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Hey all, I have an S-Line order finally in the system, but still debating two things to finalize my order. Would be great to get any thoughts. 1. Drive Select- Worth it if I'm already getting the S-Line sport suspension? Seems like the S-Line will have things automatically in 'dynamic' anyway, should I go for it to have the ability to 'smooth' it out at times? 2. I'm thinking Deep Sea Blue to be a little different, but has anyone ever actually 'seen' Monza Silver, is it unbelievably cool and should I go for that instead? Thanks! Mike |
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Replying to: mjlewis32 (Sep 27, 2008 6:43 pm) On color, take a look at the deep sea blue. Amazing color, gorgeous and classy. I have not seen the Monza silver. |
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Replying to: mjlewis32 (Sep 27, 2008 6:43 pm) 1. Drive select - with a sports suspension, I don't know that drive select would actually soften the ride. It would seem to me that the comfort position would be the normal sports suspension, and the dynamic position would take the handling to another level. I previously asked my dealer to find out but he couldn't (or wouldn't). My local dealer said he couldn't believe the difference with drive select vs. without when they did their sales training test drives on a race track in Atlanta. Virtually zero understeer and no body lean. This was on a non-sport suspension model. I wouldn't get drive select with the sports suspension, but I would with the non-sport model. The sport suspension should have outstanding handling, close to the current outgoing S4. 2. I think the monza silver is stunning. Deep sea blue is nice -- seen it on the 08 A4. Also think white looks great on the S-line - really accentuates the front body and side creases. I'm leaning to getting the 2.0 prestige, S-line, white or monza silver, and nav package. I'm a little concerned about how tolerant the 19" rims will be on normal roads given the ultra low profile tires. So I've been thinking of prestige, no S-line, with drive select to get the 18" wheels. But then you lose the paddle shifters, which I really want. What's timing on your delivery for S-line? What pricing are you getting below MSRP? What state are you in? Appreciate any feedback. Whatever you choose from the combinations you've listed, you'll have a great looking car. Cheers.
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Though available in Europe in May, we have to wait until next fall. Great info & pictures at the Audi UK site. try this link: http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/a4/s4_saloon.html 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds, which means 0-60 in probably 4.9 sec. You know they'll have some unique colors. Can't wait to drive this one. If only my lease didn't expire next month. Plus I bet the newly announced hard drive MMI will come on it (see article below). Audi 'Unplugs' with new In-Car Technology Sep 5, 2008 New Audi MMI features integral 4,000-song ‘jukebox’, full remote iPod control and HDD navigation. • Latest generation Multi Media Interface offers the option of a new integral 4,000-track ‘jukebox’ which can download music files via SD card and store them on hard drive • Combined with optional Audi Music Interface, MMI offers full iPod control via the header unit and displays full track/title information on the in-dash monitor • Standard DVD playback facility, optional DAB digital radio and TV reception • Hard drive also contains even more intricately detailed sat nav maps with new 3D ‘digital topographical’ views • New processors even plot 3 possible routes wherever possible, including one specifically calculated as the most economical Audi has just broken the sound barrier with an advanced new in-car entertainment system that offers exceptionally easy and intuitive control of iPods, MP3 players and CDs, but actually doesn’t need any of them. With its new integral hard drive, the latest Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) is capable of storing up to 4,000 tracks internally – more than enough even for long-haul trans-continental holiday journeys. When MMI is combined with the optional Audi Music Interface, the driver can remotely control an iPod or other music storage device using the central MMI control knob with its new built-in ‘joystick’ and the four logically arranged push buttons grouped around it. Full track and title listings are displayed on the sophisticated in-dash screen, and tracks can be scrolled through and selected in much the same way as they are using the iPod itself, earning the system plenty of plaudits already for its clarity, accessibility and ease of navigation. Features available as part of the latest system also include DAB digital radio reception, analogue and digital TV reception and DVD playback, all through the large in-dash monitor. The new high-tech hard drive has a total capacity of 40 GB, 10GB of which is given over to the 4,000-song ‘mobile jukebox’ facility that can be loaded using SD memory cards. It also holds satellite navigation data covering the whole of Western Europe, replacing the outgoing system’s already widely acclaimed DVD-based technology. The new hard disk dramatically enhances the already high quality mapping offered by the Audi Satellite Navigation System Plus, significantly increasing the degree of detail and offering a new 3D ‘digital topographical’ view which gives a pictorial depiction of key landmarks to add even greater ‘context’. Wherever possible it even provides a choice of three routes to a chosen destination, including one that has been specifically calculated to require the least possible consumption of fuel. The latest generation Multi Media Interface with HDD navigation is now fitted as standard to A8 models, and will be available as an upgrade for the Audi Q7, Audi Q5, A6, A5 and A4 ranges in the near future. The Audi Music Interface enabling iPod connectivity can be added to the system at extra cost. For the optimum listening experience, the new unit can be combined in many models with speaker systems from Bang & Olufsen offering up to 1,000 watts of music power. |
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Replying to: aussiem8 (Sep 29, 2008 7:25 pm) I've been quoted a late December delivery of my S-Line, the order did get into the system. I work for Microsoft and got a 6% off MSRP discount as a corporate rate, and there was no negotiating beyond that. Regarding your S-Line or not, I've been torn on this as well so I think you're looking at it the right way. I could absolutely see skipping the S-Line and sport package altogether and just going Prestige with Drive Select (so you can get dynamic steering, etc. if you want it), Navigation, and probably then the wood trim (I don't like the hologram look). I nearly went this way but opted for the S-Line route when it became available. Thinking I might actually order the 18" wheels with all-season tires separately and just switching them out for winter/summer (we get some weather in the Pacific Northwest...)
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| Does anybody have any experience/info how the new fast shifting tiptronic compares to the old tiptronic and how will it compare to the S tronic (DSG) which we presently can't get on this model? | |
| Interested in Black/White/Brilliant Red all with black interior. Any feedback appreciated. | |
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Please help. Looking at the 2009 a4 premium plus pkg to lease. was given a price of $37,525. Was also given a price of $35,800 for sports pkg . can anyone tell me what i should expect for a monthly lease. 12,000 miles year, 36 month lease? Im confused and could use some help. I want to be able to walk into the dealership and be able to negotiate and get to the absolute lowest monthly lease price! THANK YOU! They sent me this: adj cap cost: $31,721.09 initial cap cost: $31,730.69 lease end value: $18,922.75 residual: 55% msrp: $34,405 money factor: 0.00206
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Replying to: carshoppin13 (Oct 16, 2008 9:53 pm) In order to get the lowest lease price you'll need to get the lowest selling price. $37,525 is a good price for the Premium Plus, although I was offered invoice at Steven's Creek Audi. You can calculate your lease payment here: http://www.leaseguide.com/calc.htm I initially thought about leasing, but then decided to buy since it is ALWAYS cheaper to buy then lease (i.e. you'll get more money if you sell your car at the end of 3 years) and you don't have to worry about miles. I got a really good loan rate at Pentagon Federal Credit Union (4.75% for 72 months). Hope that helped! |
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Replying to: kikihow (Oct 17, 2008 1:38 pm) |
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