Sakristan_Mayor Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Discussion place for owners, enthusiasts and anybody who digs what probably is the best engineered car in the world. Quote Link to comment
Guest brutus Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I love the looks of the A3 Quote Link to comment
Sakristan_Mayor Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Audi Quattro Lemans concept now in production the R8 Quote Link to comment
Guest brutus Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 RS4 magkano kaya dito to? yung Quattro all-wheel drive na A3 e more than 3Million ang price tag Quote Link to comment
Sakristan_Mayor Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 RS4 magkano kaya dito to? yung Quattro all-wheel drive na A3 e more than 3Million ang price tag Di ko alam kung magkano aabutin dito, its between $ 60,000 to $ 70,000. I don't know if the local dealership will bring it here. It's another car that will make me drool. And im quite sure the RS4 can give M3s and M5s a run for their money. Quote Link to comment
Guest brutus Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) Di ko alam kung magkano aabutin dito, its between $ 60,000 to $ 70,000. I don't know if the local dealership will bring it here. It's another car that will make me drool. And im quite sure the RS4 can give M3s and M5s a run for their money. the Local Dealership (PGA Cars) just launched the New Audi TT and during the Launched, they also shown a RS4 so they are making this performance car available to the local market Audi stirred my interest when I've seen the movie iRobot and The Transporter 2 According to motoring critics, Audi has better engine technology than BMW and DaimlerChrysler specially in Diesel Technology they are the first car manufacturer to win Le Mans with a Diesel Engine Edited January 26, 2007 by brutus Quote Link to comment
Sakristan_Mayor Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 the Local Dealership (PGA Cars) just launched the New Audi TT and during the Launched, they also shown a RS4 so they are making this performance car available to the local market Audi stirred my interest when I've seen the movie iRobot and The Transporter 2 According to motoring critics, Audi has better engine technology than BMW and DaimlerChrysler specially in Diesel Technology they are the first car manufacturer to win Le Mans with a Diesel Engine Oh, so there is an RS4 pala dito... and PGA pala is carrying Audi. At least may competition na ang Auto Prominence in selling Audi, I think medyo mahina marketing ng Auto Prominence. And yes I agree na Audi engine technology is better than Merc or BMW. Pre did you kn ow that they invented the rotary engine, but they sold it to the Japs because it's not that fuel efficient? Also all Audi petrol engines has 5 (not four) valves per cylinder to maximise combustion. If IRobot and the Transporter made you look at Audi, you should try watching Ronin also (incidentally being shown sa AXN). It features an Audi S8 inone of the best car chases ever filmed. Quote Link to comment
Guest brutus Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Auto Prominence is no longer the official distributor of Audi Cars in the Philippines they now distribute NEXUS a rebadge obscure chinese made automobile Quote Link to comment
Sakristan_Mayor Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Auto Prominence is no longer the official distributor of Audi Cars in the Philippines they now distribute NEXUS a rebadge obscure chinese made automobile I think they should change their corporate name na, nothing short of prominence in what they are distributing. The Audi Marque I think is in good hands with PGA. Quote Link to comment
Guest brutus Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Shell has this ongoing promotion I think for every 100pesos worth of fuel, you get a raffle entry the Prize??? Audi A3 COOL!!!! Quote Link to comment
Sakristan_Mayor Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Shell has this ongoing promotion I think for every 100pesos worth of fuel, you get a raffle entry the Prize??? Audi A3 COOL!!!! POTA, dami ko tickets di ko pinifillup, A3 pala prize, tnx for the info man, i gotta start sending entries! Quote Link to comment
