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Re: Oil Level Display
by fglamser
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Mar 08, 2009 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: tdg1 (Mar 06, 2009 6:11 pm)
Can someone tell me how much oil is represented from the top to the bottom of the oil level bar graph display? This would be helpful to know in topping up without over filling.
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- #236 of 337
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Preowned 2009 Audi A4 - pls help
by saritasesh1
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Mar 13, 2009 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: paulee (Feb 12, 2009 11:33 am)
I have received the quote of $31,500 OTD for 2009 Audi A4 with bluetooth and 6,000 miles. Is this deal good?
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- #237 of 337
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Re: Preowned 2009 Audi A4 - pls help [saritasesh1]
by carnaught
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Mar 14, 2009 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: saritasesh1 (Mar 13, 2009 4:16 pm)
You have to ask yourself, why already is this 2009 car pre-owned? Do you have a Carfax report on it?
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- #238 of 337
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CVT vs. Automatic
by s0l0
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Mar 30, 2009 (10:07 am)
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What is the difference between the CVT and the 'standard' automatic that are available in the 2009 model?
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- #239 of 337
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Re: CVT vs. Automatic [s0l0]
by fglamser
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Mar 30, 2009 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: s0l0 (Mar 30, 2009 10:07 am)
A constant velocity transmission (CVT) has no discreet gears. There is no shifting, just a changing of the gear ratio up or down as the circumstances demand. Motor scooters have used this type of transmission for years. Nissan uses it in many of its vehicles. Because there are in effect an infinite number of gears, the transmission can always be in the best ratio for power or economy. This results in excellent fuel economy. On a recent 650 mile round trip I got 35 mpg running at 70 on Interstates. On the A4 the drive selection (D) is best for economy. The sport (S) selection allows higher rpm's in any given situation that involves acceleration which allows more power. There is also a manual setting which allows the driver to shift up or down among 8 simulated gear ratios. I normally use the drive setting which results in a very smooth ride with no apparent shifting. It's like an electric motor.
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- #240 of 337
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Re: CVT vs. Automatic [fglamser]
by md_outback
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Mar 31, 2009 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: fglamser (Mar 30, 2009 10:46 am)
FYI, CVT stands for continuously variable transmission - in case the neighbors ask. 
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- #241 of 337
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Re: CVT vs. Automatic [md_outback]
by fglamser
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Mar 31, 2009 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: md_outback (Mar 31, 2009 5:47 am)
Thanks! My bad. We use acronyms so much that the original meaning gets lost.
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- #242 of 337
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Re: CVT vs. Automatic [fglamser]
by s0l0
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Apr 02, 2009 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: fglamser (Mar 31, 2009 6:24 am)
How does it differ from the standard automatic in terms of reliability and driving experience?
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- #243 of 337
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Re: CVT vs. Automatic [s0l0]
by fglamser
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Apr 02, 2009 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: s0l0 (Apr 02, 2009 4:19 pm)
Nissan has had good luck with their version. I don't know how long Audi has used that approach.
As far as driving experience, there is no sense of shifting, only changing RPM in response to current demands. On the A4 you may choose an economy or power priority by selecting D or S with the gearshift handle.
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- #244 of 337
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A6 3.0 vs. A4 3.2
by art234
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Apr 09, 2009 (12:56 pm)
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I have driven the A4 2.0T quattro and the A6 3.0t quattro--all 2009. I find the interior of the A6 to be much more roomy and nicer, but the A4 was a little disappointing with the 4 banger--and it sounds like a 4 banger, which for me is a problem.
So my question is: will I like the A4 3.2 with Prestige, Nav, etc.???
Also has anyone compared the B&O audio in the A4 to the Bose in the A6?
Thanks
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