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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Len on 05 September 2013, 12:32
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Thinking about swapping the Passat for something newer.
Can afford to spend up to £5k
Been looking at an Audi A8 but not sure as they will be expensive to service etc.
Would still love a BMW 840 but not practical as a daily.
So looking at newer Passats.
Have heard that the B6 can be problematic.
Really like the CC but bit above what I want to spend.
So probably if I am being sensibel it will be a B5.5 and 1.8T and a visit to Hinkley!
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A8 is a lovely car. Service costs aren't really that bad. 100k mile plugs on most and 5w30 oil so nothing abnormal. Parts really aren't too bad even genuine. Spare parts are fortunes admittedly. 200 quid for a drivers door glass!
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have driven an A8 and really liked it but most are automatic and not sure I want an auto
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b7 audi a4 2.0t estate can be had for that money :smiley: make your trip to r-tech more interesting :whistle:
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have driven an A8 and really liked it but most are automatic and not sure I want an auto
Autos are the way forward with todays traffic, especially in a car like that. My wife was adamant that she would never drive an auto, but that didn't stop me buying a DSG Passat. Now she says she wishes the red Golf was a DSG too.
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Might go really daft and get a Merc SLK
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Why the hell would you want a manual A8? :huh:
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Coz I hate Autos!
Drove a few back in the 70's and they just made me lazy.
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Coz I hate Autos!
Drove a few back in the 70's and they just made me lazy.
You may well find that auto's have come along way in 40 years :rolleyes:
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What about a bmw 5 series?
Best car ive had for a daily driver. Get a SE
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I did think about an M5 but.......
Auto is auto its still the same after 40 years, you only use one foot!
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I did think about an M5 but.......
Auto is auto its still the same after 40 years, you only use one foot!
get a manual then :wink:
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I did think about an M5 but.......
Auto is auto its still the same after 40 years, you only use one foot!
get a manual m5 then :huh:
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Was the A8 auto being referred to.
Yes a manual M5 is an option, but not wanting the insurance premium or the danger to my license! :grin:
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Shut up and get a B5.5 1.8T and get it re-mapped.
You're just stalling, old guy.
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Its called exploring all the options DH! :wink: :grin:
But you will probably be proved right!
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The search is now urgent as the Black Passat is virtually dead. (Turbo)
Good 1.8T Sports are thin on the ground though!
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Going to have to go B6?
£5k gives you a world of choices!
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Nope! Heard bad things about B6's
Billy is off now to buy a Gttdi Golf and only 4 miles away is a grey passat that is worth a look!
B5.5 05 plate
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Nope! Heard bad things about B6's
I think with such a volume model it's hard NOT to hear bad things.
I would honestly take it with a pinch of salt and if you're willing to try buy a 12month warrantee with the car when you purchase it.
Certainly the early electric handbrake issues were mostly ironed out under the VW warrantee.
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I'll have a nice 4.2 A8 for sale after my brothers wedding tomorrow. :grin:
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A good friend has an 850 csi which is basically an M8.
8 series is worth a look and an 840 has less to go wrong.
Really nice drive and a bit different
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(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20131019_111227_zpsac7e2a9b.jpg)
The ribbon was straightened a bit before the bride got in. :grin:
The bonnet catch isn't central!
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you unhitched the caravan before the photo I take it? :grin:
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05 plate Passat 1.8T Sport duly purchased.
My old car in the process of being scrapped!
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Shoulda got a mk3 8v.
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I thought triptronic would easy the auto route for you Len?
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Keep an eye on oil level.
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I thought triptronic would easy the auto route for you Len?
eh?
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Keep an eye on oil level.
I do, well not all the time! :grin:
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I thought triptronic would easy the auto route for you Len?
eh?
Its a stick you push up you push down semi auto?
Reference to you being too lazy for auto fella!
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nah I'm a gearstick man!