Audi A8 updated for 2008
08-28-2007, 11:43 PM
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Audi A8 updated for 2008
<center><img src="https://www.audiworld.com/news/07/a8-in-depth/at-a-glance/header.jpg"></center><p>Full details have now been posted, including complete galleries.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/news/07/a8-in-depth/at-a-glance/">https://www.audiworld.com/news/07/a8-in-depth/at-a-glance/</a</li></ul>
08-29-2007, 01:07 AM
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Re: Audi A8 updated for 2008
Are those outside mirrors a bit bigger, or is that merely wishful thinking on my part? OTOH it looks like the the giant non-retractable rear seat headrests remain, again conferring approx the same rearward visibility as a diesel locomotive. I will try to explain "Lead Never Follow" to my insurance agent......
08-29-2007, 06:12 AM
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Any estimate of the US website update to 08? Strange that they have been ordering 08's for over a month with only the order guide, but no paint chips. Not much info on available wheels, except that the 19" 12 spoke wheels will not be available for 08's. I ordered an 08 within the past week and had to pass on Cherry Black Pearl Effect. Probably is a terrific color, but I was concerned that it may have looked too maroon/purple, rather than primarily black metallic with a hint of cherry color in full light. Ordered Phantom Black instead.
08-29-2007, 06:56 AM
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LOL. One of my biggest gripes since I bought my '04 years ago
Why they didn't allow these headrests to retract is beyond me. THey're worried enough about liability to make you click through a warning screen on the MMI every time you start the car, but not about horrible visibility out the rear window.
Curious, one of my big gripes with this car is the radio function. It's always bugged me that you can't scroll through memory presets with the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel...hs this feature been added to any later year models?
Curious, one of my big gripes with this car is the radio function. It's always bugged me that you can't scroll through memory presets with the left scroll wheel on the steering wheel...hs this feature been added to any later year models?
08-29-2007, 07:03 AM
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MB..You've got to get that surround sound TSB'd MMI upgrade done and your "wheelie" problems are...
solved, but I'm sure you already know this. Got mine done and it's "safer" now to change stations.
I've really not had the rear viewing issue so many lament about regarding the rear head rests.
I've really not had the rear viewing issue so many lament about regarding the rear head rests.
08-29-2007, 07:46 AM
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Re: LOL. One of my biggest gripes since I bought my '04 years ago
The TSB I did in the garage yesterday took care of that issue, made the bluetooth work better, and got rid of the ridiculous lawyer screen. Unfortunately it doesn't address the rear view issue 
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08-29-2007, 09:04 AM
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Also went through the same thought process and outcome on color. You probably...
...won't see a sales brochure until late September/early October, if past experience holds true. Was at my dealer's store yesterday, and a salesman passed the comment that he thinks AoA "hatches" them :^))
