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#22185 of 22203 Re: Phil [anthonyp] by rockshocka1

Jan 21, 2013 (5:02 pm)

Replying to: anthonyp (Aug 31, 2011 6:28 pm)
Tony,
 
Didn't realize how long it's been since I checked in here until seeing the date of your post. Time flies! Yes, still have the S5, meteor gray, turns 4 tomorrow. Almost 35k miles, not a single problem other than key fob mows down batteries. Will hang onto it longer than I expected, because I don't want to say goodbye to the 4.2. What a shame.
 
Since we last communicated, I've taken possession of that '69 Jaguar XKE 2 you may or may not remember the pics I posted of. Keep your eyes open, I've been driving it top down in our area every Sunday in this awesome weather we've had. I'm also considering a new S8 in the near future, unless I can be talked down.

#22186 of 22203 Re: Phil [rockshocka1] by anthonyp

Jan 26, 2013 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 21, 2013 5:02 pm)
Hi
 
Man what a coincident...I haven`t even visited this forum in a very long time, and just typed in Luxury Car to see what wold happen...WoW
 
I still have the goldish colored A 8, and it is going on seven years or somewhere around that era...It`s been a fantastic car, and I had the few things that broke fixed--like the tire pressure and some valve that made the car almost not work---pollution---McDaniel has treated me very well even helping out on the tire sensor thing....I just might get another one, but really there is no reason to , as the car is still fresh to me...
 
I`l look for the Jag with the top down ---fabulous lines---one of my favorites along with the old Porsche....I owned on way back then, got it from a service guy who bought it in Germany , put the thousand miles on and flew it back to the states...cost four thousand five hundred---and a rolllex back then for two hundred fifth, and have it on my wrist right now....
 
Take care and look for the `old` gold colored a8, primarily west of the Ashley..
 
Amazing coincidence Tony

#22187 of 22203 Re: Phil [anthonyp] by rockshocka1

Jan 27, 2013 (10:19 am)

Replying to: anthonyp (Jan 26, 2013 6:43 pm)
Amazing indeed.
 
It has been so long I was skeptical of getting a reply. Great to hear from you!
 
Very good to hear your A8 is serving you well. When I posted a few days ago, I was wondering about what you, & the other's, might be driving these days. I understand the reasons for the shift to smaller engines, but I don't have to like it.
 
Just now returned from Sunday drive in the Jag, & it's like a time machine. Very visceral experience! I'm able to wind her up towards Awendaw, where the road opens, the traffic lessens, & the highway patrol is predictable.
 
I hop back into the S5, & I'm able to appreciate what was & how far we've come. The +'s & -'s of both.
 
One thing the Jag, as well as our entire garage, appreciates is easy access to ethanol free premium.

#22188 of 22203 Re: Phil [rockshocka1] by anthonyp

Jan 27, 2013 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 27, 2013 10:19 am)
I looked for you today---down town---walked up the the `teeter` and back.....I`l keep it up
 
As I really don`t drive very hard, I think I would get the v6 ...It has almost identical acceleration , with better fuel economy...Since we last communicated my wife has traded the bmw station wagon 5 in for the Mercedes station wagon...It is a bit larger, but really not nearly as good as the bmw...Just something different....We have had some strange problems, like it you don`t turn it off correctly, it would drain the battery down completely....Mercedes has good roadside service, as that happened to us in Miami...They replaced the battery, and you know the trouble with traffic down there...Took a couple of hours...but we were parked (obviously) so it wasn`t any inconvenience for us.....At the time of her trade Audi didn`t have a car that appealed to her....
 
I don`t remember if I mentioned to you, but back when we moved houses, the neighbor had a car that I though could have been you....I was shocked with the coincidence, and didn`t say anything---just waited to see what would happen...It turned out the neighbor had a friend visiting from N C...I do remember your dismay when I saw you driving over the ashley river bridge that day so surely didn`t want to shock you----if it turned out to have been you.....Later--- and good to hear from yourself Tony

#22189 of 22203 Re: Phil [anthonyp] by rockshocka1

Jan 28, 2013 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: anthonyp (Jan 27, 2013 7:25 pm)
Tony,
 
That's funny! Driving the Jag around has gotten me more accustomed to being flagged down on the road, so it'd be fine. Usually when that happened in the past, I figured something must be wrong with my car or tires.
 
