Re: Autoweek on quattro

["Derek Daily" <ddaily@mitsuicomtek.com>]

In message <v03110700b16fdd50e7a0@[166.82.193.11]> "R. Dunbar" writes:

> "...The aluminum A8 costs substantially more than the other two German
> sedans [M-B E430 & BMW 540i]. But is it worth it? On dry pavement, no. ...

Kudos to those also enamored of the q in ALL conditions.  Frankly, I get a little tired even explaining it to non-q drivers. (not meant as a pot shot to others that choose this option, but to those that fail to even accept explanation)  

Relative to A.Week (and others) though...why is the A8 even put in with these other cars (E class, 5 series, lexus GS, etc..)?.  My understanding is A8/7 series/S class/LS.  

I'm thinking that regardless of actual data the simple act of switching seats from each of these would be dramatic.  Not to mention price comparisons being weighed against audi in this grouping.

Guess they couldn't do Apples to Apples because of the new A6 advertisements?

Derek Daily
90 CQ