LED Headlights worth it?
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LED Headlights worth it?
I ordered my first Audi, an S7 for european delivery this weekend equipped as follows:
L8L8 Phantom Black Pearl
PAW Cold Weather
PS8 Comfort Seating
PCP Driver Assistance
5MK Carbon Atlas Inlay
6NQ Black Headliner
I've skipped the LED headlights because I consider the standard HID headlights which are steerable to be pretty good technology. Looking at the Audi marketing, the main advantages of the LED's are better color and long life. Is it really worth the extra money? I haven't driven any of these cars at night so looking for opinions on this. Thanks
L8L8 Phantom Black Pearl
PAW Cold Weather
PS8 Comfort Seating
PCP Driver Assistance
5MK Carbon Atlas Inlay
6NQ Black Headliner
I've skipped the LED headlights because I consider the standard HID headlights which are steerable to be pretty good technology. Looking at the Audi marketing, the main advantages of the LED's are better color and long life. Is it really worth the extra money? I haven't driven any of these cars at night so looking for opinions on this. Thanks
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I have the LED lights on my A7, which I have had for 15 months. I really like them...it's such natural light...just like sunlight. When I got the A7, the LED lights were part of the Technology Package.
When I went to order my S7, they were no longer part of that package. They were a standalone $1,400 option. That's really pricey for headlights. But I liked the look of the lights on the car as well as the light they cast, so I just bit the bullet and ordered them with the car. I figure on keeping the car for 4 years, so my LED penalty amounts to $350 per year, or about $30 a month. How's that for justification?
When I went to order my S7, they were no longer part of that package. They were a standalone $1,400 option. That's really pricey for headlights. But I liked the look of the lights on the car as well as the light they cast, so I just bit the bullet and ordered them with the car. I figure on keeping the car for 4 years, so my LED penalty amounts to $350 per year, or about $30 a month. How's that for justification?
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Not to go off topic but for your European delivery S&, did you get a 5% off MSRP for the whole package or just 5% of the base price ? Some dealers are saying yes and other are unsure. Also, how long are they making you wait before the car will be ready ?
Asking cos I am most interested in ordering an S7 just like you except with almost the same options and like you, I plan to skip LEDs.
Asking cos I am most interested in ordering an S7 just like you except with almost the same options and like you, I plan to skip LEDs.
I ordered my first Audi, an S7 for european delivery this weekend equipped as follows:
L8L8 Phantom Black Pearl
PAW Cold Weather
PS8 Comfort Seating
PCP Driver Assistance
5MK Carbon Atlas Inlay
6NQ Black Headliner
I've skipped the LED headlights because I consider the standard HID headlights which are steerable to be pretty good technology. Looking at the Audi marketing, the main advantages of the LED's are better color and long life. Is it really worth the extra money? I haven't driven any of these cars at night so looking for opinions on this. Thanks
L8L8 Phantom Black Pearl
PAW Cold Weather
PS8 Comfort Seating
PCP Driver Assistance
5MK Carbon Atlas Inlay
6NQ Black Headliner
I've skipped the LED headlights because I consider the standard HID headlights which are steerable to be pretty good technology. Looking at the Audi marketing, the main advantages of the LED's are better color and long life. Is it really worth the extra money? I haven't driven any of these cars at night so looking for opinions on this. Thanks
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With the way Audi is marketing the LED lights, I'd think it's a "must have" on the options list when you go to resell
Also the Lighting is AMAZING, and the clusters look so gorgeous and more aggressive with the squared off LED diffusers
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I ordered my first Audi, an S7 for european delivery this weekend equipped as follows:
L8L8 Phantom Black Pearl
PAW Cold Weather
PS8 Comfort Seating
PCP Driver Assistance
5MK Carbon Atlas Inlay
6NQ Black Headliner
I've skipped the LED headlights because I consider the standard HID headlights which are steerable to be pretty good technology. Looking at the Audi marketing, the main advantages of the LED's are better color and long life. Is it really worth the extra money? I haven't driven any of these cars at night so looking for opinions on this. Thanks
L8L8 Phantom Black Pearl
PAW Cold Weather
PS8 Comfort Seating
PCP Driver Assistance
5MK Carbon Atlas Inlay
6NQ Black Headliner
I've skipped the LED headlights because I consider the standard HID headlights which are steerable to be pretty good technology. Looking at the Audi marketing, the main advantages of the LED's are better color and long life. Is it really worth the extra money? I haven't driven any of these cars at night so looking for opinions on this. Thanks
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I'm getting the LED headlight option.
From what I have read they are equal or better than other choices. I believe that in the next few years, LED headlights will be standard equipment in many makes and models.
From what I have read they are equal or better than other choices. I believe that in the next few years, LED headlights will be standard equipment in many makes and models.
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My '04 V8 VW Tourag has HID lights, and they're great. My wife just took delivery of a '13 TT Roadster with HID's. They wouldn't be on an Audi if they weren't very good. Although the technology can change tomorrow, I got the LED's on my new S6 to give what I feel is a "latest" look, and have a 'wow' factor over all the BMW's, mercedes, fords, Toyotas, etc. out there. (Maybe not the Accords, lol.) And, they do make the nighttime disappear.