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Replying to: dhamilton (May 10, 2006 4:15 pm) Neither of you guys seems to realize that I'm a huge Audi fan and understand fully the interest in seeing an Audi RS model. No AMG models can be had with a stickshift. There is no market or point of a stick shift in a AMG S/CL/SL. People that buy those cars don't want to row their own gears. The only AMG cars that really should get a stick are the SLK55, CLK63 (maybe) and C55 (definitely), not a S-Class or SL. Now a DSG style gearbox would be nice in a SL or CLS or E I guess, but that is some time off. The only Audi S/RS cars that have one are the A4 based models not the S6, RS6 or S8 so it isn't as if Audi some type of manual tranny believer either like some would have you believe or try to imply with what Audi will do. M |
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Replying to: merc1 (May 11, 2006 3:29 am) Ummm... okay, think what you want. You never mentioned that there was one RS model in America- you just stated that there has been one RS model. Period. Motorsport, by the way, does not produce a lot of cars as you stated- for some reason, I haven't seen an M3 in awhile. Not to say I see AMGs every day- but I definitely am more impressed when I see an RS or S Audi then seeing an AMG Mercedes-Benz. Completely off topic: it's a bit sad how Lexus is America's most popular luxury manufacturer. There are just too many Lexuses!!! My wife and I were at a stop light in the RX, and there was an ES in front of us, an RX300 beside us, and an LS430 behind us. At that very light, an LX470 drove by. Although I still love the LX for some reason, and never get tired of seeing them, it would be nice if the RX and ES weren't quite so commonplace- although they deserve to be. Another off-topic: merc, read my post in the E-Class room. I read the Insideline article, and was so impressed that I was almost prompted to put down a deposit on the E350 4Matic with the Sport Package and AirMatic suspension. '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX 330
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I'll bet you some people in the AMG CLs, SLs and S-Classes do want to row their own gears- in the ultimate luxury. A small minority of them, at least. By the way, I didn't just do "guesswork" for the specs on the new Audi R8. Plenty of the specs have been released- not guessed -in the latest magazines. I know the R8 will have an aluminum spaceframe, quattro AWD, and an optional V10; I know what it will look like, and I know it will have a relatively luxurious interior- Audi never lets us down in that respect. '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX 330
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Replying to: esf (May 13, 2006 7:48 am) |
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Replying to: esf (May 13, 2006 7:44 am) Why would I need to? Don't we live in America? Motorsport, by the way, does not produce a lot of cars as you stated- for some reason, I haven't seen an M3 in awhile. Not to say I see AMGs every day- but I definitely am more impressed when I see an RS or S Audi then seeing an AMG Mercedes-Benz. Just because you haven't seen an M3 doesn't mean anything esf! I see M3s every day especially in Naperville. Ok so you're more impressed with seeing a S/RS Audi, I am too regarding the RS6, not the S4 which really doesn't stand out compared to all dressed up S-Line A4. Completely off topic: it's a bit sad how Lexus is America's most popular luxury manufacturer. There are just too many Lexuses!!! There is a group of people on the HELM board that would complete disagree with that! Lexus can't be and exclusive brand when most of their models cost less than 50K and their two best sellers are based on a Camry platform. Another off-topic: merc, read my post in the E-Class room. I read the Insideline article, and was so impressed that I was almost prompted to put down a deposit on the E350 4Matic with the Sport Package and AirMatic suspension. Gasp! Heading over there right now! M
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Replying to: esf (May 13, 2006 7:48 am) Yeah and some people would like a 1000hp for 35K. I can't see anyone wanting to row their own gears in a S-Class no matter what the model. Ditto for the S8 or any other larger German sedan. Now the Maser Quattroporte is a different story. By the way, I didn't just do "guesswork" for the specs on the new Audi R8. Plenty of the specs have been released- not guessed -in the latest magazines. I know the R8 will have an aluminum spaceframe, quattro AWD, and an optional V10; I know what it will look like, and I know it will have a relatively luxurious interior- Audi never lets us down in that respect. Yeah its called glancing at the Lamborghini Gallardo's specs and the LeManns Concept. I don't remember saying that you pulled anything about the R8 out of thing air esf. We all know what you've stated about the R8. M |
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Replying to: merc1 (May 14, 2006 10:27 pm) RX/ES (IS and GS are on a different platform) Camry/Avalon/Sienna (the Avalon isn't quite that popular) Any Scions? I'm guessing the xA and xB are based on the Camry. Kind of odd, no? I guess it's quite good to have Camry genes. Yesterday, I saw the new ES- it's nicer looking than the old one by a long shot, but it's still nothing really special. I'm sure it's satisfying to drive, what with it's 270hp. When I go to "Streets of Tomorrow" with my sun in June, we're going to be first in line to be driven in the RS4! Can't wait! merc, I'm sure you're going too? You wouldn't be in the RS4 room if you weren't!
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Replying to: esf (May 15, 2006 1:45 pm) You and I differ on the new ES I guess. The car is tall and slab sided to the point of looking like something from Pokeman to me. Very ugly. I'm sure it drives nice for people who like that sort of ride though. Actually I hadn't heard about any Audi events, Streets of Tomorrow??? M
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Replying to: merc1 (May 15, 2006 9:14 pm) http://www.audiusa.com/EventUpcomingDetails/0,4360,status-P_eventDropdownDate-Ap- - ril%2B2006_eventDropdownCallingPage-eventSearch_eventDropdownTab-U_eventId-52208- - _eventDropdownCategoryId-3_eventDropdownStateId-0_,00.html?referringPage=Home-Se- - c_Feature This has all the info on "Streets of Tomorrow". I'm surprised you haven't heard of it- it's been publicized all over the web. What it really is is that Audi comes to most of the major cities in the U.S. (including Chicago), and they let anyone who comes drive all the cars you'd like, including the Q7. But, you can only be driven by a proffesional driver in the RS4- and there was a 2-hour wait for the car at Los Angeles! There is supposedly a luxurious waiting area when you're waiting for test-drives, equipped with a Bang & Olufsen sound system. There was also an S8 in the main room of the Los Angeles event, (and an R8 LeMans racer) which you could sit inside of (I read a post from someone who went to it).
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Replying to: esf (May 16, 2006 6:33 pm) I saw another GL today on the road, and I must say it looks a bit better in person, though I'm still not sold on the rear end design and cheap-looking cladding. Also, I'm sure when you see the new ES on the street you'll think it looks marginally better than you do now. |
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