General Audi Discussion All and everything about Audi. If it doesn't fit in a section below, discuss it in here.

2011 A8 - your thoughts?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 03-01-2011, 09:11 PM
  #1  
Audi Forum - Posts like an HORCH
Thread Starter
 
mikeh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Posts: 2,719
mikeh is on a distinguished road
Default 2011 A8 - your thoughts?



Recently I went into the dealership to pick up some parts and had a chance to check out the new A8. I was stunned by the luxury and how everything was just so perfect in the car. Earlier the same day I sat in a Bentley Coupe and I would take the A8. My only complaint is that it didn't look like it was worth $141,000 from the outside but oh boy from the inside it was fantastic.
mikeh is offline  
Old 03-01-2011, 09:39 PM
  #2  
Audi Forum - Posts like an S4
 
wallyr25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 277
wallyr25 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

I think it's ridiculous! Cars are for driving, and while I'm sure the A8 is stunning to drive, if you can't make a good driver for less than $140,000 then stop putting flat screen TV's, driver distracting navi's and all that other crap in the car. Not to mention that the thing is probably a huge gas hog.

I have owned Audi's for over a decade, but now there is maybe one I would buy new (A5 2.0T w manual). Cut the crap Audi, go back to making cars that people can drive. The new TT should have a manual option, and an option to NOT have all the crap including a/c which I would pay extra to not have, and don't get me started on their heating system that is ridiculously complicated. Why not have a simple dial to set temp and a dial to set fan speed. I really hate the heating system in my TT. Simplicity can be elegant. No new Audi for me until they start making real cars again!
wallyr25 is offline  
Old 03-01-2011, 09:50 PM
  #3  
Audi Forum - Posts like an HORCH
Thread Starter
 
mikeh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Posts: 2,719
mikeh is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

Slow down .... your going to burst a blood vessel or something...LOL

Here just for you

mikeh is offline  
Old 03-01-2011, 09:54 PM
  #4  
Audi Forum - Posts like an HORCH
Thread Starter
 
mikeh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Posts: 2,719
mikeh is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

Hey Wallyr25 stop posting pics of your car....LOL

mikeh is offline  
Old 03-01-2011, 10:26 PM
  #5  
Audi Forum - Posts like an S4
 
wallyr25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 277
wallyr25 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

Hey I like that car, my grandfather had one just like it LOL
wallyr25 is offline  
Old 03-01-2011, 10:27 PM
  #6  
Audi Forum - Posts like an S4
 
wallyr25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 277
wallyr25 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

By the way, I am in Whistler right now and you do not want to know how good the snow is here!
wallyr25 is offline  
Old 03-09-2011, 10:56 AM
  #7  
Audi Forum - Posts like an A1
 
golden's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 7
golden is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

Problem being that most wealthy Canadian drive their own car, so having that kinda backseat is a waste. Not sure how the A8 drives, but the interior is definitely one of the best in the market, much better than those in 7 series and even Mercedes S.
golden is offline  
Old 03-09-2011, 03:12 PM
  #8  
Audi Forum - Posts like an A4
 
ok2000A8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 161
ok2000A8 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

I drive my wife to work each day in my A8 beasty. She sits up front with me of course, but think I'd lose out to that (2011 A back seat if I got it! Think she'd get me a black hat and white gloves to make up for it though

Think that's the same make, model, options as car Pfaff Tuning upgraded a bit a few months ago. I sat in front and back seats and couldn't decide where I wanted to be!!!! Wonder how it handles?
ok2000A8 is offline  
Old 03-09-2011, 10:11 PM
  #9  
Audi Forum - Posts like a Q7
 
cheeba's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Regina, SK
Posts: 725
cheeba will become famous soon enough
Default Re: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?

Originally Posted by wallyr25
. . . and an option to NOT have all the crap including a/c which I would pay extra to not have . . .
Off topic, but you do know that you can pull your A/C and run a shorter belt, right? That's all Audi would do for a factory delete. You'll have to pull the front end off, but an A/C delete is not an overly complicated job. Nice weight savings too, and right off the nose where our cars need it
cheeba is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kilia
Q5 - Q7
8
02-05-2010 10:36 AM
1move
A4-B6 - (Typ 8E/8H, 2001–2005)
21
02-18-2008 07:24 PM
jpb357
Audi Mailing List
3
08-25-2003 10:07 PM
Eric in PA
Audi Mailing List
5
08-22-2003 06:28 PM
Pronto Breakneck
Audi Mailing List
0
08-07-2003 10:30 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: 2011 A8 - your thoughts?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:07 PM.