| 2004 Car Review: Audi A6: It’s All Good |
13 Jan |
(PRWEB) August 16, 2004
By JAMES RAIA
The Weekly Driver
web site: http://www.byjamesraia.com
Like airports in many metropolitan cities, the San Francisco International Airport is a maze of intersections, connecting ramps, misplaced directional signs, heavy traffic, tense drivers and never-ending construction.
Add the unfamiliarity of a new vehicle, and the driving experience anywhere near an airport could be even more unpleasant.
But such was not the case when I began my weekly test drive of the Audi A6 at the San International Airport on a recent weekday night.
As per the manufacturer’s reputation, the 265- horsepower, 2.7-liter luxury sedan is a relaxing, refined and powerful vehicle that affords any driver security, comfort and myriad features without intimidation.
I left a hotel parking lot near the airport following a month’s travel in Europe and was immediately catapulted back into a mess of U.S. freeway drivers. But the suddenly reality of abrupt lane changes without the use of turn signals and the erratic speeds were diminished by the responsiveness of the steering, acceleration and driving comfort of my Audi.
My vehicle, the four-wheel drive (Audi’s patented name for the feature is quattro) automatic, had a perfectly matched dolphin gray exterior and a platinum interior, including firm and contouring gray leather seats.
The Tiptronic transmission feature, which allows gear shifting without interruption of power, is readily noticeable as is the vehicle’s firm grasp of the road (18-inch wheels are standard) and its quiet ride.
With its substantial horsepower and five valves per cylinder, the A6 is not particularly fast in initial acceleration, although its 0-60 mph rating of 7.0 seconds is far from slow. But at higher RPM, the vehicle is appreciably quick, a welcomed benefit in abrupt freeway scenarios.
Beyond the Audi’s performance, its front and rear-seat comfort, attractive instrumentation and cargo room all further added to the vehicle’s designation as a Consumer Guide recommended vehicle.
Standard comfort and convenience features include: automatic dual zone climate control with pollen filter, 12-way power front seats, wooden inlays on the dash, console and doors, AM/FM radio with cassette and 6-disc CD changer and a concealed headlight washer.
The Audi A6 is available in nine varieties, with base prices ranging from $ 35,950 to $ 44,246. My vehicle’s base price was $ 43,150. But it also featured two optional packages. The premium audio package ($ 1,100) included an upgraded Bose sound system and XM satellite radio; the premium package ($ 1,000) included six items, Xenon headlights to auto-dimming interior and exterior headlights to a memory positioning system for the front driver’s seat and side mirrors.
The Audi A6 has little downside. One small concern is the position of the handbrake. When engaged, it still appears nearly parallel to its base. As such, a driver new to the car could easily drive a substantial distance before realizing the brake is on.
With a destination charge of $ 720, the total price of my vehicle was $ 46,170. Considering its marketing positioning against the Lexus LS 430 and Mercedes Benz E Class, the Audi A6 is a fine choice under any circumstance — the hectic nature of airports to the open road.
2004 Audi A6
-Safety features — Driver and front seat passenger dual stage front air, side and curtain air bags, ABS brakes
-Fuel Mileage (estimates) — 18 mpg (city), 25 mpg (highway).
-Warranty — Bumper to bumper, 4 years/50,000 miles; Corrosion, 12 years, unlimited mileage; Roadside assistance, 4 years/50,000 miles.
-Base price — $ 43,150.00
For additional samples of The Weekly Driver, a syndicated feature, visit: http://www.byjamesraia.com/?showcat=4
James Raia is a journalist in Sacramento, Calif., who writes about sports, fitness, business, human-interest and travel. His work is available on the web site: http://www.byjamesraia.com
Find More Audi A6 Press Releases
read comments (0)| 1995-2004 AUDI A6 S6 LOWER CHROME GRILL GRILLE KIT 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 QUATTRO AVANT C4 C5 |
1 Jan |
1995-2004 AUDI A6 S6 LOWER CHROME GRILL GRILLE KIT 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 QUATTRO AVANT C4 C5
- This item is BRAND NEW and comes with a 4-YEAR WARRANTY.
- Kit contains chrome pieces to be placed onto your A6/S6's existing lower grilles (PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS TO PURCHASE THE MATCHING UPPER CHROME GRILLE KIT).
