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  Thread: 3 weeks: loves, hates and don't understands.
Post: RE: 3 weeks: loves, hates and don't understands.

Way better than my wife's Audi regardless- it's a fun vehicle. So much cooler than the X3, Q5 and MKC that i was looking at. [/quote] Think you were looking at the wrong Q5 ,should of looked a bit ...
vinny General 19 9,075 02-06-2015, 09:13pm
  Thread: Repairs - will this ultimately cost me?
Post: RE: Repairs - will this ultimately cost me?

This is a known fault so you think this would be checked before resale of used cars,there are several threads relating to this already.
vinny General 25 11,152 27-04-2015, 10:49pm
  Thread: Evoque Going Going!
Post: RE: Evoque Going Going!

(12-04-2015 06:59pm)Kugaman1 Wrote:  Good to hear mate, weve had a LOT of cars over the years (54 cars in 27 years of marriage!) This is the first Audi. Hopefully it will be reliable and rattle...
vinny General 24 9,793 13-04-2015, 05:00pm
  Thread: Evoque Going Going!
Post: RE: Evoque Going Going!

(09-04-2015 07:41pm)Kugaman1 Wrote:  Good luck with the Jag Tony. They are absolutely STUNNING to look at. Do it whilst you are abke to enjoy it! My Evoque is going in the next week or so. I a...
vinny General 24 9,793 10-04-2015, 11:51pm
  Thread: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(
Post: RE: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(

Don't fancy your chances on a good paint match after 3 years on a firenze metallic,would be tempted just to leave it as is.
vinny General 25 15,857 07-03-2015, 01:50pm
  Thread: So it's goodbye from me...
Post: RE: So it's goodbye from me...

Absolute joke having these faults on a car this price,no excuse for stuff like that.Dealers don't give a monkeys and neither do the factory.
vinny General 24 9,176 06-03-2015, 08:19pm
  Thread: Off Road - in an unusual way
Post: RE: Off Road - in an unusual way

The Audi build quality is outstanding inside and out so not a surprise for me.
vinny General 9 4,303 13-02-2015, 07:24pm
  Thread: Special Edition Evoque P212
Post: RE: Special Edition Evoque P212

Don't think the evoque with 212 HP would be considered a contender for the sq5,still almost 100 HP down,plus imagine how bad the fuel economy would be then. My sq returns better economy even with only...
vinny General 9 4,323 04-11-2014, 10:03pm
  Thread: Premature rear brake pad wear at 24k?
Post: RE: Premature rear brake pad wear at 24k?

(15-10-2014 03:01pm)m_101 Wrote:  I had the same experience at around 22k... Vinny, was the dealer Pentland by any chance? Cost me about £240 to get my rear pads changed. ouch! Yip Pentland Cup...
vinny Maintenance 17 8,771 16-10-2014, 08:51pm
  Thread: Premature rear brake pad wear at 24k?
Post: RE: Premature rear brake pad wear at 24k?

I was dissatisfied by my wear too but was assured by my dealer it was normal.Can you look into it for me too?
vinny Maintenance 17 8,771 14-10-2014, 08:32pm
  Thread: Rear spoiler ( dynamic extra lip)
Post: RE: Rear spoiler ( dynamic extra lip)

I know the after market ones are stuck on but have the option of a bolt to secure it also but not sure if the factory ones are the same?
vinny Modifications 7 3,453 13-10-2014, 10:11pm
  Thread: Tyre Options for 20" Wheels
Post: RE: Tyre Options for 20" Wheels

If you are buying an SVR think buying a couple of new tyres for your evoque shouldn't be too much of a worry
vinny General 15 6,441 13-10-2014, 09:15pm
  Thread: Premature rear brake pad wear at 24k?
Post: RE: Premature rear brake pad wear at 24k?

Totally normal seemingly according to dealer,not the first new car I've ever had but the shortest time out a set of pads ever. Electronic parking brake gets blame but never had issues with my other ca...
vinny Maintenance 17 8,771 12-10-2014, 09:20pm
  Thread: Lexus NX 300h
Post: Lexus NX 300h

Saw one of these at Lexus Edinburgh today had to stop for a look,possible contender for next car for anybody? Dealer network second to none for customer service plus some nice tech in the car itself,f...
vinny Other Vehicles 3 4,941 05-10-2014, 05:12pm
  Thread: Scratched alloys from 2nd service!!
Post: RE: Scratched alloys from 2nd service!!

Not sure if wheels have batch numbers etc but the Tyre might have?(manufacture week/date) Another thing to check is the condition of the reverse side,unless you remove your alloys to clean the back si...
vinny Maintenance 16 8,778 14-09-2014, 08:18am
  Thread: Scratched alloys from 2nd service!!
Post: RE: Scratched alloys from 2nd service!!

Might even be the case this isn't your actual alloy,possible this could of maybe been a spare or one of a swap over set that had the make of Tyre you wanted and therefore saved them buying/fitting a n...
vinny Maintenance 16 8,778 13-09-2014, 07:21pm
  Thread: Gearbox Fault - DO NOT BUY THE 9 Speed Auto
Post: RE: Gearbox Fault - 9 Speed - DEAR LANDROVER - CAN...

What's the latest on the gearbox Tony?
vinny General 96 54,347 07-09-2014, 02:58pm
  Thread: Discovery Sport
Post: RE: Discovery Sport

With 7 people on board be lucky to get up any hills with the same engine as the evoque,too under powered.
vinny General 55 23,238 03-09-2014, 10:57pm
  Thread: Gearbox Fault - DO NOT BUY THE 9 Speed Auto
Post: RE: Gearbox Fault - 9 Speed - DEAR LANDROVER - CAN...

(28-08-2014 10:44pm)MarkA_ Wrote:  It's all good until you fall asleep and crash from the boredom of driving it. I have never understood this boredom/no feedback crap that motoring journalists ...
vinny General 96 54,347 29-08-2014, 07:39am
  Thread: Gearbox Fault - DO NOT BUY THE 9 Speed Auto
Post: RE: Gearbox Fault - 9 Speed - DEAR LANDROVER - CAN...

SQ5 310 HP,0-60 in 4.8 limited to 155mph,40 MPG (realistic),open able tilt and slide panoramic roof,easy 10% discounts,quiet,rattle free,decent sat nav...... Go and have a drive of a car worth £40k+ y...
vinny General 96 54,347 28-08-2014, 09:58pm
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