Phantom Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Picked up an '83 Chevy Scottsdale that's been sitting outside for 25 years so is completely sun ravaged - dash is toast, upholstery is toast, and silver paint is down to a fine rust film. BUT - it has a good 400 engine & auto trans plus its a 4x4 3/4 ton with a snow plow on the front so perfect for maintaining the driveway in the winter and hauling trash to the dump. Today I got word, however, that my 9 month search has finaly ended. A guy here in town managed to locate and pick up at auction in Arizona a 2005 Audi A8L that meets my spec's. It's northern blue pearl effect with an amaretto interior, sport package & cold weather package. Most folks don't know that the A8L is the limo version of the big Audi and actually is the same length as a Chevy Tahoe. It has more legroom in the back seat than the front and a trunk you could camp in. Perfect timing in light of the new fuel prices popping up all around! My fleet is now at 5 vehicles and 4 of them have V-8's. The good news is that I'm only 3 miles from the store and 4 miles from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Cool purchases. Post pics when you get a chance. I'm intrigued about that A8L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cars_rule Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Cool purchases. Post pics when you get a chance. I'm intrigued about that A8L. Ditto, interested in having a look at one.... hang on, I am off to google images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Check this link to Auto Trader. This car is the same year, exterior color and interior. Mine has 19" wheels which are a 12-spoke. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=c&rdpage=thumb&car_id=237653753&dealer_id=1391671&car_year=2005&model=A8&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2005&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=0&marketZipError=false&color2=&search_lang=en&make=AUDI&keywords_display=&color=BLUE&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=98902&advanced=y&end_year=2005&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=1951 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Nice!!! I'm picking up another Z this weekend. Rust free west Texas car. 1971 240 w L28 + 5 speed. Haven't seen the car yet but a buddy of mine has...and he's pi$$ed that he's not getting the deal. Supposedly the interior is toast but that's fine since I have my 240 gutted right now I'll canabilize parts for this one and buy fresh pieces for my 240 "project" Car + nice car hauler flat bed for drum roll....$2K Here is a pic of the trailer, different car (sold 260) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Dave, At this moment I'm thinking I may hate you! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Ha, it surprised me to see that pic here all of a sudden... hmm looks familiar! Congrats on the new ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Nice!!! I'm picking up another Z this weekend. Rust free west Texas car. 1971 240 w L28 + 5 speed. Haven't seen the car yet but a buddy of mine has...and he's pi$$ed that he's not getting the deal.Supposedly the interior is toast but that's fine since I have my 240 gutted right now I'll canabilize parts for this one and buy fresh pieces for my 240 "project" Car + nice car hauler flat bed for drum roll....$2K Here is a pic of the trailer, different car (sold 260) Quit hording .... some of us are gonna need these deals in a few years !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Marcus!!! Good to hear from you!!! I'm not hording, I'm investing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Finally got the A8L home Saturday, May 31st. It is a beauty. Absolutely immaculate. Folks think it's a brand new one when they first see it. Wife refers to it as a space shuttle because of all the electronics and the red back-lighting on the dash. The car has a 410 page owners manual that frequently refers to the 240 page MMI (computer) manual. It is a bit daunting. I need to get it out without her to test out the functionality of the paddle shifters. Always wanted paddle shifters although I thought they might be in a car that weighs less than 4,200 lbs - and that's with an aluminum body AND an aluminum frame. Still haven't taken any pictures of it - been too busy with estate projects. One thing I know for sure - I'm amazed that there aren't more of these cars out there. Mercedes & BMW have nothing on this car and I personally like the styling better than the S class of the 7 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 It has a 4.2L V8, right? Any mileage numbers yet? How are you feeling about the MMI? iDrive is hated, and I'm not to huge even on touch screen GPS units. Come on, we need those pics!!! Oh, and yes, enjoy the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yes, it has the 4.2 V8. No good idea on mileage yet as we're still on the first tank of gas and I won't get a true reading until I fill up and set a baseline that I can use to figure it on the second tank. I'm out so far on the MMI. I see some pros in it but it still appears overly complicated. I'm taking it to the dealer I bought it from tomorrow to get some training in the system. Not sure when I'll get to the pics. My schedule is a bit overwhelming right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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