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Old 11-22-2005, 02:46 AM
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Default Some S8/B&O/4.2TDI pics

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<b>First the S8:</b>

<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050051.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050051_small.jpg"></a>
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<b>Then the Bang &amp; Olufsen Advanced Sound System.</b>

<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/Audi_BO_h%F6gt-bak.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/Audi_BO_h%F6gt-bak_small.jpg"></a>
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<b>And finally the new 4.2 TDI</b>

<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/A8%204,2%20TDI%20051122.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/A8%204,2%20TDI%20051122_small.jpg"></a>
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Very nice. Thanks!!
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Default Lord of the Cheese, Dec 3rd you coming to AWE Dyno Day?

If so we are meeting up at montgomeryville mall and going from there. A larger group is gathering at Plymoth Metting but there isnt really a point for us to do that. It would be nice to have a D3 there, instead of all these little pocket cars...
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Default OH GREAT! Thanks a lot...now I'm leaning back towards the S8 i/o the M5...

Now how do I arrange to test drive them back to back for a comparison before I make my decision??
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What decision? drive in snow = Audi / no snow = BMW
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Default I'm betting that you will choose the S8...

<center><img src="http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/generated//Audi/A8-S8-V8%20(D1,%20D2%20and%20D3)/S8%20-%20D3/Exterior%20-%20EU/008__scaled_600.jpg"></center><p>It is more refined, better looking, and safer in all weather conditions. Some early owners are saying the M5 SMG is a bear to drive in traffic.
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Default With a good set of snow tires, previous BMWs have been just fine in snow

But the Audi is solid in inclement weather like we're about to get here in the northeast.
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Default I agree...the exterior aesthetics is superior on the S8

That's only my 2nd biggest problem with the E60 M5, the number one pet peeve is the iDrive, which is why I didn't get the 745Li and got the A8L instead back in October of '03.

As for the SMG, friends (with E46 M3s) say it does take a little getting used to and adapting the driving style, but it can be overcome.

The Maserati Quattroporte would be an interesting alternative, and from the reviews I've read, its Cambiocorsa transmission is also better in the manual mode; apparently the auto mode is just way too unresolved for such a saloon.
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Default Listen up, Audi

Offer the extrordinary B&amp;O stereo system for the A6/S6/RS 6 and turbodiesel 4.2L V8 for the A6.
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Default It is amazing how readily people are willing to overlook major deficiencies...

in car design and in politicians! Due diligence and critical thinking will lead you to the correct solution. :-)


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