replaced the c32...
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replaced the c32...
with a '04 audi a8l. i'll post pics later. from the get go i can tell you guys the following:
-it's not as fast as the c32..that's noticeable right away.
-for a huge car- i get about 27mpg on the highway- did so all the way from chicago back to d.c. (i know a lot of you will say "well the c32 is a fast car, you gotta pay to play" but i had a z06 vette that did 29mpg on the highway).
-this car handles like a smaller car then the c32, i'm guessing the awd and all aluminum body has something to do with this.
-i know it's in a higher price category but i paid only about 8k additional for this car and this includes a 2 yr bumper to bumper warranty.
-the seat ventilators, massagers, and the interior space are incredible.
-the fit and finish is comparable to the c32.
-the mmi system is incredible and very very easy to use.
-i'm disappointed in the lack of mp3 compatibility, plugin- this is a big no no for a car that is so incredibly advanced.
-it's not as fast as the c32..that's noticeable right away.
-for a huge car- i get about 27mpg on the highway- did so all the way from chicago back to d.c. (i know a lot of you will say "well the c32 is a fast car, you gotta pay to play" but i had a z06 vette that did 29mpg on the highway).
-this car handles like a smaller car then the c32, i'm guessing the awd and all aluminum body has something to do with this.
-i know it's in a higher price category but i paid only about 8k additional for this car and this includes a 2 yr bumper to bumper warranty.
-the seat ventilators, massagers, and the interior space are incredible.
-the fit and finish is comparable to the c32.
-the mmi system is incredible and very very easy to use.
-i'm disappointed in the lack of mp3 compatibility, plugin- this is a big no no for a car that is so incredibly advanced.
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with a '04 audi a8l. i'll post pics later. from the get go i can tell you guys the following:
-it's not as fast as the c32..that's noticeable right away.
-for a huge car- i get about 27mpg on the highway- did so all the way from chicago back to d.c. (i know a lot of you will say "well the c32 is a fast car, you gotta pay to play" but i had a z06 vette that did 29mpg on the highway).
-this car handles like a smaller car then the c32, i'm guessing the awd and all aluminum body has something to do with this.
-i know it's in a higher price category but i paid only about 8k additional for this car and this includes a 2 yr bumper to bumper warranty.
-the seat ventilators, massagers, and the interior space are incredible.
-the fit and finish is comparable to the c32.
-the mmi system is incredible and very very easy to use.
-i'm disappointed in the lack of mp3 compatibility, plugin- this is a big no no for a car that is so incredibly advanced.
-it's not as fast as the c32..that's noticeable right away.
-for a huge car- i get about 27mpg on the highway- did so all the way from chicago back to d.c. (i know a lot of you will say "well the c32 is a fast car, you gotta pay to play" but i had a z06 vette that did 29mpg on the highway).
-this car handles like a smaller car then the c32, i'm guessing the awd and all aluminum body has something to do with this.
-i know it's in a higher price category but i paid only about 8k additional for this car and this includes a 2 yr bumper to bumper warranty.
-the seat ventilators, massagers, and the interior space are incredible.
-the fit and finish is comparable to the c32.
-the mmi system is incredible and very very easy to use.
-i'm disappointed in the lack of mp3 compatibility, plugin- this is a big no no for a car that is so incredibly advanced.
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i guess what i meant by comparable is that the c32's interior was made very well as far as quality and creaks and loose buttons whatnot went. the a8l is a step above that as far as features but it's supposed to be. now my '05 e500 is a piece of **** compared to both these cars. i am very disappointed in the quality of the newer mercedes. they are garbage.
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Why are we comparing a C32 with an A8L? Don't get me wrong, the A8 is a great car but it's a whole 2 classes larger than the C32. While we're at it, my wife's Suburban is not as fast as my C32 and doesn't get as good gas mileage. The C32 interior feels cramped compared to the Suburban but the fit-and-finish of the MB is much nicer.
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Why are we comparing a C32 with an A8L? Don't get me wrong, the A8 is a great car but it's a whole 2 classes larger than the C32. While we're at it, my wife's Suburban is not as fast as my C32 and doesn't get as good gas mileage. The C32 interior feels cramped compared to the Suburban but the fit-and-finish of the MB is much nicer.
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Why are we comparing a C32 with an A8L? Don't get me wrong, the A8 is a great car but it's a whole 2 classes larger than the C32. While we're at it, my wife's Suburban is not as fast as my C32 and doesn't get as good gas mileage. The C32 interior feels cramped compared to the Suburban but the fit-and-finish of the MB is much nicer.
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Agreed. I was just poking fun at the comparo, that's all.
The one thing all these high-end german sedans have in common is quality issues. itsmeek, I hope you got a warranty with the A8. I posted in another thread about warranties so I won't repost. Needless to say, all of these cars have quality gremlins that can cost us owners big $$$.
Have fun with the A8, and don't think you can't track the car. I have a friend with an S8 and he takes it to the track with the Audi club all the time.
The one thing all these high-end german sedans have in common is quality issues. itsmeek, I hope you got a warranty with the A8. I posted in another thread about warranties so I won't repost. Needless to say, all of these cars have quality gremlins that can cost us owners big $$$.
Have fun with the A8, and don't think you can't track the car. I have a friend with an S8 and he takes it to the track with the Audi club all the time.
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Agreed. I was just poking fun at the comparo, that's all.
The one thing all these high-end german sedans have in common is quality issues. itsmeek, I hope you got a warranty with the A8. I posted in another thread about warranties so I won't repost. Needless to say, all of these cars have quality gremlins that can cost us owners big $$$.
Have fun with the A8, and don't think you can't track the car. I have a friend with an S8 and he takes it to the track with the Audi club all the time.
The one thing all these high-end german sedans have in common is quality issues. itsmeek, I hope you got a warranty with the A8. I posted in another thread about warranties so I won't repost. Needless to say, all of these cars have quality gremlins that can cost us owners big $$$.
Have fun with the A8, and don't think you can't track the car. I have a friend with an S8 and he takes it to the track with the Audi club all the time.
Yep. The Germans better look out or they'll go the way of the Italian and French car makers. BMW and Porsche have a special niche and buyers will tolerate little problems. But Audi and Volkswagen are still selling more to the mainstream, and if they cannot match the reliability of Toyota and Lexus, they are going to be hurting.
