Bought an Audi A7 today
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Bought an Audi A7 today
No, didn't get rid of our GS, I bought a new car to replace my BMW 550. My lease on it is up in four months, and I bought the A7, so it only costs a few months of insurance to have an extra car until my lease is up. I wanted to negotiate a deal now for a variety of reasons.
As the "5" series BMW, A6/A7, and GS are all pretty much competitors, I thought there might be some interest on this forum. I only have maybe 80 miles on the A7 including test drives, so it's too soon to really know a lot about how I'm going to like the car, but my impressions so far are very good. It has the refinement of the Lexus that I really like but with a little more performance. I'll try to make some comparisons on this thread over the next week or so.
I should say that while the 550 had some great strengths - such as the power (fantastic), comfortable seats and many features, it has some glaring faults. Drivability was not good. Throttle tip-in was not smooth at all and was really an issue for me in the stop and go driving I do commuting into Houston. Also, the suspension is very conflicted by the run flat tires. BMW also asks that you adjust to it's quirks. Its a shame because the car has many strong points. But the downsides were too noticeable in every day driving.
I love driving the GS (it's my wife's car) but wanted something with a little more responsiveness and I guess just didn't want to have two GS's in the garage. While the A7 ranks a little bit as stupid money when the A6 is pretty much the same car for a lot less, the A7 just really has a presence about it that I was will on spending stupid money for. Ahhh, the life of a gear head!
Glad to answer any questions.
As the "5" series BMW, A6/A7, and GS are all pretty much competitors, I thought there might be some interest on this forum. I only have maybe 80 miles on the A7 including test drives, so it's too soon to really know a lot about how I'm going to like the car, but my impressions so far are very good. It has the refinement of the Lexus that I really like but with a little more performance. I'll try to make some comparisons on this thread over the next week or so.
I should say that while the 550 had some great strengths - such as the power (fantastic), comfortable seats and many features, it has some glaring faults. Drivability was not good. Throttle tip-in was not smooth at all and was really an issue for me in the stop and go driving I do commuting into Houston. Also, the suspension is very conflicted by the run flat tires. BMW also asks that you adjust to it's quirks. Its a shame because the car has many strong points. But the downsides were too noticeable in every day driving.
I love driving the GS (it's my wife's car) but wanted something with a little more responsiveness and I guess just didn't want to have two GS's in the garage. While the A7 ranks a little bit as stupid money when the A6 is pretty much the same car for a lot less, the A7 just really has a presence about it that I was will on spending stupid money for. Ahhh, the life of a gear head!
Glad to answer any questions.
#2
Say it ain't so, Joe. Say it ain't so!
The first time I saw one of these, I was in Los Angeles, creeping along in a rental car in that horrible traffic. There was a black one in the lane next to me. I was blown away by it's beauty. It has something of a polarizing design, which I consider a good thing. You should show pics at different angles. I especially like the a$$. The A7 and Jaguar F-Type R Coupe have two of the best looking a$$e$ I've ever seen on a car. The Jag has a better one, but the A7 from three-quarter rear view looks very arrogant (which is good).
My only criticism of your purchase is the color. An Audi in white is not attractive to me. It's rare that a white car has any appeal to me whatsoever.
The first time I saw one of these, I was in Los Angeles, creeping along in a rental car in that horrible traffic. There was a black one in the lane next to me. I was blown away by it's beauty. It has something of a polarizing design, which I consider a good thing. You should show pics at different angles. I especially like the a$$. The A7 and Jaguar F-Type R Coupe have two of the best looking a$$e$ I've ever seen on a car. The Jag has a better one, but the A7 from three-quarter rear view looks very arrogant (which is good).
My only criticism of your purchase is the color. An Audi in white is not attractive to me. It's rare that a white car has any appeal to me whatsoever.
#3
Instructor
Wow that is one nice looking car you got there. I have to admit that i am envying you right now. Out of all Audis available as New today i like the A7 the best. But i would have prefered a S7 or RS7 instead cuz if your gonna spend that much might as well go all-in.
Can you post some interior and rear end pics cuz i love my car p@&n.
Can you post some interior and rear end pics cuz i love my car p@&n.
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
Say it ain't so, Joe. Say it ain't so!
The first time I saw one of these, I was in Los Angeles, creeping along in a rental car in that horrible traffic. There was a black one in the lane next to me. I was blown away by it's beauty. It has something of a polarizing design, which I consider a good thing. You should show pics at different angles. I especially like the a$$. The A7 and Jaguar F-Type R Coupe have two of the best looking a$$e$ I've ever seen on a car. The Jag has a better one, but the A7 from three-quarter rear view looks very arrogant (which is good).
My only criticism of your purchase is the color. An Audi in white is not attractive to me. It's rare that a white car has any appeal to me whatsoever.
