Anton8

Hi Steve I test drove the Jeacoo and I felt it was exactly what I wanted. I was able to do a good deal with the dealer, got 2 years service contract, ceramic bodywork coating, car mats all round including a boot mat and a holdall full of goodies, complete with a fire extinguisher, which was a bit disconcerting. The dealer was amazing, tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. They are definitely here to sell cars.

Just an update. Jeacoo going well, have now done 550 miles and it is averaging 60.5 mpg. I am getting 58 electric miles, even in this cold weather. It is an endearing car with lots of nice things about it, and of course there are things which are a bit, sort of err? But, all this car for £30k, 7 years warranty and the main dealer just around the corner, it's not at all bad. Tony

Thanks Gareth. Will keep in touch. Tony

You may remember I sold my Audi E Tron GT at the end of August due to insurance cost (£3K) and also the RFT (£450). Incidentally it hasn't sold yet. I thought I would bid you all farewell and thank you for the info, and tips over the years I had Audis. I have just purchased a new Jeacoo J7 SHS Hybrid. It's not bad. Loads of goodies, 56 miles on electric, 700 miles total tank range, albeit I have only done 125 miles so far. It's good value, pretty good finish, but it is definitely not an Audi. Thanks for every thing. Tony

I really can't understand anybody even considering driving a car with tyre damage such as this. It not only your families safely, think about others on the road you may injure with a blow out!

Perhaps you bought my GT?

Hi When I had my GT I had a problem with some odd warning dialogue. My problem was that the 12 volt battery was running flat as I was only doing short runs. Once I had taken it on a good long journey the faults disappeared.

Thanks Steve. It just seemed the correct time to evaluate the transport situation. I was able to realise round about the target figure for the Audi. I will stay in touch. Tony

Thanks Gareth. I will still keep scanning the forum. Yes I must admit, my age does relate to carburettors and sets of points. I know what I am doing with them. If it wont start in can only be fuel or spark. Tony

Hi Just thought I would let you know that the Audi E-Tron GT has now been sold. I took a positive look at the financial side of keeping the car and decided it was no longer viable. With the insurance at nearly £3k plus the new road fund tax, and the luxury car tax it was looking as if it would cost me £300 per month just to keep it in the garage watching it depreciating. I will probably buy a hybrid of some description. Thank you all for the info and support over the years it has been entertaining and helpful. I still have my other love which is a 1947 MG TC. No MOT. No road fund tax. Insurance £150 p.a. But it is not an Audi. Tony

Just returned from my mini road trip. first of all didn't know that Audi had put a charge limit on the car. No more than 80%. Therefore I was only getting approx 200 miles per charge. Stopped at Fleet Services to charge as it was a bit tight to get to Exeter, no problems. Stopped at Exeter to charge tried 4 chargers before managing to get one to work. A lot of them had been vandalised (The card reader defaced) Eventually charged to 80%. Onwards to St Austell. 2nd day. The Eden Project, Mevagissey and The Lost Gardens of Helagan. Realised I didn't have enough in the battery to get back to Exeter, had to return to the A30 Cornwall services to charge. Day 3 Left St Austell and recharged at Exeter, and on to Fleet, recharged again. Arrived Home with 60 miles in the battery. Didn't do the Cheddar Gorge as suffering from range anxiety. Not overwhelmed by the GT range performance. On analysis I did 560 miles and it cost me just shy of £150 in charge fees. Assuming fuel at £6.37 a gallon the car did 24 mpg. Very disappointed.

Hi. I have an unused rear dog guard for a A6 Avant. I think it fits between the rear seats and the luggage space, didn't have a dog so never used. If any body would like it the price would be...........Free of charge!! Tony

Thanks Richard. I must admit I do like my cheese with a glass of Port.

Hi. Just arranged a mini road trip to the West Country. Day 1. Travel To St Austell to stay overnight in 16th century pub. Stopping at Exeter Services for a recharge. Day 2. Travel to The Eden Project, then on to The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Mevagissey. Back to the pub overnight. Day3. Travel to The Cheddar Gorge, stopping at Exeter Services for recharge. Then home. Possibly stopping at Fleet or Cobham Services for a quick charge. Might not sound much but it just takes a bit more organising than just stopping for fuel. This comes down to the problem of only being able to charge to 80% at the moment. Tony

Car was returned today, no problems. Nicely valeted and fully charged. (80% only)