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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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Yes but Audi does not have a twin turboharged W12 version of an A8 like the S65
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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Optional Ceramic Brakes....now thats a
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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I really love it's looks, it's the only ultra-luxury sedan i'd choose over the LS 430.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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IMO one of the nicest big-body sedans out there. I'd definitely choose this over an S55.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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IMO one of the nicest big-body sedans out there. I'd definitely choose this over an S55.
and it's pretty rare too!
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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I'd take this over the S55, too Now if BMW built an ///M7 with a handbuilt, high revving >600 HP V12 (along the lines of the 507 HP V10 in the M5 & M6), I'd have to pick that...

Of course, BMW has said (read it once again in this month's Motor Trend or C&D) that it won't build M versions of vehicles that can't handle in the true spirit of an M-car, hence no M versions of the 7, X3, X5, or the forthcoming R-Class competitor.

Back on topic, I prefer the interior/exterior styling of the Audi anyhow, and having the Gallardo-derived engine is pretty nice, too
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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I'd take this over the S55, too Now if BMW built an ///M7 with a handbuilt, high revving >600 HP V12 (along the lines of the 507 HP V10 in the M5 & M6), I'd have to pick that...

Of course, BMW has said (read it once again in this month's Motor Trend or C&D) that it won't build M versions of vehicles that can't handle in the true spirit of an M-car, hence no M versions of the 7, X3, X5, or the forthcoming R-Class competitor.

Back on topic, I prefer the interior/exterior styling of the Audi anyhow, and having the Gallardo-derived engine is pretty nice, too
oh come on, bmw they have to take the challenge. they can make the big *** 5 sedan into a m car, they can make the 7 into one too
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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My goodness the A8 is plenty enough powerful for me, I'd hurt myself in that one.
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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To Audi.... And its nice to see a bunch of Lexus guys respect the beauty of that machine.

I think Audi is producing some beautiful machines and IMO have surpassed BMW and Benz.

Also, they make a gorgeous interior. This is good for us as better competition has to keep Lexus on their toes.
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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I can't imagine pulling up to one of these elegant and classy vehicles at the stoplight, and then hearing the snarl from the V10 as it takes off!!!!!!
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by timoc42
with the V10 from the Gallardo, why cant they pump the engine to 500 hp, to meet face to face the cars from M and AMG, that is going above 500 hp...
I don't see where it needs any more power then it already has.....and I would take this car, hands-down, over either the M's or the AMG's. The Quattro AWD in this car, IMO, more than makes up for a few more horses in the competition. The only thing in this car I would b***h about is the MMI ( I-Drive ). Hopefully there are ways to circumvent it.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 05:02 AM
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I would definetly get one of these, and get it with a JE Design bodykit that would be HOT!!!!
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