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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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I just bought my new baby - a new to me - 2001 Audi A8L. It had about 70K miles on it. I have few concerns and questions.

1. I am located in Asheville NC and any recommendations on a good pediatrician for this A8 in this area?

2. Any good VAGCommers who have worked with the D2 A8s ?Thinking of upgrading the navigation system to nav-plus and want to get together with someone who has specifically done A8's but if not atleast Audis.

3. Does this Audi not have automatic door locking feature when put in gear ? Mine does not and just wondering if this was a mod by its previous owner or factory spec.

4. Does this A8 not come with daylight sensors for headlights to come on ?


I think so far only these that I can think of. WIll add more when I think of them..
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:03 AM
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Check out Audipages.com, just bought 2000 A8L myself (two weeks now) no locking door feature or daytime running lights, at least that I know of, enjoy the ride
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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Great , I bought mine from columbus OH.. Drive it back last night ! I checked the audipages and had their checklist before buying it. How is your ride ? I enjoyed the 400+ mile drive back very much though the navigation leaves much to desire
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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did you attempt the nav? I think there is an update available to include more points of interest, if you plan on using the system it maybe worth looking into. This is my first Audi, so far it's been great to drive, once I get pics I'll post (silver over black)
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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no DRL's but auto locking feature can be enabled with vag-com
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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yes. but i have the factory nav. not the nav plus. entering data with teh **** is really pita.. mine is melange exterior and beige / tan interior.
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/shreekath/album/576460762391172122
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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its too bad you waited so long to get your car, I was passing through asheville 4 weeks ago.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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Default Re: its too bad you waited so long to get your car, I was passing through asheville 4 weeks ago.

Where are you headed? We travel all over the country and we might be coming your way
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