Guest brutus Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Right on QBy James DeakinThe Philippine STAR 01/31/2007 As much as BMW, Mercedes and Volvo will refuse to admit it, they have been dreading this day for a very long time. And rightfully so. The Q7 is the biggest thing to happen to the premium SUV segment since the launch of the Porsche Cayenne. Facelifts come and go, but a new model from the ground up? Well, take two aspirins and call me when the sales stop slipping. Not that any of us are surprised, of course — to the contrary, we all knew it was just a matter of time before Audi jumped into this segment — what’s exciting is that most of us couldn’t wait to see Audi’s interpretation of the highly lucrative 7-seater SUV. I mean, if anyone could pull it off, or have any right to capitalize from this premium SUV craze in the first place, it would have to be Audi. They did, after all, pioneer the Quattro system, and have already been producing the very capable, A6 based, All-Road for some time now. Throw in some of those Porsche driving genes and plenty of Volkswagen’s money, and you have the perfect recipe for European bling, if there’s even such a thing. So you can imagine my surprise the first time I saw it. Perhaps my expectations were just too high, but I just couldn’t get my head around the design. I know that’s subjective, but hell, from some angles it looks like the Cayenne raped the Touareg. From up front, I think it is quite stunning. As it tapers to the rear, however, that’s when things start going a little awry. As I stepped around the back of it, staring at it from the three-quarter rear angle, it was like looking at the automotive explanation of why it’s against the law for cousins to marry each other. But that’s just me. I actually know of many people who quite like the design. Besides, once you get nestled inside the tastefully designed cabin and sink in to those infinitely adjustable fragrant leather seats, twist the key and start pushing almost two and a half tons of precious metal around, you forget about the look for a while. As we expected, Audi engineers turned to Porsche for the driving dynamics and Volkswagen for comfort. They added their own tuning and software to create its own DNA and threw in some air suspension and the fabulous, Le Mans-winning diesel engine in there plus a 6-speed automatic transmission with DSP that is smarter than half of Congress combined. It understands you, for a start. It shifts seamlessly, but more importantly, it reacts incredibly quickly to adapt itself to suit your driving style. The weight, plus its longer wheel base, tricks you into thinking our roads are better than they really are. Barreling down EDSA, for example, had me wondering whether our politicians had snuck in the night before and resealed it just in time for elections. The double wishbones all around, with the aluminum fronts, kept this German heavyweight remarkably composed, while the air suspension took the edge off the bumps and cushioned the blows from those gaping big pot holes that are large enough to charge you for parking. I’m not convinced that it is the best handling SUV around, and I may not have had the opportunity to take it off road (aside from EDSA) but I believe that the Q7 strikes up a terrific compromise and puts together one of the most convincing arguments for a premium SUV on our local roads. The most impressive feature, by far, is that incredible diesel engine. The engineers at Audi have really done a terrific job. It is not just seriously quick; it also has a very smooth and more usable power delivery than say, the previous generation X5, which gives you all the goods up front only to run out of breath when you really want it. Audi’s TDI engines, whether put to duty in the A6 or in this behemoth, start off with far less urgency than the equivalent 3.0 of BMW, but keeps a bit up its sleeve when it starts to stretch its legs on a nice piece of open road, all while turning in some of the tidiest fuel consumption figures you’re ever likely to read about. The result is a more drivable SUV than you otherwise thought possible. Whether tooling around town, tearing up a dirt road or a clean stretch of highway, the Q7 delivers bucket loads of comfort without losing its fairly sharp handling. It still feels big, and you will know all about it when you squeeze through some underground car parks or tight streets, but it carries its weight quite well. The third row folds completely flat and does so without needing a three-page instruction booklet. It uses basically one lever. But bear in mind, it is recommended for small children, amputees or stuffed animals. There’s not a lot of leg room in the third row, which is in stark contrast to the second, but the upside is, even with all rows up, luggage space is still quite generous. This would be my first choice for long, out of town jaunts with the family. But I guess what you really want to know is if it is better than an X5, ML, Cayenne or Volvo XC90? Well, it’s different. I’m a big fan of the last X5, especially with that huge tidal wave of torque, but I admit that there are some trade offs for all that terrific power and handling. The Q7 may not be as focused as a Porsche, nor as quick, but it is more comfortable than both a Cayenne and an X5, albeit the last generation; it is more composed than the XC90 over long drives and challenging roads, but the Volvo has nicer seats; it lacks the suppleness of the Benz but it feels more sophisticated, plus it has that wonderful air suspension that is found on the far more expensive Range