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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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i may be taking the plunge and going to the dark side and getting an a8 great car and drive anyone have any negative comments
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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It's a great car, one on my colleagues drives an A8 4.2 and he's very happy with it.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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that car was on my dad's mind before he ultimately chose getting our e60. still a good car though no doubt.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Great car just dont buy new, that thing takes a huge first year depreciation
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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No bad comments here, great car
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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The only negative I recall was that rearward visibility is limited compared to the S-class and 7 series. The rear passenger headrests are pretty tall and wide and will block a lot of your view out back.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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thanks guys mind is made up it is not new but nearly so someone else has suffered the depreciation
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