Bye Bye A2!!!!

[Kaine]

Hi Guys,

Well the A2 will be going on Thursday. Bought a VW Touareg today (2.5tdi Sport).

It will be really sad to see the little black cab go. Going to take some more photos of it before it goes.

Kaine

[andydax2002]

As one goes another one is born.
The circle of life.
See you later mate.


andy

[Kaine]

Cheers Andy,

Wont be doing much talking tonight - still in shock at what I've just bought!!!!

Kaine

[andydax2002]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

very expensive. But nice.

£3000 for 22" kahn wheels also required.

What you going to sell ??


andy

[Stuart_D]

Crikey, congrats Kaine and comiserations also! Life after the A2 isn't so bad though...

Replacement car sounds fantastic!

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[Kaine]

Thought you might like to see what the A2's gone for.

http://www.jk-audiovisual.co.uk/images/IMG_1724.JPG

http://www.jk-audiovisual.co.uk/images/IMG_1725.JPG

Kaine

[fairbrother3202]

That really looks the business. Nice colour by the way!
What size are the wheel / tyre combo Kaine?
Were the windows tinted as standard or was that a cost option?
Sorry for all the bloody questions.

Dolphin Grey 1.4 petrol c/w OpenSky

[Rob Earl]

That is a NICE looking motor. Of all the big SUV/4x4's, thats the best looking.
Well untill the Audi Q7 comes along anyway.....

Don't drink drive! Not only is it socially unaceptable, it also harms A2's.
Was a Merlot Red 1.4SE petrol originally.
Now an Ebony Black 1.4SE petrol with Red Leather, CC, Symphony + all the previous options we had.

[Kaine]

Hi Scott,

Cheers Buddy. Wheels are 18's with 255/55 rubber and standard on the sport models. The tints were an option, but I think it makes it look a bit meaner.

Heres a piccie of the A2 this morning - aahhh

http://www.jk-audiovisual.co.uk/images/IMG_1717.JPG

Kaine

[Kaine]

quote:Originally posted by Rob Earl

Well untill the Audi Q7 comes along anyway.....


Yep - I agree. The Q7 is going to be a winner

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

Kaine - your new car is gorgeous!!

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[Johann]

GREAT CHOICE!!! Nice car!!! Happy motoring mister!!!

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[Johann]

You can be the only person then on here to get one of these I saw in the back of a Touareg W12 in Paris:

http://img.photobox.co.uk/249548637da1babf2c356e13cb97a26d71e10e5087fa812bd3 cd7ac1.jpg

From the post: http://www.a2forum.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3677

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iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

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[Kaine]

[13][13]

£71 fill up, and that wasn't from an empty tank!!!!

Got so used to the A2 over the last 3 years, it was quite a culture shock today. Haven't stood at a petrol pump for so long in my life!!

Read the specs last night - 100 litre tank - £81.9 fill up!!!!

[13][13]

Kaine <-- missing the A2 already

[Johann]

LOL... enjoy! Few cars have such low running costs as an A2 so ANYTHING after an A2 I think will be a shock! That true Stuart? Is the Touran also more expensive?

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2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

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[Stuart_D]

Indeed it is more expensive - in fact so much so that I need to make a cost saving somewhere and am now thinking of getting rid of the Corolla which I inherited from my wife after part exchanging the A2 for the Touran and getting the one car that is cheaper to run that the A2...am going on a test drive this week...all will be revealed shortly!

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[Rob Earl]

Is it one of these Stuart?
Economical? Yes. Practical? No.

http://store1.yimg.com/I/wagondepot_1832_11549

Don't drink drive! Not only is it socially unaceptable, it also harms A2's.
Was a Merlot Red 1.4SE petrol originally.
Now an Ebony Black 1.4SE petrol with Red Leather, CC, Symphony + all the previous options we had.

[Will]

On a par with the go-kart what about the City Rover? ;)

2004 1.4 TDi (90) SE, Cobalt Blue, Climate control, Cruise control, DIS, Sport seats, Winter pack, Symphony II.

[maersk]

C2 1.4 TDI

[andydax2002]

The not so Smart car ?


andy

[Johann]

hmmm... yes cheaper to run than an A2?!! I think Rob's pedal car is about it! hehehe

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iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

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[Stuart_D]

Some good guesses there...I did consider the pedal car, but there's nowhere to put my laptop!
All will be revealed after the test drive on Friday!

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[maersk]

C2 cheaper to run. Mind you so is the Fiat Panda - and its a good drive. I am looking for 'er indoors at the mo. I reckon a Lupo won't go amiss either.

[msmorley]

Nah... can't be a Lupo - there's nowhere for the laptop there, either [2] And you wouldn't want your rear crumple zone to be your children, would you?

