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Old 08-10-12, 07:45 PM
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Hi Gang,
I'm going to miss my IS 350. I traded it towards a 2013 Audi A7.
I had high hopes to move up to the 2013 GS 350 when it came out but I just didn't feel an attraction to it.
I had never looked at Audi but when I drove the A7 it was a no brainer for me.
I've had it for a week now and it just blows me away.
I thought about waiting for a new IS but I really wanted to move up.
I had my Lexus for 6 years and it performed flawlessly the entire time.
I really hope this Audi gives me the same reliability.
I will continue to monitor the IS family and want to thank all of you for 6 years of great ideas!!
Here's my new ride (yep, red again):

2013 Audi A7, Prestige package, drivers side assist, full LED headlights

The last pic was before window tint and a couple mods.
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Old 08-10-12, 07:50 PM
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Congratulation! Is the car faster then your 350. I never thought I can own a IS350. Made a mistake when I bought the 250 not about that I can't afford. It's a long story. Im holding up to change for 2nd350 but Im will wait for the 3rd gen since I had been waiting for awhile I need a car that shift faster then the IS350 and better sound.
Old 08-10-12, 07:55 PM
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Congrats on the upgrade. Hope that Audi treats u well. My neighbor has a white one. That car looks great in person.
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Such a good looking car!
Old 08-10-12, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by EthanV
Congratulation! Is the car faster then your 350. I never thought I can own a IS350. Made a mistake when I bought the 250 not about that I can't afford. It's a long story. Im holding up to change for 2nd350 but Im will wait for the 3rd gen since I had been waiting for awhile I need a car that shift faster then the IS350 and better sound.
The engine size is very close the IS350 but it is supercharged giving a low end torque that put a big smile on your face.
The ride, steering, engine response, and shift response is all selectable via the on screen nav, entertainment, computer. It's so quiet I finally get to enjoy my tunes.
It's also Audi's all wheel drive Quattro which really improves the control during aggresive driving.
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Originally Posted by Toxicxk23
Such a good looking car!
Thank you! It was an instant attraction for me.
The full LED headlight option and retractable spoiler was the icing
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nice looking ride.
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damn that is a big jump. nice choice too. Any interior pics??
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congrats, it's a beautiful car
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wow amazing is350 into A7 x.x jellyface
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Originally Posted by imherenow
damn that is a big jump. nice choice too. Any interior pics??
These were hijacked but same as my car.
The back seat is a 60/40 fold down giving you enough space to sleep two comfortably.
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Congrats! Really nice car.
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everytime i see an A7 it keeps growing on me.. great choice on the upgrade!
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congrats on your new ride and best of luck with it..
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Congrats on the new ride, looks like a nice upgrade. Any plans to modify it in the future?


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