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Re: The "Race" [pat]
by circlew
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Oct 28, 2009 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: pat (Oct 28, 2009 9:01 am)
Jeffrey must be reading this forum.
Regards,
OW
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Re: 2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible [lexusguy]
by dewey
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Oct 28, 2009 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Oct 27, 2009 5:52 pm)
Thanks Lexusguy and Sanjaysdca,
now I know which TV is the Audi S4 of the industry.
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About Time
by raymmer
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Oct 28, 2009 (10:50 am)
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Bravo, Bravo, I don't come here looking to hear about the Stock Market! I come to hear about Luxury Cars! thanks Pat.
RRS
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Re: Status quo, yet so different... [dewey]
by blkhemi
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Oct 28, 2009 (12:33 pm)
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 27, 2009 9:53 am)
"And please don't tell me that Audi S4 of yours is yellow or else I will become green with envy..."
Nope, Ice Silver Metallic! I didn't know of your fondness for the S4?! As you know, Tony and I are part of a growing minority around here. I've been touting Audi's here and abroad for years only to be told that they are second tier, unworthy, faux-luxury posers! Well these posers are sure making some dents in the luxury car arena. How does a 7 year old A8 continue to be at the top of rankings and lists? The new A4(particularly quattrosport and S4) have received nothing but rave reviews. Even 3-Series-leaning C&D had to tip the hat in the S4's favor here recently, in a wide margin!
I don't think the rear seats are anymore cramped than those of my traded 335i, maybe a bit bigger by accounts. This car is much wider than the 3 and on a longer wheelbase, so I think that helps out in passenger room.
Regarding the Benz, it was just a thought. I think I will take sabatical from the uber-luxo rides for a while, maybe just until the new A8 comes aroung maybe, or A7. The new 7-Series just doesn't seem to do it for me(abrupt throttle tip-in, somewhat flinty ride), and as you'll remember, I got rid of an S600 after 3 months of ownership.
Good luck on your chase for the S4!
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Re: Status quo, yet so different... [dewey]
by reality2
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Oct 28, 2009 (1:26 pm)
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 27, 2009 10:07 am)
Tell your mom to try the new A6 3.0T S-Line. It is quite impressive and a blast to drive. It beat the new E-Class plus other cars in this segment in a recent comparo (I think it was Motor Trend last month). The A6 is highly reliable and one of Consumer Report's best and beats the E-Class in reliability. My mother had a 2000 A6 4.2 which was had no problems for the 5 years she owned it. Then she bought another A6. This time a 2005 A6 4.2 which over the last four years never had an issue. This past summer she went all out and bought herself a 2009 S6 in "Adventure Blue Pearl Effect" and added the 20" rim option to boot. At 78, she hates being boring and her S6 sure stand outs among her friends' Lexus. They all want a ride from her. The young guys at gas stations are always asking her if she knows what she is driving. She quickly points out that she came here from Germany and doesn't need the car lesson.
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Re: Status quo, yet so different... [reality2]
by blkhemi
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Oct 28, 2009 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: reality2 (Oct 28, 2009 1:26 pm)
"At 78, she hates being boring and her S6 sure stand outs among her friends' Lexus..."
Wow! I will get out of the passing lane if I see your mom in that S6! She sounds a lot like my mom, who 94, drives her 2004 SL500 like she stole it! No Buick Roadmasters, Mercury GM's, or Lincoln TC's in her garage! Just that and my late father's 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 dually that she refuses to sell as that it is what she uses to pull our Coachmen when going to the mountains(of course she makes me drive!). She refuses to stop... Ah, and the old man bought a brand new '06 Z06 before he passed on 93! Now do you see where I got it from?
Nice to hear from you again! Still enjoying those Audi's?
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Re: Status quo, yet so different... [blkhemi]
by reality2
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Oct 28, 2009 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 28, 2009 1:39 pm)
Nice to see you back to the forums. I pop in and out in terms of posting, but keep up with the blog. See you still have an impressive garage. Yes, still enjoying my Audis. Seems to be a family affair as you can see. Yeah, I can barely keep up with my mom. She has an unkany talent for apexing from one lane to the next that I seem not to have inherited. She thinks American drivers are too slow. She misses the Bavarian autobahns near our home outside of Munich. My dad was the same. Many cars. I mean we had a '75 Jensen Interceptor (now that was one fast heavy car). So, I know where you are coming from.
I am looking forward to the upcoming A7/S7 or the new S8 (>600 bhp). Potential new rides.
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Re: Status quo, yet so different... [blkhemi]
by clembo
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Oct 28, 2009 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 28, 2009 12:33 pm)
Hemi - I agree, I am driving my second A8, a 2009 and I timed the lease to expire 9/30/2010 so I can get the new model as it arrives on our shores next fall. I feel that Audi is really doing a lot of things well as they have been able to really improve all aspects of their cars and I think are well poised to continue to gain share in the marketplace.
In an effort for full disclosure I also have a Benz and a BMW but they may be the last of both of those brands that I buy for a while. I feel that each of those guys have made product based decisions that will not align with my future buying habits.
I have never driven an S4 but I did drive an A4 as a loaner yesterday as I had to go to the same dealer for service for the second week in a row, and due to a big mistake on their part, I'll have to return again next week.
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