MB S550 or Audi A8? Any suggestions? I'm kinda in a hurry
12-20-2006, 06:47 PM
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MB S550 or Audi A8? Any suggestions? I'm kinda in a hurry
Hey guys, my dad finally decided to lease a new car. He's absolutely not a car person and wants me to pick one for him.
Currently, I'm down to 2007 MB S550 or Audi A8. I really like the both stylings, but never had an experience with them. I see S550 little bit more expensive similarly equipped, but those price gap isn't that big.
Do you guys have anything that I need to know or suggestions about these two cars? which one would you lease if it were you?
btw, I'm also thinking about CLS, maybe because I want to drive it : ), but not sure if it's for my dad.
Anything would be appreciated.
Currently, I'm down to 2007 MB S550 or Audi A8. I really like the both stylings, but never had an experience with them. I see S550 little bit more expensive similarly equipped, but those price gap isn't that big.
Do you guys have anything that I need to know or suggestions about these two cars? which one would you lease if it were you?
btw, I'm also thinking about CLS, maybe because I want to drive it : ), but not sure if it's for my dad.
Anything would be appreciated.
12-20-2006, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
Why isn't the 7 series in the mix? Fuck the MB, 7 series or A8
12-20-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Both are very nice. Why wouldn't he drive them both and then decide? After all, he'll be making the payments, right? 
Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
price not being a factor i'd get the s550 hands down. that car is just fucking pimp
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12-20-2006, 07:24 PM
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Both are very nice. Why wouldn't he drive them both and then decide? After all, he'll be making the payments, right?
If it were me I would test drive both, see what lease deals each company is offering... then make a decision...
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12-20-2006, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gandatoyou
I don't like the 7 series' look, neither does he. Somehow, I think they look cheap to me.
that's a shame, you should drive both and see if you can get over the look. Nothing as boring as driving a S class IMO.
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Originally Posted by CLpower
that's a shame, you should drive both and see if you can get over the look. Nothing as boring as driving a S class IMO.
12-20-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
If it were me I would test drive both, see what lease deals each company is offering... then make a decision...
Plus, I wanted to know something that I wouldn't catch on the test drive, such as reliability, or major problems.
12-20-2006, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gandatoyou
You guys are 100% right. I've done that too when I bought my 3 previous cars, and 3 other family cars. But, like I said, I don't have any experience with such an expensive car (well,to me) nor heard about them a lot, I'm a bit afraid?
Plus, I wanted to know something that I wouldn't catch on the test drive, such as reliability, or major problems.
Plus, I wanted to know something that I wouldn't catch on the test drive, such as reliability, or major problems.
Well, reliability isn't MB's or Audi's strong suit....
12-20-2006, 09:44 PM
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i'd roll the A8 for sure...
mercedes benz is to common... he will just another old dude in a benz
the A8 isnt so common / very stylish / luxury / Far superior interior imho go look at an A8 and get a chance to sit inside Gurantee you will love it if hes into luxury cars
mercedes benz is to common... he will just another old dude in a benz
the A8 isnt so common / very stylish / luxury / Far superior interior imho go look at an A8 and get a chance to sit inside Gurantee you will love it if hes into luxury cars
12-20-2006, 10:05 PM
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Not sure how the A8's rates and residuals are currently, but at 07 introduction the residuals came in like 7 points or so lower than the last quarter 06 model year.
So, the more expensive S550 was actually leasing out about the same as the A8.
Could very well still be the case.
That said, I would go with the S550.
So, the more expensive S550 was actually leasing out about the same as the A8.
Could very well still be the case.
That said, I would go with the S550.
12-20-2006, 10:21 PM
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no question
I have driven both (unfortunately not for my own purchase, but my brother's!) and there is simply no comparison. Get the benz. At my suggestion, we went to the Audi dealer just to compare before he bought the benz. I have to say it was not even close. Benz by a mile 
12-20-2006, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SanJoseRoller
the A8 isnt so common / very stylish / luxury / Far superior interior imho go look at an A8 and get a chance to sit inside Gurantee you will love it if hes into luxury cars
MSRP wise its higher than the A8 and its a new model.
The D3 A8 came out in 04.
Not to mention, it doesn't matter how uncommon the A8 is....its been out long enough that people don't give a shit anymore (at least in major metro areas). Even with the facelifted big nose.
12-21-2006, 12:19 AM
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The only advantage to the A8 is the nicer interior. Plain and simple, the S550 is a better car and it should be.
MSRP wise its higher than the A8 and its a new model.
The D3 A8 came out in 04.
Not to mention, it doesn't matter how uncommon the A8 is....its been out long enough that people don't give a shit anymore (at least in major metro areas). Even with the facelifted big nose.
