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Old 03-26-2021 | 06:10 AM
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I'm just a geezer Audi fanboy. Ease up on me..Im a sensitive flower.
Old 03-26-2021 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I like them both as well but I’ve always like minimalism. That dash in the Audi is going to collect so much dust in those slats.
bro you would love mid 90's GM interiors!

I think we are splitting hairs...they all look great
from what I've heard people that are into the Eyetalian stuff
are pretty passionate about it. Then again, anyone spending
some bucks on something is probably inclined to be a fan of it.
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Old 03-26-2021 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
interesting notes. I wonder if you had the sport suspension. Ours stays planted. I had it up to 135mph on an empty freeway and it felt like 80mph. I find the interior intuitive and easy. I could probably criticize their UI but I use CarPlay.
No idea, probably not because it was a rental spec car. It wasn't bad but it certainly wasn't nearly as good as the A6 Avant that one of the people we were there to see had on the highway. Interior definitely has quirks lol. It's an Alfa, that's expected. Being that was two years ago now I don't remember specifically what they were but I remember having a few WTF moments. The infotainment was definitely part of it.

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I like them both as well but I’ve always like minimalism. That dash in the Audi is going to collect so much dust in those slats.
Nothing a dust brush and a vacuum can't solve... The new Audi interiors are more minimalist now. Less stuff going on and more screens.
Old 03-26-2021 | 09:07 AM
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Yeah, the all-digital cockpits of Audi are tits...and very easy to use having had loaners with them...

Old 03-26-2021 | 09:18 AM
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Yeah, the all-digital cockpits of Audi are tits...and very easy to use having had loaners with them...

Which model is this?
Old 03-26-2021 | 09:32 AM
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Spotted a peasant spec [A5 SB] on the drive in to the office today, but in a dark green. Very nice color.
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Old 03-26-2021 | 09:38 AM
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The diamond says S6 to me.
flat bottom wheel is where it's at though
Old 03-26-2021 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Which model is this?
That's an A7/S7 but the A6 I was given recently had the same setup.

It's reallyyyy nice. My wang almost got hard. Almost.
Old 03-26-2021 | 01:06 PM
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I was apprehensive about the all touchscreen setup but the tactile feedback is really nice. Unfortunately, you still need to take your eyes off the road to use it, but it was nice nonetheless.
Old 03-26-2021 | 01:11 PM
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Audi and BMW ... and now Mercedes are all doing the same thing... same interior layout from their cheapest model to their most expensive model (except for the models that are waiting to be updated)... some details are different...

i understand it will be cheaper to produce, but when you spend $100k on a BMW/Audi... you want your interior to be a lot better in looks and material than a 30k entry model...



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Old 03-26-2021 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Spotted a peasant spec [A5 SB] on the drive in to the office today, but in a dark green. Very nice color.
The new blue they have also is nice. If it were available when I bought the Optima, I would've requested for that hue instead of the -white.
Old 03-26-2021 | 01:37 PM
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BS...u would still get the white....
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Old 03-26-2021 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
I was apprehensive about the all touchscreen setup but the tactile feedback is really nice. Unfortunately, you still need to take your eyes off the road to use it, but it was nice nonetheless.
If you use the drive assist where the car brakes for you and etc. and follows traffic, you could...not saying you should.
Old 03-26-2021 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
BS...u would still get the white....


Old 03-26-2021 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Audi and BMW ... and now Mercedes are all doing the same thing... same interior layout from their cheapest model to their most expensive model (except for the models that are waiting to be updated)... some details are different...

