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Old 02-04-2014, 12:23 PM
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We thought the A8L wasn't going to fit the garage, we only have to little kids and little grandma, but we really happy that we got the A8L although A8 could've been fine. The kids do love the room.

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Old 02-04-2014, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by greginfinity
What year? 2006 vs 2007+ makes a difference in what to look for.. ie timing belt!
I was told timing belt is at 105k, is this true?

Also, how can we get the build sheet using a vin? I would like to validate some options. This car has 5 spoke wheels with large spokes...an audi wheel, just dont know if it's what came with the car.

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Originally Posted by pmdeaver
Definitely go with the A8L. On the money.
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Audi moved it down to 75K miles, including for vehicles long since sold. Presumably they had reasons to do so.
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Originally Posted by MP4.2+6.0
Audi moved it down to 75K miles, including for vehicles long since sold. Presumably they had reasons to do so.
Any idea on total cost for this? Is it a service that requires a dealer or can an independent mech perform this?

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Originally Posted by scottybooj
Any idea on total cost for this? Is it a service that requires a dealer or can an independent mech perform this?

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roughly 1-1.3k at indy place
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Originally Posted by scottybooj
Any idea on total cost for this? Is it a service that requires a dealer or can an independent mech perform this?

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Looking at 2007 you should not be concerned about timing belt. They and younger ones have timing chains.
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Originally Posted by scottybooj
Correction, both are 2007 models. Dang fat thumbs

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The extra room is very nice and the car handles very well. It's not a 3 series but drives much smaller than it is. I too have 3 kids, they are all grown now, but the extra room came in handy. Forget about long drives in this car with one kid sitting on the center rear, its just not comfortable. But for short runs, no problem and mom and dad are stylin'

BTW, love that color combo, as that is what i have. Oyster grey is rather different and IMO, the best match to the outstanding amaretto interior. I get lots of complements on mine.

Keep us posted, good luck.
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Originally Posted by Galco

The extra room is very nice and the car handles very well. It's not a 3 series but drives much smaller than it is. I too have 3 kids, they are all grown now, but the extra room came in handy. Forget about long drives in this car with one kid sitting on the center rear, its just not comfortable. But for short runs, no problem and mom and dad are stylin'

BTW, love that color combo, as that is what i have. Oyster grey is rather different and IMO, the best match to the outstanding amaretto interior. I get lots of complements on mine.

Keep us posted, good luck.
Thanks, will do!

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i would personally go with option #2 the options are better and it a long which is amazing space in the back seat . who ever sits in the back always is speechless. Another reason is the option #2 is better cause the Black exterior is a pain keeping clean. the oyster is a great color combo. i have 110k on mine and just did the timing belt due to my water pump started to leak.

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