spuddybaby wrote:

Only problem with it is the unstoppable thirst and it drains my wallet a fair bit, so hoping that the Disco 4 will improve it (at least a little bit!)

You want to bet???

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spuddybaby wrote:

Only problem with it is the unstoppable thirst and it drains my wallet a fair bit, so hoping that the Disco 4 will improve it (at least a little bit!)

If you are making this stuff up to persuade your wife as to why you need a D4 than I completely understand. Good tactics ..........
But you won't fool us

I have a 4.2 V8 as well and the consumption of my D3 and A6 are similar. In Holland the difference between Super and Diesel is €0.40 so I am still cheaper of with the D3. In the UK at only 2p difference you won't save much.

spuddybaby wrote:

Am part ex'ing my Sprint Blue Audi S4 4.2 V8, which am a bit sad about as have had it for over three years and it is a fantastic machine.
Only problem with it is the unstoppable thirst and it drains my wallet a fair bit, so hoping that the Disco 4 will improve it (at least a little bit!)

I know how you feel. I had an S5 4.2 V8 previously and its quite a change. Any car that followed that was going to have a tough job. However, the D4 hasnt let me down. I don't miss the S5. And yes, fuel is better. Its nice when you can go to a 4x4 and get a fuel improvement

James B wrote:

I too know the pain (joy) of changing from an Audi S4 V8 to a Disco. The fuel consumption was a massive change for me as i averaged 18mpg in my ownership mainly due to the fact I had it remapped and had a milltek exhaust on it so was never off the throttle

spuddybaby wrote:

...Audi S4 4.2 V8, which ... problem with it is the unstoppable thirst and it drains my wallet a fair bit, so hoping that the Disco 4 will improve it ...

I've got a D3 AND an S4. The D3 does about 28mpg and the S4 rather less ...

Welcome along

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Welcome pal but if you think it will be cheaper to run than your V8 It's not the mpg that's the crippler it's the toys you find yourself buying for it

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spuddybaby wrote:

Shes arrived!!!

and it brilliant.
Can already see the difference in mpg compared to the S4 so well happy with that!
also agree with the moving sofa part as well, I've never been one to, how shall i say it... adhere to national speed limits, but now, i find myself floating down the road enjoying life at a slower speed!

Exactly how I feel driving mine - I had a BMW Z4 M before and raced about at unmentionable speeds getting 16-22mpg. In the Disco 4 I have never felt the need or desire to floor it, my driving style has changed to nice and sedate, listening to music and enjoying the scenery. I used to hate parts of my commute to work, now I don't mind. i feel apart from the rush, just observing everyone else and cruising / floating from A to B.

But as others have pointed out, buying accessories can be a new addiction...I have spent a small fortune already...