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1466 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 24, 2006 12:35 pm) I was curious as to how many mile you put on your W12? I am getting more interested in an Audi after having been away from them for awhile. I alway loved the Quattro AWD system in big Audis. By the way, one of my vehicles is a RAM 4x4 CTD. I have seen that you also are partial to Ram PUs
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Replying to: jamesfletcher2 (Feb 21, 2007 7:45 pm)
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Replying to: reality2 (Feb 22, 2007 3:31 pm) Thanks for the reply. I guess I am trying to find out if anyone on this forum has been putting significant mileage on an A8. If I was to get one it would be the car that would be my primary driver and have serious mileage put on it. I already have too many more specialized vehicles that I only use for very specific purposes but that are really not suited for significant long distance driving. When possible and time permits, my wife and I also prefer to take our luxury car on vacation rather than driving. In my case, I have to fly multiple days for business almost every week and getting on another commercial plane flight is not my idea of a vacation. Therefore, I am trying to find out how the A8 holds up to really racking-up the miles.
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Replying to: jamesfletcher2 (Feb 22, 2007 3:58 pm) The only work that has been done are the factory updates, truck hinges and the like. Just took a 300 mile run from Scottsdale to Palm Desert in 3'10". My TC said it felt like we were driving only 50 mph. Love that woman! <(-; |
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Yes, the big Audi's hold much to be desired and are definetely in the top of the heap of best kept secrets in the biz. I currently have about 29k miles on the W12, and it wouldn't have been that much if I hadn't let my daughter borrow it when she had my grandson. Her S4 Cab simply wouldn't do. But I did have fun driving the Cab tho. And yes, I love Dodge Rams. While the class has definitely moved on, the Ram is still competitive. Especially the new 6.7L Cummins HD's. |
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I started my quest for a new car this week and had no intentions of buying an A8. Well needless to say, one look and I was hooked. The offer I have on the table is the following: A8 Short w/ premium, 19”, massage, Sirius MSRP - $77970 Invoice - $72574 (according to KBB) Offer - $73608 Residual – 44% (45% if I have them throw in the $599 maintenance program) Money Factor – 0.00145 Payment with 7.75% tax - $1322.79 I’m in So Cal and wanted to know if the Residual and MF sound right for my region thru Audi Financial. A couple of posts back you stated that they were 46% and 0.0013. I just want to be sure that they are not marking these up. Also, do you think that there is room for further negotiation? Thanks, Tim-in-Cali
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Replying to: timincali (Feb 27, 2007 8:55 pm) |
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Replying to: martin12 (Nov 08, 2005 2:55 pm) Be very careful who rebuilds this trans. There are about 4 seal installers which are a absolute must. the trouble is the cost of these installers is so cost prohibitive that you wouldn't even think about buying them. I made them in my machine shop. Most rebuilders leave these seals alone and say that it wasn't leaking when it came in. I hate that kind of attitude. Do it right or don't do it at all. The reason these seals are so important is because there are actually three sumps in this transmission: Front differential; center differential; and transmission fluid. If they intermix it is big trouble and the trans won't last long.
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Replying to: feather2 (Mar 14, 2007 5:51 am)
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