Thanks Ricky - I actually have to do all my work outside - rain or wind or shine (mostly wind & rain....) but the hydraulic lift i've got makes life OH so much easier it has to be said.
Good stuff Alex.I've spent plenty of money just recently Rob as your aware, in the form of new front suspension, rear springs and the new clutch a DMF.
Usual case with this car unfortunately and thats other projects taking priority then i end up falling out of love with it.
However, all seems to be good at the moment and i think the next job will be to change the leaky valve cover gasket and give her a full service before our holiday in August.
Then its off to the poweder coaters to get the wheels refurbed then the Brembos can be fitted too, don't want to put those whoppers on behind my sh*tty wheels.
So will that be selling up aswell?Still here, just not driving anywhere lately
Thinking of maybe going for RS3
Totally agree, its almost impossible to find more car for your money for a few grand, plan was to keep mine as it just wasn't worth selling and it was going to be my daily when i got the E63 but then they all shot up to 30k within 6 months so that was suddenly out of budget and the b7 just had no use once i already had my heart set on a new car, now if it was an estate id have got the funds else where but a saloon sat there doing nothing was kind of pointless at least i could of used an estate as a family wagon to replace the mrs car so if i was you id keep it as well.No not at all, in addition. Never say never of course, but don't ever see a need to sell B7
Stands me nothing now and it far too useful, 2.0 TDI, 6 Spd, remarkably good on fuel, very easy comfortable, full leather everywhere, ton of options, doesn't stand out, and very very capable, can take almost anyone or anything anywhere, inside, on the roof or towing it
Impossible to replace for the money they're at now imo
Like I've always said, avants ruleTotally agree, its almost impossible to find more car for your money for a few grand, plan was to keep mine as it just wasn't worth selling and it was going to be my daily when i got the E63 but then they all shot up to 30k within 6 months so that was suddenly out of budget and the b7 just had no use once i already had my heart set on a new car, now if it was an estate id have got the funds else where but a saloon sat there doing nothing was kind of pointless at least i could of used an estate as a family wagon to replace the mrs car so if i was you id keep it as well.
Although i still think the saloon looks better......."cough" Rob "cough" lol in hindsight the estate would of been the better choice.
As far as space goes i think the saloon b7 is just unnaturally small anyway you defiantly wouldn't want to be of the "fluffy" body type as things may well get even tighter lol a few McDonald's and you may not get out tbh lolLike I've always said, avants rule
They are just so versatile, ok not the biggest estate around but way better than a saloon and not a big as a barge, i like to think of the B7 Avant as the most un-estate estate car you can wish to have, all the plus point of a decent saloon in an estate package but without the naff looks of many estate cars.
A win win situation really.
It's only just run in Rob, no excuse to be getting rid of it just yet.My project is still ticking along slowly... reached a big milestone a few days ago, making me question the big turbo route now.
On the old wagon vs saloon debate... I do love the slight extra space with the wagon, but... I’d love a B7 RS4 saloon. Beautiful car
Oh I won’t be getting rid any time soon, I’ve spent way, way too much to quit nowIt's only just run in Rob, no excuse to be getting rid of it just yet.
That's why i stick to reptiles and small furry animals lolThe only passenger i have on the back seat is , 45kg black and tan with pointy ears..lol.
he uses up the full length of the back seat, with 3 layers of blankets on the back seats of course...pets eh.