Kaiser's NEW new Chariot - The Return!

_Kaiser_

Morning all,

So as you know, last month I bought an A6 - here she is:



Unfortunately, due to "technical difficulties" (turbo issues ), she's gone back to where she came from. To be fair to the garage I bought it from they were fully willing to stand behind the car and sort out the issue... but after only 3 weeks of ownership where they had it for 2 of those and still no definite cause nevermind solution, enough was enough - deal reversed, money refunded, Passat returned (as well, in fairness, the money I spent on taxing it etc so all credit to them for that much at least).

Still, not to be discouraged, last week I found a replacement and it was delivered yesterday ....

Like the first, she's an automatic 2005 3.0 TDI Quattro (225 BHP), and like the first she has the multi-function steering wheel, auto lights and wipers, full colour MMI/display, 6-cd changer, rear parking sensors, full leather and a full dealer history.... but no sunroof this time and she's not even a D-reg!! :eek:

Still, to help me get over that, she DOES also have....

- Factory xenon headlights with DRL and cornering functions
- Flappy-Paddle gearbox controls
- BOSE sound system
- Audi Media Interface (AMI) with iPod and USB connections
- Electric front seats (both sides) with memory function
- Upgraded Climate Control system
- All-round Parking Sensors
- Electric rear sun blind
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- 18" BBS Alloys
- 6 month main (BMW) dealer warranty

Amazingly, she's a one previous owner Irish car, not an import!
Strangely though there doesn't seem to be Bluetooth on this one so that'll need to be sorted out and (I don't know how I missed this at the time but I just assumed it was there I guess ) no cruise control!

So anyway, without further waffling on my part... here she is!







... All things considered, I think I've done alright!

eringobragh

thought I had deja vu for a minute there

68 lost souls

Happy motoring! Lovely car, enjoy it.

George Dalton

Best of luck it it.

Your experience just goes to show that not all car dealers are bad, some will actually stand over cars they sell

Old diesel

Beautiful looking car.

How do you find the ride on the 18s

damo86

Stunning example, plenty of toys too!

Pity about bluetooth, do wonder peoples mad choices when it comes to the options list! Can you get a factory bluetooth kit retrofitted maybe? Did it for my Golf.

Autosport

Best of luck with the new new car hopefully no more problems

padma

Bloomfield?

bazz26

George Dalton wrote: »

Best of luck it it.

Your experience just goes to show that not all car dealers are bad, some will actually stand over cars they sell

Indeed but unfortunately George, the good guys are in far shorter supply than the amount of chancers in it for a quick buck.

BTW, well wear OP.

Old diesel

damo86 wrote: »

Stunning example, plenty of toys too!

Pity about bluetooth, do wonder peoples mad choices when it comes to the options list! Can you get a factory bluetooth kit retrofitted maybe? Did it for my Golf.

Well id say it was only around that time that Bluetooth was starting to come out (if I remember right) - and what a lot of drivers on the road a lot would do is get an aftermarket Bluetooth fitted - or there was the option of the bluetooth earpiece - those started getting really popular when the Gardaí started clamping down big time on using mobiles when driving.

I remember in 06/7 the van drivers in my old job that I had then - getting those earpiece things. Funny you mention a Golf - because the first time I ever saw a Bluetooth kit was an aftermarket installation in a Golf.

In fairness though to the original owner of this Audi - at least he or she did go for a proper engine (3 litr) and did at least spec this car up to a suitable standard for an executive car. Most Irish people would buy the smallest engine and the lowest spec possible.

Hence all the 1.6 Avensis sold in Mk 2 form with basic stripped out spec - when what the car really wanted was a 2 litre engine with a nice spec.

best of luck with the car OP - hope this one goes better for you

ofcork

Good luck with it i have heard of that gen a6 giving grief alright , manager at work had an 05 which gave a bit of trouble and his 2012 2l diesel was back last week with gearbox trouble.

dh0011

best of luck Kaiser

_Kaiser_

Thanks for the well-wishes all

Been away for the weekend so have done about 700 km in the last few days. Very nice drive but noticeably harder on the 18's alright - still, that said she's very smooth and quiet at motorway speeds.

The lack of Bluetooth/Cruise Control is annoying though (probably because I'm just so used to having it) so that'll have to be sorted. Anyone able to tell me what I'll need to retrofit these and rough pricing?

Is the Cruise just a matter of getting the stalk and coding it? How about the factory Bluetooth?

Oh I also discovered that the passenger side mirror drops automatically when you put it in reverse and the electric rear blind drops as well, then both go back up when you put it back in Drive and move off - very nice touch!

Cheers!

MuppetCheck

Usually on VAGs for bluetooth it's a matter of getting the module and coding it plus the mic. I'd get a subtle cheap Nokia kit and hide the bits.

For the cruise there's a guy in Galway does it but your best bet it to PM George for that as he's closer.

Lovely wagon, I like the BBS's.

Eric Cartman

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Thanks for the well-wishes all

Been away for the weekend so have done about 700 km in the last few days. Very nice drive but noticeably harder on the 18's alright - still, that said she's very smooth and quiet at motorway speeds.

The lack of Bluetooth/Cruise Control is annoying though (probably because I'm just so used to having it) so that'll have to be sorted. Anyone able to tell me what I'll need to retrofit these and rough pricing?

Is the Cruise just a matter of getting the stalk and coding it? How about the factory Bluetooth?

Oh I also discovered that the passenger side mirror drops automatically when you put it in reverse and the electric rear blind drops as well, then both go back up when you put it back in Drive and move off - very nice touch!

Cheers!

the cruise is just a stalk and code job as far as I know, shouldnt be that much. Call an Audi dealer up north and get a price on the OEM bluetooth module, you can have it coded and fitted by an indie down here. Best off keeping it all as OEM as possible.

dh0011

i have a parrot kit in my car mki9200 and it works very well give a shout if you want any details.

+1 for George - sound lad

_Kaiser_

Thanks guys.. I'll give Audi up North a call in the morning so and see what they say.

dh0011: I had an Mki9200 in my last Passat and I agree it's a great kit In this case though, with the steering wheel controls, MMI and so on all ready to go I'll take the hit on the OEM module

Glad to hear the Cruise sounds like an easy enough job. Must give George a shout in the morning too so

dh0011

that said no matter how good an aftermarket kit is it will never look as good as something designed with that car in mind.

galwaytt

George fitted the OEM cruise to my 01 TT recently: well worth it. Considering how reasonable it is afterwards, it must cost pennies when new, so why it wasn't fitted then escapes me.......

Voodoomelon

Electric seats this time!

_Kaiser_

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Lovely wagon, I like the BBS's.

I actually haven't decided on them. They are nice but I can't make up my mind if they're a bit boy racerish? Against that though, they do make her stand out a bit more....

_Kaiser_

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Electric seats this time!

Yep.. though it's taken me all weekend to get it where I want it and I'm STILL tweaking it a bit! :P Being able to save it will be handy though!