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11-09-2011, 05:49 AM | #45 | |
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11-09-2011, 05:49 AM | #46 |
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the A7 rear is an acquired look i feel and i will end up liking it in a few months. BMWs are BMWs you know what you get with regards to the quality, support, ride etc.
If you want to change then A7 is a good shout (or the new C-Class). BTW..just realised that it's a hatchback! Wow (i am easily pleased)
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11-09-2011, 06:08 AM | #47 | |
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I have just been through the same for my new A6 which I get next Friday - no more Daytona (the flake is made in japan and there is shortage I understand) so opted for Phantom Black instead, Dakota was too brown as was Havana Black and the Oolong grey was like a poor mans Carbon Black! Here is a side shot of Dakota - sorry for the mahoosive pic! Last edited by Beaky; 11-09-2011 at 06:14 AM.. |
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11-09-2011, 06:49 AM | #49 | |
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Doh, didn't realise that. Just had a look and it does look a lot better, although I would still like to see a completely different interior and dash for the coupe as retaining the dash from a saloon makes it feel less special to me. I'm hoping BMW really make the effort to make the two models standard apart not only from an exterior point of view but also with a individual dash just for the coupe/vert models. |
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11-09-2011, 06:56 AM | #50 | |
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It is still spec changeable for a long time yet and I am arranging to visit the dealer soon to have a wander around their stock yard. I drove through the other week and they had just about every colour available in there, so am gonna get the swatches out and find my favourite colour. I did think that particular car looked very 'grey' as I have seem quite a few test drive video's on youtube and all the cars on there seem to be in the grey/brown Dakota colour which I quite like. I have also got to decide about the interior - virtually all the ones I have seen have the full 'Milano' leather which is quite a tough and grainy leather. My other option is to opt for the Nappa Leather with the Alcantara inserts which I also like, but would like to see in the flesh before ordering! |
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11-09-2011, 07:14 AM | #52 | |
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Might be worth checking to see if the demo model had different seats for whatever reason. Milano leather – seat covers, head restraints and front centre armrest in Milano leather, which is fully penetrated with dye and lacquered for excellent surface protection. The leather is extremely hard-wearing and durable, tanned without using chromium and gives a high-quality impression with its fine, grained surface Valcona leather – seat covers, head restraints, door trims and front centre armrest in Valcona leather, a high-quality material which contributes to the elegance of the interior. A lacquered surface allows the material to breathe whilst the non-grained surface underlines the luxury of the A6. Valcona leather is tanned without using chromium, dyed and uses non-fading colour pigments* Rich. |
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11-09-2011, 07:33 AM | #53 |
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Yes, your correct - SE has Milano and S-Line has Valcona.
The car I test drove was an SE so had the more grained Milano leather. I really need to see the interior of an S-Line with the Valcona leather although I am swaying towards the Nappa option. I quite like the idea of the Alcantara inserts and might add a bit more interest to the seats? It's a shame that you can only get an all black S-line interior. I would have loved to see red leather in a grey car. EDIT - just found a decent pic of the Nappa/Alcantara option...... Last edited by M3-FAST; 11-09-2011 at 07:39 AM.. |
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A friend of mine has the Leather/Alcantara seats in his TT and it is a very nice combination, I would steer well clear of the red leather as unlike the BMW red it is not a nice shade of red in the Audi's. I've seen several TTs and A5s with the red leather and it is terrible looking, and I am a fan of Red leather as I have it in my E92.
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11-09-2011, 08:14 AM | #55 |
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How come there is such a long lead in time on the A7s compared to the 5s ?
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11-09-2011, 08:40 AM | #56 |
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11-09-2011, 08:43 AM | #57 |
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I like the A7 looks a bit quirky than the usual Audi lookalikey A4,5 and 6s.
The 5GT I've ordered is only on a 8 week build. |
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11-09-2011, 10:19 AM | #60 |
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I'm pretty sure you can get different coloured seats if you go for the Audi exclusive option on the S-line. It does cost a fair wedge though. If you have the money then the silver/black silk nappa is very, very nice (black sides with off white centres).
As Chris100 has said. The red that Audi uses for it's leather is really quite horrible. The alcantara is a good choice, I take it that it's the perforated alcantara in the A7? |
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If you want the full extended leather it is a whopping £8670!! Add on £2150 for exclusive carpets (YES for CARPETS ha ha!!) - work that cost out for a square yard of roll end Yes the Alcantara is perforated - the sales guy has just got back to me and said he has a Daytona Grey TT fitted with the Alcantara/Nappa seats so I can see the exact combo albeit on a different car. Quote:
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11-14-2011, 10:48 AM | #62 |
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Well, I now have mine and have to say I'm really impressed. Very comfy and loads of kit - the leather on the standard S Line seats is also very nice. just have a huge manual to work my way through now!
Crap Blackberry pics attached - I'll get some better ones when I have the camera |
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11-14-2011, 02:46 PM | #63 |
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Very nice! Like it
Popped to the dealer on Friday, spec of mine now finalised.... 3.0 v6 TDi S-line Quattro Daytona Grey pearl finish paint Black Nappa/perforated Alcantara trim 20" 5 multi-spoke alloys Privacy Glass Storage Pack MMI Nav Plus Telephone High Pack with Google Maps and in car wifi Oh, and a long wait until next May comes on the standard options list!!! Lol |
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Did you try out an E class Paul?
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11-14-2011, 03:43 PM | #66 |
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Very nice looking car but .... that dash looks far too busy for my liking. Whats with the date right in the middle of the display and why 2 speedos - one digital and one analogue?
I supposed I'm used to my "simple" 3 series dash |
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