The first time I saw one of these, I was in Los Angeles, creeping along in a rental car in that horrible traffic. There was a black one in the lane next to me. I was blown away by it's beauty. It has something of a polarizing design, which I consider a good thing. You should show pics at different angles. I especially like the a$$. The A7 and Jaguar F-Type R Coupe have two of the best looking a$$e$ I've ever seen on a car. The Jag has a better one, but the A7 from three-quarter rear view looks very arrogant (which is good).
My only criticism of your purchase is the color. An Audi in white is not attractive to me. It's rare that a white car has any appeal to me whatsoever.
Wow that is one nice looking car you got there. I have to admit that i am envying you right now. Out of all Audis available as New today i like the A7 the best. But i would have prefered a S7 or RS7 instead cuz if your gonna spend that much might as well go all-in.
Can you post some interior and rear end pics cuz i love my car p@&n.
Can you post some interior and rear end pics cuz i love my car p@&n.
I'll try to get some shots tomorrow. Here is the only one I told today that is of a different angle…
#6
Joe, I would really like to hear your impressions of the A7 and the plusses/minuses of each car. I traded an '11 S5 Cab for my GS because I wanted something bigger. I considered the A7, but at that time I was reading owner comments about weird road noise, subpar sound system from the Bose, and a few other comments. I know the powertrain is flawless from my S5 Cab. It had the same one.
I think the A7 is a beautiful, edgy car with lots of functionality due to the hatchback. I wouldn't be averse to trading for one myself. My Audi dealer took really good care of me.
I look forward to hearing your impressions.
I think the A7 is a beautiful, edgy car with lots of functionality due to the hatchback. I wouldn't be averse to trading for one myself. My Audi dealer took really good care of me.
I look forward to hearing your impressions.
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#9
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No, didn't get rid of our GS, I bought a new car to replace my BMW 550. My lease on it is up in four months, and I bought the A7, so it only costs a few months of insurance to have an extra car until my lease is up. I wanted to negotiate a deal now for a variety of reasons.
As the "5" series BMW, A6/A7, and GS are all pretty much competitors, I thought there might be some interest on this forum. I only have maybe 80 miles on the A7 including test drives, so it's too soon to really know a lot about how I'm going to like the car, but my impressions so far are very good. It has the refinement of the Lexus that I really like but with a little more performance. I'll try to make some comparisons on this thread over the next week or so.
I should say that while the 550 had some great strengths - such as the power (fantastic), comfortable seats and many features, it has some glaring faults. Drivability was not good. Throttle tip-in was not smooth at all and was really an issue for me in the stop and go driving I do commuting into Houston. Also, the suspension is very conflicted by the run flat tires. BMW also asks that you adjust to it's quirks. Its a shame because the car has many strong points. But the downsides were too noticeable in every day driving.
I love driving the GS (it's my wife's car) but wanted something with a little more responsiveness and I guess just didn't want to have two GS's in the garage. While the A7 ranks a little bit as stupid money when the A6 is pretty much the same car for a lot less, the A7 just really has a presence about it that I was will on spending stupid money for. Ahhh, the life of a gear head!
Glad to answer any questions.
As the "5" series BMW, A6/A7, and GS are all pretty much competitors, I thought there might be some interest on this forum. I only have maybe 80 miles on the A7 including test drives, so it's too soon to really know a lot about how I'm going to like the car, but my impressions so far are very good. It has the refinement of the Lexus that I really like but with a little more performance. I'll try to make some comparisons on this thread over the next week or so.
I should say that while the 550 had some great strengths - such as the power (fantastic), comfortable seats and many features, it has some glaring faults. Drivability was not good. Throttle tip-in was not smooth at all and was really an issue for me in the stop and go driving I do commuting into Houston. Also, the suspension is very conflicted by the run flat tires. BMW also asks that you adjust to it's quirks. Its a shame because the car has many strong points. But the downsides were too noticeable in every day driving.
I love driving the GS (it's my wife's car) but wanted something with a little more responsiveness and I guess just didn't want to have two GS's in the garage. While the A7 ranks a little bit as stupid money when the A6 is pretty much the same car for a lot less, the A7 just really has a presence about it that I was will on spending stupid money for. Ahhh, the life of a gear head!
Glad to answer any questions.
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
Yes. I have bought 60 four wheel vehicles and am in dealers all the time. They were the most professional dealership I have ever met. Their company has a great culture that I learned a lot about
#12
Intermediate
One of my top choices but pockets not quite deep enough. Congrats.
#13
Nice! Originally that was tops on my list but I couldn't justify the price and maintenance on an Audi. Maybe my next car.
#14
Lexus Test Driver
Audis are hawt! Lol I really wanted an A6 3.0T S-Line with Black Optics Pkg but it was about $5k more than my F Sport and the lease deal was almost double. And being my Lex and Audi dealers are 4 hours away, I chose the Lexus. I'm really jealous, A7s are the hottest of the hot