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Forum: A7
03-17-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,241
Posted By fresnoboy

Traffic notifications interrupting music!

Hi there. Something weird happened yesterday, and my 2016 A7 just started making audio announcements of accidents in the area, interrupting radio and any other audio playing. It's REALLY annoying,...
Forum: A7
06-13-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,171
Posted By fresnoboy

External Device Voice recognition (e.g Audi working great with Google and Siri VR)

I just discovered this feature on my 2016 A7 - wow, it's REALLY great. Basically, a long press on the voice recognition button puts the mic into passthrough mode to my phone's bluetooth audio input...
Forum: A7
05-17-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,269
Posted By fresnoboy

Do these cover the 2016 models? If I knew they...

Do these cover the 2016 models? If I knew they were current, I would subscribe and download it all.

Mike
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-21-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 31,348
Posted By fresnoboy

On my new US 2016 A7 (I assume the MIB-2 in the...

On my new US 2016 A7 (I assume the MIB-2 in the 2016 A6 is the same), there is an option to update the MMI software (not the nav map - that's a separate option also in the 2016 version) via OTA...
Forum: A7
04-19-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,247
Posted By fresnoboy

Yes, this is also different for 2016. You have...

Yes, this is also different for 2016. You have to use the key (not the remote) and insert it on the other side of the button to be able to remove the headrest. I noticed this in reading the manual...
Forum: A7
04-19-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,297
Posted By fresnoboy

Yeah, I will have to do some debugging with the...

Yeah, I will have to do some debugging with the phone to deal with this.

Also, the 2016 model allowed notification of SMS and emails via Bluetooth, and can even read the messages to you. I don't...
Forum: A7
04-19-2015, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,297
Posted By fresnoboy

They are pirelli 255/40R19's. They seem pretty...

They are pirelli 255/40R19's. They seem pretty sticky and reasonably quiet, but haven't driven in rain yet or have much experience yet. The new wheels look better - hopefully they will stay cleaner...
Forum: A7
04-18-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,297
Posted By fresnoboy

New 2016 A7 differences

Guys, hey, I just got our new 2016 A7 today - Prestige and Drivers innovation package. It's an upgrade from my 2012 A7 that just came off lease.

Some of the differences that I noticed in the...
Forum: A7
04-04-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,752
Posted By fresnoboy

I guess that makes sense... There is no discount...

I guess that makes sense... There is no discount for getting it up front?

What about the price that folks pay for audicare?

Thanks!
Mike
Forum: A7
04-02-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,752
Posted By fresnoboy

Prices for A7 extended warrenties

Folks, I take delivery next week of a new 2016 A7 Prestige with the drivers assistance package. I was thinking about getting an extended warranty to extend the factory warranty to 7 yrs or 70,000...
Forum: A7
03-06-2015, 07:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,483
Posted By fresnoboy

This is a better article about the MIB-2...

This is a better article about the MIB-2 platform: Volkswagen MIB II Infotainment System First Impressions Review - Reviewed.com Cars...
Forum: A7
03-02-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,483
Posted By fresnoboy

Yes. They look odd to me. It wouldn't be my...

Yes. They look odd to me. It wouldn't be my choice...
Forum: A7
02-09-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,125
Posted By fresnoboy

Mine went into production last weekend. The...

Mine went into production last weekend. The dealer warned me that 2016 models went into production about 3 weeks before then, but that individual orders were not prioritized over general vehicles...
Forum: A7
12-05-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,666
Posted By fresnoboy

The annoying thing about 2016 over 2015 is that...

The annoying thing about 2016 over 2015 is that the S-line decals and sills that were standard in the Prestige trim are now part of the Sport package, which I am not that interested in.

I am also...
Forum: A7
12-04-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,666
Posted By fresnoboy

Have you seen the price list for the core...

Have you seen the price list for the core platforms and optiions? My dealer will let me order a 2016 model, but only with estimates of cost... Seems a little odd.

Thx
Mike
Forum: A7
12-01-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,666
Posted By fresnoboy

June...

June...
Forum: A7
12-01-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,666
Posted By fresnoboy

I don't think the 2016 models for the other...

I don't think the 2016 models for the other vehicles will be available as a mid year refresh like the A6 and A7.

Mike
Forum: A7
12-01-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,666
Posted By fresnoboy

2016 US Order Guide

Guys, my dealer just called me to tell me that they now can order 2016 models, and that I can extend my A7 lease long enough to accommodate the delivery of a new 2016 A7.

He sent along the 2016 US...
Forum: A7
10-09-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,252
Posted By fresnoboy

Interesting... Do they have the pricing and...

Interesting... Do they have the pricing and options info yet? I assume this means the first models hit the US in April or so?

I am coming up on the end of a lease in December, but really want...
Forum: A7
05-21-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,453
Posted By fresnoboy

It is a good size for holding an extra glock...

It is a good size for holding an extra glock magazine, just in case you get into a zombie shootout and need extra rounds.
Forum: A7
05-16-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 76,865
Posted By fresnoboy

Goggle traffic is very good. I wish the A7 would...

Goggle traffic is very good. I wish the A7 would use it as the source instead of Sirius.
Forum: A7
05-03-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,049
Posted By fresnoboy

The A7 does have a setting where you get an alarm...

The A7 does have a setting where you get an alarm when you cross a specific speed. I set this to 80 since when I am on the freeway I can go past 80 to 90 even and not feel it in the slightest. The...
Forum: A7
04-22-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,712
Posted By fresnoboy

Sonnen in Marin did a trucar price deal on a new...

Sonnen in Marin did a trucar price deal on a new A7 for me. Good price.
Forum: A7
03-12-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,069
Posted By fresnoboy

True enough. While the sensors are not in the...

True enough. While the sensors are not in the mirrors, the indicators are and so are the motors etc that do the mirror retraction etc... on cars with side assist. They are very expensive to replace.
Forum: A7
03-11-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,069
Posted By fresnoboy

The deductible may be a bargain, esp if this is...

The deductible may be a bargain, esp if this is one of the mirrors that has radar in it that comes with a number of the A7 packages. Very expensive.
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