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Forum: Audi Q8
04-15-2024, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By dwboston

The Quatrac Pro is not a winter tire, but it is...

The Quatrac Pro is not a winter tire, but it is rated for severe snow service.
Forum: Audi Q8
04-10-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By dwboston

I have them on my 2019 Range Rover Sport, and we...

I have them on my 2019 Range Rover Sport, and we also had two sets of them on my wife's old 2017 Range Rover. I like them a lot. They wear pretty well and ride nicely, and are great in the snow....
Forum: Audi Q8
03-28-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 413,801
Posted By dwboston

Carrying a spare part in case of failure is not...

Carrying a spare part in case of failure is not unique to Audi. After my 2015 D4 A8 (and a 2012 A6 Prestige before that) I went in another direction and ordered a 2019.5 Range Rover Sport...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 991
Views: 695,601
Posted By dwboston

I submitted an NHTSA complaint a few months ago...

I submitted an NHTSA complaint a few months ago following the turbo failure on my A8. I got a follow-up message from a safety defects investigator there today asking for additional information,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-26-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,271
Posted By dwboston

Signing off

Just wanted to say goodbye and thanks for all of the information and learning here over the past 6 years. I turned my A8 in last night and picked up my new vehicle - a 2019.5 Range Rover Sport...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-25-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 991
Views: 695,601
Posted By dwboston

Dealt with them many times on my two Audis. Let's...

Dealt with them many times on my two Audis. Let's just say that I'm surprised they apprised you of the warranty and got it covered.

This post from MP4.2+6.0:...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-25-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 991
Views: 695,601
Posted By dwboston

That's great news! It is emissions-related -...

That's great news! It is emissions-related - there is a screenshot upthread of the relevant 7/70 warranty for the states that follow the CARB provisions. In any event, that's awesome that you were...
Forum: Audi Q8
04-17-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 281,597
Posted By dwboston

You're talking about a company that faked its...

You're talking about a company that faked its emissions data for years - Audi isn't exactly a corporation that cares about its customers.
Forum: Audi Q8
04-17-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 281,597
Posted By dwboston

I don't believe S/S is government mandated, at...

I don't believe S/S is government mandated, at least in the US. It has been adopted by manufacturers as a way to artificially pump up fuel economy ratings. It's ridiculous that it can't be shut off...
Forum: Audi Q8
04-16-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 281,597
Posted By dwboston

Apparently Range Rover has software fixes out for...

Apparently Range Rover has software fixes out for their throttle lag issue. The updates are for the transmission control module and one of the other engine control modules. The owner who had it...
Forum: Audi Q8
04-14-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 586
Views: 281,597
Posted By dwboston

It's not limited to the Q8 or Cayenne either. ...

It's not limited to the Q8 or Cayenne either. Range Rover owners are complaining of the same issue, in both the full size RR and the RR Sport. The stop-start system seems to be the likely culprit...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-13-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 991
Views: 695,601
Posted By dwboston

The dealer my car got towed to was initially...

The dealer my car got towed to was initially going to charge me a diagnostic fee as well, but once the repair was under warranty I didn't have to pay anything.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-12-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 991
Views: 695,601
Posted By dwboston

Assuming you are in CA and the car was initially...

Assuming you are in CA and the car was initially sold (new) in CA, you should be covered under warranty for the turbos under the 7 yr/70k miles emissions warranty that is applicable in CARB states. ...
Forum: Audi Q8
04-09-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,513
Posted By dwboston

I think you are correct and we've already seen it...

I think you are correct and we've already seen it from another manufacturer in the same space. Jaguar Land Rover announced (somewhat unexpectedly) a new engine for the mid-year "2019.5" Range Rover...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-06-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,144
Posted By dwboston

I think you mean there's lots of opinions on that...

I think you mean there's lots of opinions on that here and other forums. I don't believe it's been proven that more frequent oil changes does anything other than give owners some sense of insurance...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 28,777
Posted By dwboston

I think he's referring to cabin air ionization. ...

I think he's referring to cabin air ionization. I don't think it's an option on US-spec Audis.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,513
Posted By dwboston

I'm not disagreeing with you, I'm just saying...

I'm not disagreeing with you, I'm just saying that the things you pointed out are nothing obvious that anyone can easily see. I had a 2012 A6 Prestige - loaded with everything but B&O sound system. ...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,513
Posted By dwboston

The designs are similar but I agree with derfA8L...

The designs are similar but I agree with derfA8L - there's something missing in the execution of the Q8. The front-end isn't really attractive and the interior didn't impress me when I sat in two of...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 39,841
Posted By dwboston

My biggest letdown with the D4 A8 was the lack of...

My biggest letdown with the D4 A8 was the lack of content available in the HUD. My 2012 A6 Prestige had the HUD, and ACC was integrated in the HUD on that car. It still makes no sense why the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
04-01-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,959
Posted By dwboston

It does look dark with the black carpet and trim,...

It does look dark with the black carpet and trim, less so in the photos and videos where I've seen it with gray carpet and trim. It's a nice color.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-01-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 37,567
Posted By dwboston

I was thinking about your story the other day. My...

I was thinking about your story the other day. My turbos failed a month or so ago, and I didn't drive the car too much after getting it back as we were away for 8 days for vacation. It occurred to me...
Forum: Audi Q8
04-01-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,813
Posted By dwboston

Are they that red in person or is the color just...

Are they that red in person or is the color just popping in the photos? That color is burning my retinas.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,959
Posted By dwboston

I haven't seen it in person - it didn't look that...

I haven't seen it in person - it didn't look that dark in the pictures from the Q8 forum (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi-q8-227/sarder-brown-fyi-2962271/page2/#post25241230) but photos can...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-30-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,959
Posted By dwboston

Nutmeg is kind of meh for me. Is Sarder Brown an...

Nutmeg is kind of meh for me. Is Sarder Brown an option on the A8? That color looks really good paired with gray on the Q8.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-30-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 991
Views: 695,601
Posted By dwboston

Agreed in general, but the short wheelbase A8...

Agreed in general, but the short wheelbase A8 isn't that much bigger than the S6 (from the specs I could find it looks like the NWB A8 is 8 inches longer than the S6). I had a 2012 A6 Prestige right...
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