Post by: Glacius on October 23, 2013, 22:50:31
its AUDI, yes its the german bastard, ,, i have always admired this car and I can FINALLY get it, so exited, I spoke with the dealer ship they will take my car in return and I have loan and all sorted! so this timem its for real and its final , I have to drive 19 hours to get it thogh but it will be worth it! , here are some pics
(http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/10/vertical-3/02/1/443/517/61_1899985954.jpg)
(http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/10/vertical-3/02/1/443/517/61_475748478.jpg)
http://pal.finn.no/pal/autospektrum/car/used/object?finnkode=44351761 (http://pal.finn.no/pal/autospektrum/car/used/object?finnkode=44351761)
cant wait for this car to be in my possesion, always wanted an Audi and finally I can get one =D
I will still be on the forum if you want me around cus this baby will have some INSANE mods in the future ;)
glac
Post by: Shambles on October 23, 2013, 22:56:16
I do like Audis, and that's a large car. Sounds perfect :goodjob:
Post by: Dazzler on October 23, 2013, 22:57:11
Yes, we will get cross if you don't stay on here as a member :lol:
Post by: Glacius on October 23, 2013, 23:04:39
glac
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 23, 2013, 23:10:42
Post by: Dazzler on October 23, 2013, 23:15:28
its AUDI, yes its the german bastard, ,, i have always admired this car and I can FINALLY get it,
:eek:
Gee, I'd hate to see what you call cars you don't like :rofl:
Drive really carefully both ways ... :sweating:
Post by: Glacius on October 23, 2013, 23:18:48
Looks nice Glac,,,,, except for the phallic towbar. :undecided: :razz:
its removable ;) and its good to have so ppl cant hit your bumper, I love that it has backing sensors so now my woman can drive it without hitting shit ;p
glac
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 23, 2013, 23:20:07
Post by: Asterix on October 24, 2013, 19:48:26
Looks nice.... :goodjob2:
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 25, 2013, 13:17:42
Post by: Glacius on October 25, 2013, 16:25:43
Post by: AlanHo on October 25, 2013, 17:00:40
Nice car but very thirsty, high insurance and road tax, and I never did get comfortable in the seats.
I had it for nearly 3 years and had a series of niggly reliability problems - mainly electrical with lights, locks, window winders, battery failure, washers, and then the tiptronic auto box which played up - all within warranty.
I couldn't risk heavy costs so I got rid of it before the warranty expired and traded it for a new i30.
Sorry to be a party pooper but I truly prefer the i30 and have now owned 3.
Post by: Dazzler on October 25, 2013, 21:10:19
Post by: Glacius on October 25, 2013, 21:45:20
I had a 2007 Audi Avant before I swapped it for an i30. Mine was Steel grey.
Nice car but very thirsty, high insurance and road tax, and I never did get comfortable in the seats.
I had it for nearly 3 years and had a series of niggly reliability problems - mainly electrical with lights, locks, window winders, battery failure, washers, and then the tiptronic auto box which played up - all within warranty.
I couldn't risk heavy costs so I got rid of it before the warranty expired and traded it for a new i30.
Sorry to be a party pooper but I truly prefer the i30 and have now owned 3.
HI mate, sorry to hear you had so many issues =/ not good to hear, was it the TDI model ?
I have heard many things as well about these cars but most my mates have Audies and dont have any issues, and I know that the model I am getting does not have that many "faults " on the front linkage " issue that is mostly common, i have a 12 month " used car " warranty on this car so I recon if it gets difficult within that I will be safe =)
but thanks for the warning I know what I am getting into I just hope I am not as unluck as you =/.
glac
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 25, 2013, 21:57:10
Post by: Dazzler on October 26, 2013, 05:44:35
How long before it's a White, vinyl wrapped car Glac :question: :lol:
Glac will probably change it so much they won't honour the warranty. They will reckon it is a different car :winker:
Post by: Just Rick on October 26, 2013, 13:32:13
And so we are at it again,.... <.< now the CR-V is sold and I have nothing.... then today I was looking on the internet and I came across a new car, this time what model is it you say :happydance:nice looking car,but hope that is not the actual car,if it is I would be getting rid of that tow bar,looks like a huge donkey dong hanging out the back of the car :whistler: I have noticed the european cars have the worse looking tow bar set ups,I like the hayman reece style hitches
its AUDI, yes its the german bastard, ,, i have always admired this car and I can FINALLY get it, so exited, I spoke with the dealer ship they will take my car in return and I have loan and all sorted! so this timem its for real and its final , I have to drive 19 hours to get it thogh but it will be worth it! , here are some pics
(http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/10/vertical-3/02/1/443/517/61_1899985954.jpg)
(http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/10/vertical-3/02/1/443/517/61_475748478.jpg)
http://pal.finn.no/pal/autospektrum/car/used/object?finnkode=44351761 (http://pal.finn.no/pal/autospektrum/car/used/object?finnkode=44351761)
cant wait for this car to be in my possesion, always wanted an Audi and finally I can get one =D
I will still be on the forum if you want me around cus this baby will have some INSANE mods in the future ;)
glac
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 26, 2013, 13:36:40
Don't listen to 'em Glac......
Nice looking car and I hope you're very happy with it. :)
Post by: Glacius on October 26, 2013, 15:16:18
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nice looking car,but hope that is not the actual car,if it is I would be getting rid of that tow bar,looks like a huge donkey dong hanging out the back of the car :whistler: I have noticed the european cars have the worse looking tow bar set ups,I like the hayman reece style hitches
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WHAHAH lol Donkey Dong , no mate this can be removed ;) it i a removeable towbar ;)
and yes I might wrap it , thinking this color
(https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1383223_480955532003605_671419562_n.jpg)
will seee ;
''and no I wont change it to much , I want this kind of style on the car
(http://nickscarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/summerwinter_zpsf5cbfe40-580x598.jpg)
have a nice weekend all glad you still want me around I wont leave promise ^^
Post by: Just Rick on October 26, 2013, 15:34:00
Post by: Dazzler on October 26, 2013, 20:24:06
Love the silver and blue combo,
:whsaid:
But I like the bronze too.. (decisions, decisions) :confused:
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 27, 2013, 12:05:36
And yes, we still want you around. :D
Post by: Glacius on October 31, 2013, 19:13:24
This is the main one (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/IMG_5606.jpg)
as you can see there is a issue with the paint on the rear booth, I know for a fact this is not rust but somthing else, I am sure and HOPE this can be a warranty thing I think its wierd a 2007 model car has this, but oh well, I guess thats what I ge for getting a good price car, everything else was perfect mint condition especially the interior, cant wait to drive tomorrow to get it, and show you guys pictures ! =D
take care all
Post by: Keith on October 31, 2013, 19:33:20
Post by: rustynutz on October 31, 2013, 21:39:45
So I got a mate of mine to test drive the car since I cant, and he found some interesting things,
This is the main one (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/IMG_5606.jpg)
as you can see there is a issue with the paint on the rear booth, I know for a fact this is not rust but somthing else, I am sure and HOPE this can be a warranty thing I think its wierd a 2007 model car has this, but oh well, I guess thats what I ge for getting a good price car, everything else was perfect mint condition especially the interior, cant wait to drive tomorrow to get it, and show you guys pictures ! =D
take care all
It really does look like rust....what makes you so sure it's not? :undecided:
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 01, 2013, 01:46:18
Post by: Glacius on November 01, 2013, 08:27:41
Don't Audi's have aluminium bodies. Having said that, aluminium is just as reactive to certain elements, like salt water etc. :(They do and its " galvanized " as well so this should not happen, I will take a closer look tomorrow once I get to the dealership after the 1459 km drive :P
Post by: Keith on November 01, 2013, 08:53:34
Just be careful is all I'm saying... Don't let your desire to own such a car blind you to possible pitfalls. :goodjob2:
Post by: eye30 on November 01, 2013, 09:01:00
Shouldn't all be the same darker colour...
