craigyb Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Just had a chat with the dealers regarding an A8 W12 SWB, lots of L's around, but not many shorties. Anyway, he's got me a demonstrator from Audi UK to play with from Friday until Tuesday. I will see what I think of it as I was dissapointed with the A8 4.2 quattro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 New or used? A nice black one up for sale at Lincoln Audi, great spec for the price (yes, it's a shameless plug!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Why not go for the new S6 or S8.. faster than the W12 and better fuel economy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 You know, I doubt very much that the S8 will be any faster in the real world than the SWB W12 - same 0-62 (5.1 sec), and although the S8 will have a higher top speed (should be over 180 mph), the W12 is still capable of pushing the needle off the speedo at over 170 mph indicated, so neither's a slouch. The W12 is more relaxed than I expect the S8 to be, as it has more torque across the rev range. Yes, the S8 is cracking value against a new SWB W12 - more toys and lower price, and FSI should give it a kick in the economy stakes if it does a fair amount of crusising. This will be why the SWB W12 is being dropped when the S8 launches, leaving the LWB W12 as the only 6 litre A8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Yes it's the black one at Lincoln Audi I'm interested in. S8 would be nice, but I would have to install a lot of Nav systems to reach the price tag and it will be a few years before they drop enough for my wallet. A8 W12 seems a better option as they will start dropping when the S8 kicks in. But again that may work against me. The Lincoln one seems to be the right price for that car. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] New or used? A nice black one up for sale at Lincoln Audi, great spec for the price (yes, it's a shameless plug!). [/ QUOTE ] Chris, you have PM, please call me regarding the A8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Just had a chat with the dealers regarding an A8 W12 SWB, lots of L's around, but not many shorties. Anyway, he's got me a demonstrator from Audi UK to play with from Friday until Tuesday. I will see what I think of it as I was dissapointed with the A8 4.2 quattro. [/ QUOTE ] Does this mean you'll have it when i come up this sunday for my BT install? If so I may have to take a closer look as well. Was drooling over one at Listers this morning when i dropped my car off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Yes I will have the car all weekend, not sure what I'm taking to the cheshire meet sunday afternoon, RS6 or W12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Which one you choose will probably tell you something about how you feel about them both, either way. And, I should hear back tomorrow hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I just wish my partner could drive so we could take them both. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Bring the W12! RS6's are ten a penny at TSN meets! Plus - it's not yours, so we can abuse it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 What you've got to do is take pics of both of them on your drive, that will be something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntW Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I just wish my partner could drive so we could take them both. [/ QUOTE ] I'll drive the spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 But then you cant bring your A3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Yes I will have the car all weekend, not sure what I'm taking to the cheshire meet sunday afternoon, RS6 or W12? [/ QUOTE ] Wish i'd been better organized, and i'd have come along. As it is, i have to report back for duty at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntW Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] But then you cant bring your A3? [/ QUOTE ] you can put it in the boot of the 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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