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Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2018, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
Posted By kobanna

If you are only interested in keeping it for 3 or...

If you are only interested in keeping it for 3 or 4 years, just lease it. My low mileage lease has me at roughly a 60% residual after 3 years.
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-25-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,624
Posted By kobanna

I did Crystalline 40 on the front windows and it...

I did Crystalline 40 on the front windows and it matches pretty well. I was worried that the dark factory all around, with my legat tint up front, would look off or asymetric. I am really pleased...
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-22-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,338
Posted By kobanna

I really like the 19" Y spoke wheels on the...

I really like the 19" Y spoke wheels on the Canadian sport package also. I have been checking Ebay to see if any pop up but I am not sure how much I am willing to invest on a lease. I think they...
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,112
Posted By kobanna

If you are leasing, I would suggest not buying it...

If you are leasing, I would suggest not buying it out. My 2011 was an early D4, so it may have had more gremlins that later years, but all A8s get pricey after a while. I got my car with an...
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-14-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,112
Posted By kobanna

Yea, it is definately smaller in a "what have I...

Yea, it is definately smaller in a "what have I done" kinda way. My ex father-in-law just traded his A8 for an A6 and told me that he hates it. After driving A8s for his past few cars, he can tell...
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-14-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,112
Posted By kobanna

In three separate trips to the dealership, they...

In three separate trips to the dealership, they replaced 4 broken control arms and a broken sway bar. All of the repairs were done under warranty, but I feel like I drove around a lot on busted...
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-14-2018, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,112
Posted By kobanna

Now that I have had 2 weeks in the Allroad, I...

Now that I have had 2 weeks in the Allroad, I have decided that I can't really compare the Allroad to the A8, they are too different. I will say that I love both cars, but the Allroad is a lot more...
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
12-31-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,112
Posted By kobanna

That’s my old A8 and the new allroad. I really...

That’s my old A8 and the new allroad. I really like the allroad, it isn’t a flagship but that’s ok. My car seats and kids fit fine, the 2.slow is much better than the previous versions, and the sport...
Forum: A4 allroad (B9 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2017, 04:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,112
Posted By kobanna

I just traded in my 2011 A8 for a 2018 Allroad, I...

I just traded in my 2011 A8 for a 2018 Allroad, I actually go pick it up today. I loved my A8 but I have 2 small kids, terrible roads, and the A8 was becoming a maintenance nightmare. I have been...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
09-04-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,449
Posted By kobanna

I have been driving Audi's 4.2 for 10 years now...

I have been driving Audi's 4.2 for 10 years now and I just love that engine. The A8 is a large car and the engine always feels up to the job. I had a A7 loaner and was underwhelmed by the 3.0. I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
09-01-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 86,452
Posted By kobanna

Thanks for that info. I bypassed my dealer and...

Thanks for that info. I bypassed my dealer and just called the number on Audi's website for their estore that sold the nav updates. They transferred from person to person each telling me that nav...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-31-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 86,452
Posted By kobanna

Post Yes, I was told the same thing by Audi of...

Yes, I was told the same thing by Audi of America. If you have an early model D4 A8, I was told it is impossible to update the Nav maps. Look between the two SD card slots and see if there is a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-25-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,300
Posted By kobanna

If an immediate family member has an Audi you can...

If an immediate family member has an Audi you can qualify for the Audi loyality discount, and if not there is this you can look into:


New Audi customers
For an owner or a member of an owner's...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-18-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,026
Posted By kobanna

I read a review of the AB once that said there...

I read a review of the AB once that said there are two types of cars, ones you want to own and those you don't. The reviewer said the A8 was fantastic in every way, but it was not a car they would...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-13-2015, 05:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 41,253
Posted By kobanna

I guess I skimmed over that part because pictures...

I guess I skimmed over that part because pictures are always more interesting than text :) Then I would say yes, heat can definately melt the glue used by auto manufacturers. Some quality tint may...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-12-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 41,253
Posted By kobanna

Just out of curiosity, do you live where it is...

Just out of curiosity, do you live where it is particularly hot? I had a black BMW for a few years and every summer I had to take it into the shop to have the window molding replaced because the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-10-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By kobanna

Look for a SIM card slot, the early D4s without...

Look for a SIM card slot, the early D4s without it can't have their nav maps updated.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-10-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,781
Posted By kobanna

My far right vent went out on my A8, at least it...

My far right vent went out on my A8, at least it didn't blow very hard if at all. I brought it in and found out that the motor that adjusts the air from the windshield, for defrost, to the vent, for...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,523
Posted By kobanna

Just for a visual, this is 3m Crystalline CR40 on...

Just for a visual, this is 3m Crystalline CR40 on my quartz gray metallic A8....
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-23-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,523
Posted By kobanna

Well I seriousley doubt they would do it to a...

Well I seriousley doubt they would do it to a middle age guy in an A8, but when I was in high school it was fairly common. I am a huge supporter of the local police, but there isn't a Federal...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-23-2015, 04:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,523
Posted By kobanna

In Louisiana, the tint installer has to place a...

In Louisiana, the tint installer has to place a small sticker between the tint and the glass on the drivers door. The sticker has the name of the shop and a complinace number that is registered by...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,523
Posted By kobanna

If you want a super high performance tint that...

If you want a super high performance tint that isn't real dark then you can't beat 3m Crystalline CR40. Sometimes I forget how good it is until I am driving a loaner or am in someone else's car. ...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,788
Posted By kobanna

I was considering a road trip to Vail to ride and...

I was considering a road trip to Vail to ride and came to the conclusion that the only way to get a bike there in my A8 was to completely disassemble it. I have roof racks for my wife's Q5 but I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
07-08-2015, 05:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,359
Posted By kobanna

I just looked mine up, the company is LDS...

I just looked mine up, the company is LDS (Louisiana Dealer Services Inurance). It was $2710 purchased when the car had 6k miles. It is good for 7 years or 60k miles with no deductable. It covers...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,359
Posted By kobanna

I don't remember the name of the extended...

I don't remember the name of the extended warranty company that my car has but it was the one recomended by the Audi dealership when the car was purchased new. I used it for the first time this week,...
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