Sad end to an S8.

Kenquattro · 27-12-11, 06:12 PM

Just spotted these pics over on another Forum. http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3876

Nierca_Quattro · 27-12-11, 06:19 PM

Sounds bad, but I can't see the link, have to register..

Kenquattro · 27-12-11, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nierca_Quattro

Sounds bad, but I can't see the link, have to register..

Sorry! The owner had a problem with the steering, the car was undriveable, so left it parked in a layby, and this is what he came back to shortly later. Pretty much dampened his Christmas, I bet.

quattrokid · 27-12-11, 06:51 PM

not much to save from that !!.... doesnt look like a V8 lump either, only see 3 coilpack tops.

Tonks4x4 · 27-12-11, 06:53 PM

That's one way to get paid out on a car that has depreciated so much since new....

Tonks4x4 · 27-12-11, 06:56 PM

It's not an S8....

It's a 2.8 V6 Auto the interesting thing is it was registered as duel fuel ie LPG I wonder if this contributed to such a fire ball????

james brazier · 27-12-11, 07:10 PM

yes it is a v6 but where has the body gone, even if it was lpg surely it woun't burn the whole bidy more or less???

Sandro · 27-12-11, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by james brazier

yes it is a v6 but where has the body gone, even if it was lpg surely it woun't burn the whole bidy more or less???

dont forget its 100% aluminium

Kenquattro · 27-12-11, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonks4x4

That's one way to get paid out on a car that has depreciated so much since new....

But surely the payout will be buttons on a Y Plate A8? Even less, once the excess is taken into account.

Kenquattro · 27-12-11, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by quattrokid

not much to save from that !!.... doesnt look like a V8 lump either, only see 3 coilpack tops.

Never even looked at the engine! I was just amazed how the majority of the body had disappeared.

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27-12-11, 06:53 PM	#5
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27-12-11, 06:56 PM	#6
Tonks4x4 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire Posts: 2,607	It's not an S8.... It's a 2.8 V6 Auto the interesting thing is it was registered as duel fuel ie LPG I wonder if this contributed to such a fire ball???? __________________ http://www.tonks4x4.com

27-12-11, 06:19 PM	#2
Nierca_Quattro Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 862	Sounds bad, but I can't see the link, have to register..

27-12-11, 07:10 PM	#7
james brazier Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 189	yes it is a v6 but where has the body gone, even if it was lpg surely it woun't burn the whole bidy more or less???