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  1. MikeL

    Another watch thread...which one.

    Seemed to be the low/mid quality watches - not exotic stuff that was cheaper, for example Citizen watches were a good half price, the frustrating thing is that they were half price without trying hard, i.e. best UK price compared with the first shopping mall we wandered into. Mike
  2. MikeL

    Another watch thread...which one.

    Going slightly off topic, I have been in American stores a couple of times and seen people buying watches that were NO cheaper than the UK - and that is assuming they get through customs unscathed - I don't know if this people going "holiday happy" or just not good at maths? As I mentioned...
  3. MikeL

    Another watch thread...which one.

    These are really nice, saw one in Las Vegas last year ($20,000) I wasn't offered discount (!). Also the first shop I have been in that had an armed guard on the door. The pound was really strong too $1.95 :mad: oh well. Mike
  4. MikeL

    Top Gear HD

    Just a heads up - from November Top Gear will be in High Def. Mike
  5. MikeL

    New Audi A4

    I was ticked off I couldn't get a DSG (always reminds me of Dixons Stores Group - a bad omen for reliability), now I'm not so sorry :). Apparently the DSG couldn't handle the torque. Mike
  6. MikeL

    New Audi A4

    Don't know answer to that one (miles) because if there is a cap we won't be doing enough mileage (8-10k). In case you're wondering about Diesel (our first ever) and low mileage - I was told the servicing costs were broadly similar also the diesel was "only" £600 more + we chose the engine on...
  7. MikeL

    New Audi A4

    We stumped up for three services, so CHEAP-EXPENSIVE-CHEAP, at a total of £655.00, this is direct debit over three years and includes 10% discount. Since taking out the plan and reading some Audi forums - some people are quoted up to £250 for first service, so quite pleased. And pre-pay does...
  8. MikeL

    Petrol in Diesel engine

    Just as DieselE states - couldn't have put it better :thumb: Mike
  9. MikeL

    New Audi A4

    Cheers, and you are spot on with comments concerning this and the other marques - this car has variable suspension, helps slightly! Regarding interiors, a number of magazines said it wasn't as good as previous model - I have to say I can't find fault - proof you can't trust everything you read...
  10. MikeL

    Petrol in Diesel engine

    Tried it at the petrol station, it wouldn't let you. Yes, I did tell the bloke behind the counter what I was doing! Oh, and your hands don't get as smelly not having to handle the filler cap - so an unexpected bonus. Mike
  11. MikeL

    Petrol in Diesel engine

    Update Update on anti petrol thingy - it pretty much does what it says on the box, as noted prior I think it is a tad too expensive, however it is very well constructed - the instructions are a wee bit lacking. You must have the cap orientated correctly - what it doesn't tell you is that once...
  12. MikeL

    Audi A4 3.0 TDi

    Still lovin it!
  13. MikeL

    New Audi A4

    Well just had the car a couple of weeks - still enjoying my first diesel! Posted pictures in the "lower (:)) Marques Gallery" : http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/other-marques-gallery/75218-audi-a4-3-0-tdi.html#post835086 Mike
  14. MikeL

    SLK Display.

    The stupid thing about this whole scenario is that if the Mercedes analogue dial was marked off in Km/h as well as mph then Mercedes wouldn't be able to hide behind the legal argument, AND come on, how difficult can it be to change the digital one? I accept that UK dealers may not have the...
  15. MikeL

    A first ? - Diesel & Petrol Prices

    So, for the first time that I can remember a fuel station where the diesel is cheaper than the petrol - just for the record both prices are also decent for around here: 105.9 diesel 106.9 petrol Shell, Paignton. Elsewhere there is parity or petrol costs more. Mike
  16. MikeL

    WiFi help.

    Go for a 200 Mbps - you never get what is on the box so the better you start with is always good. Mike
  17. MikeL

    WiFi help.

    Usually works over different ring mains as well - don't ask me how but mine does. Mike
  18. MikeL

    Free Internet Channel on Wii

    Assuming you aren't, try broadcasting your SSID (temporarily) until connected and then see if it connects correctly (after hiding SSID again). Mike
  19. MikeL

    G3 phone working outside G3 coverage?

    One point of note - you say the phone is unlocked, that doesn't mean unbranded. A friend of mine had a 3 phone, branded to the 3 network (can't remember the handset). The 3G signal was poor at his home but because the phones (branded) firmware wouldn't allow you to turn of the 3G reception -...
  20. MikeL

    Are Speed Limits too Vintage?

    Worrying the number that don't, just watch the amount that slow down to 60 at a dual carriageway Gatso. Mike
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