A6QW vs. LHS

[Tony McNamara <tonymcn@prognet.com>]

I agree that the LHS is not in the same class as the A6QW.  But, in all
fairness, it also isn't in the same class as the A6QW.  The LHS started
life as a sportier Chrysler New Yorker (seriously - the difference was the
suspension and bucket seats) - it was never designed to be an Audi or BMW.  

The LHS is also about $8K less than a comparably-equipped A6, and is not
availble with a stickshift (which any serious driver would insist on
having.)  Your A6Q has the benefit of Quattro too, which improves ride more
than you'd expect - for example, going around rough corners while
accelerating from a stop.  The LHS is FWD. 

So what is the niche for the LHS?  Americans who would have bought a
Lincoln Conti, a Chrysler New Yorker, or a Cadillac ten years ago, but now
want something as comfy for long driving but a bit more responsive. 

One other detail: The LHS is on it's final model year.  It was introduced
in 92, I believe.  The A6 was just redesigned.  Compare the LHS to a 1986
Audi (say an 80), and you might have preferred a different car.  The '98
LHS is going to be aimed more specifically at the BMW-type market.

This isn't to say that I don't consider the A6 superior.  I do.  I have a
'97 A4Q.  But I don't believe your comparison is any more valid than
comparing large pickup trucks against those made in Germany and claiming
that this proof that Germans can't build large powerful long-lasting
machines.  (Incidently, passenger trucks top sellers in America last year.)

Regards
	-TMcN-

>From: George Rath <lxl@dnai.com>
>Subject: A6QW under minor repair
> 
>After a 2-month ownership (and 4000 miles) I took yesterday
>my A6 QW for a minor repair to the dealer. [snip]
>
>At the rental office (Enterprise) I presented the vaucher
>I got from Audi Behel. After short consulting they upgraded me
>(for free!) on Chrysler LHS, hardly a "subcompact" car.
> [snip]
>Well - I really appeciate Audi Behel's and Enterprise service
>(and the fact, Audi A6 QW was "good enough" to put me on the
>best car Enterprise had). But I am looking forward to get my
>A6 back. Sadly (for Detroit), it is a MUCH better car, than
>LHS!!!
>LHS was made with all good intentions - and it has to be
>appreciated. But it is like getting the best ingredients,
>mixing them with so-so taste together and the dish is not
>what we expected looking at the ingredients.

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