derfA8L

So here's the new addition after the long wait.

Yea Snow

That 2nd sunroof and armrest trim really help achieve the elegant look in the rear. You are, however, a brave man to choose the light interior. Curious to learn of your Manhattan garaging experience. Some 16 years ago when we lived there (54th & 2nd, garage up from Vongs) space was not the issue for the Range Rover, but I learned the hard lesson of inadequate 'end of year holiday tipping' to the crew - I got to know several body shops quite well!

derfA8L

Yeah, the beige interior will be a challenge, but I did OK with the cream interior I had on my '06 A8---so regualr cleaning should keep the leather looking good. Parking garage horror stories still are the norm in NYC. I'm lucky---my garage gives me a hydraulic lift spot, so the car stays up in the air and out of harm's way. Only issue can be marring the rims on the lift's side rails, but it happens very infrequently---and, of course, I tip generously at Christmas time :^)

jetinder

Beautiful car in a beautiful setting.

Congratulations on the arrival in the family. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much I do mine. 16,000+ miles and going even stronger.

derfA8L

Thanks Jet. Coming out of 2 prior D3's, I didn't think this new D4 would put as big a smile on my face as it has---Thought I'd be somewhat jaded/spoiled at this point, but this car is at a whole different level...As you already know :^)

mkaresh

Very elegant.

Which Drive Select settings do you tend to use?

derfA8L

Elegant? My wife and the car, yes; certainly not me however ;^)

For the Drive Select Plus I keep the steering mode in DYNAMIC, with the other modes set to AUTO. The exception is for the air suspension, which I change to DYNAMIC for highway/higher speed driving. I haven't played with the rear differential setting yet, so for now it's in AUTO mode. The new 8-speed tranny is so good that I don't really feel the need to keep it in any setting other than AUTO.

scottphillip

The photos are very nice--elegant car and setting. Drive it in good health!!

derfA8L

Many thanks. Good health is most important...followed closely by a fun & relaxing drive through the country!!! :^)

Audifan23

Congrats on the new Audi A8!! just wondering, how does it drive in the "comfort" mode?
Thanks!