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 01, 2013, 09:03:44
Post by: Glacius on November 01, 2013, 09:06:26
Why is there light grey at the top right in the circle on the right?
Shouldn't all be the same darker colour...
Because its dirty :P car has not been detailed in that picture,
Yeah I am hopin this is a warranty thing It mostly 99% of time is, this is the main thing this has rest of the car is prestine mine condition, so it a good buy and the Quattro makes it so much better to drive in winter time.
Post by: Shambles on November 01, 2013, 09:08:48
Post by: Glacius on November 01, 2013, 09:24:50
Post by: eye30 on November 01, 2013, 09:35:44
My lad had a quattro TT and that held the road as if on a track.
However, he started to have an issue with the 4 wheel drive.
Never really got it sorted.
Ok it was a few years old but.........
Post by: Glacius on November 01, 2013, 09:56:45
I do have 12 month used warenty on the car ;) so I will use that for all its worth if its really bad I just sell it :P
glac
Post by: Dazzler on November 01, 2013, 10:22:59
hah you guys really dont want me to buy this car :P
I do have 12 month used warenty on the car ;) so I will use that for all its worth if its really bad I just sell it :P
glac
But do you have to drive 1459 kilometres every time you need something fixed? :Shocked:
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 01, 2013, 10:48:28
Post by: Glacius on November 04, 2013, 08:24:25
Yeah I need new brake disks and it has a stone chip here and there, and an issue with the paint but my god what a CAR!... I loved my I30 I really did, but compare to this the Quattro drive is something out of this world, , I had a really good time driving my I30 down but had some serious bad weather, i had fog most of the drive and I only had a 1-3 meter of visability it was VERY scary, but I am glad I got there safe, and I took a different route with my Audi and also had some fog but not as bad,
I drove Sweden down and Norway back in a total of 3100 km drive! insane but loads of fun
Wierd bit is that I had to fuel the i30 on the way down 3 times almost, and on way back I only filled the Audi up 1 1/5 time, so in fuel / diesel consumption they are nothing like, so all in all very happy with what I got and I will take some pictures cus it is GREY and not black! and i LOVE the color =)
glac
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 04, 2013, 12:06:50
Post by: Glacius on November 04, 2013, 13:32:22
Post by: Just Rick on November 04, 2013, 14:44:05
Post by: Dazzler on November 04, 2013, 14:57:17
Post by: Glacius on November 05, 2013, 07:53:02
I don't know,give a bloke an Audi and the I30 is forgotten :rofl: glad you had a great trip and are happy with the new toy :goodjob2:
Was a bit P'd when you said all that nice stuff about the Audi .. Is that payback for the nice stuff I say about my Hybrid... :-[ :-[ :-[ :rofl:
Aww sorry guys, I do miss my i30, its nos doubt about that I still hold it as my dearest car, I have ever had, but because of it no be 4x4 I was so afraid I would kill it here in North =/ , but I do miss it I loved the look of it and the way it treated me,
I have had some issues with the Audi now, the wheels are not balanced, which I will do today, and there is a EGR valve thing i gotta fix, the car has some issue on low RPM so I will " blind " the valve and It might be all better
Also yesterday I had a test on the car, found out it has had a massive crash in2008, which I and the sales mann and the previous owner did NOT know, so the reason the paint is bad on booth and wheel arch is because of bad work =/
So the car might be totally resprayed from what I can tell but I will let you know, technical wise car is outstanding and there is no issues, since the crash the car has multiple parts changed so in a sense all those parts are 1-2 year newer then the car it self =) not bad really,
glac
Post by: rustynutz on November 05, 2013, 08:55:04
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 05, 2013, 09:00:27
Hope Glac's repairs are done satisfactorily.
Post by: eye30 on November 05, 2013, 09:58:54
Here in uk we can do a check on a cars history prior to buying.
Here is one such company that does it,
https://www.hpi.co.uk/home/
Is that available for you?
I would be a bit concerned the garage didn't know AND the previous owner.
Take you are the 3rd owner.
So any redress with the garage?
Post by: Glacius on November 05, 2013, 11:07:13
Yeah its a bit sad, but I should have done my research which I did not =/ fail but I learn,
the salesman and the 2nd owner never knew anything about it, the 1st owner is the only one and it was 1 year after he bought it new in Norway, so consider it all it was done at factory standards and its no problem at all even though its not nice to know, I still can be happy that those parts are newere then the rest of the car and those parts are expensive, like waterpump and so on =)
glac
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 05, 2013, 11:30:00
Post by: Glacius on November 05, 2013, 12:01:17
Post by: Keith on November 05, 2013, 12:09:13
Sincerely hope all is good Glac...
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 05, 2013, 12:10:04
Post by: Glacius on November 05, 2013, 12:12:45
jus got of the phone with the company that did the repair the car was NOT badly damages so it was not twisted etc , only some minor damage on front side and stuff, i recon it has been damamged from scrathes etc and thats why.
will do some more diggin and keep u posted =)
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 05, 2013, 12:19:43
Post by: Dazzler on November 05, 2013, 23:45:23
:coolingoff: :goodjob2:
:whsaid:
Post by: Glacius on November 06, 2013, 09:10:15
here is a picture
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/1460247_10151957078643334_1002632483_n.jpg)
as you can see it was quite a lot =)
And there was very thick dirt inside the wheels, as you can see here not good pic but its around 1 cm thick! quite insane my mate had to spend 1 hour cleaning the wheels for it to be good enough.
Before
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/1450847_10151957078723334_527475310_n.jpg)
AFter =)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/1463329_10151957078843334_1738652206_n.jpg)
So he improved them alot.
also I noticed last night there i a color diffrenece in the " hue " in the fender and rest of the car, I know they are respryed but it can only be seen in side the garage light its a bit annoying but its not very much IN your face but I know it now and it bugs me :P
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/1392940_10151957076873334_1339928475_n.jpg)
And last night I had my mate come over with a friend how is a body repair man and he check ALL over my car, welds seems and so on, he found NOTHING wrong with my car, which I am so happy about, because I was afraid that panels where changed etc, but he found nothing wrong or out of the ordinary only that my rear doors has " sunk" a bit but that was it
Thats about it all in all after the tires where fixed and re balanced my car handles like a DREAM love it, it was icy today but I did not notice it at all it so good to drive =D
Also Might get my rear booth and rear side left fender re sprayed cus of bad work for free.
