New SWB Loaner
03-07-2006, 04:01 AM
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New SWB Loaner
I dropped my '04 A8L off at the dealer for its 35K service. Expecting the dealer normal A4 loaner vehicle, I was very pleasantly surprised, shocked even, when they provided a new (388 miles) A8 SWB as a loaner.
That it has a sweet ride is no shock, but I am very pleased with the handling differences compared with long wheelbase. Tighter and crisper lane changes sums up the feeling. Brings back memories of my beloved '01 A6 2.7T.
I realize that the 35K miles on my tires has a material affect on the handling, so some of the handling differences are probably tire wear.
My lease is up in about 14 months... what oh what should I do, I wonder ;-)
Mike
That it has a sweet ride is no shock, but I am very pleased with the handling differences compared with long wheelbase. Tighter and crisper lane changes sums up the feeling. Brings back memories of my beloved '01 A6 2.7T.
I realize that the 35K miles on my tires has a material affect on the handling, so some of the handling differences are probably tire wear.
My lease is up in about 14 months... what oh what should I do, I wonder ;-)
Mike
03-07-2006, 06:54 AM
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No, the loaner also has the 18's with all-season tires. That what works best here in
...New England, unless there is an 19" wheel/all-season tire option avaiable from the factory (I haven't kept up).
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