<ul><li><a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_Summary.asp?RT=206697">http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_Summary.asp?RT=206697</a</li></ul>

The article also mentions that the SWB version is 3370 B.P. (about $6k) less than the A8L - so maybe the MSRP will be around $62.5k when it arrives in the states? (Where's my checkbook...)

Check the NY auto show link (ttp://www.audiworld.com/news/04/nyias)on the home page of this site. It gives a list price of the A8 SWB of $66,590 (vs. $68,500 for the L). Dealers already have the order guide listing available options and colors

doing the writing, although he seemed relatively rational compared to the "hugging" BMW'rs at motor trend, etc.

One day back in November, I had the chance to drive my aunt's S500 and my dad's A8L on the same day. The Benz just felt like a boat- it drove like a Buick. The A8 felt like a large sports sedan. They were surprisingly different. The only thing I liked about the Benz were its large side mirrors.

quiet, obviously well built. . had no complaints except it was boring. . . the A8 is a driver's machine. . . and looks soooooo much better.