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07-22-2020, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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Not so much of a performance review as a Walk around and Features.
Very impressive... It would be the only version I would insist on as the A8 is just far too bland. Take note of the REAL exhaust! Thoughts? |
07-22-2020, 09:30 PM | #3 |
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And people complain about the size of the new 7-Series grille!?
In all seriousness; Audi products are far too sterile for someone like myself. I like the engagement that comes with spirited driving. Audi doesn't offer that in anything short of an R8. For a long time I wanted an RS7, and then I drove one and the magic was lost. Steering felt numb even by BMW standards. Infotainment is leagues behind the iDrive setup, with the exception of the map built into the gauges. I feel like the homogenization that came with being absorbed into VW Group diluted most of the motorsport heritage that made Audi the offbeat, fun and exciting German brand.
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07-23-2020, 01:25 AM | #4 |
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I agree with your comments about the numb steering. I had 3 A8’s in a row (D3, D4 and D4 PI) and when I was due to change I test drove the D5 and just could not bring myself to get one. Touch screens were too hard to use when driving, fingerprints everywhere, ruined MMI, and the gearshift is too big and uncomfortable to use.
I went with the 7 as my first ever BMW and have to confess it is the best car I have owned. I love the Ruby Black exterior, the ivory interior and complete lack of plastic, the tech and the way it drives. It would take a lot to get me out of this!!
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07-23-2020, 05:56 AM | #5 |
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Interesting we have near identical cars Markr, my previous cars have been Audi’s mainly the 3.0 A6 variants. Whilst I did like the previous generation of Audi I cannot seem to gel with the new interiors. My last car Audi Q5 lasted around 3 months as I just couldn’t live with the drive, it was way too bumpy. I shouldn’t have ventured from my saloon cars of old.....
The current 740D is the best car I have owned and driven to date. It always seems to get a compliment whenever it’s park in town. No one ever said “ that’s a nice looking Audi “ when I owned one. Sadly though the car is going on Friday - being traded in for a 530D touring as I need the estate ... |
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07-23-2020, 10:40 AM | #6 |
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Watch This vid in YouTube 👌
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07-23-2020, 02:10 PM | #9 |
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07-23-2020, 11:01 PM | #10 |
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Very nice ride, I like the instrument cluster, it's way better than the IC of the G12.
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07-24-2020, 12:13 AM | #12 |
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08-01-2020, 02:54 PM | #13 |
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I checked out a S8 at the dealer. The tech in the probably the best until the W223 comes out but the interior quality is a little lacking.
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08-02-2020, 12:02 AM | #14 |
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I thought the ride and comfort was superior to all else in its category, including the S-Class. I had to test drive a Flying Spur to get something similar.
Inside is mixed for me. Some elements are fantastic; I thought the door panels alone were almost worth the cost of the car with the beautiful combination of suede, leather, metal, and open pore wood. But there's too much gloss black plastic. I know Audi may call it "piano black", but true "piano back" is deeply lacquered wood. This is not that; this is black plastic. It's the primary visual element in the interior, as it goes all the way across the dash in a huge chunk. The center console is also completely black plastic, which is weird, because the A6 replaces that with wood, and seems more upmarket by doing so. I get the look Audi was going for, but it's way too much plastic in a car like this. |
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