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Price Paid:  $52000.00 from Stevens Creek Audi

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 3.2 quattro

Summary:
Having just returned from driving my A6 in Europe for two weeks (see WARNING below about Audi’s European delivery program), during which I drove over 2,400 miles, I can report my complete satisfaction with the vehicle. Even when trying in vain to make sense of Italy’s road signs (which display far too many route numbers, city names, and regional descriptions, yet at the same time rarely what you need to reliably navigate through to your destination), the car was still a joy to drive.

The A6 is a very comfortable car to drive, whether on a quick hop down the street or a long haul spanning a country. The seats (standard, not sport) hold you firmly in place yet produce no sore spots even after hours of riding. The low noise levels of the cabin aid greatly in limiting fatigue and the controls are well positioned for easy use. The much maligned MMI (main controller for navigation, radio, phone, and car setup options) does require some study, but is convenient to operate and a much better alternative than having 100 or so separate buttons. If you can point and click your way to this review, you can easily learn to operate all of the MMI functions.

The performance and handling of the A6 is impressive. I opted for the 3.2 liter (3,123 cc) instead of the 4.2 to optimize both fuel economy and handling. The extra cost of the 4.2 both to purchase and operate is not easily justified by the moderate increase in acceleration. When I want to accelerate my eyeballs to the back of my head, I hop on my FJR1300 motorcycle. And the 3.2 does just fine in getting up to speed, whether merging, passing, or setting the pace for autobahn traffic.

Driving in Germany is an experience everyone should have. After limiting my pace to 100 mph or so for the break in period, I reached the car’s electronic speed cap of 134 mph several times. In the A6, that seemingly reckless velocity is in reality a rather mundane occurrence while at the same time still very cool. Even at that speed, the car is rock solid with very tight steering and no drift, shake, wobble, or float. And when the time comes to rein in the horses for slower traffic ahead, the brakes are very controlled and predictable. The downside of course is that once my car is back here in the states, my ability to keep within our paltry speed limits will be greatly impeded.

The suspension of the A6 is a surprising combination of road surface sensing and isolation from harsh jolts. The feel is like reading the road with your hands, having the ability to detect any grove, bump, ridge, or even surface composition changes. But that ever present and useful information is easily ignored and imposed on the driver only with substantial impacts with surface imperfections. You always “know” what conditions the tires are encountering but rarely do you have to think about it.

And the quattro all wheel drive is truly remarkable. While I didn’t have any snow to drive on in Europe (Switzerland doesn’t allow cars up to it’s Jungfrau and Schilthorn areas), I did test out the traction control on a dirt parking lot. I stomped on the accelerator and got nothing but a surprising amount of forward acceleration. Any other drive system would have dug a hole and spread a lot of dirt.

Having done a lot of research on quattro at torsen.com and other sites, I summarize its operation with the following: All other four wheel drive systems are like walking on a slippery sidewalk, slipping, and then catching yourself before you fall. Audi’s quattro is like not slipping in the first place. It does this by mechanically and instantaneously sending extra torque to the set of wheels (front or rear) that has more traction. Other systems have to slip first, then detect the slip with ABS sensors, then actuate a clutch which then sends more torque to the wheels with more traction. Audi does use ABS sensors to regulate slip between the left and right wheels on the front or rear of the car, but uses the ingenious and completely mechanical TORSEN center differential to distribute torque between the front and rear pairs of wheels. In most cases, this prevents slip before it happens, rather than trying to play catch up like those systems on BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Acura, etc.

Strengths:
The exterior styling of the 2008 model contains an extra grille slot below main grill that adds a significant amount of additional flare to the front appearance. Also, the now standard 18” 5 spoke wheels should be easier to keep clean and are an aesthetic improvement over most smaller and higher spoke count wheels.

The interior design features the classic Audi attention to detail with very attractive wood inserts and stitched leather seats. I opted for the lighter beige interior color and the segmented steering wheel which has wood sections to complement those of the dash, doors, and center console.

As for features, those that I most like include the adaptive air suspension (special order only on the 2008 3.2) which allows for selecting comfort or dynamic modes depending on your current whim, and also a “lift” option which provides more ground clearance at lower speeds. The back up camera is ready to go right on startup and is very useful once you get used to its indications. The Bose sound, audio pilot, and surround sound options make for great listening, which is a little surprising for a company (Bose) that seems to be almost entirely focused on marketing. The headlight washers will be great for keeping the lights bright even when driving home from skiing in the mountains through sand filled road spray. The rain sensitive wipers do not have a non-rain-sensing intermittent option, but perform reasonably well in most circumstances. The trunk is large with the entire back seat being able to fold down for all the storage one might want in a sedan or just the left seat to retain the right seating position. The full size spare keeps you riding in safe control in case of a flat. The adaptive headlights really help to illuminate corners, especially on dark nights with unlit roads.

Weaknesses:
WARNING about Audi’s European delivery program: While I highly recommend taking European delivery (go to audiusa.com and look under “experience”), Audi’s program, which just restarted a couple of years ago, is extremely behind schedule. I had to fight very, very hard just to get my documentation two days before my departure, not the two weeks promised on their web site. They seem to be critically understaffed in this area.