- Removal of your A6/S6's current lower grilles are NOT needed in order to install this item.
- We only have TWO of these left in stock so buy while you still can.
- Written installation instructions are included. Installation takes only minutes.
1995-2004 AUDI A6 S6 UPPER CHROME GRILL GRILLE KIT 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 QUATTRO AVANT C4 C5
- This item is BRAND NEW and comes with a 4-YEAR WARRANTY.
- Kit contains chrome pieces to be placed onto your A6/S6's existing upper grille (PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS TO PURCHASE THE MATCHING LOWER CHROME GRILLE KIT).
- Removal of your A6/S6's current upper grille is NOT needed in order to install this item.
- We only have TWO of these left in stock so buy while you still can.
- Written installation instructions are included. Installation takes only minutes.
Related Audi A6 Products
| When You Buy A Used Audi A6 |
29 Dec |
Buying a used car can have potential pitfalls – but it needn’t be a painful experience if you follow a simple set of rules and checks. We provide you a used car buying guide, which aims to provide all the advice and information to make the right choices when buying a used Audi A6 car.
Check the information below to arm yourself with all the information you need to make the successful purchase of your dream car.
What type of car is Audi A6?
The Audi A6 is a good-looking, accomplished large executive car. The A6 provides a balance between ride comfort and precise, responsive handling andmpressive amounts of power are delivered with excellent fuel efficiency. Available as a saloon or estate (‘Avant’) version, the current A6 is a safe car, with. a structure that is 34 per cent stiffer than the previous model to create the best possible crash protection, resulting in a full five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests for occupant safety.
Interior Vs Exterior
This new generation A6 has had a bit of a nip and tuck, and combined with our test car’s ‘S line’ spec, it looks superbly menacing. Big 19-inch wheels, a subtle body-kit and daytime running LED lights – as found on the R8 supercar.
The layout is pleasing and the controls are within easy reach of the driver. Once you get your bearings, navigating through the controls becomes second nature, and although the cabin is bathed in plastic it looks techno-smart – just shy of becoming fussy. Our car’s S line sports seats gave the interior a funky sporting ambience too.
Performance
Lugging around 1.7-tonnes of corporate heft requires some serious firepower – and our test car’s 3-litre supercharged V6 engine was more than up to the task.
This engine replaces two outgoing Audi engines: the 3.2-litre V6 and 4.2-litre V8 petrol units.
Don’t forget, this car’s chassis can also handle 572bhp in RS6 trim…
Running Cost
Buy an Audi A6 in S line spec and you’ll pay £37,130. Audi claims a combined mpg of 30mpg and we managed to match this figure over town and motorway driving.
Insurance and Tax
An insurance rating of 17E will mean premiums will remain high, and its CO2 figure of 219g/km makes it expensive to tax too.
Audi A6 Shape Options
Audi A6 Avant – The A6 Avant is a smart, spacious, top-quality estate with a strong sporting attitude. The cabin is beautifully built and well appointed and the boot is a good size. But he Audi A6 is not as solid a buying and owning prospect.
Audi A6 Saloon – The A6 is a smart, spacious, top-quality saloon with a strong sporting attitude. The cabin is beautifully built and well appointed while refinement is first rate and the engines are encouragingly frugal.
Audi A6 Allroad 4×4 – Classy 4×4 version of the A6 Avant estate offers plenty of space for people and luggage
Q.Rehman writes automotive articles to help you buy new and used cars with peace of mind. I mainly write on Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Mazda Cars
Article from articlesbase.com
Find More Audi A6 Articles
| Bosch 3397118933 Aerotwin Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blades – Set 22″/22″ |
18 Dec |
Bosch 3397118933 Aerotwin Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blades - Set 22"/22"
- Dual precision-tensioned steel springs help create tension memory, applying uniform pressure along the entire blade length
- Aerodynamic wind spoiler creates downforce, preventing blade lift-off
- Exclusive FX dual-rubber-technology flex element resists ozone damage and hardening
- Exclusive weather shield connector system is pre-installed to protect arm connection from snow/ice build-up
- Smooth, quiet operation with 20% longer performance life vs. other premium wiper blades
Find More Audi A6 Products
| Get the Audi A6 Features |
18 Dec |
Audi cars in India are well known for the class, elegance and luxury. Audi cars represent status and prestige for Audi consumers worldwide and The Audi cars comes in the expensive car segment and targets to the rich Indian consumers and the upper middle consumers. The current range of Audi cars includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, and Audi Q7 sedan cars. Now the company is trying to expanding its dealership network across the Indian metros.
