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>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050050.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050050_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050048.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050048_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050043.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050043_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050034.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050034_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050056.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050056_small.jpg"></a>
<b>Then the Bang & 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>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/Audi_BO_h%F6gtalare.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/Audi_BO_h%F6gtalare_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/Audi_BO.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/Audi_BO_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/A8_BO_int.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/A8_BO_int_small.jpg"></a>
<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>
<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>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050050.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050050_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050048.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050048_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050043.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050043_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050034.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050034_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/S8050056.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/S8050056_small.jpg"></a>
<b>Then the Bang & 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>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/Audi_BO_h%F6gtalare.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/Audi_BO_h%F6gtalare_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/Audi_BO.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/Audi_BO_small.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/big/A8_BO_int.jpg"><img src="http://www.svenska.volkswagen.se/dbimages/audi/small/A8_BO_int_small.jpg"></a>
<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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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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Now how do I arrange to test drive them back to back for a comparison before I make my decision??
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<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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But the Audi is solid in inclement weather like we're about to get here in the northeast.
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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.
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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in car design and in politicians! Due diligence and critical thinking will lead you to the correct solution. :-)