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#31 of 1466 snow related imbalance by audiaudiaudia8 Oct 20, 1999 (2:24 am)
mm, the wheels can fill up with snow at any speed if the snow is the right consistency. If this happens the wheels get so out a balance that you will feel a significant shake at 40 mph. This was a problem with my 86 Audi 5000 quattro. I'm sure wheel design has an impact on this happening but am not sure what design would be optimum
#32 of 1466 snow in yer' wheels by billmillsva Oct 20, 1999 (2:51 am)
Sorry to confuse the issue with poor wording. I was referring to the shaking you get with out of balance wheels when I asked at what speed you noticed the the effects. I am considering the Ronal R-28 wheel for the 17" rims which is a 7 spoke design. I wonder if that will add to potential snow build up what with more openings....
#33 of 1466 V12 by merc1 Oct 20, 1999 (7:29 am)
Anyone know if the "stretched" A8 will have the VW's W12 engine. The stretched version is due here next spring. M
#34 of 1466 . by erijan Oct 30, 1999 (11:10 pm)
I, too, have heard of a stretched version. Is this simply akin to the 740i/740iL (longer wheelbase), or are there other modifications/options ? Does anybody have any more information regarding this version ? I happen to be one of those long-legged drivers and I am always concerned about the comfort of my rear seat passengers.
#35 of 1466 erijan by banana Oct 31, 1999 (1:10 am)
try www.vwvortex.com i think that's where i read all about the stretched version of the A8.
#36 of 1466 dear simple by jwolff1 Oct 31, 1999 (5:13 am)
I own an A 8-sounds like you need a new dealer-mine in NJ is GREAT! Re rear vision-after 4 years in a Landcruiser I find no problem with the A8 in this regard. Re side vision-I have a bad neck so I CAN'T turn to look to the sides so I use convex mirrors on the side views wich leave NO blind spot and you do not need to turn around at all. Good luck!
#37 of 1466 Deals by shellz Nov 03, 1999 (12:03 am)
Are there any good deals on the 2000 A8s? Anyone know?
#38 of 1466 re: Deals by billmillsva Nov 03, 1999 (11:04 pm)
What difference does it make what some one else tells you their buying price. The only deal that counts is the one you make. The dealer isn't going to sell you a car for any less than what you negotiate. If you want a rock bottom price, start low and be ready to walk away if you don't get the deal you want. You need to do your home work (read "look it up for your self") and have documented proof of refunds, rebates etc. (you can find most of this info on this site) when you walk in their door if you want to be prepared to negotiate. Saying "someone on the internet told me they got a 2000 A8 for X dollars and that's the deal I want" won't get you very far with most dealers, besides you may be able to do better than they did, particularly if they were not lying about what they paid.
#39 of 1466 Motivation by shellz Nov 05, 1999 (1:56 am)
Thanks for the motivation bill. I'll go to the dealership tomorrow and get the deal I think is right, and not one someone else has managed to get. I should have asked sooner.
#40 of 1466 re: motivation by billmillsva Nov 08, 1999 (7:34 pm)
Your welcome and sorry if I came off as a hard a--, but if you want to feel secure about the price you are negotiating when you talk with a sales person, it really helps to know the facts and not depend on what is usually an embellished version of the price a car may have sold for. Just remember stick to your guns. By the way you may want to make the actual deal on or near the last day of the month. You can talk and haggle and perhaps even walk away once or twice before then if you don't get the price you are looking for but you can be pretty sure that if you are close to a the price you want, dealers are more likely to give in or least go lower at the end of the month, perhaps even more so, if you have come to the table and walked away once before. Good Luck!

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