Imagine the perfect road trip … What do you see? Where are you going? And most importantly, what are you driving? I was sitting in my office today looking through the glass and picturing the perfect road trip trying to decide where I would go and what car I would drive. First, I knew the trip would be long and I would have to be prepared for all kinds of driving conditions: hot weather, windy mountain roads and of course, high speeds. Second I would need a co-pilot. My wife and our dog Guinness would have to be part of this great trip, and of course, for the tough part, what vehicle would be up to the task? The Audi TT would be too small for the long distance we would be traveling; the Q7 couldn’t keep up in the twists and turns; the R8 would be a bit flashy and though the A4 would be very equipped, this was a once in a life time trip… I had it! The Audi S8. Nothing compares to this machine. A 450 HP touring sedan with standard Quattro and a 0-60 in the low 5’s, how could I not have seen it sooner?! An all aluminum body based of that of the standard A8 to shed weight, and a 5.2L power plant derived from the Lamborghini Galardo, would be more then enough power. Startled by the ring of the telephone I was brought back from my afternoon daydream of the hot summer days, long roadtrips and a beautiful Audi. Right in front of my eyes sat the very car I had been imagining: a Daytona Gray pearl effect S8 with a black leather interior and carbon accents. With the elegance of the Alcantara headliner, heated rear seats and 20 inch wheels wrapped in a performance tire this monumental roadtrip could actually become a reality! As my Manager walked by he said, “you look deep in thought.”I replied, “just thinking about our next road trip” He laughed and reminded me I didn’t have any vacation left this year and the road trip would have to wait…
Now although I dont have any vacation time left and all I can do is dream, you can make this crosscountry tour a reality, come see me or “Contact Me Here” for more information on the Audi S8.
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I was showing a new Audi A3 Quattro and my client asked me what I thought of the A4 Avant compared to the A3 Quattro. I stopped and thought about the question for a second and asked, “what will you be using the Audi for?” The response was simply: “a daily driver.” Knowing the A3 and A4 drive very different I sent the customer out on a test drive in the area so he could drive both cars. When the client got back I asked him which Audi he preferred and he proclaimed his love for the A3 Quattro and its quick shifting S-Tronic transmission. So I figure the decision is made, and in the same breath he says: “if only it was a little bigger for those times when I need extra room for luggage…” Well, since I figure I should move along with the story, I pointed out the option of the base carrier bars available for the A3 and the optional attachments for just about any application. Knowing he liked the A3, and it would suit his city driving purposes better then that of the A4 Avant he chose the A3 with the optional roof rack. To make a long story short, I think it is very important to explore your options when getting a vehicle and the fine balance between versatility and fun and how both can be achieved with simple solutions.
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First available on the Audi Q5 the 3G MMI system has a 40GB hard drive. Approximately 20GB of that hard drive is used to store navigation data and improved categorization and points of interest; 5GB-7GB is used for miscellaneous functions such as storing contacts from Bluetooth. Now that leaves us with about 12GB-15GB of this remaining extra storage on the hard drive of the 3G MMI equipt Audis that you can actually store your personal music on. How many times have you wanted to hear a song that was on your iPod or on your memory stick sitting on your desk at home or in your other car? Audi has come up with a way to transfer music files from your portible music device, MP3, CD, memory stick (flash drive) or SD card onto the hard drive of your Audi. Initially we were informed that you could import music from your iPod or any CD, however, from personal experience and further research I have found out that while it is not quite this simple it is still a fairly easy process. Because Apple has their music secured you cannot take the music directly off your iPod, and for the same reason you can not take music directly from an original store bought CD. You can take music from a “burned” CD but be aware that the 3G MMI Jukebox is somewhat particular about what brand of CD you use, as well, the format must be MP3. Now when it comes to an iPod or similar device, you have to tranfer the music onto an SD card first and import it or you can use a memory stick, however if this is the case you will need a special designated Audi cable to transfer the music (Cable part #4F0 051 510 G). The jukebox system works very well and is very convenient. If I were to make a suggestion it would be to put the music you plan to import onto an SD or flashcard because the import is much quicker then from a burned MP3 CD. The process to import the music is very simple but make sure on the 3G MMI that you are using a card 4GB or less. If you find you are having troubles the most likley problem is simply the format in which you are trying to transfer
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My last post was on the Audi Q7 seating configuration and I realized I had been neglecting the Q7 since the arrival of the new Audi Q5. For my purposes the Q7 is just a little too big and the Q5 really works for what I would use it for, however, if you have a family or just need the extra space, the Q7 is the perfect Sport Utility Vehicle. Now in the world of SUV’s it is generally difficult to tell one from another, that is not the case with the Audi Q7 though, it truly has a beautiful and functional design. Keep in mind the Q7 has the highest saftey rating on the market as well as standard Quattro (four wheel drive) and a 7 seat configuration. Now the Off Road Package is that little extra flare that you might want to set yourself apart from the rest, as it is an appearance package only. This Off Road package changes the appearance of the lower front and rear bumper as well as the exhaust tips and the side skirts. The Off Road Package can be ordered from the factory on a new Q7 and if you already have the Q7 and want the Off Road Package you can order from an Audi parts department and have it installed.
