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337 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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Replying to: art234 (Apr 26, 2009 6:23 am) Anyone have window tinting advice? NY only allows 70% front and back side windows. |
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Barry, I do not recommend tinting at all...I find the windows as is are good enough. In NY, many police officers just like to bust horns over the tint--why expose yourself? That said, congrats--and let me know how you like the car!
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Replying to: art234 (Apr 26, 2009 6:23 am) I'm hoping to order my first Audi early this summer, so I'm curious about the process. |
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Replying to: art234 (Apr 26, 2009 6:23 am) |
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To answer the questions, We ordered the car from the 2010 ordering guide. We don't have prices yet. We are estimating price, and we did negotiate a fixed cost over invoice, with all incentives to me. The prestige package now has navigation (3G MMI), but driver assist and the rear camera and park assist are removed and part of an optional package. I am estimating the cost of the car to be between $43 and $44K or so, and when it comes in I will review lease rates but actually plan to buy the car. I was in the car business for about 5 years previously, so knew basically how to negotiate, and the dealer and I understand each other... Now the wait begins...I am really looking forward to this car. |
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What is an accurate source for Audi Financial Services' Buy Rate Lease Money Factor? I have found sources only for 15K mi/year. Thanks! |
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 24, 2009 4:58 am) My wife and I are looking at an '09 A4 Premium+ with the sport package only because we need the lumbar support it provides. We didn't like the jarring drive of the sport package and would really like something a tad softer (we already have a 2000 Jetta VR6 with a stiff ride). Does the adaptive drive really offer a softer ride if the sport package is taken and the drive is set to comfort ? Obviously I don't expect the drive to be as cushiony as say an ES 350 (the other car we were looking at).. Also, do you have any input on when we'll be able to build out a 2010 A4 ? I hear there are some option changes (eg: no driver memory in the Premium+) Thanks so much,
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Replying to: salexand (Apr 30, 2009 12:03 pm) |
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Right ? We were looking for dual lumbar support because wifey (who is going to be the passenger most of the time on this!) needs that. Forced to go for the Sports even though we don't want it just for the fantastic lumbar support..
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Replying to: salexand (Apr 30, 2009 12:26 pm) I suggest looking into an orthopedic or Temperpedic cushion for a bad back I have had much more jarring rides on prior cars, including my 2006 Infiniti M35X. My concern is flats and wheel damage from the great looking low profile 18" wheels with costly summer tires. It also is dropped 19 centimeters (3/4") lower and could bottom out. I need snow tires or all-seasons to get through the NY winters. Maybe a spare set of wheels too. Because of those concerns I am not sure I would have ordered the sports package again. I may have looked at the Prestige with 18" wheels and bought an after market Nav for $300.00 to cut back costs there. The 2009 Audi Nav. is primitive. Backup camera is great though. Dealer tried to sell me wheel & tire coverage. I am still mulling that over. I have to study the exclusions. I had two Lexus/Camry based ES sedans in 2000 and 1997. My mother-in-law liked to ride in them and hated my brother-in-law's BMW 750. Sadly she has passed. Now passenger ride comfort is no issue for me. If back problems are an overriding concern an ES would be a good choice. The standard A4 with a seat cushion or custom seat may also be considered. My 28 year old step daughter drove the A4 this morning and was thrilled. Her last car was a 2006 Jetta GLI. |
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