SteveW
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Yes its a far cry from the VXR8.. but running that firebreathing monster wasnt going to last forever.
I will soon be driving a very humble 60 plate DS3 Dstyle 1.6TDi, white with black roof and black interior trim panel thing.
will be booked into SP Tuning asap to get a few more torques out of the lump.
Great car to drive, really liked it. No photos yet as i pick the car up this coming weekend.
** pics **
only got 2 from my phone. not had a chance to take any proper pics yet.
[Edited on 06-11-2013 by SteveW]
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Tomnova16
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same as mine but mines petrol, good car, i like it.
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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taylorboosh
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 what did you get for the 8?
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SteveW
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
same as mine but mines petrol, good car, i like it.
Not that im copying you lol..
will be going into you for a couple of cosmetics. Fully black grill (the VV bit) as the rest of mine is black anyway. plus debadge front and a bit of the rear as i think on the 2010 model they have pins in the boot badge
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SteveW
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
what did you get for the 8?
Got £17k for it, which IMO was pretty good.
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taylorboosh
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Still out of my budget for a while then
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Matt H
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Interesting choice Steve... Cool cars though
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deano87
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Got couple of new ones at work. Gear shift feels like they've done 120k 
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BluKoo
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Why the change?
I'm guessing you're after something a little more cost effective to run...
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corb
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You fit in one Steve?!
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am4nf
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Big jump
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SteveW
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
Why the change?
I'm guessing you're after something a little more cost effective to run...
Yeah, im pretty much living with the gf and shes miles away from where i work. So the VXR8 was just too juicy for the daily commute. I didnt want to use it as a 2nd car as it would just go to waste
Yes Corb you cheeky muthalover.. fit in it fine lol
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Jambo
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Will look forward to my first ride 
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SteveW
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sending it off for remap ASAP lol.. so will give you a shout after that
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alan-g-w
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Why go so small? I'm assuming finances come into it but if I'd just been paid 18k for a motor I sold I'd be getting an E270 diesel, 530d or something similar, even a 1.8 insignia would have been a good choice. Going from firebreathing saloon to a diesel hatchback seems a bit drastic just to save some fuel money
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SVM 286
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Bloody hell Steve Bad times.
Am I correct in remembering that you had the 8 from new too, or was she an ex demo?
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SteveW
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Its not like im going to be out of the performance car scene forever. Just for a few years to save up A LOT of monies.
once i have a further wedge in the bank i will have a look at Corvette
Yeah i had the 8 from new.. came to me with only 0000025 miles on the clock
[Edited on 22-10-2013 by SteveW]
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SVM 286
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Such a shame. I can't help feeling for you. Must have been a wrench.
If she'd had a couple of owners, then not such an issue, but when you've had from new it's like a pet or a baby almost
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SteveW
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mate it was such a hard decision.. didnt want to let the car go.
had it for just over 3 years and had grown very fond of it.
but it wont be the last.. getting this little diesel is going to give me a lot in savings. So just need to wait a few years and get something even more stupid
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SVM 286
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Veyron? 
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SVM 286
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You're tougher than me Stevo. I couldn't have let her go.
I'd have put her in the garage and bought a three hundred quid shit box for the daily grind.
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SteveW
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that very nearly happened.. but then i know i would only use 1 day a week.
couldnt do that to it.
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SVM 286
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I could
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SteveW
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and now its booked in for a remap on Nov 2nd.
not a tuning box but a rolling road jobbie.
should see some good figures.. ish
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corb
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what sorts of figures are you expecting from the remap? must look more like you're wearing the car rather than sat in it?
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