted by alanbell
real good car all a round, but its going to get slagged off on here.
Originally Posted by Dingdongler
It is for gheyers

Aaaaand we're off.....
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Originally Posted by john banks
No FSI or DRC to worry about on that model. Being 2005 you'll have cheaper road tax too, unless that gets changed.

They are fine cars, and if you're more bothered about stability than getting the **** out on every roundabout, a great choice. And before anyone goes on about wooden steering feel compared to a BMW, well they are hardly feelsome either. V8 sounds lovely, and to most people it matters not a jot if it is hung over beyond the front axle. In the wet and snow you'll be laughing.

I'd go for a BMW.
EFA
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Originally Posted by john banks
No FSI or DRC to worry about on that model. Being 2005 you'll have cheaper road tax too, unless that gets changed.

They are fine cars, and if you're more bothered about stability than getting the **** out on every roundabout, a great choice. And before anyone goes on about wooden steering feel compared to a BMW, well they are hardly feelsome either. V8 sounds lovely, and to most people it matters not a jot if it is hung over beyond the front axle. In the wet and snow you'll be laughing.

I'd go for an automatic.
I knew id get a sensible answer from you John. Cheers. I have driven my brother in laws (which is the one im looking at) and the steering is pretty direct, more so than my cousins E46 M3. But it is deffo slightly nose heavy, but the rear pulls that into order. Build quality is exceptional as is the ride, firm but not bone jarring. Plus it seems to use the same engine as the RS4, but N/A.
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And unlike the RS4, not FSI or DRC. Those are crucial points in buying these cars used.
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