SWB Question re: rear doors...

XZLR8 · 05-31-2004, 08:14 AM

I don't know if this will make sense or not, but...

One of the features that I really like about my A8L is the way that the rear doors open so much, almost 90 degrees from the car. In my 745i, that was always one of my complaints... the doors didn't open nearly as far, making it difficult to access the rear seat or to load certain items in the back.

So I am wondering, do the rear doors on the SWB A8 open as far? Obviously, they're shorter and the opening is narrower, but I just wonder about the door swing.

My main hesitation when buying the A8L was the LWB. I don't really need it and, even though I have grown accustomed to it, I still think I'd prefer SWB. Or maybe I am just looking for an excuse to '05 shop?

Thanks for your opinions. Have a great holiday.

Wowdi · 05-31-2004, 09:15 AM

greenie · 05-31-2004, 09:18 AM

would have any bearing on the "wide door opening" feature.

05-31-2004, 09:15 AM	#2
Wowdi AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,671	My experience with both the A6 and A8 seem to indicate that wide-opening doors are an Audi feature. __________________ 2007 Lexus GS 350 AWD Silver/Black 303hp V6 Voice-Activated DVD Navigation Mark Levinson DVD Audio XM Satellite Radio Bluetooth Integration Swiveling headlights Smart Key Lexus Service ------- BYE-BYE (traded in) 2004 A8L Silver/Black Audi Crappy<sup>TM</sup> Service ------- BYE-BYE (traded in) 2000 A6 2.8 Frontrak Melange/Melange Preferred and Cold Weather Packages Audi Crappy<sup>TM</sup> Service ------- BYE-BYE (returned from lease) 2002 TT 225 Quattro Roadster Premium and Audio packages White w/Amber Baseball Leather Optic Interior Audi Crappy<sup>TM</sup> Service <a href="http://www.nerdtests.com/ft_nt2.php"> </a>

05-31-2004, 09:18 AM	#3
greenie AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,809	I agree! I see no reason why a shortened wheelbase would have any bearing on the "wide door opening" feature. __________________ _________________________________ greenie - serial #6625

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