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Old 03-23-21 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OzarkBoy
Steve, I have investigated and found that the 4G LTE hot spot you use for Amazon HD music and Google Maps was not available until the 2018 update to the car. So, my next newer S will have it, but I cannot get it. Are both your music and maps run through your iPhone? I have experienced the great Google Maps screen in the latest Audi Q7 and A8. Is the one in your car comparable in quality and details? Even though I have only 64K miles on my S550 now (Covid reduced my mileage dramatically last year) this is yet another reason for me to accelerate my move to a newer S560. Like you, I do not like the exterior or interior styling on the 2021 and will stick with 2019/2020 S560, so must buy while I can still get a very low mileage vehicle. The reason I always purchase and don't lease is that I lived and worked in the Houston area (Friendswood) for over 30 years before I was able to return to the Ozarks where I was raised. My average one-way commute over 30 years was 30 miles each way, with a low of 17 miles and a high of 60 miles (Friendswood to The Woodlands). For example, I owned the Q45 during that last job/commute of 60 miles, and sold it with 161K miles on it! So, my practice in Houston became my habit, buy a car and drive at least 100K miles, then buy another. I may change that with my next vehicle. What do you think?
Yep, both are run through the phone and i use Apple CarPlay. The Google satellite map is just as sharp and clear as what you find in Audis, it really looks great.
Old 03-27-21 | 11:52 AM
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Nice upgrade, Steve. I saw a review on the new one. While the interior is nice, I think yours looks nicer. Maybe it takes time to get used to them. Not a fan of the new taillights.
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Nice upgrade, Steve. I saw a review on the new one. While the interior is nice, I think yours looks nicer. Maybe it takes time to get used to them. Not a fan of the new taillights.
Thanks! Yeah I prefer mine inside and out to the new one...
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