longest time of owning AND driving an Audi?

[leggy]

As a newbie here, and someone who has owned and driven 'the same' 1992 Audi80E for almost 18 years (purchased in March 1998), I was wondering if anyone on here can match or better that record?


THE RULES:

1. I am looking specifically for long term Audi ownership AND daily usage, however, exceptions will be made for those that have owned say a classic/vintage mode of transport for say 20yrs or more, even if not used as a daily!

2. To save any confusion, please state your Audi vehicle model, time of ownership ‘from’ and ‘to’ dates, together with the number of years the vehicle has been used as a daily; if you own/use more than one particular Audi model, then please differentiate them by also stating the year of manufacture and/or colour.

3. In the same way that the DVLA do not consider the owning of the same Audi 3 times within a 10yr period, or 3 different makes of car within a 10yr period, as being one transaction, nor do I! Therefore, you are only required to provide details of the ‘longest time within any set period that you have owned/used an Audi’ please.

Thank-you!


FOOTNOTE:
As has been pointed out (thanks to Tim C!, lol), from March 1998 to January 2015 is not almost 18yrs, but in fact almost 17yrs. So, to readdress this issue: this was a deliberate mistake as I’ve always added an extra year with the hope that my car will somehow see another year on the road, and with all of the restoration/repair work of late, it does feel like an extra year. As such, I am prepared to give members up-to one additional ‘magic year’ providing I am given good reason to, but please be aware that I hold no prisoners, so please do not take the preverbal!

The latest ‘Tally-up’ of comments can be found on page 15

Okay, let's get things started, how long have you ‘owned AND used your Audi/s’ please?

[Phil Jameson]

Ive owned Audis for the last 26 and a bit years.But not the same one.

[Coxy]

I'm lucky to own a car for more than 6 months!!

I've had RALF since 2006 so that's the longest so far for me.
Had my 914 for 15 years now which is the longest I've ever owned a car for.

[leggy]

Nice try Phil Jameson, but 26 years, or even 26 and a bit years of owning different Audi's doesn't quite compare to 18yrs of owning the same Audi, lol.
Ooooh, so close Coxy...no idea what a 914 is but 15yrs ain't bad!
and mikes2, hmmm, 10yrs, not bad either I suppose.

Now c'mon guys, someone out there must be able to beat my 18yrs, surely?

[Roger Galvin]

Yes but at least Phil has corrected his mistake in selling his 20V by buying it back albeit some years later. I do claim the same Audi quattro for 26 years, having bought it 4 years old in 1988 I've had my Alpine White WR ever since.

[leggy]

Woohooo, WTG Roger Galvin, 26 years of owning the same car is some record, I'm impressed!

As for selling and buying back an Audi, nope, not 'avin it, got to have owned the same Audi continuously, no cheating allowed, lol.

[John.]

20vCQ for almost 4 years now...........and a Classic Audi Club Member for the same time.

[100 Coupe]

I've owned my Coupe S for 20 years 6 months - a couple of months longer than the first owner owned it. There can't be too many 40 year old cars that have only had two owners!

[sinbin5t]

Originally Posted by leggy

Woohooo, WTG Roger Galvin, 26 years of owning the same car is some record, I'm impressed!

As for selling and buying back an Audi, nope, not 'avin it, got to have owned the same Audi continuously, no cheating allowed, lol.

I will beat that, had my 200 5T since 1985

[mikes2]

I'll have owned my 90 quattro 20v for 10 years this year