S7 questions.

[Sd76]

So for those of you with an s7 what options did you get, should of purchased or purchased and did not need.

I was looking at a 2016 S7 with sports package, black optic, cold weather, sepang blue with black interior. Does this come with those recaro seats? The Daytona grey I test drove had them?? I saw the option for 4 way seat with massage etc and didn't think that was needed and did think I would opt for the adaptive cruise package bc I never use it ....

That should put me 86ish Msrp wonder if I could get it for 80 ????


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[Djpeaksd]

Oh I see you're in PA so you probably want the cold weather package but it does delete the flat bottom steering wheel (which I loooooooove). I personally think the driver assistance package is a must on a $90k + car because it has a lot of other features besides adaptive cruise. I would recommend power closing doors for $500 as well.
Layered aluminum trim looks amazing as well if your ordering.

[hinckley]

I was looking at a 2016 S7 with sports package, black optic, cold weather, sepang blue with black interior. Does this come with those recaro seats? The Daytona grey I test drove had them?? I saw the option for 4 way seat with massage etc and didn't think that was needed and did think I would opt for the adaptive cruise package bc I never use it ....

I think that's a well-optioned car. Nothing wrong with it. In addition to costing more, the "comfort" seats take away the sports aura of the interior imo. I would only get them if there was some specific need.

Oh I see you're in PA so you probably want the cold weather package but it does delete the flat bottom steering wheel (which I loooooooove). I personally think the driver assistance package is a must on a $90k + car because it has a lot of other features besides adaptive cruise. I would recommend power closing doors for $500 as well.
Layered aluminum trim looks amazing as well if your ordering.

I agree that the driver assistance package is a very nice thing to have, but I don't think it falls in the essential category. The cold weather vs flat-bottom steering wheel is a form over function thing. I would have loved that steering wheel, but the heated function is too important to give up in northern climates imo. Power closing doors are very nice and inexpensive, but not having them shouldn't be a deal-breaker. Color and trim is personal.

All in all, I think that the car you've described should be great. If you can get it the right price, go for it. But a little searching on the internet (cars.com) may provide something nearer to perfect for your individual taste. And buying the right car at the right price from a distant source shouldn't scare anyone anymore.

[Sd76]

Thanks everyone!!! Very disappointing to find out you lose flat bottom steering wheel with cold weather package ! Wondering why???? I just drove a Daytona grey with flat bottom wheel would def want that and I didn't notice if it did not have heated seats. Bizarre.


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[agent47]

Holy smoke. S7 for 80k? That'd be great. An A7 I had optioned came to 83K sticker. Lol.

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[bucknutt76]

You roll see a lot of different opinions about what you should or shouldn't get. However, I think you have some good info here especially regarding the drivers assistance package. I would certainly get it. If you don't, you're going to regret it. No question about that.
One more thing to look at is the alcantara headliner. I know it's expensive but when you see it in person it's incredible.

[Sd76]

You roll see a lot of different opinions about what you should or shouldn't get. However, I think you have some good info here especially regarding the drivers assistance package. I would certainly get it. If you don't, you're going to regret it. No question about that.
One more thing to look at is the alcantara headliner. I know it's expensive but when you see it in person it's incredible.

I had the drivers assistance in my a6 prestige but not in the A7! I don't miss it. If you don't get the Alcantara headliner does it come with atleast black headliner?

@agent. It's Msrp at 86ish wonder if I can get it down to that. The one I test drove was 915oo and they were going 84ish


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[RAF_S7]

Good choice of car

[kenphilly]

Ehh driver assistance is one of those you can live without it but couldn't buy a car without out after having it if that makes sense.. They bundle innovation in with it now which gives you full camera function which IMO is worth the small price tag for the package. I would rather pay 2400$ for that over 1750 for black optics.. And brake guard saved me from a bad collision a couple weeks ago so my vote is yes..


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[jsmonet]

Prestige, B&O, driver assistance, sport package, and it would be stupid not to get soft close doors for the 500 premium. Everything else is opinion. I just don't see the point in a luxury car costing over 80k to be purchased without these options. It makes no sense.

Rear heated seats are great. Black optic is good looking. I've seen very few positive impressions of night vision package's relative value. That's basically the only option that makes very little sense for most people.

My one gripe with my s6 is that I couldn't even option soft close doors even though it would have been a cheap option on the 550, which I could have purchased for less. Everything else makes up for this, though.


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[tonymission]

Adaptive cruise control is a must IMO
I never use cruise control in a regular car but ACC is a whole other animal. Took me awhile to first even try it but I especially love it on single lane roads with limited passing and driving in traffic.


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[bucknutt76]

I had the drivers assistance in my a6 prestige but not in the A7! I don't miss it. If you don't get the Alcantara headliner does it come with atleast black headliner?

@agent. It's Msrp at 86ish wonder if I can get it down to that. The one I test drove was 915oo and they were going 84ish


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Sorry for the late reply. You can select a black headliner as an option for free if you want to order it. That's what I did. However, I wish I got alcantara to match the door panels.

[mjfloyd1]

Thanks everyone!!! Very disappointing to find out you lose flat bottom steering wheel with cold weather package ! Wondering why???? I just drove a Daytona grey with flat bottom wheel would def want that and I didn't notice if it did not have heated seats. Bizarre.


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Cold weather package includes a heated round steering wheel and heated rear seats. The heated front seats are standard on all S7s.

There are no factory flat bottom steering wheels with the heating element. All factory heated steering wheels are round.

[justcured]

I am with Tony on the subject of the ACC.

I use it all the time in variable speed traffic situations. The ACC reduces both my workload and stress levels.



[QUOTE=tonymission;11730788]Adaptive cruise control is a must IMO
I never use cruise control in a regular car but ACC is a whole other animal. Took me awhile to first even try it but I especially love it on single lane roads with limited passing and driving in traffic.]

[Serpent]

I'm in agreement with Tony and justcured on ACC.

I use it all the time in traffic or if i'm on a single lane road following traffic. I also use lane assist - because why not.

[agent47]

I am with Tony, Justcured and Serpent on ACC / driver assistance package . I had it first on my 2013 A6. And even though it does kick the price up a bit, it was a must for me when I was getting my 2016. Initially it seemed like just another fancy thing but it has saved me a few times when people want to slam brakes in front of me or just cut into my lane and slow down.
Oh and guys, please post who all are with us on this package

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[VeryBadman]

I have ACC in my car as well and will get it again in my next car. You would think that it's only toy feature for showing off but it does work and it works very well. My ass has been saved in multiple occasions when some morons decided to slam the brake with no apparent reason or cut in front of me. I was able to react of course but it wasn't any quicker than the system and I was doubtful if the car would stop in time without the ACC and brake guard assisting.

Also, turning on ACC in the traffic is probably one of greatest thing since slice bread.

[Serpent]

I'm with Tony, Justcured, Serpent, and agent47 on ACC/Driver assistance package. I have ACC in my car as well and will get it again in my next car. You would think that it's only toy feature for showing off but it does work and it works very well. My ass has been saved in multiple occasions when some morons decided to slam the brake with no apparent reason or cut in front of me. I was able to react of course but it wasn't any quicker than the system and I was doubtful if the car would stop in time without the ACC and brake guard assisting.

Also, turning on ACC in the traffic is probably one of greatest thing since slice bread.

FTFY!

[agent47]

Also, turning on ACC in the traffic is probably one of greatest thing since slice bread.

But I also like Pizza

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