Just wanted to let you all know how it goes
Post by: eye30 on November 06, 2013, 09:14:44
So the panels have not been replaced then just resprayed?
Post by: Glacius on November 06, 2013, 09:16:42
Well having the car checked over has put your mind at ease.
So the panels have not been replaced then just resprayed?
yes I am very happy, there is NO welds what so ever so it might only have been a light damage to bumper and so on =)
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 06, 2013, 09:16:57
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 06, 2013, 09:19:01
Post by: Glacius on November 06, 2013, 09:23:44
Glac, those tyres would be dangerous if all that rubber has been shed from the inside of the tyre wall. :Shocked:
indeed mate indeed, it had been its gone now, I will buy some NEW ones i think or ask the shop to buy FOR me, because they are very old and bad condition, but yes I am glad I had this checked scary thing really the shop never knew most of this so next time I recon they will do MORE research :P
And no there will NOT be vinyl on this car for now ;) maybe next year Might try Bronze metallic ;) will see hehhe
glac
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 06, 2013, 10:21:21
Post by: Keith on November 06, 2013, 11:10:12
If not there could be a very strong case for the car to be presented as it was represented in any advert...
Post by: Glacius on November 06, 2013, 11:15:22
Is the car actually "as advertised?"
If not there could be a very strong case for the car to be presented as it was represented in any advert...
Yes and no , its not really, it had more " paint " damage then they said, and it was not as good condition, some parts of the car looks mint and some dont like rear bumper that has clear coat flaking, and same with the front fenders which are a differnt color, but interior and stuff is brand new looking.
I should ask for new tires as they are not up to today standar, but I just hope they pay for the paint then I will let it slide , but I should really ask for new tires really =/ but will see.
glac
Post by: eye30 on November 06, 2013, 11:48:49
Quote from: Glacius
like rear bumper that has clear coat flaking, and same with the front fenders which are a differnt color,
Remember when my black car was repaired the paint did not match and went back twice to be sorted.
Post by: Asterix on November 06, 2013, 17:56:51
So I got a mate of mine to test drive the car since I cant, and he found some interesting things,
This is the main one (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/IMG_5606.jpg)
as you can see there is a issue with the paint on the rear booth, I know for a fact this is not rust but somthing else, I am sure and HOPE this can be a warranty thing I think its wierd a 2007 model car has this, but oh well, I guess thats what I ge for getting a good price car, everything else was perfect mint condition especially the interior, cant wait to drive tomorrow to get it, and show you guys pictures ! =D
take care all
Hi
That thing is well known on VW and Audi's, especially on the tailgates.
We used to call it "zincbubbles". It is rust under the paint, so you must get it fixed, but as you've the used car warranty, the dealer should pay for it. It's not rust from the inside.
Send the pic to the dealer, where he can see the number plate as well, and if he agrees to pay for it, ask if you can let a local dealer do the repaint of the tailgate. That could save you a lot of driving.
We sometimes did that if we had sold a car to someone in the other end of the country, and we are talking about little Denmark where 500 km would get you across the country. :D
Just to let you all know, I recently found 3 of those on my 2008 i30 tailgate, so not even Hyundai is without this issue.
Post by: Dazzler on November 06, 2013, 19:34:49
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 07, 2013, 09:53:27
You will improve it over time anyway. :goodjob:
Post by: Keith on November 07, 2013, 10:14:06
Enjoy the car mate.
You will improve it over time anyway. :goodjob:
Agreed!
Post by: Glacius on November 08, 2013, 08:26:32
Enjoy the car mate.
You will improve it over time anyway. :goodjob:
Yeah tons of plans ;)
*tints
*Air Ride Kit ( next year )
* new wheels
*interior mods like carbon bits here and there
* Paint all or vinyl all the Chrome Black
* Insert LED interior lights ( just been ordered )
* Led fog lights ( got them today will be instaled later )
* Led Park light ,( instaled later today )
*new brake disk and calipers ( MUCH needed look like they are from 1889s )
Re spray the rear both and left rear fender ( the sales compayn will sort it out hopefully )
* add some stickers*
Just a little list for now
I MIGHT and i am not 100% sure but I might adda "purple " vinyl on the car its very nice looking
here is an example(http://www.diamondblackexteriors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121102_1748311.jpg)
I think that would look amazing but will see ;)
glac
Post by: Shambles on November 08, 2013, 08:30:01
Quote from: Glacius
... I might adda "purple " vinyl on the car its very nice lookingNo, it's not :P
Post by: Glacius on November 08, 2013, 08:55:45
Quote from: Glacius... I might adda "purple " vinyl on the car its very nice lookingNo, it's not :P
will see :P I might just leave it without ^^
Post by: Glacius on November 08, 2013, 09:14:21
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-A4-S4-RS4-8E-B7-Front-Spoiler-Lippe-Frontschurze-Frontlippe-Frontansatz-S-/120968237957?pt=DE_Autoteile&fits=Year%3A2007 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-A4-S4-RS4-8E-B7-Front-Spoiler-Lippe-Frontschurze-Frontlippe-Frontansatz-S-/120968237957?pt=DE_Autoteile&fits=Year%3A2007)|Make%3AAudi&hash=item1c2a44d385
(http://www.goingfast.com/images/produkte/i16/161100205-2.jpg)
(http://www.goingfast.com/images/produkte/i16/161100205-5.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on November 08, 2013, 10:41:31
Post by: Glacius on November 20, 2013, 10:17:01
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 20, 2013, 10:35:22
Post by: Glacius on November 21, 2013, 17:45:24
and SO it begins ;)
so today I had some " alone " time with my car, adding a CLUBsticker that I just joined a few weeks ago and i vinyled the front grill makes it look A LOT nicer =)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/DSC_0195.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/DSC_0196.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/DSC_0197.jpg)
vinyl
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/DSC_0198.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/DSC_0199.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/DSC_0200.jpg)
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 21, 2013, 20:23:05
Post by: Glacius on November 21, 2013, 21:24:32
Post by: Dazzler on November 21, 2013, 22:00:55
Just can't resist, can you Glac :)
:whsaid:
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 24, 2013, 11:26:14
Post by: Glacius on November 27, 2013, 20:27:37
so glad nothing got damaged but it made me scared as helL!= !! =/ now I gotta check the car tomorrow and HOPE nothing was damaged, so scary
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/2013-11-27%2018.09.00.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/2013-11-27%2018.08.46.jpg)
after about 2 hours of trying to dig it out I gave up and asked a neigbour for help he rescued me with a tractor So i was super happy! :happydance: :happydance: I just hope that its ok I could not see anything and it was just snow as well so I hope =D
Post by: Shambles on November 27, 2013, 20:31:47
Good job that snow was there to cushion the blow, though :whistler:
Post by: Dazzler on November 27, 2013, 20:35:37
Post by: Glacius on November 27, 2013, 23:02:39
I also hadto order a new " sub panel " on front bumper, it broken when I back up and the heavy snow was in there and it broke in 3 pieces =/
Post by: Glacius on December 31, 2013, 15:34:45
wanted to wish you a merry Xmas and happy new years!! I think yours is almost over soon :P but still =D
Hope to see you all next year I got some more pictures to show and more plans to come
Also some great news I am gonna be a Dad, my gf is expecting another child so super exited there =D wish you all the best ciao!
