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Old 11-13-2004, 09:20 PM
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Default Just joined the a8 club (somewhat long) - need your advice...

I am relatively new to Audi as I purchased my first Audi (a new 2000 a6 4.2). I thoroughly enjoyed that car. I drove the new C6 A6 on this past Friday. I must say that I was not impressed either with the driving experience or with its appearance versus my 2000 4.2. I found the seats to be too firm, the ride somewhat harsh and the styling left something to be desired (large gap between tires and wheel wells & uninspiring interior).
I then drove a 2005 A8L and was sold. What a great car it is! I ended up negotiating a purchase on that car. I will take delivery this coming Monday. I am wondering if there is anything I should discuss with the dealer when I take possession?
Your suggestions/comments are appreciated.

FYI - the A8 is silver with platinum interior. Options include convenience package, cold weather package, xm radio, parktronic, and 18" wheels with A/S tires (live in northern WI).
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Default Congratulations on your purchase and color choice!!!

You will have an "automatic" discussion" with your dealer upon delivery that might last a few hours. If you tell him you are part of this forum, he might reach for a bottle of Tylenol and/or Prozac! I am wondering whether a/s tires are good enough for Northern Wi. as opposed to dedicated snows for the winter months.
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Default Re: Congratulations on your purchase and color choice!!!

Greenie,

I am situated in Northwest Indiana, right at the Southern tip of Lake Michigan. We get a goodly amount of snow and icy conditions here. I have gotten by with a/s tires with no trouble with both my '03 and with my new '05 with the a/s tires.
Hopefuly we won't see any snow, but I wouldn't bet on it.
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Default Congrats!!

I made the same step up that you are about to make. I thoroughly enjoy the A8L over my A6. One thing I would suggest, if the salesman demonstrates how to save radio stations into memory, make sure that the stations are ones that you want. I think the upgraded MMI allows you to delete stations, but just in case.....

Oh, take a camera with you. Never too early to get some pics of your car ;-)
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Default Good luck and enjoy!

The only thing left to discuss with the dealer now is service. Make sure you meet the service manager and know about the A8 loaner car program.
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Is your snow deep and white like ours? LOL Hi Gary!
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Thanks for all of your good advice. Tomorrow is the day I pick up the new A8!
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Default Great to see another classic vette owner

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with an A8!

I have a 65 Corvette roadster 396/425hp.

The big german sedan is the perfect compliment to the classic vette don't you agree?

I've felt the A8 is the closest thing to a 4 door vette that has been invented to date.

You car sounds great and you will love it!
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