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redanni

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Lyons said:
Agreed. I much prefer them to leather, they really are nice in the flesh. I didn't the the lighter bit was alcantara.
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Agree, my wife wanted us to order leather, but after seeing the quality it was a BIG fat NO from me(n)
 

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Not sure about the winter wheels (but I don't really like the standard 18's on the R either) but I'm sure it is a great family car!! HTD

you've some fleet now with a tts, r and x5 to choose from!! Very unlike you to spend the doe mr lyons
 

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Can't take it with you! What happened with dad really changed my outlook on life. Now that we have the house near finished I just think life's too short! Cars is all I'm in to really, so no point spending it in a 1.6 Octavia if Im able to avoid it!
 

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I really like those wheels, would look even better an inch bigger...but for winter wheels you can't go wrong!!

VW really did well with the R!
 

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Lyons said:
Can't take it with you! What happened with dad really changed my outlook on life. Now that we have the house near finished I just think life's too short! Cars is all I'm in to really, so no point spending it in a 1.6 Octavia if Im able to avoid it!
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Wise words!
 

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redanni said:
Totally agree, I will never use Race Mode in Auto again. Driving through town in second gear car revving it's head off is not the look I want:oops:

When I'm in race it's paddles all the way;)

Glad your liking it, I didn't think it was too bad on fuel tbh but to be fair I don't really pay much attention to it.
I did notice I got 360 miles to last tank, that was trip to the Port etc which I thought was good
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If you put it in race mode whilst in auto, you'll notice the gear indicator on the dash reads S1, S2 etc.

To change it to earlier gear changes just tap the shifter down and it will stay in race mode, but read as normal D and change at normal intervals.

Thank me later
 

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Lyons said:
Can't take it with you! What happened with dad really changed my outlook on life. Now that we have the house near finished I just think life's too short! Cars is all I'm in to really, so no point spending it in a 1.6 Octavia if Im able to avoid it!
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Absolutely right on. I was lining up for my first decent car there before Christmas and just decided last week to be sensible instead and it's pretty gutting tbh!
 

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Chris Mac said:
I didn't realize you had keyless entry, very nice.
Truly are a great car, I'll miss mine when it goes
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Coog said:
Absolutely right on. I was lining up for my first decent car there before Christmas and just decided last week to be sensible instead and it's pretty gutting tbh!
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I would say wrong personally! Assuming you have other investments already.

Though you do seem to love your cheap cars too, of which you have plenty.
 

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Lyons said:
I would say wrong personally! Assuming you have other investments already.

Though you do seem to love your cheap cars too, of which you have plenty.
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Impossible to tell if right or wrong but you're probably right. Head melt.

Anyway contrary to some opinions I rather like the new rimmage on it.
 

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They'll do for now, but still on the lookout for something I prefer.
 

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Looks superb Ian. Hard to wack these for an all rounder.

House / garage is looking amazing too. (y)
 

Lyons

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Thanks Ian :grinning:

Chris Mac said:
I didn't realize you had keyless entry, very nice.
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I wasn't actually bothered about it when I heard, and was more excited about the camera. But i never use the latter and the keyless entry is a great tool! I had it in the A8 but don't remember it being of much benefit.
 

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Car or remote?

It's actually flat in 1 of the remotes now that you mention it, I forgot to get one.
 

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They're exactly the same bar the "Team Dynamics" round the rim.

19's are out though!

There's a few sets of unpopular Audi rims that I reckon would work on it, will keep an eye on eBay just between now and next winter.
 
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