glac
Post by: eye30 on December 31, 2013, 19:05:43
Msny k's of "awday" motoring
Post by: Phil №❶ on December 31, 2013, 22:04:51
Car, House, Girlfriend, Baby, you must have many NOK
Post by: Dazzler on January 01, 2014, 09:53:11
HNY, Glac
Car, House, Girlfriend, Baby, you must have many NOK
Yeah, he Knocked her up! :snigger:
Congrats Glac, that is excellent news .. bet you are "wrapped" :snigger:
Post by: Phil №❶ on January 01, 2014, 10:53:16
Post by: Asterix on January 02, 2014, 13:09:51
All the best..
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 09:55:25
SOrry I havent been much active but I am here now and then,
updating news on my status on my cars etc
So I found out just this week that my car has almost been TOTALED! it had damage worth of 260,000 nok which equals to around 43,000 $ dollars =/ , all the panels on the car EXCEPT the roof and rear fenders have been changed lol , its insane, so this was never said to be when i bought the car and in Norway this is a fault that should have been told to me, cus they would have known this,
Also found out that the " flywheels "is almost worn out , so that needs replacing its around 5000$ to change =/ its also something they told me was OK but again it was not, so I have 2 options now.
1 get my old car back and forget this audi shit =/
2. Make thempay for all the repairs, pain , flyhweel etc , and keep the car
I have not made my mind up yet, but because of this great community i might get my old car back as they still have it =). and I also miss my i30.
If they fix all the stuff I have made a list of to them I will keep the car, but I find it unlikely as i payed A LOT More for the car thati its worth .
I will keep u guys posted ! take care
and happy after easter =D
glac
Post by: Mike SX on April 23, 2014, 09:57:28
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 10:01:18
Post by: Mike SX on April 23, 2014, 10:06:41
Not a good purchase, very unfortunate :)
Never mind - onward & upward :D
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 10:08:23
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 23, 2014, 10:16:30
Sorry to hear your news, if I remember, one of the reasons for selling your I30 was the road to your house. I remember you saying that the i30 would get damaged if you kept it. Is the road still the same or has it been improved.
We'd love to see you back with an i30, but whatever is best for you of course.
Good luck with your negotiations. :hatoff:
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 10:28:54
Yeah the main reason for the Audi was the 4x4 system, and yes the road has been improved but its not 100% yet =/
I cant see my i30 manage the hill in winter time, thats why I got the audi cus i have had no problems except that one time to drive up in snow/ice and so on it has been amazing,
(https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1975005_10153858811655487_541002186_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1920433_10153858811765487_1525519848_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1932258_10153858811695487_191882222_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10003996_10153858811565487_1215449744_n.jpg)
As you can see here how the road is its not that bad now it used to be worse, but when this is icy and snowy, no FF car can get up there xD haha
glac
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 23, 2014, 10:47:04
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 11:46:44
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Post by: eye30 on April 23, 2014, 11:48:23
If so, use it and aldo, claim for compensation for the inconvenience etc
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 11:53:45
Do you have some come back under consumer law?
If so, use it and aldo, claim for compensation for the inconvenience etc
yeah mate basic all " dealers " are obligated to tell the person that buys the car EVERYTHING about it and hte history of the car,
even though they didt not know it has been damaged, it still makes the responsible, so in the end it all falls back to the dealership,
and I am telling them that if they want me to keep the car, they would have to fix the faults INSTANTLY or I will give the car back and try find another car, or get my old back, ,problem there there will be about the old car, is that the idiot left my old car out in the contract so it says no where that I traded my old car in for this one, =/ so that means I cant claim it back without buying it <.<.
Anyway Norway state laws are good and I can complain and i will win cus they have digged their own grave when he ticked under " has not been badly " damamged in my contract .
Cus the car has been damaged SO bad it was almost unusable, and The paint is really bad so I will get them to respray the car cus its such a bad paint job =/ .
glac
Post by: Dazzler on April 23, 2014, 12:05:15
Do you have some come back under consumer law?If they pay the repairs or swap car back that would be fair.
If so, use it and aldo, claim for compensation for the inconvenience etc
Hi Glac thanks for the update. Sorry to hear your tale of woe. I think you will know in your heart which option to take. Keep in touch! Or else.. :D
Post by: rustynutz on April 23, 2014, 12:25:45
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 12:27:55
glac
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 23, 2014, 12:45:09
Any chance of getting a replacement Audi, same type and configuration at no cost to you, after all, that's what you paid for.
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 12:47:06
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 23, 2014, 12:59:40
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 13:04:08
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 23, 2014, 13:05:27
Post by: Glacius on April 23, 2014, 13:12:46
Post by: rustynutz on April 23, 2014, 14:50:59
Post by: eye30 on April 23, 2014, 15:25:54
Do you have some come back under consumer law?
If so, use it and aldo, claim for compensation for the inconvenience etc
yeah mate basic all " dealers " are obligated to tell the person that buys the car EVERYTHING about it and hte history of the car,
even though they didt not know it has been damaged, it still makes the responsible, so in the end it all falls back to the dealership,
and I am telling them that if they want me to keep the car, they would have to fix the faults INSTANTLY or I will give the car back and try find another car, or get my old back, ,problem there there will be about the old car, is that the idiot left my old car out in the contract so it says no where that I traded my old car in for this one, =/ so that means I cant claim it back without buying it <.<.
Anyway Norway state laws are good and I can complain and i will win cus they have digged their own grave when he ticked under " has not been badly " damamged in my contract .
Cus the car has been damaged SO bad it was almost unusable, and The paint is really bad so I will get them to respray the car cus its such a bad paint job =/ .
glac
From what you are saying i would be requesting a full refund plus compo.
It would appear that no matter what is done to the car it will cause you problems when you sell it later and the resale value will be very low.
Plus you will have to declare its history...
Get rid and buy another, even if it is your i30.
Re not detailing p/x on invoice.
You have proof re transfer document to dealer don't you plus monetary figure?
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 23, 2014, 17:21:30
Is it possible to have a lawyer act on your behalf?
Make the dealer responsible and don't "buy" your old car back. they know you traded it.