Rover. Speaking of expensive, the Q7 comes in just over six million big ones, which is a little higher than the previous generation X5. At that price, you become far less forgiving. So if at times I sound a little harsh, it’s only because Audi has positioned itself right smack bang in the middle of the fight, which is a far cry from how things were done before. In fairness, you do get more kit for your cash, like the adaptive air suspension for one, an extra row of seats and a premium SUV with fewer compromises. There has never been a better time to be rich. There are some incredible choices available right now, and the introduction of the Q7 just pushes the envelope even further — and you can count on some terrific deals opening up to get you into one. This is a segment where every single sale counts. So it will get nasty, I’m sure, but don’t expect PGA to straddle the perimeter of the segment trying to pick up left over sales from those that couldn’t afford the entrance fee of the more established brands like BMW and Benz; no, sir — these guys have earned their right to fight in the heavyweight division and are already punching well above their weight. The good: Terrific diesel engine; Air suspension; Wonderful interior. The bad: Design is a little awkward from some angles. The Verdict: May not be the perfect SUV, but could be the perfect compromise http://www.reportmotori.it/Audi%20Q7%20-%20TreQuarti800.jpg Quote Link to comment
Sakristan_Mayor Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Right on QBy James DeakinThe Philippine STAR 01/31/2007 As much as BMW, Mercedes and Volvo will refuse to admit it, they have been dreading this day for a very long time. And rightfully so. The Q7 is the biggest thing to happen to the premium SUV segment since the launch of the Porsche Cayenne. Facelifts come and go, but a new model from the ground up? Well, take two aspirins and call me when the sales stop slipping. Not that any of us are surprised, of course — to the contrary, we all knew it was just a matter of time before Audi jumped into this segment — what’s exciting is that most of us couldn’t wait to see Audi’s interpretation of the highly lucrative 7-seater SUV. I mean, if anyone could pull it off, or have any right to capitalize from this premium SUV craze in the first place, it would have to be Audi. They did, after all, pioneer the Quattro system, and have already been producing the very capable, A6 based, All-Road for some time now. Throw in some of those Porsche driving genes and plenty of Volkswagen’s money, and you have the perfect recipe for European bling, if there’s even such a thing. So you can imagine my surprise the first time I saw it. Perhaps my expectations were just too high, but I just couldn’t get my head around the design. I know that’s subjective, but hell, from some angles it looks like the Cayenne raped the Touareg. From up front, I think it is quite stunning. As it tapers to the rear, however, that’s when things start going a little awry. As I stepped around the back of it, staring at it from the three-quarter rear angle, it was like looking at the automotive explanation of why it’s against the law for cousins to marry each other. But that’s just me. I actually know of many people who quite like the design. Besides, once you get nestled inside the tastefully designed cabin and sink in to those infinitely adjustable fragrant leather seats, twist the key and start pushing almost two and a half tons of precious metal around, you forget about the look for a while. As we expected, Audi engineers turned to Porsche for the driving dynamics and Volkswagen for comfort. They added their own tuning and software to create its own DNA and threw in some air suspension and the fabulous, Le Mans-winning diesel engine in there plus a 6-speed automatic transmission with DSP that is smarter than half of Congress combined. It understands you, for a start. It shifts seamlessly, but more importantly, it reacts incredibly quickly to adapt itself to suit your driving style. The weight, plus its longer wheel base, tricks you into thinking our roads are better than they really are. Barreling down EDSA, for example, had me wondering whether our politicians had snuck in the night before and resealed it just in time for elections. The double wishbones all around, with the aluminum fronts, kept this German heavyweight remarkably composed, while the air suspension took the edge off the bumps and cushioned the blows from those gaping big pot holes that are large enough to charge you for parking. I’m not convinced that it is the best handling SUV around, and I may not have had the opportunity to take it off road (aside from EDSA) but I believe that the Q7 strikes up a terrific compromise and puts together one of the most convincing arguments for a premium SUV on our local roads. The most impressive feature, by far, is that incredible diesel engine. The engineers at