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#990 of 1038 New logo look by vishnu3 Sep 16, 2006 (3:57 pm)
I have looked at the E class and A6 ... and would like to own my first Audi. The only thing that holds me back is to me the extremely ugly trapeze around the logo.   Does anyone know how for how long this will last? If the so called more aggressive logo will go away with these models, then I may go for a used 4.2 (circle version) and then buy a new one in a few years from now if it looks different. But if not ... can they change at least the wheel airbag with an older one, would that one fit?   Also, I would like some of your opinions too. (I now the new trapezoidal logo sort of 'grew on' many of the late model owners). I believe that changing a logo every few years weakens the impact and value of that logo - bimmer and MB are not doing this... Replies to this message: jzalkin (Sep 29, 2006 11:43 am)
#991 of 1038 Snow Tires by dachrist Sep 27, 2006 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: smcpherson (Feb 06, 2006 8:16 am) Anyone with recommendations for snow tires for an MB E55.
#992 of 1038 I heard good things about the Dunlop M3s by w210 Sep 29, 2006 (11:32 am)
Dunlop M3?
#993 of 1038 Re: New logo look [vishnu3] by jzalkin Sep 29, 2006 (11:43 am)
Replying to: vishnu3 (Sep 16, 2006 3:57 pm) Audi's logo has not changed - The rings are intact. A design element of the car has been made to be a signature element. It really is not that big a leap. I had an A4 Cab and the new face just connected the upper and lower grills which made it much more noticeable.   Eventually this signature design element will be refined and altered based on modernizing their design, but the rings will not change. Sort of like the Mercedes grill has altered over the years from a huge chrome piece to a more subtle opening on newer models.   I doubt it will go away, but I really think it will be used to give different models a slightly different feel based upon noticeable differences. Right know the grill looks basically the same on all their models (A3, A4, A6, A8).
#994 of 1038 S8 and S6 by scottphillip Oct 04, 2006 (11:36 am)
I am going to look at both this weekend. Has anyone driven these Audis? I am leaning towards the S8. Replies to this message: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:36 pm) scottphillip (Oct 06, 2006 6:51 am) markcincinnati (Oct 10, 2006 12:04 pm) scottphillip (Oct 10, 2006 12:37 pm) merc1 (Oct 11, 2006 12:46 am) and 1 more... nper (Oct 27, 2006 10:59 pm) scottphillip (Nov 01, 2006 11:54 am) nper (Nov 04, 2006 11:35 pm) and 2 more...
#995 of 1038 Re: S8 and S6 [scottphillip] by merc1 Oct 05, 2006 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: scottphillip (Oct 04, 2006 11:36 am) Check out the High-End Luxury Marques board, there is S8 owner there: BLKHEMI.   M Replies to this message: scottphillip (Oct 06, 2006 6:51 am)
#996 of 1038 Re: S8 and S6 [merc1] by scottphillip Oct 06, 2006 (6:51 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Oct 05, 2006 8:36 pm) Thanks M. It seems that he really likes his S8. I know I would too, but I am just scared of the depreciation. I don't know how long they will be "hot."   Congratulations on your new car M!!!
#997 of 1038 I bought the Audi S8 by scottphillip Oct 10, 2006 (9:30 am)
I took the plunge, and bought the Audi. I posted photos in my Car Space site I gave up a Range Rover Sport, which I really liked, so I hope that I have a positive experience with the Audi. ">
#998 of 1038 Re: S8 and S6 [scottphillip] by markcincinnati Oct 10, 2006 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: scottphillip (Oct 04, 2006 11:36 am) Where is the extra money in the S8, excluding the B&O system, of course.   I've seen the ~ $78K S6 and the ~$120K S8. The S8 would be my first choice, or so I thought. The S6 has given me pause.   What are the features, performance and size differences.   The S8 is built on the SWB A8 chassis, yes? Replies to this message: scottphillip (Oct 10, 2006 12:37 pm) merc1 (Oct 11, 2006 12:46 am) rockylee (Oct 11, 2006 1:14 am)
#999 of 1038 Re: S8 and S6 [markcincinnati] by scottphillip Oct 10, 2006 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Oct 10, 2006 12:04 pm) The S8 is built on the SWB A8 chassis. I drove both models. The difference between the two, as far as I could tell, is the size of the vehicle. The S8 is plusher with more features. The S8 has a few extra horses too. The S8 has larger rims. The S6 has recaro seats which were very comfortable. I preferred the styling and size of the S8. The S6 seems like a bargain compared to the Benz E63. Replies to this message: merc1 (Oct 11, 2006 12:46 am) rockylee (Oct 11, 2006 1:14 am)

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