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Replying to: brian124 (Mar 14, 2007 7:17 am) Seems like, after 5 years, it was worth $1,070 or a couple hundred a year? I am not certain I get your point, sorry.
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Mar 14, 2007 9:50 am) Using your number of $1800, the Quattro would depreciate $1,070 more over 5 years than a FWD A6 in Florida. Quattro will not "pay for itself" as I understand it will in the Northeast. At one point in time, the lease rates were roughly the same for the Quattro as they were for the FWD. Don't know if that is the case now. We probably lost the original poster a while ago, but his question was legitimate. Audi lists the current difference between models as being $3,150. That is a big chunk of change on an already expensive car. The point is, for someone like my wife driving in Florida, I don't think I would advise her to buy the Quattro. That's all. However, I would buy it. I think the bottom line is that you and others would say don't buy an Audi without Quattro period. I would say that for certain owners, in certain locations, the FWD works just fine. The difference in resale value in Florida demonstrates that the market agrees with me. Otherwise, dealers would be giving away the FWDs.
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Replying to: brian124 (Mar 14, 2007 10:39 am) I am NOT anti FWD, in some respects I am more in favor of FWD than RWD "generally speaking." In Florida, overall, given the choice between a pure FWD vs RWD, I would probably go with and defend FWD. It is possible, is it not, that there could be a move in your future, or some other event that may require you to take the car north. If this is indeed possible, a consideration of the Quattro is still not beyond the pale. Enjoy the Audi is the first message.
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Mar 14, 2007 5:38 pm)
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Replying to: brian124 (Mar 14, 2007 7:06 pm) When all is said and done, it is, after all, your choice, your decision, your resources. Different points of view may be able to sway your thinking; and, one of the most important contributions made by the Internet, do appear to be such forums as these.
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Mar 15, 2007 4:03 am) I know you are, but what am I?! ...er, I mean, yes, I agree, these adult debates are quite intellectually stimulating...  I agree with the 2 above comments...I am personally very happy with my Audi and am likely to purchase another when the time comes. It's nice to see some activity on the A6 board. On a side note, does anyone know if it is possible to erase the radio favorites list? It seems it isn't possible by reading the manual but I just can't believe they expect you to set the favorites once and never again. What if you sell the car and the new owner has different preferences? I have gotten rid of my XM (just wasn't getting much out of it), but now can't reorganize my FM and AM favorites to move them up to the top... |
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Replying to: brian124 (Mar 08, 2007 10:30 am) In regard to the heated wheel, I'm not sure mine is functioning properly based on the other responses. I find it doesn't warm up quickly or "hot" enough for my preference. By the time I feel a noticeable difference, the climate control system has started to produce enough warm air that it makes little difference. It was a fairly inexpensive option as I recall, but I'm not sure I would order it again.
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Replying to: dan339g (Mar 16, 2007 9:56 am) |
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But I am definitely interested in purchasing an A6 3.2...after test-driving the 3.2, I like its smooth pulling power with the tiptronic but I am clueless as to go for either Quattro or FWD. While the guy in me wants the road-handling of Quattro, I worry about its long-term reliability as well as its effect on tire wear, etc. Can anyone give me input as to their own personal experience with the reliability of Audi's quattro system. Moreover, can anyone really say with a straight face that Audi reliability is no longer a joke? My other choices are an Acura TL (reliable as mud), Lexus GS (reliable as mud, but ugly as mud), and the Infiniti M35 (sort of a toss-up). Thanks!
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I have had problems with Audis over the years. Also had problems with VW and BMW. Never had a transmission problem, drive train problem, quattro problem, abnormal tire wear problem (even tho there were some short tread life issues, apparently not associated with any brand of car) and some brake rotor problems. I did not care for the 5 speed tiptronic, but usually called its operation annoying rather than something worse. I have never had any problem that could in any way whatsoever be linked to quattro. I have not had engine, transmission or drive line issues PERIOD. My wife and I have had 28 Audis between us including some company cars. We have had two BMW's and three VW's -- she even had a Pontiac GTO with a Hurst shifter when I met her. This and fifty cents (or $4.00 for a designer version) will get you a cup of coffee. The service at our dealer has been very good. BMW service is excellent, however, here in River City. The 2005 C6 A6 that I have been using for about 21 months and 33,000 miles has not been perfect. It has been great in the overall scheme of things, however. I want more reliable and durable cars (don't we all?) Audi has, with the current generation of its cars, moved up, way up, in my estimation. But remember, even with our long history, we represent but a tiny tiny tiny percentage of the population of cars and Audis sold in the US. I'd get one. I might get another one. If I don't get one it will probably be more of a money issue than a car issue. I got spoiled by being able to lease this car with nothing down, no sec dep and paying $640/mo 36/45K miles. The sticker was $53,286. Those were the days. The new CTS from Cadillac seems "as if" it might get my attention. Ditto the upcoming 535xi Bimmer. Audi remains my sentimental fave, but the cars in this class and the one right below just keep getting better and better and more alike all the time. I will, based on my current mood and age (optimistic and 55), shop for the best AWD LPS or ELLPS (in the case of the CTS) that money can rent! BMW, too, could be attractive. Having said that, I will not count Audi out until the lease calc sings! With about a year to go, still loving my A6 3.2, we'll just have to see what happens. I would, without hesitation vouch for Audi -- and give you fifty cents. 
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