Re: A6 Avant (Re: Audi at the NY Auto Show)

[Jim Griffin <JGriff@pobox.com>]

Osman Parvez wrote:

> I had another chance to drive the A6 tonight to show a customer. There are
> huge improvements with the 30v head. The old engine made 172hp, the new one
> makes 200hp. But it's not just a number improvement. The improvement is
> noticeable at all speeds. I don't think it is as power deficient as you
> think. It isn't the knock you in the seat feel of a chipped turbo 5cylinder,
> but it's still a big improvement. My $0.02.

Ditto. I drove the new A6, and it not all that bad. I noticed a difference
(naturally) over my V-6. The power is certainly adequate. Some might say more
than adequate.

IMHO, "don't knock it until you've tried it"... the overall driving experience
in the new A6 is wonderful... a beautiful car indeed. IMHO, the sum total...
the whole package... is more important than just one component. In other words,
power isn't everything... (i.e. IMHO, a 3-series BMW might perform better than
some Audis, but the interior fit, finish, and feel is much cheaper... making me
feel less "special" about driving the car).

Just my $.05 worth...

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