Good luck. :goodjob2:
I have said it before, you live in a most beautiful part of the world. :mrgreen:
(Former db08)
Post by: Keith on April 23, 2014, 23:46:57
Post by: Glacius on April 25, 2014, 07:53:38
I am in contact with Laywer now and He said i have a strong case, onyl thing is that I accepted the damage on the car last year, I forgot about this, but That was only based on the INFO I had back then now i Know a lot more, and I feel they have misshold info, also my flywheel needs replacing and that wont be my task I dont have 5000$ =/ , sO i will tell them either they fix the main shit on the car or i will bring it to court ! . I am sad this has happend and I hope this will solve quick but again Iwill keep you guys posted =)
thakns for the entusiasm =D it makes me better
regards Glac
Post by: Shambles on April 25, 2014, 08:10:05
It was the car you really wanted, and you drove all day to buy it and another day to fetch it back home :foottap:
All for nothing... I feel so sorry for you, but have fingers crossed for the best outcome :fingers:
Post by: Glacius on April 25, 2014, 08:14:49
Post by: Asterix on May 03, 2014, 22:03:28
You should have a Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 with that driveway. :eek:
Lovely scenery where you live.. :goodjob:
Post by: Shambles on January 27, 2015, 10:34:58
Did this sad business get sorted out?
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 27, 2015, 10:36:11
Post by: Dazzler on January 27, 2015, 20:50:02
That's a bump and a half! :eek:
Gee I missed that! :undecided: Did Glac have a prang in the Audi? :eek:
Post by: Glacius on February 26, 2015, 08:03:58
Hey Glac - happy birthday and all that :D
Did this sad business get sorted out?
Hi man! Thank you man =D
and everyone ! . I still have the car I am waiting on the vertic on the case now . its all just a big mess =( this was the worst buy in my life, car still works, but it dies and go into " emergency modus " now and then and just shuts off
I got a 6 month old son now so hes priority 1 , and my car is bottom of the list I only got service on it now just to keep it runing , but i hope i will be quit it soon, thinking of getting a I40 wagon if i change car =)
see you all sorry for my abcense im still here lurking ;)
Post by: Phil №❶ on February 26, 2015, 08:22:40
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 26, 2015, 08:38:26
All the best Glac.
Post by: Dazzler on February 26, 2015, 16:09:21
Hi Glac, Congratulations on the arrival of your Son. :hatoff:
:whsaid: I almost forgot o say that! :-[
Post by: Asterix on February 26, 2015, 18:59:10
Post by: Glacius on February 27, 2015, 09:16:18
Post by: Phil №❶ on February 27, 2015, 09:55:32
Post by: Glacius on March 02, 2015, 08:28:34
Haven't you fixed that driveway yet. :lol:
dude ! xD it slike 50 meters and its steep ! xD its crazy I dont have enough money to fix this haha
Post by: Glacius on April 27, 2015, 21:02:43
I finally am done with my car issues, car is working pretty good now, and 1 year after i started the " law suit " I ended up with 1000 € and a Flywheel, its not much but they where so stubborn and refused to do anyhing , and they also started creating a case on my OLD car <,< so i jus got fed up .
So today I have a car thats acutally working Ive changed , brakes, pads, and disks, all over, new hose turbo inlet. so and the main thing that fixed my car was REMOVING and disabling the EGR valve I kid you not that thing is a PAIN and should not have been added, after i took and "blinded" it and took off the connector my car has been runinig like its new! so im so glad now
I have done the follwing as well "plastidiped my wheels, black matte , with a silver metalizer on top for a more color close to my car, removed all the old plastidip on car and vinly cus I will re vinyl everythig ON my car that is chrome to shiny black <3
So here are some pics =)D
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6560.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6572.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6578.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6579.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6590.JPG)
Interior
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6595.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6596.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6597.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6599.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6604.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6606.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6614.JPG)
Wheels
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6619.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/Ny/IMG_6622.JPG)
PS my car has NOT been waxed only washed <3 ¨¨
take care ALL =D
Post by: Dazzler on April 27, 2015, 21:35:23
Very clever what you did with the wheels! :brilliant:
Post by: tla on April 27, 2015, 21:43:12
Sometimes it's better to just cut your losses, and move on.
Post by: Glacius on April 27, 2015, 22:01:52
yeah I just couldt cope anymore, I couldt sleep well for over a year ... so this chapter is DONE now and I can move on, I have huge plans for this car until I sell it so It will be super uniqe remember my I30 ;) hehe
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 27, 2015, 22:53:49
Post by: Glacius on May 04, 2015, 09:20:05
Thanks hope you all had a good weekend
regards
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 11:08:16
Post by: Dazzler on May 04, 2015, 11:17:25
Post by: Glacius on July 04, 2016, 10:07:12
Hope you all are doing well, sorry for my " abcence " but being a familiy man and having son who is almost 2 now takess time =D ( the best time ;) ) " so my internett time has been limited and i Cant lie i have forgotten about this for a while I do appologize "
anyway I wanted to share with you how my car is today, you might remember i got a Audi A4 b7 Lava grey, and i noticed the last year that MANY in my town i live in yes MANY have the same car, so i wanted to do something different to mine .. let me know what you think
I added black camo and i added detailed inspired from the SR 71 BLackbird . ( all done by myself =)
Let me know your thoughts I can post more images if wanted
PS! Sorry for dirty car pics I take some new ones , once its cleaner ALSO the front " B7 " text has been removed As i thought it was a bit much
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160624_003527.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160624_003523.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160624_003505.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160621_211942.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160621_211931.jpg)
I will take new pics soon hopefully with BIGGEr wheels but thats not priority right now =)
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 04, 2016, 10:14:51
Car looks great :exclaim:
Post by: Dazzler on July 04, 2016, 10:45:15
Post by: Glacius on July 04, 2016, 11:31:30
yeah man the car has been good ever since i fixed the 2 fault , EGR and the Intercooler tube =)
after this was fixed ive not had any issue only thing that My car has " chipped " which i had no clue about " lying cheap car seller =/ " but yeah its good to hvae a car that works and i can rely on it =) my hole familiy can =)
Post by: Dazzler on July 04, 2016, 23:07:45
Post by: Glacius on July 06, 2016, 08:02:27
Here a fresh pics from yesterday I resprayed my wheel black with Plastidip and painted the bolts Gold and same with the Brake dish area as i got tired of the " rust " look I will do the brake calipers soon but That is a must
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160705_141130.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160705_141141.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160705_132404.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160705_132400.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160705_141220.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160705_141212.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2016, 09:52:06
Post by: Glacius on July 06, 2016, 11:03:39
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2016, 11:33:50
Post by: Glacius on August 22, 2016, 12:42:19
Loads of stuff has happend this summer. . some good things and some bad,... i decided to remove all the red vinyl on my car and keep it black and clean also did some detailing like fixing stonechips and grinding down small rust on my inner fender front .
Also me and my gf has decided to split up and move apart its heartbreakning for me as i I love her, but we have grown apart and we both decided its best to stay friends not just for our child sake but also because of how we are now.
