"Buster" <Buster@spamblock.com> wrote in message news:<bhd2ps$hol$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk>...
> "Ray L" <ray@sunshine1.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:58d73388.0308122331.2ad1cd23@posting.google.c om...
> >>
> I have just bought a W reg 2.4 A6 about a month ago. I was originally
> looking for a BMW 5 series, but was put off by poor value for money and
> seduced by the Audi build quality.
>
> Same as you, I found that the V6, albeit in 2.4 form was smoother and had
> more grunt than any of the 1.8s I tried. I never drove a diesel.
>
> According to the computer, I am getting 21/22 mpg on my short daily commute
> but have seen 32 mpg on the motorway. I expect the 2.8 will be similar.
> However my handbook says that the 2.4 is happy with regular unleaded, but
> the 2.8 needs a diet of higher octane premium petrol. This will add to the
> cost.

Didn't know about the higher octane requirement Buster. Thanks for the
tip, will clarify before filling up for the first time
>
> In my search I only saw one 2.8, and the dealer said that it was a pretty
> rare beasty.

I searched Auto Trader natinally over 13 regions last night and out of
possibly as many as 200 about 7 or 8. So I came to the conclusion they
are either rare or their owners are extremely happy with them and
don't want to sell.......I suspect the former
>
> I was originally quoted £620.00 fully comp for insurance. I nearly fainted!
> I have full no claims and am, how should I put it, a "mature" driver.
> Eventually got a quote for £420.00, still high. The 2.4 is either group 15
> or 13 depending on which insurance company I talk too.

That's not bad at all. Wait while you hear mine. 35 yrs old, 4 years
no claims (2 yrs lost a few yrs back unprotected), 1 claim for
theft/total loss on my old Rover.....bless!, 2 yrs ago, £1000 payout
but still declarable, Business class 1 use, local government employee,
live on a new development but in a generally bad post code area.
Already paid £788 fully comp for my Passat SE Turbo and now they've
asked for another £350 (nearly 50% more) for the remaining 10 months
of the year, only Gp 15 to Gp 18. That makes about £1200 for a full
year. Must admit the dealer did forewarn me that the companies have
you by the short and curlys until renewal. Hoping to get the premium
down next time when I'll be shopping around.

Can you recommend anybody Buster?
>
> My A6 has the later "Variable Interval Servicing" in which the on-board
> computer tells me when a service is due. It is saying 15,000 miles to go
> which will make it 65,000 miles. I hope that a cambelt change is not
> specified at this service! Having an Audi warranty with the car is a mixed
> blessing. It gives excellent cover, but I have to have the car serviced at
> an Audi (rip off) garage at Audi (rip off) pricing.
>
> Good luck with your car. I just love mine.
>
> Buster.
> (Azure blue with vanilla leather interior)

 

"Buster" <Buster@spamblock.com> wrote in message news:<bhfrd7$rg5$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk>...
> "Ray L" <ray@sunshine1.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > "Buster" <Buster@spamblock.com> wrote in message
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> > > "Ray L" <ray@sunshine1.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > > >>
> <snip>
>
> > That's not bad at all. Wait while you hear mine. 35 yrs old, 4 years
> > no claims (2 yrs lost a few yrs back unprotected), 1 claim for
> > theft/total loss on my old Rover.....bless!, 2 yrs ago, £1000 payout
> > but still declarable, Business class 1 use, local government employee,
> > live on a new development but in a generally bad post code area.
> > Already paid £788 fully comp for my Passat SE Turbo and now they've
> > asked for another £350 (nearly 50% more) for the remaining 10 months
> > of the year, only Gp 15 to Gp 18. That makes about £1200 for a full
> > year. Must admit the dealer did forewarn me that the companies have
> > you by the short and curlys until renewal. Hoping to get the premium
> > down next time when I'll be shopping around.
> >
> > Can you recommend anybody Buster?
>
>
> I only rang two or three companies and settled quickly for Norwich Union.
> They quoted me £400.00 dead. However, when I asked about continental driving
> cover they wanted another £20.00 or so to top for fully comp cover! If I
> hadn't have asked, I would have assumed that I had fully comp cover in the
> normal green card!
>
> However, I have heard from other sources is that Norwich Union quote low as
> "come on" and the premiums will increase next year. I will have to wait and
> see.
>
> Buster

Thanks for the tip I will give them a try at the dreaded renewal time,
fortunately some while off yet as I reckon they've had enough of my
cash this year. Even if only a good deal for a year, then I'll shop
around the year after that.

Ray