Sounds like the change from BMW to Mercedes has been somewhat of a disappointment, but I can certainly understand the desire for something different. I couldn't honestly say what car I would go for if I wanted to replace my S5 with another coupe. That's going to be awhile anyway. If I buy in the near future, it will be an additional car & have 4 doors. Like the S8, or see how the new S class develops.
 
Truth be told, fuel economy isn't a top priority for me in selecting a car or engine variant. The 4.2 is a wonderful engine, & I've read somewhere on these forums it may be Audi's most reliable motor? For me at least, replacing it with the supercharged 6 rules a new S5 off my radar. RS5 now? Hmm...

#22190 of 22203 Re: Phil [rockshocka1] by dssxxxx

Jan 29, 2013 (6:16 am)

Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 28, 2013 8:24 pm)
Interesting (above).
 
Cadillac a long time and then Lexus 300/350's for the wife and 430/460's for myself.
 
Went Audi and will never looked back. Looked at S class and got A8L and wife got Q5. This year, kept A8L (3 years old w/16K) and got A7 for wife and S7 for FL to go with the E350. Will probably get rid of the E350 and get the A6 for times when we have other couples in the car. Quattro a little wasted in sunny FL.

#22191 of 22203 Re: Phil [rockshocka1] by laurasdada

Jan 29, 2013 (11:29 am)

Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 21, 2013 5:02 pm)
You are driving my current car's great grandmother! (XK-XK8-XJS-E Type) I have an '09 Jag XK Coupe. The direct result of a friend of the family, back in the '60s, having a red XKE/E-type convertible. Never forgot the rides I got in that car, it's beauty, sound and all those rocker switches!
 
Of course, I live in New England and the XK is my daily driver. Put on quite a (smoky rear tires) show this morning trying to get up my 60' uphill driveway with 1/4" of snow! But, I made it, not all the tire rubber did...

#22192 of 22203 Re: Phil [dssxxxx] by rockshocka1

Jan 29, 2013 (11:37 am)

Replying to: dssxxxx (Jan 29, 2013 6:16 am)
What is it about wives & Q5's?
 
My wife also has a Q5 3.2 & loves it. It's pleasant enough for me, but on long trips I sure miss the ability to extend the seat bottom for extra knee support that I enjoy with my sport seats. Sure keeps my knees from barking.
 
I'm a fan of the styling of the A7/S7 quite a bit, & 4 door coupe styling in general. Pleasing to my eyes. As you alluded to, with regard to hauling other couples, I can't keep it on my radar for a new 4 door, should I buy soon. Don't want to sacrifice the rear headroom. That's one of the reasons I'm leaning towards an S8. Plenty of room back there in standard wheelbase form. Seeing as how I'll be doing all the driving, I actually prefer not to have a longer A8 L. The extra power is seducing too, S8 vs A8 SWB.

#22193 of 22203 Re: Phil [laurasdada] by rockshocka1

Jan 29, 2013 (11:57 am)

Replying to: laurasdada (Jan 29, 2013 11:29 am)
That's the kind of show I go outta my way to see.
 
I have a sneaking suspicion that your sweet ride makes for a better daily driver than my '69. Love the Sunday drives, but would be too punishing every day. Guess I've gone soft.
 
New England is beautiful...in pictures. Left Maine when young & really haven't missed snow much.

#22194 of 22203 Re: Phil [rockshocka1] by laurasdada

Jan 31, 2013 (10:54 am)

Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 29, 2013 11:57 am)
Born in NY, moved to New England-Lite (SW Ct) at an early age and Boston later in life. I'm a snow guy, skier. I do enjoy New England.
 
The XK is a great GT, smooth, fast, comfy, economical-ish and (hopefully) reliable! And, imho of course, wicked-pissa good looking! My first non-sensible pair of shoes, saved up for quite some time to appear too poor to afford an Aston Martin (thanks, Jeremy Clarkson...)!

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