Hi all.. I'm an auto enthusiast and been eyeing the Ghibli for several years now but have been too attached to the Audi community to make the leap.
As I'm hearing about the improvements in the 2018+ models, it's peaked my interest a bit more, especially with the GranSport exterior aesthetics. So i've got my eyes on one CPO 2019 SQ4 but it only has the Premium Harmon Kardon and not B&W, and missing Driver Assistance.
I'm coming from a 2012 Audi A7 (3.0 Supercharged) which has adaptive cruise, HUD, etc..and it has the Bang & Olufsen system ($6K audio option at the time). I drove the Ghibli recently but didn't take the time to get a good feel for the HK sound during a test drive, as i was more focused on the driving experience and sound. I think i can live without adaptive cruise as we typically use the SUV for long trips, but i wanted to ask - has the HK system been improved in 2018+ models or anything? All the negative posts about it seem to be from older Ghiblis and talk about raising the subwoofer level, etc., so i'm questioning if the HK has improved over time in sound quality. I'm not expecting it to sound like what i'm used to by any means but i enjoy my music, and i'm not into customizing car audio. The power, especially in sport mode, felt very comparable to my current car (my Audi is tuned and does 0-60 in 3.8x sec but that's with launch control). I'd guess it's very similar in quickness to the Ghibi when not using launch control since the ghibli lacks launch control). Oh, i should mention i also have an AWE Touring exhaust on the A7 so while the Ghibli does not offer an improved sound, it makes some sound and that's one of the primary reasons it's even on my short list without necessarily needing any exhaust mods
Thoughts? Or since i'm in no hurry, do i just wait till such day that a better optioned specimen shows up?
As I'm hearing about the improvements in the 2018+ models, it's peaked my interest a bit more, especially with the GranSport exterior aesthetics. So i've got my eyes on one CPO 2019 SQ4 but it only has the Premium Harmon Kardon and not B&W, and missing Driver Assistance.
I'm coming from a 2012 Audi A7 (3.0 Supercharged) which has adaptive cruise, HUD, etc..and it has the Bang & Olufsen system ($6K audio option at the time). I drove the Ghibli recently but didn't take the time to get a good feel for the HK sound during a test drive, as i was more focused on the driving experience and sound. I think i can live without adaptive cruise as we typically use the SUV for long trips, but i wanted to ask - has the HK system been improved in 2018+ models or anything? All the negative posts about it seem to be from older Ghiblis and talk about raising the subwoofer level, etc., so i'm questioning if the HK has improved over time in sound quality. I'm not expecting it to sound like what i'm used to by any means but i enjoy my music, and i'm not into customizing car audio. The power, especially in sport mode, felt very comparable to my current car (my Audi is tuned and does 0-60 in 3.8x sec but that's with launch control). I'd guess it's very similar in quickness to the Ghibi when not using launch control since the ghibli lacks launch control). Oh, i should mention i also have an AWE Touring exhaust on the A7 so while the Ghibli does not offer an improved sound, it makes some sound and that's one of the primary reasons it's even on my short list without necessarily needing any exhaust mods
Thoughts? Or since i'm in no hurry, do i just wait till such day that a better optioned specimen shows up?