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#303 of 447 Re: New Audi S8 [merc1] by anthonyp Oct 23, 2005 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Oct 23, 2005 12:36 pm) I think alot of thes looks and comments will moderate if the price is adjusted, or the lease is reasonable and supported by Mercedes.....I would have possibly (after I saw it ) gotten one IF the price were right. One thing is the engine will be superior to them all, and the seat will also if what I have read is accurate.I just think most people just don`t see the extra cost of the mercedes verses the lexus..I also think we are getting set for a recession shortly, so people will be more cost conscience....We`l see....Go sox Tony ps I`m a marlin fan, but not a heavy duty baseball fan
#304 of 447 Re: New Audi S8 [merc1] by denaliinpa Oct 23, 2005 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Oct 23, 2005 12:36 pm) hey merc1,   i agree, the car seems to have been designed with the AMG model/sport package in mind. like you i feel the rear fender bulge seems to be a little to wide to my eyes(left to right, side view, rear quarter panel). overall though the exterior is fresh and unique.
#305 of 447 Re: Thank you... [esf] by paldi Oct 23, 2005 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: esf (Oct 20, 2005 6:26 pm) Sorry esf, but the Phaeton and A8 both use the same AWD system - 4Motion and quattro are identical and both Torsen.   I think the VW looks lower to the ground in euro-spec trim. The US model is jacked 1/2 inch to allow for our roads. Tires are also "shorter" on the Phaeton by 0.70 inch giving even more fender/wheel gap.   Audi and Phaeton wood are equally outstanding, but there's tons more wood in the Phaeton all across the dash when the vent covers are down. Alcantera headliners available for Phaeton ROW, but not USA.   I hope VW continues to develop the Phaeton - a twin turbo W12 or the V10 would be nice. And, of course, better wheels/tires!   I'm upgrading my wheels and tires - to Bentley!   From:     To:   Replies to this message: anthonyp (Oct 24, 2005 12:22 pm)
#306 of 447 Re: Thank you... [paldi] by anthonyp Oct 24, 2005 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: paldi (Oct 23, 2005 6:28 pm) That is a nice looking car, and a nice upgrade to boot.....Tony
#307 of 447 cars by xkss Oct 26, 2005 (9:26 pm)
The grille of the new S8 is way too big. The Phaeton looks just like a big Jetta. Replies to this message: paldi (Oct 27, 2005 11:17 am)
#308 of 447 S8 Grille by merc1 Oct 27, 2005 (3:28 am)
I have to say I love the way this looks. Pure aggression.   M Replies to this message: scott1256 (Oct 31, 2005 7:31 am) merc1 (Oct 31, 2005 10:36 pm) emauss (Nov 02, 2005 5:18 am) and 2 more...
#309 of 447 Re: cars [xkss] by paldi Oct 27, 2005 (11:17 am)
Replying to: xkss (Oct 26, 2005 9:26 pm) S8 looks like a big A4.
#310 of 447 cars by anthonyp Oct 27, 2005 (12:36 pm)
I just got back from a short trip on a private plane....I checked out the parking lot, and noticed only one high end car out of say fifty to sixty cars. The great majority were suv, mostly dirty from the roads the people use to get to their country places or plantations in the old world....There are a good many jets and turbo props and that is what the executives really crave....I must admit it is the finest form of transportation in this era...It is also the most abused, and we--all of us--support it through the tax laws....Tony
#311 of 447 Re: New Audi S8 [merc1] by greenbelt Oct 30, 2005 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Oct 18, 2005 11:02 pm) This is one very ugly vehicle.
#312 of 447 Re: S8 Grille [merc1] by scott1256 Oct 31, 2005 (7:31 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Oct 27, 2005 3:28 am) You and I are split on this one.   It is an aggressive grill but IMO it is unrelated to the styling on the rest of the car.   It looks out of place, kind of like a pit bull muzzle on a golden retriever body. Replies to this message: merc1 (Oct 31, 2005 10:36 pm) emauss (Nov 02, 2005 5:18 am) merc1 (Nov 02, 2005 5:27 am) and 1 more...

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