The waiting begins
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I spent an hour today at the dealership working out the details for an order of a new 2014 S7. My '02 S6 Avant is now almost 12 years old and I finally gave up waiting for the new S6 Avants to make to the US, so the S7 is the next best thing since it has the hatchback and the power. Why Audi of America tries to push anyone who wants a practical car which can haul stuff as well as people to buy a bloated SUV is beyond me. The rest of the world gets those beautiful sporty station wagons, but not us.
Anyway, end of rant. My option selections are:
Cold Weather, Driver Assist, Comfort Seats, LED headlights, Power door closing, floor and cargo mats, and carbon inlays
I am also waiting on the price from the dealer for a special order of the Daytona Gray Matte paint offered on the RS7. If its ridiculous, I'll probably go with Oolong Gray or maybe Moonlight Blue.
My only choice remaining is size of wheels - 19" vs 20" (the latter with or without the "black optic") package. Any thoughts on the advantages of the larger wheels? Anyone seen a photo of the "black optic" (which I think is different from the "black edition" offered in the UK)?
Thanks.
Anyway, end of rant. My option selections are:
Cold Weather, Driver Assist, Comfort Seats, LED headlights, Power door closing, floor and cargo mats, and carbon inlays
I am also waiting on the price from the dealer for a special order of the Daytona Gray Matte paint offered on the RS7. If its ridiculous, I'll probably go with Oolong Gray or maybe Moonlight Blue.
My only choice remaining is size of wheels - 19" vs 20" (the latter with or without the "black optic") package. Any thoughts on the advantages of the larger wheels? Anyone seen a photo of the "black optic" (which I think is different from the "black edition" offered in the UK)?
Thanks.
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I just heard from my dealer. Car is in production and expected to be "in port" on August 26th. Dealer tells me it will be at their location 3-7 days later.
So. . .for those curious, i placed the order on June 26th, got production details on July 23rd with a delivery estimate of late August/Early Sept.
Still contemplating some addons:
Lusting after the Passport 9500ci. . .but just can't justify the $2,000 installed price tag. that's obscene. At the same time, not a fan of a detector device sitting on the dash or in the windshield.
XPel Ultimate. . . .trying to get a handle on the price and a local installer. Will have to decide if I go the "full" installation or just he bra and high-impact areas.
Art
So. . .for those curious, i placed the order on June 26th, got production details on July 23rd with a delivery estimate of late August/Early Sept.
Still contemplating some addons:
Lusting after the Passport 9500ci. . .but just can't justify the $2,000 installed price tag. that's obscene. At the same time, not a fan of a detector device sitting on the dash or in the windshield.
XPel Ultimate. . . .trying to get a handle on the price and a local installer. Will have to decide if I go the "full" installation or just he bra and high-impact areas.
Art
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2 weeks only 490 km(300miles)
Just pulled the trigger and ordered a 2014 S7
IBIS White
Innovation Package
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assist Package
LED Headlights
Power Close Doors
Carbon Fiber Inlays
20" Wheels
Black Headliner
I will add clear bra, hard wired Valentine 1. Thinking of getting dedicated winter tires and rims, but still undecided.
Can't wait to get the car. Pictures in 3-4 months
IBIS White
Innovation Package
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assist Package
LED Headlights
Power Close Doors
Carbon Fiber Inlays
20" Wheels
Black Headliner
I will add clear bra, hard wired Valentine 1. Thinking of getting dedicated winter tires and rims, but still undecided.
Can't wait to get the car. Pictures in 3-4 months
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From: SoCal
I am very very close to ordering one. I was worried about the wheels on the Black Optic package but they don't look bad at all on that car. I just have to decide if the driver assistance package is worth it or not.
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Build Date..... Finally
OK, so I finally received my build date.
The week of Oct. 7th my S7 comes to life.
Any idea of how long after that I would see the car? 1 month sound about right?
The week of Oct. 7th my S7 comes to life.
Any idea of how long after that I would see the car? 1 month sound about right?
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From: SoCal
Took Delivery
First time poster here. I took delivery of my 2014 S7 a couple days ago. The build was ordered back in May so it took a little over 4 months end to end. My options:
- Phantom Black
- Lunar Silver
- Black Optic Package
- LED Headlights
- Carbon Atlas Inlays
- Black Headliner
I'm still in awe over what's in my garage and I just about slept in there. 3M clear bra and tint to follow.
- Phantom Black
- Lunar Silver
- Black Optic Package
- LED Headlights
- Carbon Atlas Inlays
- Black Headliner
I'm still in awe over what's in my garage and I just about slept in there. 3M clear bra and tint to follow.