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Re: Help - Audi A6 Avant VS Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon
Posted by John Davies (more from John Davies) on Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:27:34
In Reply to: Help - Audi A6 Avant VS Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon, BrightTL, Sun, 23 Dec 2001 13:58:12
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I have a 2000 A4 1.8T Sedan quattro as well as a 2001 Aero Wagon, so I have more than a passing acquaintance with Audi. If I could have obtained the performance and manual tranny of the Aero in an A6 Avant, I would not be participating in this BB now. I _love_ the A6 Avant....unfortunately you have to buy a $45,000 allroad or a $60K S6 Avant to get the performance thrill of the Aero, at least here in the USA.
This may not matter to you, but the Avant with the 2.8 is a real slug, and it is worsened by the only available tranny - the Tiptronic, which beats a pure automatic, but just barely. I think the new 3.0 would be an improvement, but this heavy car really needs a turbo V6 or a V8.
I am amused by many of the comments I hear about not "needing" AWD. If you have ever owned a quattro, you will understand that it is far superior in all but a few situations, and well worth the weight penalty. The feeling of control and safety it offers, especially in marginal or winter conditions, is very reasuring. My Hakka Q equipped Aero gets around in the snow without too much trouble, but my wife's A4 is clearly superior.
It is your choice, but I suggest that you seriously consider the performance loss you will get with a Tiptronic Avant vs a 9-5 V6 or Aero. If you can live with that, or can stand the looks and cost of the "other" A6 models, go for it. And enjoy a fine car.
If cost is not a major factor, you should try really hard to find an S6 Avant for a test drive. I saw one at a Seattle dealer recently - what a stunning car. 340 bhp V8. Crappy mileage though.....
Everyone else - no flames. I love my Aero....really!
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Posts in this Thread:
- Help - Audi A6 Avant VS Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon, BrightTL, Sun, 23 Dec 2001 13:58:12
- Some thoughts, Bevan, Wed, 26 Dec 2001 11:30:10
- If where you live you get lots of snow..., Coolknight, Tue, 25 Dec 2001 15:35:23
- Re: Help - Audi A6 Avant VS Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon, Neal, Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:06:32
- Lets us know what you decided on n/m, Anton, Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:36:18
- Had to make the same decision - went Saab..., Dale, Mon, 24 Dec 2001 12:08:14
- Interior Quality...... its a matter of so much, Jörgen Trued, Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:20:44
- Re: Help - Audi A6 Avant VS Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon, John Davies, Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:27:34 <-- Viewing This Message
- can't say about wagon, but 2.8 sedan is..., Eli5, Sun, 23 Dec 2001 15:06:12
- I am in the same situation as you are, but you need...., TKC, Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:54:06
- Re: Help - Audi A6 Avant VS Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon, ANDREW GAY, Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:12:16
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