Good morning All,
Thank you for all your kind comments about my write up. I put that up quite late friday evening (about midnight). Just wanted to share with you and hopefully for those still waiting you will get the same emotions (minus the heavy downpour which lasted all day).
The drive back from Berks was only stressful because the driving conditions were so poor. My paranoia was up there mainly because I had the Audi 7 day free cover and the excess is rather hefty. I stayed in the outer lane for most of the journey home. Nothing worse than being carved up by drivers weaving in and out and with all the surface spray visibility was alot better in the fast lane.
Yesterday I took the wife to Cambridge from Essex. The weather was very much the opposite to collection day. Blue sky and sunny all day. With hindsight I should have collected the car yesterday. That kid in me did not want to wait any longer than the 3 months that had already passed by. Great looks from the people going past on the motorway and those walking around Cambridge as I went passing by.
I've racked up circa 300 miles and the car drives very well. For me there is plenty of torque from the 2tdi engine and the sport suspension on the 18' wheels are a comfortable ride given the state of the M11, A12 and other A roads I use in my region of the country. My wife was very happy with the ride and she picked up on the same that any road imperfection was not projected onto us in the car. I would have gone with the s-line suspension but at the time for me it was not showing as an option. Sport suspension is not too harsh IMO and for those unsure, I'm happy to come over to you provided it is not raining ;-)
The Alcantara /leather split seats are very comfortable for me given I have an old injury to my hip which can play up at times and I found the seats were not pressing my thighs inwards and placing further stress on the right hip. Electric lumbar support does it job nicely. Previously where I have driven and found myself feeling very stiff and aching, I am not now.
Today I will be cleaning the car as the front grill, bumper and wing mirrors along with the windscreen has built up a great collection of flies/bugs. Photos will follow today.