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9978 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Oct 09, 2006 1:58 pm) |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Oct 09, 2006 10:59 am) The Germans, then, it would appear, are not like us, in wanting imports.
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Oct 09, 2006 7:06 pm) Its not just Germany, but most of western Europe. I think some of it has to do with protectionist import tariffs, (a 350Z in the UK is the equivalent of $50K+) but I also think that Europeans generally like to drive European cars. Germany invented the car, its hard to compete with that.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Oct 09, 2006 10:39 pm) In Europe, in Germany, 70% of the LPS cars are diesel. Audi sells 50% diesel there, in fact. Overall the numbers for diesel in Europe are ~ 1 in 3. Where are they gonna import from that can give them what they want, at this time?
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Oct 10, 2006 4:37 am)  It only gets 35 mpg hwy and has enough torque to fimly implant your backside in your seat.  Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Oct 10, 2006 4:43 am)  Charlie
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Oct 10, 2006 5:51 am) Rocky |
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I got behind the wheel (and did not drive it) of a S6. It was, as I recall, $77K. It had the technology package and some other single options, but it was well equipped. While talking with my long time sales rep he got a call that says his first sold S8 will be in Oct 16. MSRP $122K. The S8 is the SWB version of the A8 chassis, yes? The engine is the same as is in the S6 (a few HP different.) The S8 had the $7000 B&O sound system and that counts for something, I guess. My "were I to be granted one wish" for a free Audi car WAS an S8. Perhaps if it were free, that wish would stand. But, from the behind the wheel perch of an S6, I just wonder what extras would be gained in the S8 -- performance? Do Dads? The S6 may be, at this moment, the ultimate LPS car. The M5, I can only assume, will be above that and remain at the top of the heap until or unless an RS6 comes out and then, who knows. Mercedes AMG must have something that would be competitive, what, pray tell is it? Do any of the Japanese brands offer the jump to ludicrous speed (Dark Helmet?) 
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Oct 10, 2006 7:33 am) 
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Replying to: laurasdada (Oct 10, 2006 8:28 am)
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