Regretting A7 purchase?
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Try getting into the back seat of the new CLS. Forget it, the shape of the door and the rear sill plate makes the rear seat almost useless in the car - why buy a 4 door coupe if you can't get people into the rear seat? Might as well just get the E550 coupe.
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Me and my fiance are the only people ever in my car... Furthermore, I'm 6'4, so no one ever sits behind me, thus it mind as well be a coupe. Needless to say, who can sit behind me has never been a factor for me in purchasing a vehicle
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Enjoy the Benz, great car. Decide what's right for you, move on, don't look back, forget there will always be SOMETHING out there you do not currently posses & you'll be happy. Otherwise..not so much.
We all hit that point sooner or later, that's a BIG motivator why we all switch cars from time to time. Just hit you sooner than later. But it will hit most of us at some point. The next owner of your 7 will be very happy with your decission.
We all hit that point sooner or later, that's a BIG motivator why we all switch cars from time to time. Just hit you sooner than later. But it will hit most of us at some point. The next owner of your 7 will be very happy with your decission.
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The list of options available on the Euro version A7 is vast compared to the US Spec A7.
And its not apple to Oranges, the same features mentioned that are available on the US Spec CLS 550 are available on the Euro Spec A7.
Some of the options that are available on the European A7
Power closing doors
Comfort seats - Same Seats as the A8 - with Massaging Feature
High beam assistance - will automatically switch high on and off for optimum lighting at night and on dark unlit highways or back roads
Air suspension - with Adjustable Ride height
Lane assist with auto correction
Five seat option - five passenger in lieu of 4
Sports differential
Infotainment list and speed limit display on heads up display
Audi Entertainment Mobile (Rear Entertainment System
Heat/sound Insulating Glass
Tow Bar - OK i don't really care about that one
Park Assist - Audi's Self parking system
In the end all I want are the ability to pick and choose those options.
End of story
Last edited by Stevial; May 11, 2012 at 08:12 AM.
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Well, if you are really only interested in the front seat, then I guess the CLS is competitive if you indeed want a 4 door. As a Benz owner now, my biggest concern about Audi remains the dealer network, specifically service - its no where near as good as Mercedes in my opinion. That said, I like the A7 better then the CLS - its an all around more practical everyday car.
Last edited by nyca; May 11, 2012 at 04:26 PM.
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Seeing all the goodies Audi kept from its US A7 market kind of puts me in a sour place – I’ve been regretting my purchase more and more lately. I originally intended on trading up to the S7 next year, but I’ll more than likely go w/ a used CLS63. I’m whining again, but c’mon Audi… $75K and you hold out?! Live and learn. :/