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    Off Topic but still really cool...

    Audi offered me a 2011 A8 for a week and i just picked it up today. I have to say the car is truly impressive. Interior is best in class and technology is best i have seen. For anyone on the board who is considering the D4 you need to get a test drive when they arrive in the country in November. In the meantime, if you have any quesions about it, i am happy to answer...
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    Re: Off Topic but still really cool...

    Great to see someone also from CT. They have the new A8 available already? Some pictures would def be awsome.

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    Re: Off Topic but still really cool...

    No that is the cool thing about this program. Cars will not begin shipping until Oct/Nov. This is one of the first 2011 A8s in the USA. It even has the manufacture plates from Michigan... Will takes some pictures tomorrow and upload.
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    Please do take some pictures if you are able to. I'd love to hear how this lines up against the past D2 and D3 A8 models. It looks very impressive.
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    I currently own a 2006 D3 and the D4 blows it away. It has roughly 50 more ponies (372 hp vs around 325 hp in the 06) and it feels really solid. The D4uses the current 4.2 V8 engine. The demo is loaded with features: Lane departure warning, the 4th gen MMI uses your finger to write out the address you want in the NAV system, 22 way seats with ventilation/heating as well as 5 different types of massage, 0-60 mph in mid 5s, paddle shifters that are crisp and fast, sport package which includes 20" rims with Z rated Pirelli P-zeros. All in all they have really hit the ball out of the park on this one... Anyone on the board have the new D4 on order?
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    Re: Off Topic but still really cool...

    For anyone coming to Monterey, Aug 13 thru Aug 16, this is the car week up here, who would like to drive one, ride in one, or simply look at the 2011 A8, Audi is bringing 20 plus cars and loaning them to people.

    I am one of the fortunate to have one coming for these four days.

    I understand I will be able to let anyone drive it who signs an form from Audi, (over 25 years old, has a drivers license, etc).

    Please contact me at my email dan@kyleusa.com

    Another note, last year a number of the R8 owners who came up got together and had a lunch together. This would be a great time to do it if there is any interest.

    Last year we had lunch at The Highlands Inn.

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    Re: Off Topic but still really cool...

    Quote Originally Posted by schekcat View Post
    I currently own a 2006 D3 and the D4 blows it away. It has roughly 50 more ponies (372 hp vs around 325 hp in the 06) and it feels really solid. The D4uses the current 4.2 V8 engine. The demo is loaded with features: Lane departure warning, the 4th gen MMI uses your finger to write out the address you want in the NAV system, 22 way seats with ventilation/heating as well as 5 different types of massage, 0-60 mph in mid 5s, paddle shifters that are crisp and fast, sport package which includes 20" rims with Z rated Pirelli P-zeros. All in all they have really hit the ball out of the park on this one... Anyone on the board have the new D4 on order?
    I have driven one in the UK, it was the diesel model, the 4.2ltr d hits 0-60 in 5-5 secs, great limo with real presence, if i was in the market for a limo then this would be the one, although have also driven the new Jag XJ and that’s a very close second, the interior on both cars is pure luxury, on the A8 the sat nav with finger writing mode really impressed me.

    When the S8 version comes out i will seriously consider this car, i think Jason Statham will appreciate it when he needs to transport something or someone!

    On the other hand the new A7 also looks interesting & i cant wait to see this, a lot more sleek in body line but should still have the space and ride comfort.
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