The all above mentioned Audi Cars are great performers and doing extreme well in the Indian car market. The Audi A6 is the great blend of performance, comfort, power, and style. It is the up class model and comes under the premium Audi cars series. Featuring with the host of advanced comfort and safety features. The Audi A6 is present in four variants in Indian car market such as Audi A6 2.8 FSI (petrol), Audi A6 2.7 TDI (diesel), Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (diesel) and Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro (diesel).
The car comes under the price bracket of Rs 38 lakh (approx) to Rs 45 lakh (approx). Audi A6 is available in various exterior colors includes Night Blue, Stratos Blue, Brilliant Black, Daytona Grey, Aero Blue Metallic, Dakar Beige koya Silver Metallic, Canyon Red, Avus Silver Pearl, Deep Green, Northern-Lights Blue, Arctic White and lots more. If someone is seeking for the car in luxury segment then the Audi A6 is the perfect and ideal car.
Audi A6 petrol engine is equipped with high performance engine which churns out power of 204 PS @ 5500 rpm and a torque of 280 Nm @ 3000 rpm where as the diesel engine variants are which deliver 180 PS @ 3300 rpm of power and a torque of 380 Nm @ 1400 rpm. The car is best in the luxury and comfort. It offers the features like single-framed radiator grille, integrated bumpers, a broad diffuser, air vents, chrome strip integrated on the bumper, and sparkling fog lights. The seats of the car are highly comfortable which gives relaxing ride.
The Audi A6 is also accompanied with the some advanced safety features which would help the passenger at the time of critical situations or in the event of accidents such as dual-stage airbags anti-theft alarm, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) etc. These all features provide the safe as well as comfort ride to the passengers.
If you want to purchase used audi cars like audi a6, audi a4 and audi a8 you can login to khojle.in free classified site.
Article from articlesbase.com
Related Audi A6 Articles
| StrongArm 4989 Audi A6 4 Door Sedan Hood Lift Support 1998-04, Pack of 1 |
9 Dec |
StrongArm 4989 Audi A6 4 Door Sedan Hood Lift Support 1998-04, Pack of 1
- Exact fit, OE quality design ensures easy installation and precise operation
- No special installation tools required
- Rubber O-Ring piston seal forces the fluid efficiently through the valving components providing consistent performance
- Patented Multi-Lobe Seal makes gas springs more tolerant to vibration and temperature extremes
- Individually tested for performance and reliability
Related Audi A6 Products
| How Much Is My Motorcycle Worth? |
7 Dec |
Those who are planning on selling their motorcycle have to find out how much their motorcycles are actually worth in order to list it for the best possible price that is going to attract buyers. This is as equally important as determining what type of condition the motorcycle is in.
Determining how much your motorcycle is worth is going to help you decide if your vehicle is going to sell or not, and also if you are going to make any money on the sale. If you want to increase your chances of selling, then you want to use a valid means for determining the actual value of your motorcycle. Listing your motorcycle for a value that is simply too high can prevent you from selling your bike, and listing it for a value that is simply too low will cause you to possibly lose money on the deal and not get as much for it as you could.
There are plenty of options for founding out the best possible selling price for your motorcycle. Perhaps one of the most utilized resources is Kelley Blue Book, which is an online and offline resource that provides you with the new value, used value, and trade-in value of your motorcycle once you have input certain criteria such as make, model, year, features, and condition. You can determine the value of a number of vehicle types with this tool including cars, trucks, and a number of recreational vehicles.
You can also determine a good selling price for your motorcycle be finding similar bikes with many attributes in common. Motorcycles with similar year, make, model, mileage, and condition traits can be used to find a price point that is reasonable for yours. When you locate similar motorcycles according to the points mentioned above, then you can determine the average price for all of them and consider listing your bike for sale at or below that price.
Automotive:Motorcycles Articles from EzineArticles.com
