Calm down lad.
The younger generation always know better, I did once as well.
roflmao.
BTW I'll be 44 in a couple of weeks but still listen to Radio 1 shows. Danny Howard's Dance Anthems and the Essential Mix to name a few
That's the difference I think. You're tarring us all with the same brush. At 18 I was driving a 55 foot 44 tonne artic all over UK & Europe. All 750bhp of it, and before anyone pipes up, 'but it's a lot heavier and slower' heavier it may be, but the speed of those units with no trailers on their back is incredible acceleration wise. It catches a lot of car drivers out. All of my cars have been powerful, even my first. I was strongly advised against it, but why should I listen to someone who goes on the basis of a statistic? If you're determined enough to be different and not become a statistic like I, AudiNutta and Joe are/were then why not? 7 years on I'm accident free. Not saying it will never happen, but I beat the statistic of having an accident in my first year and two years of driving.
I think often the older generation think they're in an elite club and certain things and priviliges should only be available to them. (fast, dear cars, nice houses etc).
It's our money to do what we wish with it, and I thank my parents for allowing me to go ahead and do what I want with my money.
Don't tar us all with the same brush, I didn't even realise I was part of the older generation until a couple of years ago... it sneaks up on you you know, in a very sneaky and subtle attack that starts when you realise that Radio 1 is actually a bit annoying. A few key events then pass by almost without you noticing, like staying in on New Years Eve, and then suddenly you get the full wet fish slap in the face that says 'holy ****, I'm middle aged'. I swear it wasn't that long ago I was partying in a field, dancing my **** off, and trying to pull girls who definitely weren't marriage material. It certainly feels like only a few weeks ago that I was turning down blindingly lucrative investements in favour of blowing all my cash on cars, terrible nightclubs and trying to increase the notchiness of my bedposts, and mere moments since I realised that I would have been vastly better off now had I not been quite so quite so impetuous and gung-ho with my cash.
You should listen and learn while we can still remember this stuff, at the current rate of progression this middle age might move into full Alzheimer's and incontinence by sometime around the middle of next week.
Calm down lad.
The younger generation always know better, I did once as well.
Basically a mix of both mechanical and electrical engineering.
Youre done. You've a car the equivalent of your one without having to put on miles on your own car. Any further demands put you firmly in the bracket of grasping chancer not worth doing business with.
The key to winning this "battle" of yours is to recognise when you've already won and stop fighting.
They're never going to swap the wheels between your car and the loaner because they have no idea of their history. You'll just have to put your hand in your pocket and buy a set.
Have patience, it's not like you're being particularly inconvenienced now, is it?
I put in a request to clean it on their site on a weekend to maintain it while it's sat,
This thread has gone Uber Fubar...now....lol ye cant put a old head on young shoulders guys...lol
This thread has gone Uber Fubar...now....lol ye cant put a old head on young shoulders guys...lol
Very true my friend. takes more than that to change us nappy wearing youngsters' minds! lolThis thread has gone Uber Fubar...now....lol ye cant put a old head on young shoulders guys...lol
Maybe he just has a bit more passion for his car than you do Craig? Saying that, I can see why you're so cool about the whole thing as that Astra would be a bit of a step up from your RenaultSo highly strung / intense for a youngster.
Maybe I'm getting old now, but I was far more relaxed in my late teens.
Life was for enjoying and learning, not getting stressed, especially not about a car.
Save stress for when you have real life responsibilities.
An interesting thread and full credit to GSB and CraigL for the considerable time and effort they have put in to try to bring some perspective and life experience to an unfortunate situation.
You do realise you don't have to read this stuff, right?Patronising others can hardly be construed as a well-concerted effort, unless of course that's your raison d'être in life.
You do realise you don't have to read this stuff, right?
Whilst I can't speak for @craigl I can say that I'm not out to patronise anybody. I came here seeking help, learned a great deal, and when I can I help others. If you're still sore because I made a valid and very relevant comment about the veiled misogyny in forums such as these, then perhaps you need time for further reflection. In the meantime if you find yourself becoming over excited at my 'patronising' content, you're always welcome to hit the 'ignore' button on my profile pop-up.
I wouldn't waste your time Grant, when this one's right he's right.You do realise you don't have to read this stuff, right?
Whilst I can't speak for @craigl I can say that I'm not out to patronise anybody. I came here seeking help, learned a great deal, and when I can I help others. If you're still sore because I made a valid and very relevant comment about the veiled misogyny in forums such as these, then perhaps you need time for further reflection. In the meantime if you find yourself becoming over excited at my 'patronising' content, you're always welcome to hit the 'ignore' button on my profile pop-up.
After the frantic activity over a short period covering most this thread, the last post from Audinutter was on the 15th saying he should be picking his repaired car up in about a week. It is now over 3 weeks later and silence. Anyone know what happened?
@AudiNutta
Matt, really feel for you and understand your disappointment on this matter - at 36 I'm still obsessed with my cars and the slightest thing upsets me, let alone a failed/dangerous steering rack and being unable to drive my new one.
Whilst I empathise with you about wanting to clean it, it's not really feasible - public liability and indemnity issues, possible damage to your or other cars whilst it's in their care - just trust that a good session on it when you get it back and it'll be fine, it's only getting dust and settled rainwater not brake dust, grime, salt and high-speed grit!
You've done well (but only what I'd expect) to get an S3 replacement in the interim but that's pretty much as far as I'd push, maybe speak to your sales guy and ask to take something tasty out for an hour or so one day?
I know it's frustrating dude but it will all be fine, and you'll have saved yourself a couple of months mileage which will help come sale/trade-in time!
Keep us posted
Your perseverance generated some outstanding customer service by Audi Cardiff and Audi UK.
I see three winners here.
Apologies for not giving an update, I have been in work 99% of the time since and expected the post to take longer than what I am going to say now.
The car got collected the week after, on the Tuesday.. two weeks and two days after it got recovered. The only reason it got done so quick was because of how many people Cardiff Audi got involved.
The car drives well, tracking is spot on an no sign of anything having been done.
Audi offered me the first service free (£164) or a £250 voucher to spend at the centre. I took the voucher, I will use it for my first service and see what merchandise there is at the time.
Threads like this make me thankful I sold my Audi and moved over to the BMW forums.
Correct, before today my last sign in was months ago. Got to keep tabs on the enemy every now and again.Hate to point out the obvious, but you are quite clearly still here....?
Correct, before today my last sign in was months ago. Got to keep tabs on the enemy every now and again.
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And back to my original point.The 'enemy'....it's a brand of car not a....
....Actually I don't care...
Good for you