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A 2002 Hyundai Atos is crash tested into a 2001 Audi A6 sedan (C5), done by DTC. Results for the Hyundai Atos also apply to: Dodge Atos Hyundai Amica Hyundai Atos Prime Hyundai Santro Xing Kia Visto Results for the Audi A6 also apply to the Audi S6 and Audi RS6.

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Audi of America Truth in Engineering Models Audi A6

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The Audi A7 is one of the cars that out there today that’s bringing so many features to the car market. The Audi A7 isn’t coming out till later this year of 2009 and will promote the new way of having performance and gas saving car. The gas you use every day for your other vehicles can leave you with no money saving throughout the year, but with the Audi A7 you will find the savings. The mileage you get on a gallon of fuel is very surprising. You want to find a Car that’s better you probably won’t because of the Audi A7 have the 4WD system. The 4WD system that’s installed allows you to have the control you need in order stay safe on the road. The Audi A7 is one car that leaves you closer to finding a car that provides the all terrain and prevents sliding. This safety feature is a good thing when it comes to driving in the snow and through the rainiest days. If you drive through raining mud roads you will find it to help you stay out of the ditch and road. The Audi A7 is also a car that provides you with the performances you want. When it comes to maintaining the Audi A7 you should know it’s quite simple and needs to be followed so the car doesn’t rag out in the long run. The Audi A7 can also provide you with the travel car you need for any camping trip or family vacation.

You should know when it comes to driving the new Audi A7 you will be happy to know the safety features of backing up in reverse. The reverse sensor has you saving yourself from being crashed into or ran into. The car sensor that’s in the Tires allows you to know the pressure of the tires from your dash board. The new Audi A7 is going to get the market a new prospective. The new way of saving money to the market is here but the cost to the new Audi A7 is going to be high. However it might be high priced at first, but when you buy the Audi A7 you will be happy to know its pure quality. The vehicle performance rating for the Audi A7 is very high being it’s a nice 4WD system that allows you to search the Internet with ease. If you plan on finding a better car than the new Audi A7 you should know it’s going to be hard to match an awesome car like the Audi A7.

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AUDI A6 200CH S6

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How many years have we been waiting for the Audi RS7 to come out? Audi has been around for over a hundred years now. We have seen many different versions of the Audi. From the Audi A5 to the Audi S5 and it seems that each one of the Audis that came out on the market is one of the best. This is because Audi is one of the top of the line car manufactures out there. If you are interested in the Audi RS7, then that is what you are going to be reading about within this article.
With the Audi RS7, you will be getting a load of power, which is what many people look for when they are looking at a car. When we talk about power, we really do mean power as there is going to be six hundred horsepower in this car. If you have gotten to experience how much two hundred and fifty horsepower feels, then it is still going to be hard for you to imagine how six hundred horsepower feels. We will tell you one thing, when you push that pedal down; you can expect to be thrown back into your seat for a couple of seconds as your car roars off.
The engine of the Audi RS7 will be pouring like a kitten as it is said that the engine will be a V10. It is also going to be all wheel drive, which means you will be able to take the car almost anywhere, without having to worry about slipping and sliding. This means you can take the car out when the rain is pouring down and you will not loose control. There is no denying that Audi is one of the safest cars out there. Audi really does focus on your safety.
We are not sure what the Audi RS7 is going to look at on the inside, but we are sure it is going to be filled with top of the line stuff, such as leather and aluminum. If you have ever seen inside the other Audis, then chances are you have been swept off of your feet at how smooth they look. Speaking in smooth, the Audi RS7 is going to be a ride that truly is smooth. Sure, you will be able to hear how the engine roars, which will make your heart nearly, skip a beat, but you will not be able to feel any of the bumps as you are driving.

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The Audi RS is going to knock your blocks off soon as you drive this beast. The car brings you a step closer to fast and high performance engine can get in a car. The 440 HP provides you with a top of the line V8 engine. The Engine also provides a Turbo that gives the engine the performances it needs in order to get the 440 HP. The other thing that the Audi RS brings is the nice handling because of the light weight body frame. The other thing to look into is the nice features of safety it has along with providing you power. The Audi’s engine can give you the performances you need to get on that road. The important thing to remember is the safety and to drive safe when you have a RS. The Rs is one car that’s going to have you falling in the back up the seat with power. The other thing that’s good about the Audi Rs is the 4WD system that Audi supplies most their cars. The 4WD gives the Audi a new way of driving safe on any terrain. The snow will no long be a problem for driving this car. There is a lot that Audi brings to the market and a lot of the RS is built to show the market what Audi can do. The RS is one model that you need to get for an Audi and the RS will provide you with brute power.

The information you can find online about Audis is very easy to find. The large amount of forums on the internet provides you with the large amount of information that can help you with your question. If you plan on finding an Audi forum you need to find them through a search engine. There is a lot that’s said about the new Audi RS. The price of the RS is going to be high because of the performances it brings to the market. There is a lot of information you can find on forums that can tell you there experiences with the car. The brute power of this car allows you to have the fast accelerations. The forums they have for Audi Talks about different things like prices, quality and safety ratings. There is a lot that you can learn about safety of the RS model. This means the features that are built in for the high performances and safety. The Audi is built to not go over 150 mph for those that want to get dangerous. They make Audi Safe for a reason to show the public there reliable cars that will last them a long time.

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