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Old 02-21-11, 10:27 AM
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looks awesome to me!
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Old 02-21-11, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RC51TOFUMA
This Audi A7 is nice.....
Unless Lexus comes out w/ some sort of a contender if ever......

I might have to switch over....to Audi on the 2nd year....

My heart is with Lexus.....but.................
I prefer the new A6 to the A7. But I prefer the BMW 550i to both. Did an extended drive of the 550i again this weekend. The car is simply awesome. I think I'm going to order a 2012 euro delivery.

I'm sick of waiting for the Lexus. I think they won't be out till mid next year, and they will make us wait another year for new engines/GSF. **** that!
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Old 02-21-11, 01:51 PM
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so tell me why do you like the A6 over the A7?
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Old 02-21-11, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RC51TOFUMA
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so tell me why do you like the A6 over the A7?
I like the more hexagonal grille and the more modern looking headlights on the A6. I find the whole front end styling of the front of the A6 to be much nicer than the A7. Just seems more up to date.




From the side I prefer the A7, however I think if they had styled the A^ to be a bit more A7 like from the side it would be better. I particularly don't like the arc shaped window profile on the sedan. The hoffmeister kink on the BMW and Lexus GS looks much better.



From the rear, I prefer the Audi A7. The rear styling of the A6 looks pretty dated and boring.


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Old 02-21-11, 03:05 PM
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thanks for sharing batman....
I like the A7 even more...since you pointed this out....hehee

I'll still hold out for lexus for another 2 years

lates,
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Old 02-21-11, 04:19 PM
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The rear end makes it looks like it's sad...
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Old 02-21-11, 04:46 PM
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Looks very nice...
There have been several Audi models that I've liked the way they looked but I had a friend who had one (been about 15 years ago) who was always complaining about frequent servicing. I'd like to think that's no longer the case and that today's models are as reliable as any other car but I don't know if anyone who drives one so, they were never near the top of my shopping list.
With a few good reviews (friends/industry), I will for sure add them to my short list.
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Old 02-21-11, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
The rear end makes it looks like it's sad...
I agree. That's been an Audi problem for a while now. Most models look a little sad in back. The headlights kind of have the some look too, with the LED's adding tears. Room for improvement there IMO.
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Old 02-22-11, 06:44 AM
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Somewhere, the lead designer of the Infiniti J30 is having a good laugh.
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I've found new liking for the A7 when I saw the controversial rear-end.........at a better angle (Autocar UK website)

With the S-line sport package, it already has cleared by doubts and worries of the design of the car........and with the upcoming RS7 model (under planning), then it looks like it will really take off.

Of course, it won't come close to the CLS (which I think is the design standard for any four-door coupe) but this A7 does not fall short either

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Old 02-22-11, 09:20 PM
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humpback whale.

I'd rather have a long wheelbase a5 sportback.
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I got my first look at the A7 today in person, a few of them passed me with manufacturer's tags in Wisconsin this afternoon. Final product is gonna look more like the photo's in the first post; different headlights tho,,typical Audi lights. The sportback roof really threw the look of the car off to me. Didn't hate it,,just not sure if I liked it.
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Originally Posted by trukn1
I got my first look at the A7 today in person, a few of them passed me with manufacturer's tags in Wisconsin this afternoon. Final product is gonna look more like the photo's in the first post; different headlights tho,,typical Audi lights. The sportback roof really threw the look of the car off to me. Didn't hate it,,just not sure if I liked it.
I'm confused?

Car is already out and doesn't look anything like the pics in the first post?

I didn't hate it either, but was hugely disappointed considering what the concept vehicle looked like.
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Old 04-27-11, 10:05 PM
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Geez they lack styling imagination....A5 sportback looks way to similar and it looks way better

 
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I like the A7..however I will hold out for future GS-F ...whenever that may be
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