Moving from M3 to A7
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Moving from M3 to A7
Hey guys, just had my e92 m3 totaled and I'm looking into getting a new car. My wife is pregnant and we already have a 3 year old so I'm considering moving on from the coupes and into a sedan. I think the A7 fits the bill nicely since it's a four door coupe and I've always liked the looks and like the gadgets the audis come with. I'm going to test drive it today and see if I pull the trigger, it's a 2012 premium plus model with under 5k miles. Only have one mayor concern -
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
Anyone here done the transition from BMW to Audi? What are your thoughts? Likes and dislikes?
Is the A7 the appropriate family car? I'm not really concerned for space since my wife drives a range rover.
Thanks!
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
Anyone here done the transition from BMW to Audi? What are your thoughts? Likes and dislikes?
Is the A7 the appropriate family car? I'm not really concerned for space since my wife drives a range rover.
Thanks!
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ofcourse you are going to get biased responses here - regardless, I think the A7 is the best there is - sporty and room for 4! And especially if you have a bigger second car, its a slam dunk..
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I've owned (3) M5's and (2) M3's and before I got my A7 in 2012 traded my 2009 GT-R if your looking for a smoth ride with comfort and good space (the rear hatch is awesome) best looking 4door spot coupe for the money I think you will be happy. I traded in my 12 A7 for and 14 S7 so you can tell I'm happy with the Audi, I just wanted a little extra power for those special ocasions. The Audi will never handle like the M3 with its AWD and weight and it won't be as fast. I love the way it looks great interior and lots of tech puts a smile on my face every day I drive my car.
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Hey guys, just had my e92 m3 totaled and I'm looking into getting a new car. My wife is pregnant and we already have a 3 year old so I'm considering moving on from the coupes and into a sedan. I think the A7 fits the bill nicely since it's a four door coupe and I've always liked the looks and like the gadgets the audis come with. I'm going to test drive it today and see if I pull the trigger, it's a 2012 premium plus model with under 5k miles. Only have one mayor concern -
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
Anyone here done the transition from BMW to Audi? What are your thoughts? Likes and dislikes?
Is the A7 the appropriate family car? I'm not really concerned for space since my wife drives a range rover.
Thanks!
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
Anyone here done the transition from BMW to Audi? What are your thoughts? Likes and dislikes?
Is the A7 the appropriate family car? I'm not really concerned for space since my wife drives a range rover.
Thanks!
I moved from a 2008 BMW535XiT with Dinan tuning (wanted space and power). Got rid of the BMW when something started failing every month...and sold it to a guy who just had his first kid.
NO REGRETS moving to the A7, thought I might want to tune it, but it's plenty fast now. Comfort, looks, ergonomics all better than BMW.
What's your definition of "Appropriate family car" LOL - for some it's a Subaru or Honda. You might want to get black leather treated for baby food spills, all weather floor mats and hang a couple LCD screen on the headrests. Bring a car seat into the dealer and install it both ways in the back to make sure 1) it fits and 2) they can't kick your seat while you are driving - THAT's why you want a long wheelbase car!
Have not heard about Audis "peeling from sun exposure"??? Maybe the same ones that suffered from "sudden acceleration" 20 years ago?
Audi has really upped their game in the last few years - and the A7/S7/RS7 have consistently beat out BMW and Mercedes in every road test I've seen.
Must be doing something right...
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Hi
My previous car was E92 335xi coupe. I think it drove better than the A7, and I miss some things like programmable buttons but overall I'm very happy with my A7.
It's a great car, can't go wrong especially if you are looking for a more family oriented car. If you are looking for power and driveability, it's still a good car but not the only option
My previous car was E92 335xi coupe. I think it drove better than the A7, and I miss some things like programmable buttons but overall I'm very happy with my A7.
It's a great car, can't go wrong especially if you are looking for a more family oriented car. If you are looking for power and driveability, it's still a good car but not the only option
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Hey guys, just had my e92 m3 totaled and I'm looking into getting a new car. My wife is pregnant and we already have a 3 year old so I'm considering moving on from the coupes and into a sedan. I think the A7 fits the bill nicely since it's a four door coupe and I've always liked the looks and like the gadgets the audis come with. I'm going to test drive it today and see if I pull the trigger,Only have one mayor concern -
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
Anyone here done the transition from BMW to Audi? What are your thoughts? Likes and dislikes?
Is the A7 the appropriate family car? I'm not really concerned for space since my wife drives a range rover.
Thanks!
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
Anyone here done the transition from BMW to Audi? What are your thoughts? Likes and dislikes?
Is the A7 the appropriate family car? I'm not really concerned for space since my wife drives a range rover.
Thanks!
The 7 has the looks of a coupe but with great functionality. However since you already have a car with room and are use to power you will need to choose.
Before my 2010 X5 3.5D I had a 07 X5 4.8 and it had some plastic peel so go figure.
A used S7 or S6 could be tough to come by but have more power. If I was not so hung up on the looks of the 7 I would consider a 6 but the 7 is a knockout.
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The M3 is great car, I have always liked it and the new M4 is amazing BUT when you own an Audi 7 (whatever the version is) you get amazed how often you get thumbs up. It is just a sexy sleek line, way better than the 6 line.
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[QUOTE=Makkinas;24569428] Only have one mayor concern -
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
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My wife's 2001 allroad has never had the switches peel. Nor did my 2001 A6 with 98K miles or my 50K mile 2009 A4 and so far neither in my 2014 A6. I'm sure it happens to some but not in my experience.
The only thing to consider if you are planning to further expand the family is the rear seating - the 2012+ A6 seats three. I believe it became an option in the 2013 A7 and standard in the 2014 (the two cars otherwise share virtually the same chassis and features except for the trunk vs. hatch and, of course, the body style and price). Both are terrific automobiles.
do Audi interiors still peel/flake from sun exposure?
What are your general feelings of the car? Should I consider another Audi model? - I like powerful engines and a sporty handling overall. Not considering new cars anymore bc depreciation is a b!..ch!
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My wife's 2001 allroad has never had the switches peel. Nor did my 2001 A6 with 98K miles or my 50K mile 2009 A4 and so far neither in my 2014 A6. I'm sure it happens to some but not in my experience.
The only thing to consider if you are planning to further expand the family is the rear seating - the 2012+ A6 seats three. I believe it became an option in the 2013 A7 and standard in the 2014 (the two cars otherwise share virtually the same chassis and features except for the trunk vs. hatch and, of course, the body style and price). Both are terrific automobiles.
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Keep in mind that there is the normal model and the sport which is an 1" lower and a bit firmer. The regular model was a bit soft for what I was looking for. I came from a Lexus IS350 which was just too tight for a family of four and we always took our GX470 everywhere instead. The A7 is great on space and handles nicely. On the freeway it really feels like it wants to go 150mph. There are a few minor things I don't like such as no two foot driving and boost bypass at high rpm but nothing that APR can't fix. 
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