Ngerstman

Hello all. Cancelled my order for a Mercedes e43 today and purchased a new 2016 s8 plus. Hope to pick it up tomorrow. Black on black with B&O, dynamic package, Audi design interior, black optic package. Got a good deal on the 2016 model after going to dealership to check out 2015 cpo. Can't wait. Regards. Ned.

plat27265

Congrats on you acquiring a new S8! Post pics of your new ride soon!

MP4.2+6.0

Good choice!

MCMLXIX

Nice. Please post pictures.

Jimmy K

Excellent choice!

Ngerstman

Picked the car up today, it most certainly is a beast, the engine and tranny are absolutely amazing, crazy amount of response and power. Interior is stunning with the red stitching on the black seat and the copper threads in the carbon fiber. Got the overview on the electronics but it will take some time to learn everything. The Google nav system is light years better than the nav in my 2011 Mercedes and even in the brand new e300's, which the folks in the Mercedes forum are ripping apart. I would expect the B&O sound system to get better with break in, it sounds kind of dry and lean in the bass right now, I'll give it a 100 hours to re-assess. Also needs to open up. Not sure it's as good as the new Bose system in the 2017 models, heard it in an a8 and it sounded amazing. I wasn't sure if I would find the ride on the 21 inch rims too hard but it seems fine so far. Seats are extremely comfortable and the massage feature, while not too aggressive, is relaxing. Fit and finish is great. The infotainment system works well enough but wish it were touch screen and had a more modern look in some functions, like the information display on xm radio. Surprised that there is no remote start option. Thanks to everyone in this forum for all of the information over the last few months as I moved toward my car decision. After being a Mercedes customer for 30 years, this is my first Audi, the s8 is quite a way to introduce myself to the brand. Regards. Ned.

Swissman564

Welcome to the World of Audi! You will not regret it. You're making me want to go out and get an S now.

Ngerstman

Your s8 seems equipped similarly to mine. Do you have the B&O sound system? I'm wondering how long it might take to brake in. I would hope it gets a lot better sounding than it is now. Thanks. Regards. Ned.

Ngerstman

Hi MP4.2. Do you by any chance have the schematic for the B&O sound system? Just curious to see the design of the system, where the subs are, size of drivers. Thanks. Regards. Ned.

DirtyVegasTT

Much better choice going with a 600HP Super Sedan rather than a fake AMG. The entire 43 line will ruin the AMG name forever.