I will move soon and have my soon 40%of the time, as she needs to have 60% to gain benefit as she has 3 kids.
so thats my life now, I will also sell my audi and get a New car. this is the car i hope i will get
:link: FINN ? Honda Civic (http://m.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=79765339&fks=79765339)
Where i live its very hard to find a CLEAN and rust free Civic but this is imaculate and i cant wait toget my hands on it .. hope you all are doing better then me
Here is pics of my car after the clean and stuff
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160821_153510.jpg)
also here is my lovely son Tobias cleaning his car =D
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/Audi/CAMO/IMG_20160821_143047_1.jpg)
Post by: CraigB on August 22, 2016, 13:07:56
Good luck with it all Glacius :goodjob2:
Post by: Phil №❶ on August 22, 2016, 13:22:09
Post by: Glacius on August 22, 2016, 18:20:32
Tobias might be disappointed if you don't come home with a red Alfa instead of the Honda :)
Good luck with it all Glacius :goodjob2:
haha true but that will never happen Im over alfa long time ago the new one looks nice but xD
Post by: Dazzler on August 23, 2016, 00:01:44
Hope everything works out for you in the long run. These things become a distant memory in the long term...
Post by: rustynutz on August 23, 2016, 02:11:54
Oh well, as the saying goes, there's plenty more fish in the sea...just gotta have the right bait! :crazy2:
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 23, 2016, 02:47:11
All the best for your future.
Post by: Glacius on August 23, 2016, 10:04:14
Sorry to hear that Glac. Great picture of the young fella. The Honda looks amazing for an 18 y/o car! Wonder what that is in A $ sounds like a lot...
Hope everything works out for you in the long run. These things become a distant memory in the long term...
Its quite the clean car year im hoping to get it asap before some young boyracer ruins it =/
And its around 5000 $ Australian Dollars for the car, its a bit much but the car is super clean and its hard to find a civic thats not full of rust but i will negotiate onthe price as i have to trave to pick it up.
Thanks guys yeah its hard right now but time will heal worst part will be seeing her with another man in the future and my son growin up with a step dad =/ also the 2 other kids she has thats 9 and 10 dont even know yet gonna be hard to tell them as we have to sort out house first
cheers lads
Post by: Dazzler on August 23, 2016, 10:10:03
Post by: Glacius on August 23, 2016, 10:20:59
It is a tough situation but like you say (and I speak from experience) a year or two down the track you will be much happier... Good luck with the car and the negotiations. :goodjob:
HI Dazz
thanks man yeah already it feels easier i understand what she was saying we where both in our faces for over 6 years it a lot and you get tired also having a son that needds attention all the time our " gf and bf "moments where just lost really .... its sad but life goes on and right now if it was not for my son i would have left and moved back to UK but for now il stay here I want to go visit Japan and Australia next year so om saving up starting to day =)
cheers
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 23, 2016, 10:25:21
It is a tough situation but like you say (and I speak from experience) a year or two down the track you will be much happier... Good luck with the car and the negotiations. :goodjob:
HI Dazz
thanks man yeah already it feels easier i understand what she was saying we where both in our faces for over 6 years it a lot and you get tired also having a son that needds attention all the time our " gf and bf "moments where just lost really .... its sad but life goes on and right now if it was not for my son i would have left and moved back to UK but for now il stay here I want to go visit Japan and Australia next year so om saving up starting to day =)
cheers
Well at least you'll know a few people in Australia. :D
Post by: Glacius on August 23, 2016, 10:28:54
It is a tough situation but like you say (and I speak from experience) a year or two down the track you will be much happier... Good luck with the car and the negotiations. :goodjob:
HI Dazz
thanks man yeah already it feels easier i understand what she was saying we where both in our faces for over 6 years it a lot and you get tired also having a son that needds attention all the time our " gf and bf "moments where just lost really .... its sad but life goes on and right now if it was not for my son i would have left and moved back to UK but for now il stay here I want to go visit Japan and Australia next year so om saving up starting to day =)
cheers
Well at least you'll know a few people in Australia. :D
heY! appreciate that doggie! =D
Post by: Dazzler on August 23, 2016, 11:08:22
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 23, 2016, 11:09:01
Yeah, we would like to meet some overseas members face to face and it is cheaper and easier for you to come to us...
:goodjob2:
Post by: Glacius on August 23, 2016, 21:11:51
Yeah, we would like to meet some overseas members face to face and it is cheaper and easier for you to come to us...
haha true that! i did get a 6 months visa not so long ago xD i might re aply lol
Post by: Glacius on October 26, 2016, 11:27:55
On Thursday we had it at the shop, waiting for info on what might be wrong with it as I felt there was something off.
as the car kept going into limp mode etc.
I checked turbo my self and it was not the issue.
also the car made a " clunk " noise when the engine was runing as well deep tone one not light like it normal but like a deep base one.
anway I got my car back later that day and got some info on what might be wrong,
and They fixed the limp mode, then i got told what might be wrong .
: The camshaft needs replacing an the lifting sensors and lifters needs replacing
: Vacum inlet and pipe needs replacing.
: Seals need raplacing.
: And topseal needs replacing
So a BIG ass job ... here is me thinking well it cant be more then 1500 $ right ? that would be insane like there is a lot to do but ive seen parts online for this for under 400 $
So Monday comes along i get the mail from them and holy balls in my hopscotch hell ( sorry langauge here )
and i look at the parts and then the final bill sum
6500$!!!!! lolo
The parts it self i found online but theirs might be GOLD PLATED aha like wtf xD
I just looked at it and started litrally crying. Im so done witht this car, right now my car is worth 0 ebecause of this .
But thank for have good friends me and my mate will get a NEW motor and change this one out, same engine just a newer one,
I am just gobsmacked that it cost so much to change these parts.
But i wish i never got this car
Its the worst deciscion of my life. and i should have listen to you guys and kept my beloved I30 = /
Anyway Im thinking of getting this car now :link: FINN ? Kia Cee'd (http://m.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=84995524) i really like the look of this
But for sure it wont be another german car unless im rich
But i was thining KIA, Huyndai or Toyota or honda= ) i will let you know
Hope you have a splendid day guys! =)
Sorry for being away so long just been cought up in a lot of stuff in my life moving out being single taking car of my son etc.
cheers
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 26, 2016, 11:31:09
So sorry to read that, Glac.
Hopefully you can rectify the problem and get back to a car that you can enjoy and doesn't cost a fortune.
How is your house going? I remember seeing the pics and it looked great. :)
Post by: Dazzler on October 26, 2016, 11:50:22
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 26, 2016, 12:12:12
Post by: rustynutz on October 27, 2016, 03:23:36
Post by: The Gonz on October 27, 2016, 06:59:21
Post by: Glacius on October 27, 2016, 12:37:20
:(
So sorry to read that, Glac.
Hopefully you can rectify the problem and get back to a car that you can enjoy and doesn't cost a fortune.
How is your house going? I remember seeing the pics and it looked great. :)
Thanks everyone very kind of you to respond =)
well i dont have a house anymore, me and my Gf split up as friends and shes buying it off me.
So im stuck alone now, i get to see my son every mon and tuesday and everyother weekend. so i see him a lot but we dont live toghtere anmore its sad and i hope my son will not be to much affected by it until now its gone by fine, but I am afraid it can get worse.
