checked out the B8 today!
08-22-2008, 06:33 PM
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checked out the B8 today!
Went down to the dealer for a test drive today. they had a 3.2 P+ and a 2.0T Premium, both in Brilliant black. overall, the car is a hit! only drove the 2.0T. engine note on the 2.0T is pleasantly smooth(ish), compared to previous 4-bangers; very quiet at idle, suitable for a 'luxury' car; almost *too* quiet on throttle for an enthusiast's ear.
Unfortunately, could not really test handling as the area was pretty congested. oh yeah, and the metallic-painted plastic around the gauges that's been discussed here? Yeah,pretty chintzy look/feel at first view. but likely I'll get used to it in time.
Crappy cellphone pics:
3.2 in Premium Plus trim
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00021.jpg">
2.0T with the DREADED assymetric tailpipe tragedy zOMG THE HORROR!! </sarcasm>
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00015.jpg">
The motor. Plastic covers are here to stay, I guess!
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00005.jpg">
Wheel gap on a Premium 2.0T; kinda hard to tell w/ Brilliant Black paint though. still not as competent as BMW, but not bad
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00025.jpg">
Soo...we went ahaid and put down a deposit for an Ibis White 2.0T Premium Plus! (car is for wife) The best part: this will be a Euro Delivery! or at least we hope it to be; dealer was 95% sure they had an ED allocation spot available for my desired pickup window. woot! $9+/gallon gas over there so I hope the MPG is good!!
Unfortunately, could not really test handling as the area was pretty congested. oh yeah, and the metallic-painted plastic around the gauges that's been discussed here? Yeah,pretty chintzy look/feel at first view. but likely I'll get used to it in time.
Crappy cellphone pics:
3.2 in Premium Plus trim
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00021.jpg">
2.0T with the DREADED assymetric tailpipe tragedy zOMG THE HORROR!! </sarcasm>
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00015.jpg">
The motor. Plastic covers are here to stay, I guess!
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00005.jpg">
Wheel gap on a Premium 2.0T; kinda hard to tell w/ Brilliant Black paint though. still not as competent as BMW, but not bad
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17807/att00025.jpg">
Soo...we went ahaid and put down a deposit for an Ibis White 2.0T Premium Plus! (car is for wife) The best part: this will be a Euro Delivery! or at least we hope it to be; dealer was 95% sure they had an ED allocation spot available for my desired pickup window. woot! $9+/gallon gas over there so I hope the MPG is good!!
08-22-2008, 07:26 PM
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No didnt drive the 6 this time. Yep they had at least two A5s
sat in a black A5 with alcantara SLine interior.....beautiful!! But they were asking $5k over msrp! FTL.
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They've thought of any issues.
"The oil filter cartridge is accessible from above for easy servicing. To prevent oil spillage when changing the filter, a breech pin opens as the filter is removed. This allows the oil to flow back into the oil pan."
08-22-2008, 10:00 PM
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some folks over in SF think he's more than the man
..but a Saint!!
I actually happened upon one of their services recently...they were jammin' hard.
that's where I pulled the sig pic.<ul><li><a href="http://www.coltranechurch.org/">St. John</a></li></ul>
I actually happened upon one of their services recently...they were jammin' hard.
that's where I pulled the sig pic.<ul><li><a href="http://www.coltranechurch.org/">St. John</a></li></ul>