Finally graduated from the A6 2.7T and got the A8!
11-29-2004, 01:11 PM
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Finally graduated from the A6 2.7T and got the A8!
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/547/a8_rear.jpg"></center><p>After a lot of heartache trying to find the right vehicle, I just took delivery of a SWB Atlas Gray A8 with Amaretto interior, convenience, cold, seat ventilation, parktronic and 19" wheels.
Evaluated a lot of cars including other Audis, BMW, Jags, and MB (including the E55 AMG). I though the A8 was the most desirable and most complete vehicle. I loved the E55, but the thought of my wife or kids driving it gave me the ******.
Initial comments after mostily freeway and city driving is that it is a supremely stable car that moves deceptively fast while cosseting you in incredible comfort. There seems to be a lot more road noise than I noticed on any of the test drives - could be down to the Pirelli P6 tires fitted to my car (at least I am thankful they weren't the all-season Continentals - I would have asked the dealer to swap those out).
I checked the tire pressure and they were at 43 all around - dealer said that was normal! Audi recommend 30~36 depending on exact tire and axle. I changed to 36 on the front and 33 on the back and noticed some improvement. Be interested to hear what others are running.
Evaluated a lot of cars including other Audis, BMW, Jags, and MB (including the E55 AMG). I though the A8 was the most desirable and most complete vehicle. I loved the E55, but the thought of my wife or kids driving it gave me the ******.
Initial comments after mostily freeway and city driving is that it is a supremely stable car that moves deceptively fast while cosseting you in incredible comfort. There seems to be a lot more road noise than I noticed on any of the test drives - could be down to the Pirelli P6 tires fitted to my car (at least I am thankful they weren't the all-season Continentals - I would have asked the dealer to swap those out).
I checked the tire pressure and they were at 43 all around - dealer said that was normal! Audi recommend 30~36 depending on exact tire and axle. I changed to 36 on the front and 33 on the back and noticed some improvement. Be interested to hear what others are running.
11-29-2004, 01:49 PM
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Ooooh, ahhhhh... Looks great!
Congrats on your SWB and welcome to the A8 D3 forum. Your vehicle selection and choice of colors is excelent. You recieve high marks for posting pics first thing!
11-29-2004, 01:51 PM
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Re: Here is the interior since you guys always ask for pictures of the Amaretto
Thanks Hemant! Nice looking car, I can't wait until I get mine and thats coming from someone who is driving an S class benz and who has had 8 previous benzes. I really didn't look at Audi that close until I bought my wife an A4 Cab three weeks ago. If it weren't for all the traveling we do and the space we need I would go out and lease a 3.0 for myself.
