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I would argue that the prior generation A8 looks just as bland, yet did markedly better attracting buyers. I recall a Top Gear or Fifth Gear episode, I think, where they drove the Phaeton in Germany and had multiple bits and pieces break on them. Quality control issues, for sure.

I think the A8 was better designed for that size of car, but anyone buying a car at that price point I think would naturally overlook VW and head straight to Audi. Maybe your right with the quality, I haven't seen those videos.

Yeah, San Jacinto at Capitol.

more pictures:

http://arch-ive.org/archive/texaco/

Cool Site. Thanks

Great Pics! But I think some of your pics would look better without the HDR effect.

Hyundai-Kia just passed Ford in global sales to become the fourth largest car maker (after Toyota, GM and VW). They must be doing something right. Toyota, Honda etc all started out with cheap cars and gradually migrated up. It's a time-honored strategy.

I don't think the problem with the Phaeton was that it was sold by VW who were known for cheap cars. I think the problem was poor quality and dealership reputations.

I think the main problem the Phaeton had was it looked way to bland for the price point. Through all the reviews it seemed like a great car with great features for the time. I dont remember who said it but they said "The Phaeton was a car for the rich that didnt want to appear rich." I would personally rather have an A8 even though they share the same platform.

I have walked around this lot a couple of times (cant remember the intersection right now) . I have no idea what it was or what they are planning, does anyone? I think its really interesting looking though.

No, its from the Chase building. Im at 2 Houston Center, I have a great view of the new building on Main going up.

The streets in downtown is killing my sports suspension....other than that no complaints

Great Pics!

I am a newb here. Just signed up but have been fallowing this forum for a while. I am new to the downtown scene, started working at 2 Houston Center about 8 months ago (ok so not really new). Really the point of this post was to introduce myself since I didnt know if there was a newb section. Im a graphic designer but love architecture, my fav building in Houston is the Esperson building (see pic attached). Thats all for now, see you guys aound.