Can you guess what Mike Denton, star of Desperate Housewives drives?

Lava Grey is stunning on the Q7. Good choice!

I certainly hope he got the 19" rims, and not the ones shown in the picture. Those are beautiful.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 9:15:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I hope you guys mean the 20" wheels. The 19's pictured don't look too bad, but after seeing Q7's all day, there is no bigger change I've seen on a car just from the wheels. The Q7 with 19" wheels looks like dog crap run over twice. The 20" design makes the Q7 a very attractive SUV.

— aarononymous (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 9:31:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

If BMW gave him a new X5 he would love it, if M-Benz gave him a GL he would love it, hell I bet he would even love a Cadillac SRX if he got it for free.

— blueice4589 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 9:42:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

i respect lexus for their reliability but their suv's are all dated... the only one close to the Q7 would be the GX and even that one is really underpowered... and it wouldn't hurt lexus to be a bit more cutting edge in their styling.. very bland... esp. the RX

— snatch (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 10:12:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

lexus dude3, u are so arogant and pathetic. Lexus is no where near any of the german brands yet. Soon they will be, but for now, they are still for wanna be enthusiasts who just care about the name. They are nice cars yes, but don't overexaggerate how good it is to make urself feel superior. Reason is what you need. Go visit logical.

— YZFracer23 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 10:19:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

There is no way Audi gave him a Q7 for free, he paid full price because he can and the Q7 had just come out.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 10:22:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Smirk! So is the order of the day to bash Lexus even on an Audi based thread? Jeez, some of you guys are seriously going overboard.

— delan (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 10:51:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I absolutely love this SUV.

I'm afraid we enthusiasts get our heads caught in the gutter sometimes fellas (and ladies, blueice). Just because we favor a particular brand doesn't mean we can't appreciate a good car when we see one, and the Q7 is a great one. And so are the rest of them. I think that all the companies are developing great vehicles for this segment.

Now if they started making larger rims stock rather than optional, then we wouldn't have people driving around with small rims on nice cars/suvs which make them look less expensive than they are.

One thing I've learned is that, if it's included in the price, then the consumer is glad to have it. If it's optional, they will think twice. So what, mark up the price a few hundred dollars, make the larger rims standard, sell it, and you have a very happy consumer with a vehicle that represents the brand image.

— mostafa (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 10:52:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Saw two Q7s today. A very nice looking SUV out on the street.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2006 11:05:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

So what are the best lookin' rims Audi offers for the Q7?

I may buy this SUV.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 1:00:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

"Were you formerly known as "audiot," or "BMW530i" before he got banned for foul language?"

Will, audiot doesn't like any car at all, it seems. He bashes on Audi too, as well as the other Germans.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 11:01:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

oh will, i thought i'd say, i like the lexus LS460 now. but there isn't any mention of a LWB on the UK site, which is a bit odd. but then again the best sellers here are the SWB and the LS has lots of space anyway.
the interior trim is different for europe, i'm sure. the Sat-nav screen surround is dark grey not silver, and one major reason i like is the option of white leather (i know it's a bit pimptastic), which merc do but only designo. their site is really good too.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 11:10:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

will, this guy is way aorse than bmw 530i, bmw530i is quite nice and nothing like this.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 3:54:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Will, to answer your questions regarding fake leather and interior bits, Audi and Mercedes offer cloth or leatherette seating in their vehicles as well. It is by no means BMW-specific. I'm not sure why leatherette is such a problem for you, I don't think cloth is any better than fake leather, which at least "seems" high class. BMW offers cloth as well, just not in the U.S. (except on the already discontinued M3).

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 5:34:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

LexusHater,

I hope you know that the crappy Chrysler/Maserati convertible is part of that heritage you speak of.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 7:00:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Yes "Designo" is a ridiculous $7,000 for what's basically a different interior color.

The Amaretto interior on the A8 is better than any Designo I've ever seen, and it doesn't cost a penny extra. It's a shame all manufacturers aren't that generous.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/9/2006 10:06:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

BMW530i got banned! I don't know whether to laugh or...no that's it. HA HA HA. It's about time.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2006 12:51:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

LexusHater, there is no need to add fuel to the fire. Autospies is polluted enough already.

I'll say this once: Lexus is a great brand. They don't appeal to everyone because they might not be as sporty or passionate, but they lead in certain areas, important areas.

Please stop the bashing.

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 12:45:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Could you stop now?
Lets get back to q7.

— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 1:54:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

"People, I just want to say, you know, can't we all just get along?"

- Rodney King, May 1992

— Loki123 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 4:10:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Wow Lexushater ,
this is about audi not about hating lexus
some people love lexus some people dont you seem like one of those people that like to buy a german car and just hate the japanese or korean brands
some people like lexus .
deal with it

— awsomeaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 12/7/2006 7:37:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Hey Lexushater keep up the good work - your posts are so crazy they undermine all the real Lexus haters' posts and make Lexus the hero.

— MercBasher (View Profile)

Posted on 12/8/2006 12:45:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Audi gave one to footballer David Beckham - I read they were pretty unhappy that he laoded it with $40K of options!

Days after thieves stole his armor-plated BMW X5 by using high-tech software to start the car's engine electronically, soccer star David Beckham was given a set of free wheels by Audi.

The German automaker loaned Beckham a loaded Q7 for one year on the condition that he drive it to practice every day.

Beckham picked a Q7 4.2 FSI in phantom black with pearl-effect paint, a black leather interior, a car phone, a flat-screen TV, a Bose stereo, satellite navigation and keyless entry. The Daily Record in Scotland said the car is worth an estimated $125,000. Real Madrid's star players get an Audi each year as part of the club's sponsorship deal with the automaker.

— Rory101 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/8/2006 1:08:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The Fake Leather you are talking about is called MB-Tex, but most cars don't come with it, only the lower models of the C, E class have it.

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 12/8/2006 7:06:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2