Audi have really done a terrific job. It is not just seriously quick; it also has a very smooth and more usable power delivery than say, the previous generation X5, which gives you all the goods up front only to run out of breath when you really want it. Audi’s TDI engines, whether put to duty in the A6 or in this behemoth, start off with far less urgency than the equivalent 3.0 of BMW, but keeps a bit up its sleeve when it starts to stretch its legs on a nice piece of open road, all while turning in some of the tidiest fuel consumption figures you’re ever likely to read about. The result is a more drivable SUV than you otherwise thought possible. Whether tooling around town, tearing up a dirt road or a clean stretch of highway, the Q7 delivers bucket loads of comfort without losing its fairly sharp handling. It still feels big, and you will know all about it when you squeeze through some underground car parks or tight streets, but it carries its weight quite well. The third row folds completely flat and does so without needing a three-page instruction booklet. It uses basically one lever. But bear in mind, it is recommended for small children, amputees or stuffed animals. There’s not a lot of leg room in the third row, which is in stark contrast to the second, but the upside is, even with all rows up, luggage space is still quite generous. This would be my first choice for long, out of town jaunts with the family. But I guess what you really want to know is if it is better than an X5, ML, Cayenne or Volvo XC90? Well, it’s different. I’m a big fan of the last X5, especially with that huge tidal wave of torque, but I admit that there are some trade offs for all that terrific power and handling. The Q7 may not be as focused as a Porsche, nor as quick, but it is more comfortable than both a Cayenne and an X5, albeit the last generation; it is more composed than the XC90 over long drives and challenging roads, but the Volvo has nicer seats; it lacks the suppleness of the Benz but it feels more sophisticated, plus it has that wonderful air suspension that is found on the far more expensive Range Rover. Speaking of expensive, the Q7 comes in just over six million big ones, which is a little higher than the previous generation X5. At that price, you become far less forgiving. So if at times I sound a little harsh, it’s only because Audi has positioned itself right smack bang in the middle of the fight, which is a far cry from how things were done before. In fairness, you do get more kit for your cash, like the adaptive air suspension for one, an extra row of seats and a premium SUV with fewer compromises. There has never been a better time to be rich. There are some incredible choices available right now, and the introduction of the Q7 just pushes the envelope even further — and you can count on some terrific deals opening up to get you into one. This is a segment where every single sale counts. So it will get nasty, I’m sure, but don’t expect PGA to straddle the perimeter of the segment trying to pick up left over sales from those that couldn’t afford the entrance fee of the more established brands like BMW and Benz; no, sir — these guys have earned their right to fight in the heavyweight division and are already punching well above their weight. The good: Terrific diesel engine; Air suspension; Wonderful interior. The bad: Design is a little awkward from some angles. The Verdict: May not be the perfect SUV, but could be the perfect compromise TY for the article man, James Deakin has always been one of my favorite motoring journalists, the only Filipino in fact along with Csaba Csere, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond and Tiff Needel. And yes, the Q7 is an expected move by Audi, after flirting with the SUV design some ten years ago with a concept called the All Road Quattro. An over-engineered yet exquisite piece of machinery. Imagine, the car lowers itself automatically at high speeds and raises itself at rock climbing pace. How cool is that? http://www.reportmotori.it/Audi%20Q7%20-%20TreQuarti800.jpg Quote Link to comment
hitomi Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 ahhhh the "neglected" german brand from ingolstadt personally i'd like to see more of 'em on the roadnot that i hate bmw or mb, its just that there are so many of them around. so if you have the money and want to go german, try audi. i'd love to get my hands on a RS6 or TT mmmmmmm Quote Link to comment
Sakristan_Mayor Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 ahhhh the "neglected" german brand from ingolstadt personally i'd like to see more of 'em on the roadnot that i hate bmw or mb, its just that there are so many of them around. so if you have the money and want to go german, try audi. i'd love to get my hands on a RS6 or TT mmmmmmm Ingolstadt... you must know Audi quite well . Quote Link to comment
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