Panamera to A7

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Apr 18, 2012 | 06:05 AM

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tjstires

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Originally Posted by tridentnyc

This should be done on the A7 as well, especially the Prestige trim as the splash guards for the A7 only work on the Premium and Premium Plus bodywork, not the Prestige. The same area, directly in front of the rear wheel wells, as well as the rear bumper area and the lower backside of the hatch get absolutely covered in dirt and road grit. The only way I see to be able to protect the paint is getting the film done.

I am CONSTANTLY washing this car, absolutely impossible to keep clean...worst car I have ever owned in this regard.

Thanks for the advice. I figured as much seeing how far the rear tires extend beyond the rear molding. The A7 is getting the 3M film done next week and I am having the full bumper, partial hood, front fendors and rear areas in front and behind the rear wheels. I noticed Audi does have film for the front wheels -- have you guys found the coverage there sufficient?

Apr 18, 2012 | 06:42 AM

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viggense

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The Panamera has a nice cabin (but hideous exterior). The significant difference in price accounts for the difference in the interior; a $20K price difference in base models accounts for a lot of niceties.

Apr 18, 2012 | 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tjstires

I also had the two tone grey/black leather interior. Having spent some more time in the A7 this morning I can say the Panamera seats offered better support especially the side bolsters. Although I haven't tried them the rear seats in the Panny seemed to be more bucket like and the rea center console was definitely more prominent (The Panamera was clearly never designed to have three rear seats whereas with the A7 it appears feasible. If he already hasn't done so tell your friend to have film installed to protect the entire area in front of the rear wheel wells or that area will get destroyed. After only 18 months mine needed serious paint work in that region (part of the reason I decided to trade).

My fear about the Pan was that the front end would be the most vulnerable to road rash and rock chips---that low sloping hood and broad front bumper seem like natural magnets for that kind of wear/damage. Never thought about the area in front of the rear wheel wells...Go figure. I'll mention this to him, thanks!