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Old 10-15-2005, 04:39 PM
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Default Perhaps Kimbo would know...

The rear seat entertainment package is only available for the W12. Is there any way it can be optioned on the 4.2? I suppose there are shops that would be able to duplicate it. It would seem that a factory setup would guarantee something of quality (maybe?).
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Default Area Sales manager said no to RSE on the 4.2...

They want that to remain exclusive to the W12 for the time being. However, it should come with the B&O option for MY2007.
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Default No reason why a local shop couldnt afford you the "quality"

of a factory set up.
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Default For a whole lot of dough, you can order W12 replacement headrests w/ monitors

and console controls and related parts and have a first rate auto A/V installer perform the work. That way it looks like an OEM install.
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Default I've seen your setup and have asked you about it...

however, I am not so confident I can find the same quality near me. Perhaps with the 06-07 models it will be more possible.
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dr, where are you located?
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central california, near fresno
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Default Re: central california, near fresno...

I'm in my 2nd year of a 4 year lease. I have 2 choices. I can get into an 06 right now, but the SWB. There have been so many improvements and new options since we got the 04 that I would be very happy alone with this decision. Second option would be to wait until end of 06 and get the S8. This would be SWB and have all the power I truly crave. The practical side of me says that I do not need 10 cylinders and 450 HP. With a wife in the back seat with my current 17 month old, another girl to come in 2 weeks, I find it difficult to really ride the gas pedal. What may really seal the deal for one vs the other would be the RSE.
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Hey, in two weeks youll HAVE built-in RSE!! Congrats!
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Default HAHAHA. Thanks.

You are right though. The kids will be more than enough entertainment. Hopefully I can have a movie running and keep them quiet while I chauffeur.
The A8L has truly been a wonderful car for the baby.


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