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#9615 of 10006 Re: Audi Navigation [james27] by kgary Apr 17, 2008 (2:35 am)
Replying to: james27 (Apr 16, 2008 3:13 pm) One option I'd like to see more of is a solar panel powered ventillation system...the brighter the sun, the faster it moves the hot air out of the car. Hassle is, if it is there, the few that do offer it, put the solar cells in the sunroof, which usurps all that headroom!   I have the solar sunroof in my dark blue A6 4.2 and it is wonderful at keeping the interior cool in the summer. But it is a very rare option.
#9616 of 10006 Re: Audi Navigation [150mphclub] by lovemyclk Apr 17, 2008 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: 150mphclub (Apr 16, 2008 5:29 am) Well, this is a very specialized car, but the new M3 Coupe has a carbon fiber roof w/o a sunroof option! It is, however, available on the M3 Sedan. Replies to this message: james27 (Apr 18, 2008 8:48 am)
#9617 of 10006 Re: Audi Navigation [lovemyclk] by james27 Apr 18, 2008 (8:48 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Apr 17, 2008 3:26 pm) Well, if you are willing to wait, since almost nobody orders them from the factory that way, many of the cars in this category can be had without a sunroof, but then you will NOT be able to get much of any options, since it is included or mandatory with most packages. I know it is a pain, and understand the ecconomies of scale, but really liked the huge option lists and checkboxes of old -you could then pick and choose exactly what you wanted. Pushing the envelope to obtain fuel economy means lower cars with more swept back rooflines. Throw in a mandatory sunroof, and you've eliminated a fair amount of people that actually fit in them. As noted, on the last car, an Audi A6 from late last decade, the difference was 2.85". That's huge.
#9618 of 10006 6 months and counting. . . by markcincinnati Apr 19, 2008 (7:23 am)
My A6 2005 lease is over in 30 days -- I will keep the car 6 months from a few days ago when I placed an order for a new A4 B8 -- I'll of course still hang around here and other car forums, but I will officially be moving to the NEAR-LPS neighborhood in the next few months.   All things considered, the new A4 will be way too close in size, lux and performance to the current A6 which is not due for replacement for at least another year, to justify paying more essentially for "about the same," in my circumstances (no kids, two small dogs and my wife to transport.)   I ordered the Audi drive select which ough to make this car, "interesting" in terms of performance. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Apr 19, 2008 7:59 am) lexusguy (Apr 19, 2008 8:10 am) markcincinnati (Apr 19, 2008 8:51 am) kgary (Apr 19, 2008 11:59 am) fonefixer (Apr 19, 2008 12:19 pm) markcincinnati (Apr 21, 2008 4:47 pm) anthonyp (Apr 25, 2008 6:10 pm)
#9619 of 10006 Re: 6 months and counting. . . [markcincinnati] by rayainsw Apr 19, 2008 (7:59 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 19, 2008 7:23 am) Best of luck with the A4! - Ray Drooling over the R8 this AM at the auto show.....
#9620 of 10006 Re: 6 months and counting. . . [markcincinnati] by lexusguy Apr 19, 2008 (8:10 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 19, 2008 7:23 am) All things considered, the new A4 will be way too close in size, lux and performance to the current A6 which is not due for replacement for at least another year, to justify paying more essentially for "about the same," in my circumstances (no kids, two small dogs and my wife to transport.)   Congrats on the new car. The new A4 is really nice, though it were me, I would've held out for whatever Audi ends up doing with either a 300hp version of the 3.2, or the 3.0T. I own my LS though, so I have the luxury of holding on to it until I'm ready to buy again. Replies to this message: markcincinnati (Apr 19, 2008 8:51 am) kgary (Apr 19, 2008 11:59 am)
#9621 of 10006 Re: 6 months and counting. . . [lexusguy] by markcincinnati Apr 19, 2008 (8:51 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 19, 2008 8:10 am) I don't have the luxury of time. . . . Replies to this message: kgary (Apr 19, 2008 11:59 am)
#9622 of 10006 Re: 6 months and counting. . . [markcincinnati] by kgary Apr 19, 2008 (11:59 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 19, 2008 8:51 am) I don't have the luxury of time. . . .   How about a lease end buy-out and waiting for the new A6? We need to come up with a way to keep you and your contributions on the forum. You will be missed.
#9623 of 10006 Re: 6 months and counting. . . [markcincinnati] by fonefixer Apr 19, 2008 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 19, 2008 7:23 am) What made you go with the Audi? It appears that BMW and INFINITI were close contenders in your last lease period. I'm assuming your new A4 will also be leased? Replies to this message: markcincinnati (Apr 21, 2008 4:47 pm) anthonyp (Apr 25, 2008 6:10 pm)
#9624 of 10006 Re: 6 months and counting. . . [fonefixer] by markcincinnati Apr 21, 2008 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: fonefixer (Apr 19, 2008 12:19 pm) Infiniti, last time, actually got a $1,500 deposit out of me, a sold order car and I almost left Audi -- they simply came back, from out of no where and a car that had been almost $200 per month more was reduced in price to LESS than the Infiniti.   I had NOT been happy with the fact that both BMW's 5 and Infiniti's M were "as high or higher" in content and, in the case of the Bimmer, a bigger MSRP -- but less money per month.   I was, at the time, fully ready to drive off in a new Infiniti.   This time, the CTS, the Infiniti's (again) and somewhat a new Bimmer seemed contenders -- the 2008 A6 with the only real differnce being the backup camera was aced out by the new 2009 A4 -- the wheelbase of the new A4 is about 1" less than the A6, the technology in the new A4 is the leader of the Audi family, including the A5. The A6 has at least one more year before any significant change -- and the Q5 would, too, be unavailable in time.   Soo, yes the new one will be leased. I ordered the 19" sport package, Premium Plus, Audi drive select, backup camera, nav, etc etc etc --Phantom black with beige sport seats, bla bla bla.   I also really went out on a limb -- I ordered the new 2.0TFSI since at 258 pound feet of torque it seemed the V6 with 243 (at a higher rpm) was out-gunned. I assume this one will be no more than $46K (about 7K less than my A6.)   Hey, maybe I'll hate it -- or maybe it will make we lust for the replacement A6 which will certainly have all this new tech PLUS MORE in it when it finally comes to market in, what 2010 or 2011?   Chris Collinsworth's R8 was at the dealer today -- RED! What a sweet car.   Now, for my $100K+, I'd go for a fully tricked out S8.   In the mean time, perhaps this will be my slightly smaller, higher performing, A6 3.2 -- the new A4 that is.   No reason I can't participate here, despite my taking, as some would say, a step back or down in "segment."   This will not be my last car, by far -- it probably won't be my last Audi.   I simply like the Audi family -- my 2005 A6 has been darn near flawless and always fun to drive. Best one yet in terms of fit, finish and quality.   Looking forward to more in the 2009 Audi A4 quattro.   I'll keep you all posted. Replies to this message: anthonyp (Apr 25, 2008 6:10 pm)

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