re 95 S6 Test Drive Results

[Mike Del Tergo]

>Test drove a 95 S6 sedan w/ 160k miles a few days ago and was quite
disappointed.  Car was in good shape all around but I wasn't impressed
w/ the additional 60+ hp over my 5k.  My 87 5kcstq w/ 160k miles and
only mod being a stiffer wastegate spring felt just as fast.

Bill,
I ran across a bit of this when I went S car hunting.  A few felt flat
compared to my slightly modded 5KTQ.  MAny had much lower miles that your
example as well.  When I came across my (now for sale) S6 Avant There was a
noticeable performance upgrade.  Of course there is a bit of an economy
downgrade too ;^)  I'd keep driving a few examples to see if it is
perception, or the car.  The rest of the S package should help tilt the
scale in their favor vs the 5KTQ.  Very refined and tight and 90's.
Mike

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