[img=left]http://www.santorini.dsl.pipex.com/a2_avatar.gif[/img=left]Mark.
2003 Azure Blue 1.6 FSI SE

OpenSky | Climate Control | DIS | Isofix + brat | Space-Floor-Box | Satellite Cloth
Electric Rear Windows | Symphony II | Winter Pack | Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror

[maersk]

[8D]
Actually yes.
[5]
Well about 60 of the 1200 I suppose - not all of them!

[37]What sort of a person do you think I am?

NEVER attempt a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
A2 1.4 SE TDI replaced with A3 2.0TDI DSG, the transmission of the future - today.

[Stuart_D]

Well the test drive was successful - a drive up and down the M1 and through Watford has resulted in the Corolla being part exchanged and a new car being ordered!!
Should get the new car in a week or so as they have it in stock, will post photos here when I do.
All I will say is that it is a convertible, two seater, and very noisy!

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[Kaine]

quote:Originally posted by Stuart_D

Well the test drive was successful - a drive up and down the M1 and through Watford has resulted in the Corolla being part exchanged and a new car being ordered!!
Should get the new car in a week or so as they have it in stock, will post photos here when I do.
All I will say is that it is a convertible, two seater, and very noisy!

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Any more hints/clues? Two wheels or four?

[andydax2002]

smart i knew it.
or MX5
dont keep us guessing ?


andy

1.4TDI SE, DIS ,Leather ,CD ,ipod ,Climate ,Road Angel ,Tom Tom Go.

[Stuart_D]

4 wheels...I'll take some pics when I get it!
My only issue now is insurance which seems to be crazily expensive - between £500-£700 !

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[fairbrother3202]

TVR ?

Dolphin Grey 1.4 petrol c/w OpenSky

[Stuart_D]

Who do you think the cheapest insurance company is?

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[Kaine]

quote:Originally posted by Stuart_D


I found Norwich Union Direct the cheapest for the last two years.

try giving www.confused.com a go - very useful.

Kaine

[shezlee]

Started with Direct Line when I first started to drive (2 years) changed to Highway (3 years - Direct Line wouldn't insure a modified car at that time) and now... We have used Direct Line for the last 6 years, have asked for quotes from others but the nearest was £120 GBP more expensive.. and that was the RAC..

Lee and Sheridan,
TDI SE, Build 11/01, Dolphin Grey (http://www.a2oc.net/pic_showall.asp?page=13&order=pic%5Fid&cat_id=1&parent_id=1&parent_name=UK%20Owners%20Gallery&sub_name=All)
50% Brighter Bulbs (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=4&parent_id=1&sub_name=Exterior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : Audi 6 CD Changer (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=1&parent_id=1&sub_name=Interior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : Rear drinks holder (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=1&parent_id=1&sub_name=Interior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : Floppy Wiper (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=4&parent_id=1&sub_name=Exterior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : Centre Tray (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=1&parent_id=1&sub_name=Interior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : Elasticated Belt System (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=1&parent_id=1&sub_name=Interior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : Chrome Numberplate Surround (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=4&parent_id=1&sub_name=Exterior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : A3 Transmission Nets (http://www.a2oc.net/DL_showall.asp?cat_id=1&parent_id=1&sub_name=Interior&parent_name=Fitting+Guides) : Heated Mirrors

[maersk]

Zurich if you are a public servant and reasonably old.

[hollyrescue]

My experience of Zurich is that they vigorously contest claims and capitulate at the last minute, don't like 'em.

[fairbrother3202]

It's normally Direct Line or Tesco for me. No other company seems to come anywhere near. The trouble is that there are so many factors that determine the final quote. It helps that I live in the sticks! with only 'bumpkins' to keep me company.

Dolphin Grey 1.4 petrol c/w OpenSky

[Kaine]

Stuart,

Is is an new MR2? Your clues have been getting me thinking.

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

Not a new MR2! Another clue - it has twin central exhausts...and it's a NOT a mini cooper S.
Am getting it next Wednesday...very exciting!
After all this hype though you all may be very disappointed!
By the way, elehphant insurance has been the cheapest so far - almost £400 cheaper than other companies.

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[Will]

A Smart Roadster? But that's hardly a cheap car either......(scratches head)

2004 1.4 TDi (90) SE, Cobalt Blue, Climate control, Cruise control, DIS, Sport seats, Winter pack, Symphony II.

[Kaine]

Twin central exhaust / 2 seats / Roadster eh?

Porsche Boxster
Smart Roadster
Mini Cooper S Convertible

thats me done - lol :)

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

None of the above!

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[runboy]

Lupo GT thingy?

Steve - A couple of A2's, then a Corolla, now an Avensis T3-X 2.0 Auto

[daveyjp]

How about a Vauxhall VX220

[Johann]

Stuart on another forum I used to chat on the guys usually gave a clue in this format:

Eg.: Volkswagen Lupo GTI or Lotus Seven

Then the clue would be:

.......... .... ... (10 4 3) or ..... ..... (5 5)

Maybe you could help us out?

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[Kaine]

quote:Originally posted by runboy

Lupo GT thingy?



