Back in the good old days of automobile purchase decisions, a buyer had a long list of options from which to choose. Seldom were any said options (aside from picking one engine over another) mutually exclusive.
When there was a case of mutual exclusivity, at least it made sense. I mean, c’mon, do you really need air conditioning with that selection of the high-compression solid-lifter race-spec L88 427-cubic inch engine on this ’67 Corvette you’re ordering, sir?
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In writing an upcoming story comparing leading executive-rockets, though, I learned that Audi might take the cake for foolish option package mutual exclusivity. I received a response from Audi’s product line media representative confirming that the A8L (and A8) can be ordered with the Sport Package or the Technology Package, but not both. The reason: “I’m sure for technical hardware reasons” sayeth the Audi media fella.
The Sport Package delivers 20-inch wheels, sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and a firmer dynamic setting for the air suspension. One would guess that the Technology Package would have to include some contradicting elements, right? Nope, just adaptive cruise control (laser-guided) and lane/blind spot assist via a light in the mirror and vibration in the steering wheel…
…Really!?! The only reason a guy (or gal) can’t get the Sport Package and also have laser-guided adaptive cruise control (the best reason to get the package) is because the Sport Package steering wheel won’t vibrate? And Audi wonders why the market is dominated by the 750L and S550!
In all honesty, that’s one of the few niggles I had about the A8L. It’s a hell of a car!!! Just when I order mine, give me the Sport -and- Tech packages…I want to maximize the A8L’s athletic reflexes, but I also want to cruise effortlessly on I5.
Don’t worry about the steering wheel. The vibrations from the 20-inch tires are enough already.
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