audi v8

nik · 03-01-14, 10:12 PM

audi v8 on ebay near me?....about 5 mile away....its in lincolnshire,,,.is it .worth having?...its early 3.6...v8........

Phil Jameson · 03-01-14, 11:03 PM

Coxy has most experience of these cars as far as im aware of on here.

Isimmo · 03-01-14, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pearlmars

Coxy has most experience of these cars as far as im aware of on here.

Mark Hanman's (the real msh) had several, all of which he's dismantled, rebuilt, dismantled, rebuilt again, then fled to the other side of the Atlantic in a desperate attempt to abandon them....

Hanuman · 03-01-14, 11:30 PM

(sticks head above parapet) did someone mention my name?

this one?
Ebay link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-AUDI-...-/271357580115

They are a fantastic piece of machinery if working. Performance is muted in auto 3.6 form, but so quiet on the motorway. That particular car appears to have heated rear seats, too.

Cambelt service is a fair bit of money, as there's a lot of parts needed; especially if it hasn't been done in a while, which is likely given the mileage/age combination. It seems low mileage, but if the speedo is flaky, there might be more to it than just connections.
Chassis- a lot in common with the other T44 quattros, and later 100/early A6

3.6 engine is strong if it's been cared for.
There's not a lot of folk with any specific knowledge of the model, though, so if you have some mechanical ability this is probably going to pay dividends.
H reg makes it part of the first series of V8 chassis (type44). After this, they made changes to a few things (4C chassis), which seems to have introduced some serious rot issues, especially in the rear valance, despite galvanised processes.
Also, check for rot around the screen from piss-poor windscreen replacements.

UFO brakes are not cheap. HP2 brakes are a cost effective upgrade.
Auto boxes seem silky smooth if fluid is refreshed.

It's 20+ year old audi, that has been neglected to some extent. Don't pay too much. Although, the engines do seem to get pinched for kit cars, making the V8s an endangered beastie.

john johnson · 03-01-14, 11:47 PM

Coxy or the nutter above

Hanuman · 04-01-14, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

Mark Hanman's (the real msh) had several, all of which he's dismantled, rebuilt, dismantled, rebuilt again, then fled to the other side of the Atlantic in a desperate attempt to abandon them....

Cheeky sod. Although, mostly accurate. Can't wait to get on with the projects again, though.

triumph8 · 04-01-14, 10:25 AM

i remember mr cox was going for one of these cars but parts are quite hard to come by and i remember been told the gearboxes play up too which could be pricey

Phil Jameson · 04-01-14, 10:41 AM

The words endangered species have been mentioned in this thread already.
So so true,and a vastly underrated beautiful car.

jack1 · 04-01-14, 11:08 AM

fantastic v8 barge and a real bargain maybe! well worth a punt

v8quattro42 · 04-01-14, 11:23 AM

Nice Audi V8 with low millage
But 3.6L engine is not really good for that heavy car a special with auto gearbox.
Parts is no problem to find , but genuine parts cost a lot and only Audi service available.
Second hand parts only from Germany ebay.

03-01-14, 11:30 PM	#4
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	(sticks head above parapet) did someone mention my name? this one? Ebay link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-AUDI-...-/271357580115 They are a fantastic piece of machinery if working. Performance is muted in auto 3.6 form, but so quiet on the motorway. That particular car appears to have heated rear seats, too. Cambelt service is a fair bit of money, as there's a lot of parts needed; especially if it hasn't been done in a while, which is likely given the mileage/age combination. It seems low mileage, but if the speedo is flaky, there might be more to it than just connections. Chassis- a lot in common with the other T44 quattros, and later 100/early A6 3.6 engine is strong if it's been cared for. There's not a lot of folk with any specific knowledge of the model, though, so if you have some mechanical ability this is probably going to pay dividends. H reg makes it part of the first series of V8 chassis (type44). After this, they made changes to a few things (4C chassis), which seems to have introduced some serious rot issues, especially in the rear valance, despite galvanised processes. Also, check for rot around the screen from piss-poor windscreen replacements. UFO brakes are not cheap. HP2 brakes are a cost effective upgrade. Auto boxes seem silky smooth if fluid is refreshed. It's 20+ year old audi, that has been neglected to some extent. Don't pay too much. Although, the engines do seem to get pinched for kit cars, making the V8s an endangered beastie. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor Last edited by Hanuman; 03-01-14 at 11:58 PM.

03-01-14, 11:47 PM	#5
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Coxy or the nutter above __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

03-01-14, 11:03 PM	#2
Phil Jameson 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 2,432	Coxy has most experience of these cars as far as im aware of on here.

04-01-14, 10:25 AM	#7
triumph8 Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 139	i remember mr cox was going for one of these cars but parts are quite hard to come by and i remember been told the gearboxes play up too which could be pricey

04-01-14, 10:41 AM	#8
Phil Jameson 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 2,432	The words endangered species have been mentioned in this thread already. So so true,and a vastly underrated beautiful car.

04-01-14, 11:08 AM	#9
jack1 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,319	fantastic v8 barge and a real bargain maybe! well worth a punt

04-01-14, 11:23 AM	#10
v8quattro42 Grown up member Join Date: May 2009 Location: EAST LONDON Posts: 237	Nice Audi V8 with low millage But 3.6L engine is not really good for that heavy car a special with auto gearbox. Parts is no problem to find , but genuine parts cost a lot and only Audi service available. Second hand parts only from Germany ebay.