MSRP wise its higher than the A8 and its a new model.
The D3 A8 came out in 04.
Not to mention, it doesn't matter how uncommon the A8 is....its been out long enough that people don't give a shit anymore (at least in major metro areas). Even with the facelifted big nose.
Get the benz
12-21-2006, 12:29 AM
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saying to get an MB over Audi.. its a cold day in hell.
I say 550.
saying to get an MB over Audi.. its a cold day in hell.I say 550.
12-21-2006, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
The only advantage to the A8 is the nicer interior. Plain and simple, the S550 is a better car and it should be.
MSRP wise its higher than the A8 and its a new model.
The D3 A8 came out in 04.
Not to mention, it doesn't matter how uncommon the A8 is....its been out long enough that people don't give a shit anymore (at least in major metro areas). Even with the facelifted big nose.
MSRP wise its higher than the A8 and its a new model.
The D3 A8 came out in 04.
Not to mention, it doesn't matter how uncommon the A8 is....its been out long enough that people don't give a shit anymore (at least in major metro areas). Even with the facelifted big nose.
Ironically as a park-ride rail commuter, there is an area in the lot where a W221, an E66 and a D3 L are parked adjacent to each other. Stylewise, the wife and I agree: MB S-class FTW. However, I have driven a D3 (Audi event) and we both loved it.....but it just seems to lack the "visual presence" of the W221 and E65/66.
12-21-2006, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by gandatoyou
Hey guys, my dad finally decided to lease a new car. He's absolutely not a car person and wants me to pick one for him.
Currently, I'm down to 2007 MB S550 or Audi A8. I really like the both stylings, but never had an experience with them. I see S550 little bit more expensive similarly equipped, but those price gap isn't that big.
Do you guys have anything that I need to know or suggestions about these two cars? which one would you lease if it were you?
btw, I'm also thinking about CLS, maybe because I want to drive it : ), but not sure if it's for my dad.
Anything would be appreciated.
Currently, I'm down to 2007 MB S550 or Audi A8. I really like the both stylings, but never had an experience with them. I see S550 little bit more expensive similarly equipped, but those price gap isn't that big.
Do you guys have anything that I need to know or suggestions about these two cars? which one would you lease if it were you?
btw, I'm also thinking about CLS, maybe because I want to drive it : ), but not sure if it's for my dad.
Anything would be appreciated.
12-21-2006, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ludachrisvt
um, s550 pwns the 7
And thats comming from someone that would LOVE to have a new 7
And thats comming from someone that would LOVE to have a new 7
go spend some time in both and tell me if you come back w/ the same conclusion.
12-21-2006, 10:30 AM
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go spend some time in both and tell me if you come back w/ the same conclusion.
That being said, I would take a Jaguar SuperV8/XJR before the MB or Audi.
12-21-2006, 10:35 AM
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S550, it just looks amazing.
12-21-2006, 11:21 AM
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That being said, I would take a Jaguar SuperV8/XJR before the MB or Audi.
That being said, I would take a Jaguar SuperV8/XJR before the MB or Audi.
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Wow, thanks for the inputs. I liked A8 better before, but damn! that S550 is growing more and more in me.
Here's the situation. I heard that Audi covers every maintenance for free (except for tires) while MB's maintenance cost being way high. So after all these, S550 would cost at least 1.5 times more than A8 does. Is this true? If it is, price gap is very considerable for him now.
Here's the situation. I heard that Audi covers every maintenance for free (except for tires) while MB's maintenance cost being way high. So after all these, S550 would cost at least 1.5 times more than A8 does. Is this true? If it is, price gap is very considerable for him now.
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Originally Posted by gandatoyou
Here's the situation. I heard that Audi covers every maintenance for free (except for tires) while MB's maintenance cost being way high.
They exclude tires, what else matters?
What, no free oil changes on the Benz? Big deal.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The 550 is pretty pimp, but for the same money, I'd take the S8. 
This is exactly what I was thinkin' Dan. BTW- that'd be the day I let my son pick out my 100K ride. 
12-21-2006, 01:56 PM
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A8.
I absolutely love that car.
I absolutely love that car.
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Originally Posted by gandatoyou
Wow, thanks for the inputs. I liked A8 better before, but damn! that S550 is growing more and more in me.
Here's the situation. I heard that Audi covers every maintenance for free (except for tires) while MB's maintenance cost being way high. So after all these, S550 would cost at least 1.5 times more than A8 does. Is this true? If it is, price gap is very considerable for him now.
Here's the situation. I heard that Audi covers every maintenance for free (except for tires) while MB's maintenance cost being way high. So after all these, S550 would cost at least 1.5 times more than A8 does. Is this true? If it is, price gap is very considerable for him now.