Our S2 is 25 Years old today!!

[anthonys2]

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My gorgeous S2 is 25 years old today. Quite a landmark and definitely the oldest car I have ever owned and also the longest car I have owned as I will have owned it for 20 years this October

[LSG]

Flippin eck. 20 years is a long time Fella. I guess its worth more now than you payed for it. Money well spent and all the enjoyment of owning it.

[simons2]

Totally agree , I’ve owned mine 14 years and she will be 31 next January 2nd

[Lago Blue]

Remarkable indeed. Reminds me of the expression "If I knew I was gonna live this long, I'd of taken better care of myself."

I never would have been able to have afforded my humble 7A when it was new (I once saw an original invoice for these new here and it was north of 47K Cdn). In the fall of 1989 or 90, I do remember a sparkling new Ginster Gelb Coupe with not quite a 6-cylinder sound, that used to arrive and park on my street every morning. Planted the idea of possible ownership one day I suppose.

What would you say are those characteristics that cause you to happily endure the one-hundred insanities of continued ownership?

[s2driveruk]

Congrats, she looks in rude health too! Had mine 20years on July 1st and its looking like it will have the year off as was taken off the road for the winter and some TLC for this summer has been paused post surgery unfortunately and is still in a hundred pieces 4th Sept 1992 it was registered so not long until it is 28yrs old.

[Ian Simmonds]

Interesting how many S2’s have become “keepers”, clearly a sign of a good car. Ours is 27-years old and we’ve owned it for 18 of those.

Lovely photo Anthony

[anthonys2]

Flippin eck. 20 years is a long time Fella. I guess its worth more now than you payed for it. Money well spent and all the enjoyment of owning it.

I think it’s worth a little more I paid £15995 in October 2000 worth every penny!! It’s done 206000 miles which sounds a lot but at 25 years old it’s not too bad. I like to try and use it most weekends weather pending I still get the buzz and excitement when driving it. It’s going no where!!

[anthonys2]

Totally agree , I’ve owned mine 14 years and she will be 31 next January 2nd

That’s a long time as well Simon. These cars are keepers now I reckon.

[anthonys2]

Remarkable indeed. Reminds me of the expression "If I knew I was gonna live this long, I'd of taken better care of myself."

I never would have been able to have afforded my humble 7A when it was new (I once saw an original invoice for these new here and it was north of 47K Cdn). In the fall of 1989 or 90, I do remember a sparkling new Ginster Gelb Coupe with not quite a 6-cylinder sound, that used to arrive and park on my street every morning. Planted the idea of possible ownership one day I suppose.

What would you say are those characteristics that cause you to happily endure the one-hundred insanities of continued ownership?

That’s a good question! These cars were always going to be very hard cars to replace the legendary UR but I think the S2 is a timeless shape and every time I open my garage to get it out I smile to think wow what a car and also how fortunate I am to own one of these beauties!! The endless thumbs ups I get or smiles or 2nd glances and people coming over to talk about my car still surprises me and especially Caroline makes it all worth while.

[anthonys2]

Congrats, she looks in rude health too! Had mine 20years on July 1st and its looking like it will have the year off as was taken off the road for the winter and some TLC for this summer has been paused post surgery unfortunately and is still in a hundred pieces 4th Sept 1992 it was registered so not long until it is 28yrs old.

That’s also a hell of a long time lol! Well I sorted the underneath out on mine 5 years ago and keep looking after it every year and now it’s sat in a garage waiting for all it’s paintwork to get revitalised lol! Can’t wait I got it done by mate Nick 15yrs ago and I still remember when I picked my S2 up and thought bloody hell it looks like it’s just come out of a showroom.

[anthonys2]

Interesting how many S2’s have become “keepers”, clearly a sign of a good car. Ours is 27-years old and we’ve owned it for 18 of those.

Lovely photo Anthony

Thanks Ian yours is a stunning Avant. Both keepers our cars! Only way I would part with mine if someone came along and offered stupid money for it that it would be nearly impossible to turn down!!

[simons2]

Sorry , 30 years , I’d had a few beers , lol

[Henkjan]

I forgot my S2's birthday
She turned 25 years young 3 weeks ago (that is: date of 1st registration)
I have owned the S2 for 18 years now

[anthonys2]

I forgot my S2's birthday
She turned 25 years young 3 weeks ago (that is: date of 1st registration)
I have owned the S2 for 18 years now

Also a hell of a long time! Well done mate and yours is rather special to

[Fat Audi 80]

Congratulations! Mine is 27 years old and I have had it 16 years. They do get under your skin don't they?