Got the new Audi at last.(56k no)

233 · 4 Mar 2006 at 09:23

nice

but shoulda got a derv

Tesla · 4 Mar 2006 at 10:04

I assume you got a spare alloy so at least the car won't look dodgy until the other one gets repaired

Dandle · 4 Mar 2006 at 10:16

Tesla said:
I assume you got a spare alloy so at least the car won't look dodgy until the other one gets repaired

No it comes with a space saver in the boot. It goes into Audi on Monday they are repairing the wheel for £70. I get the car back Tuesday then.

sormicoft said:
nice

but shoulda got a derv

We tried the deisel and although it felt really quick to drive it actually isnt (26seconds to 100mph). Modern deisels are deceiving as a lot of them feel quicker due to the sharper power band and gearing. I wasn't too bothered about economy either as I would rather have the power. The 2.0T motor is a good one for chipping when I decide it needs more power later on.

Cheers for the replies guys. The engine is starting to loosen up now(250miles on it now). Im still only taking it up to 3k but am findind the speed in whatever gear at 3k rpm is significantly faster than it was the first day. Will get some interior pics later today.

Fusion · 4 Mar 2006 at 10:20

Loosen up after 250 miles :O

I'd have thought it'd need ten times that.

Dandle · 4 Mar 2006 at 10:22

Fusion said:
Loosen up after 250 miles :O

I'd have thought it'd need ten times that.

It will need about 3-5k apparently but its already showing vast improvements.

Gilly · 4 Mar 2006 at 10:24

Barry Smalley said:
then see which one you'd fancy.

I wouldn't have either, the Golf is too big and the CTR is ugly and they're both too expensive. I have an actual hot hatch on the drive. The closest thing you get to it in a modern car anyway.

[TW]Fox · 4 Mar 2006 at 11:19

Gilly said:
Since when?

Have they significantly lightened and shortened it?

Since when has 'Must only weigh the same or less than Gillys Clio' been a prerequisite for a hot hatch?

A hot hatch is a quick version of a regular hatch that is at home both popping into town or caning it down your local backroad. That's the hot hatch ethos.

Of course things have got heavier, the market has changed.

Gilly · 4 Mar 2006 at 12:19

[TW]Fox said:
Since when has 'Must only weigh the same or less than Gillys Clio' been a prerequisite for a hot hatch?

A hot hatch is a quick version of a regular hatch that is at home both popping into town or caning it down your local backroad. That's the hot hatch ethos.

Of course things have got heavier, the market has changed.

Who said it had become that? Certainly not me.

Isn't your Mondeo a hatch? The 220 is a quicker version. Does that make that a hot hatch?

No it does not. As you've pointed out in the past.

NickXX · 4 Mar 2006 at 12:25

Great motor mate - not only a hot hatch, but one that obliterate motorway miles with ease.

Looks awesome too

NickXX · 4 Mar 2006 at 12:35

Fusion said:
Loosen up after 250 miles :O

I'd have thought it'd need ten times that.

If it's anything like a VAG diesel, it will have loosened up a lot by 3-5k

Dandle · 4 Mar 2006 at 17:18

A few pics of the interior.

Duke · 4 Mar 2006 at 17:29

awesome

Wicksta · 5 Mar 2006 at 10:14

Nice motor mate. I loved the sat nav screen so much when I saw it the other day that I've gone off and bought a 16:9 monitor/nav for my e46.

JediFragger · 5 Mar 2006 at 11:01

Right thats IT! i'm treating myself to a new car next year

nice motor m8y

Si

Barry Smalley · 6 Mar 2006 at 09:12

Gilly said:
I have an actual hot hatch on the drive..

Yours is a hot "Supermini".

Stringy · 6 Mar 2006 at 09:17

Barry Smalley said:
Yours is a hot "Supermini".

ROFL

saitrix · 6 Mar 2006 at 09:30

Gilly said:
Who said it had become that? Certainly not me.

Isn't your Mondeo a hatch? The 220 is a quicker version. Does that make that a hot hatch?

No it does not. As you've pointed out in the past.

Yes Fox's Mondeo is a hatchback version. No the 220 is not the quicker version, that is for the mk3, you might be better saying the ST200, at least that way you are comparing it to the same car. It does not make it a hot hatch due to it being in the family car/saloon class of car. When Fox says 'hatch' he is using it in the terms of a hatchback car (a smaller car then the Mondeo to help you out). That class would include such cars as Clio, Focus, Civic, Golf, Corsa, and the list goes on.

thebrasso · 6 Mar 2006 at 09:41

Awesome car there

Are those seats leather? I'd get some leather conditioner and start applying it from an early stage. It'll keep the seats from cracking as time goes on.

mattpc · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:33

The front end of these look mean I like it. Glad you've opted for a serious specification as well.

Gilly · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:48

saitrix said:
Yes Fox's Mondeo is a hatchback version. No the 220 is not the quicker version, that is for the mk3, you might be better saying the ST200, at least that way you are comparing it to the same car. It does not make it a hot hatch due to it being in the family car/saloon class of car. When Fox says 'hatch' he is using it in the terms of a hatchback car (a smaller car then the Mondeo to help you out). That class would include such cars as Clio, Focus, Civic, Golf, Corsa, and the list goes on.

Really? I thought hatchback meant the shape of the rear of the car and how the boot works.

Learn something new every day.

As to your 'correcting' me regarding the ST, Fox's car is a Mondeo, the ST220 is a Mondeo. Ergo the ST220 is a faster version. If you want to argue over semantics feel free but nothing I said was factually incorrect.

[edit]I also don't see why a Golf isn't in the same class as the ST220.