richardbe
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Hurrah! I’m now one of you!
I’ll add more details later, but for now here are some photos…
I’ll add more details later, but for now here are some photos…
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Hope that's V-Power you're filling up with ...Hurrah! I’m now one of you!
I’ll add more details later, but for now here are some photos…
Ah a spot of Guildford cathedral! Car looks very nice, welcomeHurrah! I’m now one of you!
I’ll add more details later, but for now here are some photos…
Guildford?Hurrah! I’m now one of you!
I’ll add more details later, but for now here are some photos…
Funny, I hadn’t noticed it until the photos, isn’t as obvious in real life.Welcome aboard
Interesting setup with the tinted windows, was the back previously tinted as well and has come off?
Ah a spot of Guildford cathedral! Car looks very nice, welcome
Well you can fit two double mattressesOur back seats fold individually, flip up against the fronts, and I love their special trick of being able to be removed completely. I’m going to see if I can get 2 mountain bikes with the wheels off in there, I reckon it’s possible!
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The 1.6 is rough sounding but fairly nippy even with 4 adults who had spent the previous 48 hours stuffing our faces with Christmas food and various strong boozes. On start up the first 2-3 secs gives you a diesel clatter start up noise, then it quickly settles into being a petrol engine. It’s not a smooth or nice sounding engine but has a fair bit of torque and revs nicely up to the red line when needed.
Vision is pretty good all round, even out of the rear where I expected the spoiler half way up the rear window to obscure vision, but it doesn’t really. No rear wiper is a bit of a pain, as road dirt cakes the lower rear window below the spoiler and there’s no way to clean it off on the move. The A pillars are bit of an obstruction and take some getting use to as the drivers pillar in particular obscures the view to the right on approaching roundabouts and junctions. Wing mirrors are a bit small, or maybe odd shaped? I can't work it out but they don't seem to give a great view. Car tax is cheap (£180), Insurance is expensive (£400 vs £200 for identical policy for our Mini of the same age)
It was raining a lot when I bought it and drove home. One of the first things I noticed was that puddles/laying water splashes hitting the underside of the car at speed sound different to other cars. It was also really nice to not have to worry about hunting for rust on a 20 year old used car, it felt a bit unsettling. The underneath is pretty much as new.
TLDR: Great cars, mostly clever and sensibly thought out with enough quirks to be interesting, along with a few bits of questionable design. I can see why the Mini was way more popular than the A2 in the 2000s, these are very clever but feel a bit dull and worthy compared to the Mini's in your face retro styling and chintzy showroom appeal. I reckon the A2 would be the car you'd want to live with longer term once you'd got bored of the Mini's razzmatazz. I love it so far!
I hadn't noticed the battery cover so thanks for noticing that. A quick google has found an A2 terminal cover 8Z0915429B for £19
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/10018205704
which sounds a bit pricey for a bit of black plastic, are there cheaper alternatives about?
Only ever use ebay for parts if you are desperate as you say tend to be expensive, unless it's a bargain, a far better alternative is use the forum Marketplace (you have joined?). If nothing about I would PM our two principal recyclers, @A2Steve and @Clackers directly and as a last resort put up a Wanted post.Hi Andy, thanks for the welcome. This place has a refreshingly friendly vibe. Unusual for online car enthusiasts who seem to like arguing. Maybe under appreciated, overlooked cars attract more interesting people?!
The similar age VW Golf 1600cc/100bhp has 50 more CO2s and is £295 tax, the 1600cc Audi A3 1600cc is £265, so I'm very happy with £180!
I hadn't noticed the battery cover so thanks for noticing that. A quick google has found an A2 terminal cover 8Z0915429B for £19
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/10018205704
which sounds a bit pricey for a bit of black plastic, are there cheaper alternatives about?
You might have to explain about the decimal point. Sorry, it's my first day!
Only ever use ebay for parts if you are desperate as you say tend to be expensive, unless it's a bargain, a far better alternative is use the forum Marketplace (you have joined?). If nothing about I would PM our two principal recyclers, @A2Steve and @Clackers directly and as a last resort put up a Wanted post.
You have the right part.
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The terminal cover is trivial but looking at your picture again you are missing the corrugated vent tube which some would argue is important as it deals with noxious/dangerous fumes. Situated on the left and connected to a vent, the right hand vent retains it transit bung, but all quite minor really.
The battery is also physically a bit small, by all means use it until it expires and purchase a correct spec battery.
Andy
Edit. I see you have the vent tube but it is not 'plugged' in.
@richardbe That also appears to be the incorrect emergency jack i'm afraid.I do seem to be commenting a lot on your battery compartment picture!
Have you noticed the loose part in the tool storage to the right of the battery? I recognise it as the piece that goes over the boot lid catch, largely cosmetic I think but Audi would not have incorporated it if not worthwhile.
Andy
@richardbe That also appears to be the incorrect emergency jack i'm afraid.