IM just glad we are good friends and that we can talk to each other and not like most broken uo couples that fight .
WE still love each other and wants whats best for both of us. just I got the short end of the stick because of some debt i havent got ridden..
But i see some lights in the tunnel, hopefully next year il have my own place and another car =)
cheers
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 27, 2016, 12:41:46
:(
So sorry to read that, Glac.
Hopefully you can rectify the problem and get back to a car that you can enjoy and doesn't cost a fortune.
How is your house going? I remember seeing the pics and it looked great. :)
Thanks everyone very kind of you to respond =)
well i dont have a house anymore, me and my Gf split up as friends and shes buying it off me.
So im stuck alone now, i get to see my son every mon and tuesday and everyother weekend. so i see him a lot but we dont live toghtere anmore its sad and i hope my son will not be to much affected by it until now its gone by fine, but I am afraid it can get worse.
IM just glad we are good friends and that we can talk to each other and not like most broken uo couples that fight .
WE still love each other and wants whats best for both of us. just I got the short end of the stick because of some debt i havent got ridden..
But i see some lights in the tunnel, hopefully next year il have my own place and another car =)
cheers
Your son will be fine. My nephew and his wife split too and their boy is just fine and has adapted extremely well and if the two of you are talking, then it will work out.
All the best for the future. :goodjob2:
Post by: Glacius on October 27, 2016, 12:43:54
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 27, 2016, 13:01:09
The first twelve months is the hardest, then it gets better.
:)
Post by: The Gonz on October 27, 2016, 13:55:54
Post by: Dazzler on October 27, 2016, 22:50:02
Any chance you could be the 'new man' in future?Nice idea, but not recommended. . Once butten, twice shy...
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 28, 2016, 03:13:30
Any chance you could be the 'new man' in future?Nice idea, but not recommended. . Once butten, twice shy...
Does that mean bitten on the butt? :undecided:
Post by: Glacius on April 19, 2017, 11:09:59
I have now moved to a new area and bigger place for me and my son =) super excited about it ill attach some images
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/new%20place/IMG_20170330_170047.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/new%20place/IMG_20170330_170058.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/new%20place/IMG_20170330_170111.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/new%20place/IMG_20170330_170122.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/new%20place/IMG_20170330_170124.jpg)
my new view from my flat
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/new%20place/IMG_20170407_172728.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/new%20place/IMG_20170407_172731.jpg)
So My car, my Audi loll its been on and off with this thing, but I have finally now manage to FIX the car its now 120% OK and i can use it for some more years .
I cant sell it as i will lose 6000$ on the sale and I have no intention of losing that much
so the car I was at MOT for check EU test and It didn't pass , rusted brake lines at the rear and a front suspension under carriage issue where one of of the seals where broken.
So little over 1 month ago I had to change some stuff to make sure it would go thru MOT , I got told that other then those bits i had to check out the " vacuum manifold "
as the man said that it felt lose and it leaks fake air.
So after looking online and stuff I found some video on how to change the seal and how to disassemble it, as i have not a clue about engines.
I bought a seal for 20£ and then i went on to fix it.
I first asked the repair shop how much they wanted for it m they wanted 1300$ so i said hell no! I will do it my self .
After some tinkering I was on Saturday in a garage working late, and i manage to take it apart, to my horrifying discovery, there where 5 Screws missing!!! out of 8 ,,, i have not a clue whats going on with this car but it seems to be missing screws all the time.
So i had to wait over the weekend for the car to be fixed, got some new hardcore bolts on it and then assembled it on Monday night.
While fixing it I also realized the car leaks air or something from the Cooler tube from EGR , but It was a simple fix
After I did all this it cost me 2-4 hours of my time and 20£ so why repair shop wanted 1300 $ i have not a clue.
Anyway The week goes on And I feel the car is losing " power " and I was first thinking it might be the leakage from the EGR tube, but i was not sure.
Getting to Friday I tried to drive home and i have no power AT all Like I had to really PUSH hard on acc pedal for max torque like i was hitting 6-7000 RPs for it go move it was really odd . I knew by doing this my clutch would fry but i had no choice as i had to get home to get my son on Friday as he was sick and it was my weekend to have him.
After getting halfway home in a uphill struggle my car suddenly said SMACK! and then i had no gears, no clutch nothing .... first i thought my gearbox was dead but i manage to get it in gear after stopping the car ( thank god ) , and i then figured the most obvious thing was the flywhee, and i was right. ... so SUPER nice timing right ? ..........
After calling AAA and stuff I got a ride back to my house got my son and we went home,
I get a call about my car saying they got the car and wanted to know where i want the car delivered.
I said NOT at the repair shop as it would be to costly.
I want it home to me, he then mentions to me that they have a shop and can fix my car.. .. and i was like really ? that's good.
They only wanted to charge 400 $ for the repair of flywheel and clutch super nice price as the "main repair " shop wants 1780$
I have the flywheel from before as I got that for free from the shop i got the car from and i just had to get a new clutch set for 300$.
So i ordered the part and then I sent them the parts.
So this Easter I was just resting I got to borrow a car from my mate so its all good.
But then the "AAA " repair shops calls me and first I'm like WTF is it now with thiscar .. lol.................
I pickup and ask was up, hes like we have your car fixed and its now All 100% OK! and derivable, so no damage to gearbox etc....
IM like NICE! can i have it back soon . hes like sure but we need the otherparts first for the MOT EU approval... sure so i had to get those parts as well..
So after some chit chat he then tells me that they had the gearbox down and they said there was SQREWS missing on the GEARBOX and STARTER ..... now WHY am I not surprised!! Jesus this car ..
But he said they fixed it as they had bolts / screws laying around
But yeah insane MONTH for this time, but I will get my car back this weekend and I'm Excited, Just a lot of stress but hopefully this will be the end of that , I cant sell the car as I have to much left of the loan.
But yeah insane month for me lol! sorry for long text and thank you if you read it all
Plans for me this summer is new wheels and maybe full vinyl wrap we will see =?D Keep you posted
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 19, 2017, 11:15:07
You have certainly had some issues with that car!
Your new place looks really nice. The views are awesome.
Post by: CraigB on April 19, 2017, 11:17:39
Shame about the car :disapp: hopefully it get sorted out properly and cheaply for you :Good_luck:
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 19, 2017, 11:18:21
Good to hear from you :goodjob2:
Post by: Glacius on April 19, 2017, 11:41:01
I also hope this will be the last issue with my car but its an Audi so i doubt it lol xD
I will keep you posted thanks all for your kind words
I sometimes wish i still had the i30 lol
regards
Post by: Dazzler on April 19, 2017, 12:31:37
Your posts are always entertaining! As the others say, your views are awesome too.
Great to have you back. Fingers and toes crossed your Audi behaves when you get it back!
