used A6? need advice

[Keith Lawyer]

Wow, the thread's heading off track already.  I had hoped for more concrete input from actual A6 owners

I didn't understand the reference to the "new Ford sedan" but we drove a Ford Five Hundred AWD, which happened to have the CVT.  Let's just say I don't like the CVT.  At all.  And have no further interest in pursuing one with a "normal" autobox.

And for personal reasons I wont' drive a Subaru, even tho I admit they are practical, reliable, affordable and possibly even fun.  'Nuf said.

Passat would have to be used as there's no dealer within 4 hours of me, same holds true for Audi of course...and Acura for that matter

Anyone have input on the '96 A6 in question?

Keith L

>>> Michael McLaughlin <mcloffs at mac.com> 8/29/2005 2:17:20 PM >>>
Actually, the 3/current European Focus are related (as is the Volvo 
S40/V50), and Mazda did much of the engineering. It's not related to 
the U.S. Focus.

To address Keith's search for a car: I agree the Passat could be a good 
choice. They seem to be more reliable than their Audi counterparts.

Have you looked at any Subarus?

-Mike