Steve,

I thought that too, but Stuart did say convertible.

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

Ok Johann...the full name is:

(5 6 6 6)

Spoke to the dealer today and unfortunately the date for collection has now changed to next Friday, so all will be revealed then (unless of course someone guesses the code above!)

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[maersk]

Lotus DEVIL!

[maersk]

Thingy

[Kaine]

few more questions for you Stuart;

1) Is it a main stream motor - i.e. production volume car (i.e. your not replacing the Westie are you?
2) Is it currently in production?

Kaine

[Stuart_D]

Hi Kaine,

1) Yes (although you don't see many of them around)
2) Yes

Stuart.

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[Ian Whitfield]

Smart ForTwo Brabus Cabrio, methinks?

Ian Whitfield

2004 1.4 tdi 90

[Kaine]

lol

Ian,

Well done. I was just chatting with Stuart on MSN not 5 mins ago - my guess too.

Kaine

[ianjohnsonws14]

Honda Accord Diesel Estate ! ! ! ! no - more than two seats

1.4 Petrol Special Edition, Ebony Black, grey leather, heated seats, climate, opensky, five spoke alloys for SWMBO (Replaced a 2002 1.4 Petrol SE) Honda Accord Tourer 2.2 iCDTi for me.

[fairbrother3202]

SKODA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ?????????

Dolphin Grey 1.4 petrol c/w OpenSky

[Stuart_D]

Well done Kaine and Ian, you both got it right!

I have purchased a Smart Fortwo Cabrio Brabus!
The full spec is:

- Black exterior
- Black leather heated seats
- Electric roof
- Electric windows
- Air con
- Power steering
- 6 speed automatic or semi-automatic mode
- Paddle shifts on steering wheel
- Upgraded sound
- CD Player
- Front fogs
- Traction Control
- ABS
- Brabus turbocharged engine
- Lots of other Brabus goodies
- 50-60 mpg
+ loads more

Quite a lot packed into a small car don't you think?
I'll post some real photos when I get it next week, but this gives a rough idea...

http://www.a2forum.net/mysmart.jpg



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[daveyjp]

Better move loyalties then to www.thesmartclub.co.uk and www.funkysmart.co.uk! Loads of info there for smart owners and I expect to see you at Billing Aquadrome for the annual Funkysmart event on the first weekend in July!! We've had smarts for four years - currently have a Passion Cabrio with the same spec as your Brabus, apart from the wheels and ours is red and silver. We've had a remap taking the power up to similar levels of the Brabus! BTW with 75ish bhp you won't be getting 50-60 mpg!!!! BTW I've heard good reports from smart owners about MSN insurance.

[ianjohnsonws14]

Be careful on the corners then - the Smart went straight on when TopGear(?) did a cornering test!

1.4 Petrol Special Edition, Ebony Black, grey leather, heated seats, climate, opensky, five spoke alloys for SWMBO (Replaced a 2002 1.4 Petrol SE) Honda Accord Tourer 2.2 iCDTi for me.

[Will]

I'm a big fan of the original Smart car (ForTwo). I test drove one before the A2 and really liked it. Though I wasn't too sure if it was the kind of car I wanted to drive 500 miles a week in.
But it's interesting you've chosen the Smart.....you must like buying cars that the manufacturer doesn't make any, or very little, money on...also like the A2 ;) There were even threats that Mercedes were going to stop production of the Smart, though that is looking less likely now, thankfully. Must also admit to really not likely the new ForFour. A Mitsubishi Colt in drag isn't part of the same design ethos as the ForTwo IMHO. Out of interest, were you tempted by the Fiat Panda?

2004 1.4 TDi (90) SE, Cobalt Blue, Climate control, Cruise control, DIS, Sport seats, Winter pack, Symphony II.

[Stuart_D]

No I'm not a big fan of Fiats! and I agree that the ForFour is pretty nasty especially in non matching exterior trim!

I went for the fortwo brabus cab because I wanted a car that would fit in my garage without me having to clear out all the baby junk that is in there! Also, I have a 20 mile commute to work on which can only be described as the dullest roads in Britain and there is no alternative route so I wanted something to make the journey more interesting. In addition, I wanted a convertible that was fun to drive and a little special (I refuse to conform just yet!). It's an added benefit that I might get some moderately decent fuel economy out of it, although I have to admit that if I thrash it as much as I did on the test drive, then it's probably unlikely!

Have already joined thesmartclub forum, but they are a miserable bunch so don't imagine I'll be spending much time there!



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[daveyjp]

Stuart - take visit to funkysmart - we'll speak to you there!!

[andydax2002]

i got it right .
ha.
lol[23]

andy

1.4TDI SE, DIS ,Leather ,CD ,ipod ,Climate ,Road Angel ,Tom Tom Go.

[Stuart_D]

Dave, I've just signed up and made a first post with funkysmart...it's a much better forum than thesmartclub.


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