Age, Location and why A7

[Leo41]

Originally Posted by Audi-X2 Ordered my S7 today at Audi of Silver Spring, MD. Worked with Tom Schweiss -- he made everything easy. Didn't bother with any other dealers -- I preferred to stay with the MD dealers, and I contacted all within about an hour or so of my home. Most weren't that great about getting back to me, but Tom made the extra effort and was very helpful. Will meet my A7 in Ingolstadt in mid-August. Good thing I ordered today -- the car has become very popular and production is already being scheduled for July. Here are the details: Prestige Havana Black with Nougat interior (black headliner and shelf liner) Innovation Package Full LED headlights 19" Sport Package Bang & Olufsen Sound System Cold Weather Package Ash Wood The cool LED headlights have been removed from the Innovation Package for 2013 -- replaced by corner cameras. So, now the neat headlights must be ordered separately. The test drive was terrific. The car is so silky smooth and yet incredibly powerful. It feels as quick as my S5 (I know the A7 is just a tad slower on the spec sheet, but on the road it feels every bit as quick). All the new high-tech gadgets will keep me entertained for years. One item may be a bit awkward -- the Audi Drive Select controls are no longer buttons on the dash. In the A7 Drive Select is controlled by the MMI. I'm not sure I'm going to like that. Has anyone had any experience with this? Otherwise, the car is simply amazing. I thought I was going to miss my fantastic S5 when I go to the A7, but after that test drive I can't wait for the A7 to arrive and the S5 to go away. Simply brilliant. What a stunning car. Congrats! sounds like a good combo. Did you order A7 or S7? Did they had pricing and leasing information on the 2013's. Does Audi still take the VAT taxes up front for ED? I am sure you will have a blast with ED and thanks for sharing the dealer and POC. Best AJ

[Audi-X2]

Originally Posted by Leo41

Congrats! sounds like a good combo. Did you order A7 or S7? Did they had pricing and leasing information on the 2013's. Does Audi still take the VAT taxes up front for ED?

I am sure you will have a blast with ED and thanks for sharing the dealer and POC.

Best

AJ

I ordered the A7. I saw the S7 at the DC auto show and did not like it. The quilted leather seats are not to my taste and the blacked out grille ruined one of the nicer features of the car. Plus I live in MD, which has speed cameras everywhere except your driveway, and they'd put them there if they could. Almost pushes you into a Prius.

Pricing is not yet available -- so lease prices can't be determined yet.

Audi still takes 19% VAT up front -- though the dealer will simply hold the check until the car is delivered in the US.

I did the ED in 2009 when I got my S5. It was a blast!