Re: A8 unimpressed

[Philip Omielczenko <porsche@netrover.com>]

patrick j o'malley wrote:

> > Audis have traditionally been conservative, but i think that the A8
> is a
> bit
> >of Amish overkill.  If I honestly had the choice between a 740i (or a
> 540i
> 6
> >...speed), the E420 merc, the A8 audi,  and a VW Passat Syncro VR12
> (you
> never
> >know...) I'd be hard pressed to chose the Audi, based completely on
> styling.
> > Hopefully the S8 will rectify the styling needs.  Blast away, A8
> lovers....
>
> If you want to see the difference, drive them. If you want the police
> to
> chase you around, drive a flashier car.
> Not too many people (ie. POLICE)  I pass on the highway know what this
> car
> can do, especially a black A8.
> That amish overkill styling gets you .29 cd and very quiet at speed.
> In
> non-optimal driving conditions,
>  I have the same as those other cars plus the quattro system with self
>
> locking torsen center dif.
> Style wise the S8 only has an extra badge and 18 in wheels.
>
> Pat O'Malley
>    patomalley@compuserve.com

  RIGHT ON!

The A8 is a beautiful car, some people just don't have taste.

Philip
1991 V8 quattro