[s-cars] The LeMans Comparo: S6+ vs UrS4/S6

[Keith Maddock]

Frederic,

I am sorry! I suppose I forgot!  Here is my summary!

Keith's Impressions of
S6+ vs. UrS4/S6 (ranging from stock to black-beast)

S6+
+Very nice "as-is from factory"
+Stock with 6-speed
+Better-Low End Torque
+Smooth power delivery
+Nice lumpy V8 exhaust sound
-Must be re-filled with cheap French motor-oil regularly
-Scrapes the speed-bumps in Paris when you drive the wrong way on a 1-way
street
-Ultra-crammed engine compartment
-Usually driven by crazy Frenchmen...
-Must be hard to clean, as every one I have seen was quite dirty
+Sometimes available for American visitors to drive :)

UrS4/S6
-Must be upgraded to match or exceed S6+ performance
+Much easier to upgrade than S6+
+Lighter weight
-Turbo Lag
+Turbo Kick!! (especially in the Black Beast)
+That 5 cylinder exhaust note, so sweet!
+Doesn't scrape the ground in France
+Usually driven by polite Americans and Norwegians

In the end, each car has its advantages!

I will admit, I would have had a much more glowing impression of the S6+ if
I had not ridden in the Black Beast prior to driving the S6+!!!!

S6+:
Better for "everyday, around town" driving.
Better for someone who wants a stock car
Better car for the wife to drive   (flame suit donned....)

UrS4/S6:
Better for autobahn/interestate
Better for track days
Better for someone who wants to tinker!

Obviously for us Americans, we have no choice.

I would strongly consider a S6+ if I needed such a large vehicle while I was
here for 2 years.
(priorities being "keeping stock" and "easy to sell")
Long term, I would have more fun with a 2.2 Turbo car.

I hope this is what you wanted to hear Frederic!!! :)

Smiles and Audi-Love from Germany,
Keith
95 968CS stock (here)
93 S4 not-stock (there)


----- Original Message -----
From: "Frederic L'Huillier" <flhuillier at siebel.com>
To: <ELLIEOLSEN at aol.com>; <keith23mi at hotmail.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 11:52 AM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Pics from LeMans Classic


> Hi,
>
> Mr Keith and Mr Tom were supposed to write an email about the S6 Plus vs
Ur
> S4/S6....
>
> Regards,
> Frederic
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ELLIEOLSEN at aol.com [mailto:ELLIEOLSEN at aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 3:36 AM
> To: keith23mi at hotmail.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Pics from LeMans Classic
>
>
> Hi Keith,
>
> Thank you for the great slide show. The flairs on the black beast look
very
> cool I what $ that set the guy back.
>
> What is the S6+ like compared to our rides? I have been wondering why Audi
> is
> moving away from the turbo's and into the V8's there must be a good reason
> what do you think?
>
> I have a T-shirt for you but lost your new address so please re mail it
when
> you have a chance.
>
> From Charlottesville VA on my way to HP North Carolina
>
> Shawn
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