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What is this discussion about? Lexus GS 430, Acura RL, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S80, Audi A6, Infiniti M35, Infiniti M45, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac STS, Sedan

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#9543 of 10339 Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport by jasef

Nov 18, 2007 (9:35 am)

I just (12 Nov 07) purchased a CPO 2005 Audi A6 with the 4.2 V8 and Sport Package. It also has every other option available at the time. It has 25K on the odom and sports the deep coat of black paint. I love it. It came with the remainder of the original full coverage warranty for two more years, plus the Audi CPO warranty for six more years. Fantastic car, for $35,000 OTD.
 
The 4.2 V8 matched to the Sport package, lowered and stiffened suspension, is amazing. The power and handling are more than I would expect. The car goes anywhere I want it to. I am a trained and experienced Protective Service Operation driver in the military and know how to drive cars hard. This one drives hard and loves it! I wish we could use Audis instead of Chevys...
 
Plenty of room in the rear for the three kids, and the trunk is...hard to explain how ENORMOUS it is, it is big.
 
So far my MPG has been between 21 and 25 highway at 75MPH, but that is what the car is telling me. I need more fill-ups to determine the truth. Much better than the old Suburban I was driving!
 
If you are looking for a great CPO deal, I would suggest looking for one like mine. The original sticker price for this car was $60,900 with all of the options, and CPO is the only way I can grasp this kind of luxury. It still looks and feels like a brand new car.

#9544 of 10339 Re: Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport [jasef] by kgary

Nov 18, 2007 (10:04 am)

Replying to: jasef (Nov 18, 2007 9:35 am)
Welcome aboard. I have had an 05 4.2 since Feb. 2005. It is a great car. You will love it.

#9545 of 10339 Re: Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport [jasef] by lexusguy

Nov 18, 2007 (9:52 pm)

Replying to: jasef (Nov 18, 2007 9:35 am)
I just (12 Nov 07) purchased a CPO 2005 Audi A6 with the 4.2 V8 and Sport Package. It also has every other option available at the time. It has 25K on the odom and sports the deep coat of black paint. I love it. It came with the remainder of the original full coverage warranty for two more years, plus the Audi CPO warranty for six more years. Fantastic car, for $35,000 OTD.
 
Congrats on the new car. The A6 4.2 Sport is one of my two top favorite cars in the mid-lux segment, the other being the Infiniti M45 Sport. The M is ultimately the more raw, entertaining car, but it won't get anywhere near that kind of mileage on the highway with just 5 gears. The A6 is almost as fun to drive, and it is definitely the better cruiser.

#9546 of 10339 2007 vs. 2008 m35x by nyarlathotep

Nov 19, 2007 (6:24 am)

Repost from 2008 m35 Forum:
 
Trying to decide which is the better option for me.
2007 pluses: wheels, colors (interior AND exterior), price (as a leftover)
2008 pluses: ipod connectivity / music hard disk (both very big deals to me as a music lover)
Can anyone think of any reasons to lease one as opposed to another?

#9547 of 10339 Update for Acura RL by lynnminny

Nov 19, 2007 (9:01 am)

Major facelift planned next year for Acura RL
Posted on Monday 19 November 2007
 
Acura is planning to inject some life into the slow selling RL flagship saloon by giving the car a major overhaul in time for next year’s summer sale period. Several dealers were given information about the update but no specifications or details about the car’s final styling were revealed.
 
One dealer in Pittsburgh told Automotive News that the car will receive “a major facelift in the front and back.” Dealers across the U.S. have requested several major changes as another Los Angeles salesmen explained. “Dealers have said they want three things: They don’t like the styling, there is not enough rear-seat legroom and it needs a turbocharger or V8.”
 
American Honda exec Dan Bonawitz confirmed that changes to the car will be introduced by the middle of next year, also admitting that the car’s interior could be improved. He wasn’t willing to give any details about any powertrain changes, however.
 
If any car in Acura/Honda’s lineup was in need of an update it’s the RL. The latest model has sold poorly since its introduction in 2004, with latest sales figures down 47.5% on the same period last year. The key problem is that luxury buyers usually look for RWD vehicles with powerful V8 engines and the AWD V6 RL meets neither of those descriptors.

#9548 of 10339 Re: 2007 vs. 2008 m35x [nyarlathotep] by lexusguy

Nov 19, 2007 (8:44 pm)

Replying to: nyarlathotep (Nov 19, 2007 6:24 am)
2008 pluses: ipod connectivity / music hard disk (both very big deals to me as a music lover)
Can anyone think of any reasons to lease one as opposed to another?
 
I would get the '08. I think its a better looking car overall, and the white gauges are a big improvement as well. That is unless you really like the saddle leather, which appears to be gone.

#9549 of 10339 Audi twin turbocharged 3.0 motor ??? by rayainsw

Nov 21, 2007 (7:13 am)

http://www.autospies.com/news/Confirmed-B8-Audi-S4-to-feature-3-0-liter-TFSI-twi- n-turbo-V6-330-horsepower-23448/
 
Perhaps this motor will also find a home in the A6, before the next update of that model?

#9550 of 10339 Re: Audi twin turbocharged 3.0 motor ??? [rayainsw] by circlew

Nov 21, 2007 (8:01 am)

Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 21, 2007 7:13 am)
It makes sense to get the performance and economy of the A6 increased to compete with the 5 and 3 series.
 
The RS4 will need to be blown as well for the respective performance enhancement.
 
Regards,
OW

#9551 of 10339 Re: Audi twin turbocharged 3.0 motor ??? [rayainsw] by lexusguy

Nov 21, 2007 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 21, 2007 7:13 am)
Perhaps this motor will also find a home in the A6, before the next update of that model?
 
I read that it was supposed to slot in the middle of the A6 range, replacing the old 2.7T. Audi has to know that their 265hp 3.1L really isn't enough these days.

#9552 of 10339 BG Products by kgary

Nov 23, 2007 (1:46 pm)

Has anyone ever used BG 44K fule additive or BG MOA oil additive? If so, are they any good?

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