Bryan Connelly

Thanks Frank & Sid. I'll be getting the car on a four year PCP probably looking to change in year three (still under warranty). I got a good offer from Audi Finance saving me about 8K on a brand new 2025 model that should apply to either model. Sadly i'm losing a small fortune trading in my Range Rover early due to a fall out with the dealer (long boring story). Unfortunately, full electric is not an option as towing will at least half its range. The TFSi on it's own doesn't make much sense compared to the TDI fuel economy. The PHEV will cost about 3K more than the diesel but should pay itself back from my fuel free daily commute. Too many choices for my liking but thanks for your opinions, they will help me decide.

Sorry me again. I really am stuck on which Q8 to go for. I know, it's an old man's thing but I tow a 2200 Kg, twin axle caravan. I have just ordered a brand new 50 TDI but didn't realise there was a 55 TFSIe plugin hybrid option. If i'm going to change, I have to do it quickly. Yes, straight diesel is usually the best option for towing but that's weekends and holidays. I still work during the week with a 25 mile round trip daily. A hybrid would have clear advantages for the daily commute but what about the towing? Has anyone tried a PHEV with a big caravan and willing to share your thoughts. Cheers.

I actually joined the community back in December 2023 after trading in my Range Rover Sport for a gorgeous 2020 A8 50 TDI. But I guess I hadn't done my research properly. The A8 was a fantastic car apart from two things. Firstly, coming from a Range Rover, it was just too low for me, I felt like my bum was scraping the road and other vehicles seemed huge and intimidating. The other problem was sourcing a tow bar for it as I tow a rather large caravan. Anyway, I lost a fair bit trading it in again 8 weeks later, for another Range Rover (2020 4.4 SDV8). But my life is never that simple. After a few issues, with the dealer more than the car, I decided my loyalty to Jaguar Land Rover was over and looked at a few alternatives. Last week I placed an order for my first ever brand new car, a (2025) Q8 50 TDI due in March 25. Once again, I am losing a fortune due to an early trade-in and there are one or two insisting the Q8 will never live up to the Range Rover experience, but at least i'm getting the spec I want including the deployable tow bar. I hope i've made the right choice this time. Time will tell 🙂

Hi Magnet. Spoke with the Audi dealer this morning, they priced a proper deployable, fully fitted for about £2,800. A bit expensive but may be worth it as it includes the electrics, buttons in the boot and reprogramming the car. Only problem is availability. Caravan season starts in March but they have no idea when the parts will arrive from Germany. I have taken the chance and placed the order. Now just have to wait and see. I'll keep you posted 👍 So missing my old Range Rover right now Cheers, Bryan

Thanks for the suggestion Steve. It seems Witter to not do a towbar for the A8 D5 at all. Hope i've not bought the wrong car for towing!