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  • 13-08-2011 11:57pm
    #1
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭


    Just got my new car guys !! 04' A8. 4L Diesel. UK import, sorting out VRT now. I've been stopped by the Garda 3 times now..
    Pictures are a little s**t though.

    So, what do you think ? Be honest...


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  • #2
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    Wow! Savage looking motor! Whats the mileage on her? I would say by looking at the second photo the front tyres look a little worn, but all in all lovely looking motor.

    Well Done!


  • #3
    stephenk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭stephenk123


    its big! nice car though


  • #4
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    That guy Greg wrote: »
    Just got my new car guys !! 04' A8. 4L Diesel. UK import, sorting out VRT now. I've been stopped by the Garda 3 times now..

    So, what do you think ? Be honest...

    Very clean, me likey, but how long have you been driving it around to have been stopped three times? I regularly go days and days without seeing any Guards at all.


  • #5
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    119K on the clock, nothing for something like this...Yeah needs 2 new tires too. Have to price those tomorrow. Its also surprisingly good on diesel. I drove over from the UK.....only stopped for fuel about 4 times :)


  • #6
    AugustusMinimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭AugustusMinimus


    Very nice car. How much if you don't mind me asking.

    Any idea what sort of MPG you'll get out of that 4L engine ? Plenty of power I'd suspect anyways.


    IIRC, is this the engine which Clarkson drove from London to Edinburgh and back on a single tank ?


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  • #7
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    Very clean, me likey, but how long have you been driving it around to have been stopped three times? I regularly go days and days without seeing any Guards at all.

    Well, the day I got it to Ireland I was stopped over at Clarehall...brought it to Longford and was stopped on my way down and I was stopped today, near where I was stopped the 1st time..I asked the guard why I was being stopped so many times and he said it just looks like one of those cars he'd stop...I actually got quite annoyed at that ...I'm driving it 2 days now BTW


  • #8
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    AugustusMinimus wrote: »
    Very nice car. How much if you don't mind me asking.

    Any idea what sort of MPG you'll get out of that 4L engine ? Plenty of power I'd suspect anyways.


    IIRC, is this the engine which Clarkson drove from London to Edinburgh and back on a single tank ?

    Paid €9K for it, excluding VRT is another €3555.

    On motorways its good on diesel, driving it around Dublin is rubbish, but diesel is only 1.34 a litre over in Imports direct in Clarehall. Didn't really think about MPG, I'll have a look over the next few days and let you know though. And yes.....more than enough power.


  • #9
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    That guy Greg wrote: »
    Well, the day I got it to Ireland I was stopped over at Clarehall...brought it to Longford and was stopped on my way down and I was stopped today, near where I was stopped the 1st time..I asked the guard why I was being stopped so many times and he said it just looks like one of those cars he'd stop...I actually got quite annoyed at that ...I'm driving it 2 days now BTW

    That's ridiculous, I know they have to clamp down on people trying to evade tax and all that but someone who's worked hard for a decent car should be allowed to enjoy it without being harassed. Maybe if they'd seen the car a few times and were checking that it was legit but that's clearly not the case here.


  • #10
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    That guy Greg wrote: »
    Paid €9K for it, excluding VRT is another €3555.

    On motorways its good on diesel, driving it around Dublin is rubbish, but diesel is only 1.34 a litre over in Imports direct in Clarehall. Didn't really think about MPG, I'll have a look over the next few days and let you know though. And yes.....more than enough power.

    According to Parkers, you should be seeing about 28 MPG, so realistically, it's probably slightly lower, although it depends on the type of driving.


  • #11
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    That's ridiculous, I know they have to clamp down on people trying to evade tax and all that but someone who's worked hard for a decent car should be allowed to enjoy it without being harassed. Maybe if they'd seen the car a few times and were checking that it was legit but that's clearly not the case here.

    Thanks mate, it really is ridiculous. And when he said to me this was the type of car he would usually stop I was really annoyed. Just can't wait to get this bloody VRT sorted.


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  • #12
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    According to Parkers, you should be seeing about 28 MPG, so realistically, it's probably slightly lower, although it depends on the type of driving.

    Would 28MPG be on a motorway or city ?? Doubt it would be city though. Went for the diesel for better MPG, but don't think it would have made a big difference now.. Ah well !


  • #13
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    only thing that'll stop that monster is its driver


  • #14
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Some car! Well wear!


  • #15
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Tigger wrote: »
    only thing that'll stop that moneter is its driver

    I'm really trying to drive as sensible as possible, don't think I'd be able to afford to speed in about a week after putting petrol into this, even though I'm paying 1.34 per litre. I'd love to fill the tank with diesel and see how much it'd cost.
    Most I put into it was €75.


  • #16
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Some car! Well wear!

    Thanks


  • #17
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    That guy Greg wrote: »
    Would 28MPG be on a motorway or city ?? Doubt it would be city though. Went for the diesel for better MPG, but don't think it would have made a big difference now.. Ah well !

    The same website says my 1.8L petrol does 36 MPG. Most of my driving is around Dublin (Swords to Donnybrook which includes a stretch of motorway), but I go to great lengths to avoid any serious traffic and I get 33 MPG according to the on board computer and I have done calculations which confirm this.


