ltooz_a6_a8_q7

Hello Jake,
I'm supposed to put this on the D4 forum, but you seems to be here more often.
I saw a D4 "Not so pretty" as D3 people would say on the freeway yesterday. I looked at Craigslist last night and found <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/4644349901.html" target="_blank">this one</a> which I really like. This one seems to have all the options I like to have - massage seats - side assist - Pano roof...
I looked at the <a href="https://www.audiworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/12A8L_pr-opt.pdf" target="_blank">2012 price and options</a> and I can't tell if it has the full leather with Alcantera headliner package.
I'm going to try to get the family to test drive this car, but do you think something is wrong with the car? The price seems low.
Clean title doesn't mean it hasn't been in any accidents.
Added all options listed ~ $92k.

Thanks,

Louis
PS: It's a long shot to get my wife to agree to this one, because I promised to keep the D3 for at least 5 years and it's only been 1 1/2.

jakematic

Hi Louis !

I'm on both... it's just a lot quieter over there

It's definitely got Alcantara and looks like full leather to me.
See those diamond stitch seats- that's either a Sport model or an Exclusive, probably Sport.

The price seemed a little high to me until I looked at the options.
We're getting guys buying 2011 and 2012's in the $40k range.

Definitely check it out, I would.
Beautiful color combo too.

Also post over in D4 and let derf have a look - he can tell you for sure on the sport diff.

-Jake

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

Yes, I do like the color combination. The mileage is low and the price seems good. What year does the distance sensor exist (brakes automatically applied when the car getting too close for comfort :-)) as an option or standard on D4? I really like that, it's safe. I do also like the side assist.
Well, I'm glad you let me know people are getting these nice cars for $40k range. How's the reliability with your car?
I've been enjoying the D3 without any problems so far (23k miles already).
It does look like I'll have to take my time and find the fully loaded one with a great price.
With a fully loaded D4, there's not much I have to retrofit... :-)

Thanks again,

Louis

jakematic

If a D4 has ACC it will apply Audi Braking Guard as set in the MMI.
Have a look at some of the video tutorials here: Audi Video Help & Tutorials | Audi USA

My D4 has been ultra-reliable.
We actually haven't seen many cases at all of problems with them yet.

They pretty much come fully loaded, with only a very few options to add
My big upgrade was to add a Euro tag holder lol
I've been looking at moving to a 2015 and they are even easier to configure.

Not much to do with VCDS either, mine just has the needle sweep and VIM.
I've got a bunch of movies on the SD cards and a couple on the hard drive along with a ton of music.
I keep a HEX-NET attached and just scan it every once in awhile to check things are still OK

Having WiFi hotspot in the car is nice for colleagues and customers too...

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

kick the trunk seems to be only on the 2015?

Thanks,

Louis

jakematic

After the split in 2012.
Mine doesn't have it, the later 2012's do.

Always glad to assist - y'all have helped me out a LOT over the years

BASARAB

I posted it in D4 forum, 2011 D4 can be bought on Manheim for 32-35k with 50-70k mileage. Next year they will probably drop another 5k or so