longest time of owning AND driving an Audi? - Page 12

leggy · 12-01-15, 06:03 PM

M4rkp
Wow, 22yrs!, well that certainly qualifies you for the 'long term Audi club'.
It sure would be nice to have a few more fully-fledged members though, so, have you used the car as a daily for all of those 22yrs?

M4rkp · 12-01-15, 06:15 PM

....Pretty much -

When i bought it back in Feb '93 she went straight into service as my daily runner - I was a freelance engineer back in those days so travelled a lot in her!

I also did a fair amount of travelling abroad so she got a well deserved break at times - Not used her a great deal in the past 4 years as I undertook a restoration exercise on her, but that is nearly complete now so she will get used again - she is on the road now but just clearing up a few minor paint issues and a hydraulic problem.

Mark

leggy · 12-01-15, 06:35 PM

Thanks for popping in again M4rkp...
So, taking in account the past 4yrs, 18yrs as a daily even with a few well deserved breaks (since 1 magic year is included) certainly qualifies you as a fully fledged member in my book, so YIPPEE, WOOHOO, welcome to the 'elusive long term Audi owners club', nice to have you on board!...now before you ask, your reward is a set of (imaginary for the time being!) fluffy pink dice to hang from your rearview mirror, not everyones cup of tea, but I'm told that they are all the rage (apparently) so be sure to look after them.

leggy · 15-01-15, 08:08 PM

list moved to last page (15)

styler · 16-01-15, 04:22 PM

holy shit!!! my cars off the road 10 years!!!!!!!!!!

IT'S GETTING DONE THIS YEAR!!!!!

Isimmo · 16-01-15, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by leggy

Okay guys, I think it's time for a round up of comments thus far, so...

[u]Owned for less than 17yrs...

I Simmo ‘Andrea’ Ur 10yrs

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Phew! That was no easy feat I can tell you!, so my apologies If I've missed anyone or have gotten anything wrong. ;

One quick correction here please... We bought the Ur quattro thingy car on fireworks night 1995 and still own it... So slightly more than 17 yrs...

However car ownership shouldn't be about longevity, numbers or statistics, tables or charts... It should be about enjoyment, the thrill of ownership and that 'fizz' of delight when you walk across a car park and know you're getting into the right car.... That feeling comes from true enthusiasm, not proving stats; and can be equally passionate, if not more so, to folk who have owned classic Audi's for a matter of weeks, who have lowered, rat looked or modified... Classic Audi is all about celebrating classic audis, in all forms, to all owners, walts and all... What would be great is to see a similar thread for those who have owned their cars the least length of time, or done the least mileage in 20 years... There's a few here that'd do quite well in 'the number of Classic Audis parked up a tree or in a ditch' thread, (even without a rally spec).... The 'ultimate number of restros resold' thread would be good too... Although I can guess who'd win that....

This weekend, just get out there and enjoy them...

VBR
Ian

leggy · 17-01-15, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

One quick correction here please... We bought the Ur quattro thingy car on fireworks night 1995 and still own it... So slightly more than 17 yrs...

by way of reply, I refer to your comment of 10-01-15, 10:16pm >

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

The Ur for Andrea from 1995 to 2005..10 years....

So what exactly needs correcting please Isimmo?

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FWIW Isimmo - I started this forum thread as a bit of fun to find out if anyone here has owned and used their car/s for as long as I have, a challenge if you like!
Sure, car ownership is about the enjoyment and the passion, but if showing an interest by asking questions (and in turn, providing a list of results, again, in a fun way, to include everyone who has responded so as 'not' to offend) is not also viewed as 'true enthusiasm', then I'm sorry, but I don't know what is.

With regards to your suggested (contradictory imo) threads, feel free, I'm heading back to my bed!

Goodnight all!

vorsprung durch technik · 17-01-15, 09:03 PM

Leggy, having looked at your list my record is 14 years and 16 days as i picked the car up with the rest of the cash from the dealer on 2/1/2001 and drove home the very proud owner of a stunning car that was only 5 years old. If you could be so kind as to amend

joe90 · 17-01-15, 09:46 PM

How do I stand with my B3 Coupe, owned for 2 years, sold, taken back in part exchange 5 years ago so is that 5 years or 7.

Bryan

Isimmo · 17-01-15, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leggy

by way of reply, I refer to your comment of 10-01-15, 10:16pm >

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

The Ur for Andrea from 1995 to 2005..10 years....

So what exactly needs correcting please Isimmo?

lol, no nothing fishy Leggy, that quote was from your request as to how many years the car was run as a daily... Not how long the car has been owned....

Hope this helps.
VBR
Ian

12-01-15, 06:35 PM	#113
leggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,650	Thanks for popping in again M4rkp... So, taking in account the past 4yrs, 18yrs as a daily even with a few well deserved breaks (since 1 magic year is included) certainly qualifies you as a fully fledged member in my book, so YIPPEE, WOOHOO, welcome to the 'elusive long term Audi owners club', nice to have you on board!...now before you ask, your reward is a set of (imaginary for the time being!) fluffy pink dice to hang from your rearview mirror, not everyones cup of tea, but I'm told that they are all the rage (apparently) so be sure to look after them. Last edited by leggy; 14-01-15 at 07:20 PM.

15-01-15, 08:08 PM	#114
leggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,650	Tally-up list moved to last page (15) Last edited by leggy; 19-01-15 at 06:50 PM.

16-01-15, 04:22 PM	#115
styler Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Donegal, Ireland Posts: 3,443	holy shit!!! my cars off the road 10 years!!!!!!!!!! IT'S GETTING DONE THIS YEAR!!!!! __________________ CRASH VALLEY CUSTOMS get 'er done...

12-01-15, 06:03 PM	#111
leggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,650	M4rkp Wow, 22yrs!, well that certainly qualifies you for the 'long term Audi club'. It sure would be nice to have a few more fully-fledged members though, so, have you used the car as a daily for all of those 22yrs?

12-01-15, 06:15 PM	#112
M4rkp Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sometimes Roberttown - sometimes Surrey Posts: 194	....Pretty much - When i bought it back in Feb '93 she went straight into service as my daily runner - I was a freelance engineer back in those days so travelled a lot in her! I also did a fair amount of travelling abroad so she got a well deserved break at times - Not used her a great deal in the past 4 years as I undertook a restoration exercise on her, but that is nearly complete now so she will get used again - she is on the road now but just clearing up a few minor paint issues and a hydraulic problem. Mark

17-01-15, 09:03 PM	#118
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,758	Leggy, having looked at your list my record is 14 years and 16 days as i picked the car up with the rest of the cash from the dealer on 2/1/2001 and drove home the very proud owner of a stunning car that was only 5 years old. If you could be so kind as to amend

17-01-15, 09:46 PM	#119
joe90 Grown up member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 450	How do I stand with my B3 Coupe, owned for 2 years, sold, taken back in part exchange 5 years ago so is that 5 years or 7. Bryan