  • #18
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    The same website says my 1.8L petrol does 36 MPG. Most of my driving is around Dublin (Swords to Donnybrook which includes a stretch of motorway), but I go to great lengths to avoid any serious traffic and I get 33 MPG according to the on board computer and I have done calculations which confirm this.

    Ah, I'm gonna find out myself and see what I get. Doubt It'd be much over 28 though. Just out of curiosity, what do you drive ?


  • #19
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    That guy Greg wrote: »
    Ah, I'm gonna find out myself and see what I get. Doubt It'd be much over 28 though. Just out of curiosity, what do you drive ?

    2004 Mazda 6.


  • #20
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    2004 Mazda 6.

    Nice cars, had one as a company car before.


  • #21
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Did clarkson on top gear a few years back not drive this from london to glasgow (and back again) on a single tank???

    Pretty sure it was a black 4l Tdi A8


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  • #22
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    That guy Greg wrote: »
    Nice cars, had one as a company car before.

    I can't knock it, I've two friends and my mother offering to buy it off me despite it not being for sale. Thought about giving in and upgrading to the MPS but just can't bare to part with a car that's been nothing but a joy to own.


  • #23
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    BX 19 wrote: »
    Did clarkson on top gear a few years back not drive this from london to glasgow (and back again) on a single tank???

    Pretty sure it was a black 4l Tdi A8

    I can remember watching that episode, just not sure what A8 it was though.....If it was the same as my one there must be a problem with mine...


  • #24
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    I can't knock it, I've two friends and my mother offering to buy it off me despite it not being for sale. Thought about giving in and upgrading to the MPS but just can't bare to part with a car that's been nothing but a joy to own.

    Never drove the MPS, so not sure what its like. If I was you I'd keep your current car though, they're really great cars.


  • #25
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    That guy Greg wrote: »
    Just got my new car guys !! 04' A8. 4L Diesel.

    You should add the pics of your new bus to this thread: Post a picture of your car here, part 3.


  • #26
    x in the city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭x in the city


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    That's ridiculous, I know they have to clamp down on people trying to evade tax and all that but someone who's worked hard for a decent car should be allowed to enjoy it without being harassed. Maybe if they'd seen the car a few times and were checking that it was legit but that's clearly not the case here.

    in Ireland its illegal to drive a car like this!

    cops think along the lines..

    "wtf, why are you not driving a 1.6 primera.. huh...who lets you drive this??!!"


  • #27
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    You should add the pics of your new bus to this thread: Post a picture of your car here, part 3.

    Theres afew more pics of it up


  • #28
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    x in the city wrote: »
    in Ireland its illegal to drive a car like this!

    cops think along the lines..

    "wtf, why are you not driving a 1.6 primera.. huh...who lets you drive this??!!"

    Hahhah, if I get stopped again I'm gonna ask the Guard if its illegal to drive something like this..!! I can see wheres he's coming from abit though...I come in and out of Darndale abit as my parents live there and Darndale is notorious for drug dealing etc. But still 3 tomes and its only in Ireland 2 days.


  • #29
    Topper Harley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    x in the city wrote: »
    in Ireland its illegal to drive a car like this!

    cops think along the lines..

    "wtf, why are you not driving a 1.6 primera.. huh...who lets you drive this??!!"

    But surely there's a grace period. And what about tourists who bring their own cars. I know the OP is resident in Ireland but the Guards shouldn't stop every foreign car to check where the driver lives. If they've seen it a couple of times, then by all means investigate, but it appears you've got the Guards attitude spot on.


  • #30
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    Topper Harley wrote: »
    But surely there's a grace period. And what about tourists who bring their own cars. I know the OP is resident in Ireland but the Guards shouldn't stop every foreign car to check where the driver lives. If they've seen it a couple of times, then by all means investigate, but it appears you've got the Guards attitude spot on.

    I think hes doing this because he can, the 2 guards that stopped me in Clarehall were from the same station, sure we knew I was already stopped ? If not fair enough, but its just what I think.


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  • #31
    argosy2006
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,210 ✭✭✭argosy2006


    Why you buy audi and not merc or bmw,
    ?
    or phaeton lol


  • #32
    That guy Greg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭That guy Greg


    argosy2006 wrote: »
    Why you buy audi and not merc or bmw,
    ?
    or phaeton lol

    I was looking at a phaeton, but liked the A8 better. Wouldn't buy a Merc though


  • #33
    pajero12
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭pajero12


    When Clarkson drove to Edinburgh, He Drove ridiculously economical, Not going over 2000 rpm or so, No radio, heater, Any auxiliary electronics. And IIRC he had the twin turbo which was a 4.2l v8?


  • #34
    AugustusMinimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭AugustusMinimus


    pajero12 wrote: »
    When Clarkson drove to Edinburgh, He Drove ridiculously economical, Not going over 2000 rpm or so, No radio, heater, Any auxiliary electronics. And IIRC he had the twin turbo which was a 4.2l v8?

    I think your right.

    All the same, it's very impressive mileage considering how heavy the car is and the size of the engine.


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