i understand it will be cheaper to produce, but when you spend $100k on a BMW/Audi... you want your interior to be a lot better in looks and material than a 30k entry model...
In most cases, the materials used are different - at least with the Audis and Mercs I've been in.
Old 03-26-2021 | 01:45 PM
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You know what I love about Audi?
Old 03-26-2021 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
You know what I love about Audi?
It rooks like a Hyundai?
Old 03-26-2021 | 01:59 PM
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1 and the same
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Old 03-26-2021 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
You know what I love about Audi?
That we'll get crushed by RLXs with upgraded tires all day all night?
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not unless they are kumho solus
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Old 03-26-2021 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
You know what I love about Audi?
They are good for plowing into curbs?
Old 03-26-2021 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
That we'll get crushed by RLXs with upgraded tires all day all night?
Originally Posted by rockstar143
not unless they are kumho solus
By that logic, a RLX on Yokohama Geolandar A/Ts would have to winch @SamDoe1 out at Moab?
Maybe SH-AWD is > 4lo on lockers
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Old 03-26-2021 | 02:25 PM
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Nope u got it wrong.. it is Honda Passport with factory All season > F150 Raptor. It could do vertical climb at 90 degrees...
RLX is only fast... in a straight line that you can travel through time with

TL/TLX is the one that can outhandle everyone including 911

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Old 03-26-2021 | 02:32 PM
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Forgot to mention that if you want to tow.. you will need ridgeline... cuz from what i heard, NASA is gonna use Ridgeline to tow Mars closer to earth, so they dont have to spend so much time getting there next time..
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Old 03-26-2021 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
By that logic, a RLX on Yokohama Geolandar A/Ts would have to winch @SamDoe1 out at Moab?
Maybe SH-AWD is > 4lo on lockers
I'm still waiting on the when and where to meet him.
Old 03-26-2021 | 03:28 PM
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I dont know how you are gonna meet a "bot" in person...
Old 03-26-2021 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
I dont know how you are gonna meet a "bot" in person...
Ask a few of the peeps here like Miz, asianspec, JS, onebad, and etc. They met a bot in person.
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I was in traffic next to a white RS6 Avant today. I won’t lie. I had a boner.
Old 03-27-2021 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I was in traffic next to a white RS6 Avant today. I won’t lie. I had a boner.
That was from the roady, though. not the Audi
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you get hard from an alcoholic beverage in your car?
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@Sarlacc saw one on the highway rolling the other day, what presence (look the photog up on IG kfletchphotography)...
gorgeous car.
Then an hour later I spotted another near home...both of us at a light, I let him take off...and hit it...he walked me but not by
much...was pretty impressed with the S5.
Old 03-28-2021 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
you get hard from an alcoholic beverage in your car?
Who doesn't...?
Old 05-16-2021 | 05:23 PM
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Extended my Audi warranty recently. So, the car basically has the same bumper-to-bumper factory warranty extended to Jan. 2027 (or 100,000km). It has a deductible of $100CAD but otherwise, all covered.

Was able to negotiate it down about $370USD and so, paid $2775USD to extend it past the base 3 years. Peace of mind for me.






And despite me trying to negotiate plowing into curbs, well, that's not covered.
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Old 05-16-2021 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Extended my Audi warranty recently. So, the car basically has the same bumper-to-bumper factory warranty extended to Jan. 2027 (or 100,000km). It has a deductible of $100CAD but otherwise, all covered.

Was able to negotiate it down about $370USD and so, paid $2775USD to extend it past the base 3 years. Peace of mind for me.






And despite me trying to negotiate plowing into curbs, well, that's not covered.
How many KMs on it now?
Old 05-16-2021 | 06:47 PM
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How many KMs on it now?
Per the app, I have exactly 24,091km...so, almost 15,000mi.

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Hey, Yummy - https://getpocket.com/explore/item/w...=pocket-newtab
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Old 05-17-2021 | 07:13 PM
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Under 3k for the warranty is a no-brainer. If you use it once, it will reimburse you, if you never use it who cares?

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How is this a thing?
Old 05-17-2021 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio

How is this a thing?
Well, Herr Tribe here has a thing of rubbing it in about running his AC/scorching weather while I'm neck deep in blizzarding snow. So, I've told him on a couple occasions to stomp on a LEGO brick.
Old 05-17-2021 | 08:05 PM
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Well, Herr Tribe here has a thing of rubbing it in about running his AC/scorching weather while I'm neck deep in blizzarding snow. So, I've told him on a couple occasions to stomp on a LEGO brick.
The phrase 'a couple' means something on the order of 924 times.
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Old 05-17-2021 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
The phrase 'a couple' means something on the order of 924 times.
Yes, like I said, a couple times.


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