V8 Auto and S8 lit

[Theron J. Bliss]

To just put in my opinion of my slushbox V8, I would like to do the
tranny ECU upgrade, but I don't notice much needed improvement there,
because whenever I want to pull off the line as quickly as possible, I
pull it down to first, and manually shift up as I go.  And to pass, I
usually drop it into second manually and don't leave it up to the tranny
to decide when to shift and which gear to shift to.

Now for another $0.02


The brochure I got was only on the A8, A8L, and S8.  The only other new
Audi I'd consider is the A6 2.7 bi-turbo.  After having my V8, I
wouldn't want to go back to a smaller car, so the S4 doesn't do too much
for me.  The only disappointment in the video was that it was only about
3.5 minutes long.  And I'm disappointed that you can't get the 6-speed
in the S8, so 0-60 is only 6.3 seconds, while the A8 is 6.7.  Not too
impressive for an extra 50 hp, and reduced gearing.  I think I'd almost
opt for the A8L and get the extra 5".  It looks more proportioned, and
is available with 18" wheels, sport interior, and at less cost then the
S8.  Well, I'll keep dreaming.  By the time I can afford to spend
$75,000 on a new car, I think I'll have made up my mind.

-Theron