Post by: Glacius on April 20, 2017, 04:55:36
yeah Im hoping to get my car back this weekend, I asked them to add lower spring cups " on the car first so it gets lower on front =)
canyt wait to have it back right now i drive a tiny lupo, and my back is killing me =/
But I will let you know the progress as always =D sorry the abcense lately the breakup hit me hard but im slowly getting better and seeing " future " for my self alone
and thanks everyone else for your great comments =)
regards Glac
Post by: Glacius on June 15, 2017, 13:16:39
(https://u27332977.dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27332977/AUtemo/glacius.png)
Post by: Shambles on June 15, 2017, 13:40:08
Post by: CraigB on June 15, 2017, 15:11:14
this is first time in Norway in a long time sadly its a bit expensive coming around 900 $ but its lats for 10 years! =D$900 :Jaw: it took me 30 years to justify spending $125 on private plates and ours last for life :crazy1: :)
Post by: Dazzler on June 15, 2017, 21:22:17
Ours were $295 each for a 3 letter 3 number Combo DAZ001 / EYE030 (lifetime cost) but if I'd gone for something fully personalised like DAZZLER or GLACIUS it was $1000 (although again lifetime) Yours were cheap Craig! These were our 1st personalised plates.
Post by: CraigB on June 15, 2017, 23:12:35
Yours were cheap Craig! These were our 1st personalised plates.Yeah I didn't bother with the full personalised type, I just wanted the new black with silver characters (platinum plates) to get the colour match, they finish off that whole black silver look I've got going on🙂
Post by: Glacius on June 15, 2017, 23:24:50
(https://i.imgur.com/A2z9KUd.jpg)
haha xD yeah If i had my i30 i would have used that one loL!
yah 900 is a LOT ! its to much I just payed 20$ for new plates on my car just 1 week ago, so the personal plate is like 99,5 % more expensive haha but they say that most of the sum gets put to road safety i dont believe them haha xD
Post by: Glacius on September 18, 2017, 17:40:07
I found this amazing specimen! and I might trade mine for it! =D
:link: FINN ? Hyundai i30 (https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=102717348)
let me know your thoughts I miss my i30 =(
Post by: Shambles on September 18, 2017, 18:25:18
let me know your thoughts I miss my i30 =(
It's nearly 9 years old :scared:
Don't do it.
Post by: Glacius on September 18, 2017, 18:36:57
if i wanted a new one I would have given almost twice as much
and i really like ht look of it espceially in white its a 2009 model same as my old one
Post by: Dazzler on September 18, 2017, 21:37:49
While it looks in sensational physical condition for it's age (unlike me) I did have the same thought as Steve when I initially saw it.
The Auto Transmission in that model can be expensive to fix and they can be troublesome in that age of i30. Mind you most of the Valve Body Transmission issues seem to be in the Korean built version from what I've seen.
Your record with getting ripped off is not good! :sweating:
Can you get good money for your existing car. How far do you have to go to test drive the CW?
If you do test drive it and there is any hesitation in reaction when you select a gear (particularly reverse) walk away... :undecided:
I understand how you feel, but be very cautious.
Post by: Glacius on September 19, 2017, 13:39:12
I also like the look of this car its how i wanted my old car to be, the condition seems spotless but I know for a faqt many " dealerships " are " faking " the look of the cars so I need to get a friend of mine to go see it.
Also I didt know the trouble about the Automatic transmission thanks for letting me know, how can I find out if my mates drives it if its broken or not ?
so its only when you try to get it in Reverse if it is " slow " and wont go in instantly its a insta walk away ?
I wont get more then 90.000 nok for my car its around 12,000 $ AUD so i would have to pay something in between it sucks but Im REALLY tired of the Audi, its just caused me trouble, lost the love of my life and my house because of it , so i really do not want to have it any longer.
And I also need a car that is cheaper to keep insurance and use wise.
Thanks for looking out for me Dazz I will keep you posted, this is nOT final decision I just love the look of this.
Post by: Dazzler on September 19, 2017, 22:38:14
Yes, if your friend test drives it he needs to look out for any unusual delays in the transmission when selecting Reverse or Drive.
If you get a chance browse through the problems section for the site and check out the threads about the Auto Transmission problems.
It's not every FD auto by any means but enough to make me nervous. My impression is, without doing an official tally that the worst affected was 2010 Korean built CWs??
The look of the paint in the photos is so good that I would also get him to carefully inspect the body for overspray on the rubbers and around the open boot and bonnet. I'm wondering if it's had a respray after an accident. You've been there done that.
Mind you it could have just been garaged and well cared for. Hopefully it has the books to confirm service history too. :undecided:
Post by: Glacius on September 21, 2017, 08:51:24
its between this :link: FINN ? Hyundai i30 (https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=104703464)
and this now :link: FINN ? Hyundai i30 (https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=101980670)
And this last one has a VERY clean look but as you said it could be respray but i belive this last one i posted was a garage car =)
and if you translate you see they say it has records of all stuff done done to it
The first link is a nice car but not sure what history is
I will see what it takes me to, I just know I want to move on from the audi xD
Post by: Dazzler on September 21, 2017, 10:01:43
Post by: Glacius on January 02, 2018, 00:17:02
Firstly I have not gotten a new car, i still have the audi because I wont get enough money back from the car sales wise to cover the loan so hence i still haveit =
I just changed both drive axles front , and handbrake wire and a turbo inter cooler tube, so I HOPE i do not have to change anything anytime soon
But I hope that this year I MIGHT change my car out but it all depends.
Anyway I hope you had a great year and a new year. I currently did some photoshop work this new year as i did not fell well. Let me know your thoughts , its based on the LAMBO URUS. I posted it in media section
(https://i.imgur.com/PPH5YWz.jpg)
cheers
Post by: beerman on January 02, 2018, 12:11:42
Sorry to read things arn't going so well.
New year though so perhaps the tide will turn?
Post by: Dazzler on January 02, 2018, 19:28:32
:whsaid:
I thought I posted something similar in here yesterday, but... (I must be losing the plot) :crazy1:
Post by: Glacius on February 09, 2018, 20:14:11
(https://i.imgur.com/PPH5YWz.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on February 09, 2018, 23:48:40
Post by: Glacius on March 02, 2018, 02:55:15
I could repair what is on it now but It might have internal damaga that I can not see so its better to get a " used " engine " that comes with ALL parts even turbo, with 3 months warranty =)
But as soon as this car is fixed up im selling it ASAP, and im going back to Huyndai i30 , or i40 not sure yet but Its NEVER gonna be Audi again .
I am so tired and over this car and this final part just made me decide to payout the car loan and just sell it as cheap and fast as possible, it was the worst mistake of my life but you learn by doing .
I will let you guys know with updates whats gonna happend, but expect me to get back into the Huyndai life I miss that =)
hope you all had a better time then me take care
glac
Post by: Dazzler on March 02, 2018, 04:58:33
Post by: Shambles on March 02, 2018, 07:38:23
Post by: Glacius on March 02, 2018, 19:15:25
* topic renamed * :whistler:
haha thanks! yeah suits it quite well :D :whistler: :goodjob2:
I hope I just get to sell it now and get a new car