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Truth In 24, “A documentry about the 24 Hours of Le Mans and out racing the odds,” is now available on DVD for everyone. Even if you have downloaded Truth In 24 from iTunes, I highly recommend the DVD for your entertainment library, Click Here and we can get you your copy today, just tell them Scott from www.iamaudi.com sent you!
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The Audi Q7 is available with just about any option you could imagine, depending on what engine you decide to go with. One option that is only available if you get the larger 4.2L V8 is the luxury six-seat configuration (2nd row bucket seats with fixed center console.) Now this option is not for everyone because you do loose the center seat in the second row, however you gain a little elegance. I grew up with three siblings, an older sister and brother and a younger brother and if we would have had these seats when I was younger I think we would have gotten into a lot less scuffels. If you do deside to go with the standard seating, you can still drop the center down on the second row for easy access.
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When you sit back and think about what it takes to actually make a car, it is easy to forget the environmental impact the production takes on our planet. We see merely a car, and though we are vastly impressed by that car, perhaps more impressive is the way in which those cars are produced. In Audi’s case, by using very environmentally conscious practices and very minimal water and energy.
This video is the first of a series of snap shots into the way forward-thinking companies are making the most of our resources. And if you are in any way concerned about our environment, it may be just one more reason to choose an Audi.
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Have you heard Ferrari might be pulling out of F1??? This is a great commercial put out by Audi for the new V10 R8. Looks like its perfect timing for the Le Mans this weekend… Enjoy! And be sure to catch the Le Mans at least on Speed Network if you can’t make it in person!
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I think it is very important when changing anything on your car from OEM (Original Equiptment from the Manufacturer) to something else, you have to get quality parts. Saving money when modifying your car is nice but it is important to remember the age old saying, “you get what you pay for.” This is not always true, but at least make sure the manufacturer of the part stands behind the product and your safety, and that of others on the road is not compromised. The Audi RS4 sold in the United States and Canada comes with a sport steering wheel like that of many Audis, however, the European RS4 steering wheel is a little different. I really like the look of most European specification parts mostly because they are so unique in the United States and still maintain functionality, plus, you don’t comprimise saftey or quality. Because this is a genuine European part an Authorized Audi dealer can not sell it, but if it is a part you have go to Oem Plus and they can get it for you. Keep in mind you might gain eye appeal but you will loose the volume controls & the ability to change channels on your radio from the wheel, and you may not be able to code it after it has been installed.
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Today I was looking at the 2009 A3 and thought to myself how nice the combination of 2.0T and the Quatto All Wheel Drive is. Last year the 2.0T was not available with the Quattro drivetrain in North America and you could only get the Quattro A3 with the 3.2L V6 and I thought, at the time, it was perfect. Now that Audi is discontinuing the 3.2L V6 engine in the A3, A4, A5 and so on, I began to wonder, what is the greatest engine? What is the perfect combination of engine and drivetrain? At one time the Audi S4 was a BI Turbo V6 and then Audi went to a 4.2L V8, both extremly fun cars, and now for 2010 we will be getting the 3.0L Supercharged V6, so what is best? I don’t have the answers, only opinions that seem to lead me to more questions. What I do know though, is that I like what I see in the Audi Brand. I like change, advancement and progression of efficency, power and control. However, the only thing for certain is that change is inevitable and if you are into Audi’s, it is best not to fall in love with any one engine drivetrain combination because you will most likley end up missing out on new advancements down the road. I have always said, “It is not the thing that changes that determines if we like it or need it, it is us.” What I mean by that is that if you have an open mind to change, simply ask yourself this question about the thing you are uncertian about: “does it work?” and more importantly “does it work for me?” I appoligize for going so deep on a subject that is seemingly so simple and that has such a huge amount of personal preference to it, but people ask me, “why does Audi ……..?” and the question they should be asking is “does this change work for me?”
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