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2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 16:35
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Barmybob
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Je suis un Coupé
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I've been thinking of having a Coupé free 2013 No I'm not planning on selling it, what else would I take to the 20th anniversary event in Turin? I'm just thinking of placing it on a SORN and leaving it in the garage this year. I still plan to do some work on the car such as a clutch & rear brake callipers, and if funds allow some bodywork too. Times are hard though and running a sometimes expensive TOY is not really at the top of the list any more
Gone Audi mad!
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 16:51
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Yup, worse than the 3.0 Alfa too!
If I were to do it I would sell both Italian cars and have the Scooby and small hack for work.
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 17:12
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Don't do it Bob when things go on scoobys it costs. The engine aren't as reliable as you would think either.
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 17:24
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With respect, I can see you only replicating the situation you are in now. A hack for work when you have calculated the extra insurance, tax, MOT, service costs, as well as potential parking issues often does not work out as good value as one would expect (cheaper than running a v6 alfa though)
As regards the scooby, I think they are on a par with coupes in terms of cost and reliability but more expensive relative to fuel costs (loss though perm 4wd) and insurance costs are generally more expensive.
If its a change for changes sake, you fancy a scooby then that's a decision only you can qualify. If its to save money in the long run then I think it might work out actually costing you more.
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 17:28
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The engine aren't as reliable as you would think either. I've heard that he 2.5's are bad. This is one of the later 2 litre ones, the ones to go or apparently? I'm not kidding though, this car is in near showroom condition, sounds almost as sweet as the Coupé and worst of all the fire breathing beast once kicked the arse of my Coupé
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 17:34
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That's what I'm doing Bob. Putting mine back to standard and having at least a year off the car! Time does quick, I trust you will be dry storing it?
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 17:43
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I do plan to keep the coupé, as a third car.
It's just I so nearly bought a brand new Subaru in the 90's. I took a test drive everything, but I then went and bought another second hand Audi!
I would never normally buy a second hand scooby, it's just I've known this one from new. I park next to it every day at work and know exactly what has been done to it. I know that the fellow who owns it is as fanatical bout his cars as me, maybe more so. I know this car almost as well as if I had owned it from new myself.
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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29/01/2013 19:26
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It sounds as though its a good one.
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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22/02/2013 11:46
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what else would I take to the 20th anniversary event in Turin? I suddenly got really exited any more info?
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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22/02/2013 12:31
22/02/2013 12:31
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There will be more, closer to the time.
16VT and X1/9 1500
We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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22/02/2013 17:10
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what else would I take to the 20th anniversary event in Turin? I suddenly got really exited any more info? Just out of interest, even if more info to come later, does anyone know when this will take place. I might consider a driving holiday to Turin, if the timing's right.
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Re: 2013 - Coupé free?
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22/02/2013 17:44
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The dates have not yet been fixed as far as I know, althought it will be similar to the 2004 3 day event.
16VT and X1/9 1500
We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
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