Hello

[richyb66]

Ok , time for my first post so I suppost a introduction is in order so pop the kettle on, grab a Hob-Nob and kick back.

I've been dipping my toe in the water here for a while and having found the temperature to my liking, I've decided to jump in. I'm looking to get an Avant as my next car but the jury is still out on the model. I'm a big fan of the S2 and RS2's but I don't think the other half will buy into one because of "Women's Car Law 1"

"Old cas are bad - a 2009 Kia is a better car than a 2004 Audi because it's newer. Old =bad, New = good"

and I already spend too much time maintaining my cars.

"You're not getting another banger are you?" (Womens Car Law 1 appendix 4).

So for now I'm considering a C5 S6 or RS6. Although I don't expecially need the room, I prefer a bigger car and having has an 80 avant before, I think an A4 body might be a bit small. I've had a read of the (excellent and brutally honest) buyer's guides and I was already under no illusion as to just how expensive these cars are to run and my fears seem to have been confirmed but I'm not especially put off. That said - I QUITE FANCY LPG (keeps head down and waits for flak to settle).

This isn't for for reasons of cost reduction, although there would be some benefit, It's more for reasons of countering "Women's Car Law 2"

"powerful cars are dangerous"

This is an argument that I have tried to counter on may occasions when I'm overtaking in my VW T4 as I valliantly unleash the full 68 galloping horses under the bonnet and attempt to pass some pensioner (with a hat on) in a Rover, who's doing 45 in a 60 but find I have to abort the manoeuver early because there's a car coming the other way - three quarters of a mile down the road.

"I wouldn't have had to do that if I was in an RS6" I tell her, as I relax the grip of my sphincter on drivers seat and she picks her false nails out of the seat bolsters.

LPG has the ability to neutralise Law 2 as it's green credentials can be used as a smokescreen and any concept of bhp, torque or performance is totally ignored as we waft along on an eco magic carpet ride (ok 350g/100kg isn't exactly green but that can be our little secret).

I'm already scanning the ads and wondering if higher priced, lower mileage cars are worth the extra money? Would something a bit cheaper leave a few grand in reserve for maintenance ( not that a few grand does much maintenance, but you get the idea). Are warranties worth the paper they're written on? I know the costs can be massive (a third of the purchase price in a year) but so are the rewards from what I've read. I'm up for it now - will that still be the case later?

So for now I'll continue to read up, be informed, amazed, inspired and doubtless shocked - but hopefully at the end of it I'll end up making the right decision for the right reasons. Better to do some homework now and buy wisely than look like a tit later.

If you're still here with me - thanks for your attention.

Rich.

[amanda1]

Hi and welcome rich
Ignore the female law and get an rs6 asap ..........you won't regret it and that's coming from a female

[Savage]

A splendid intro Rich but I do have a couple questions for you.

attempt to pass some pensioner (with a hat on) in a Rover

you don't specify what Rover, it would help with the image in my head if you could detail it.

eco magic carpet rid

Is this expression subject to copyright or can I use it?

[richyb66]

A splendid intro Rich but I do have a couple questions for you.

attempt to pass some pensioner (with a hat on) in a Rover

you don't specify what Rover, it would help with the image in my head if you could detail it.

eco magic carpet rid

Is this expression subject to copyright or can I use it?

It can be any Rover - but it's generally a 25 or a 45, both of which come with a heater as standard and therefore render hats unnecessary. I generally find that the sorts of people who wear hats in cars are for some reason, the very same people who have the good manners to remove their hat when they enter a building - very strange.

The expression "eco magic carpet rid" is actually a beta-expression and is under development. The latest release (today) is now improved and the op would have been updated to show this enhancement, but sadly can't be now.

As I don't expect there will be any further enhancements - it is now the finished article and may be used freely as required viz.

Eco magic carpet ride.

[Savage]

Thanks for the clarifications.
I have update my image of the overtaking manouver (I opted for the 25 in dark blue (3 door) if you're interested).
I have also started using the 'expression' as I see fit, but have actually added the 'e' back on the end of ride as per your original post. It scans better!

Oh yeah - and welcome along!

[johneroberts]

welcome to the forum and enjoy the car
cheers
jr

[sonny]

Excellent intro mate, made me laugh. welcome.