Car & Driver was relatively lukewarm about the new S6.
06-07-2006, 06:37 AM
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Car & Driver was relatively lukewarm about the new S6.
They start the article with a strange complaint that the Audi model line up is confusing and perhaps overlapping. As if the S4 is SUPPOSED to be slower and less sporty than the S6 (it's 2 slower, isn't it?). And then the bulk of the article compares the S6 to the S8.
They make very few direct, tangible comments about the S6, other than to say it rides stiffly.
I don't want to claim bias, but they seemed to be unwilling to really review and address the car's qualities.
They make very few direct, tangible comments about the S6, other than to say it rides stiffly.
I don't want to claim bias, but they seemed to be unwilling to really review and address the car's qualities.
06-07-2006, 06:52 AM
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And, by contrast, R&T really liked it, saying....
....it makes the driver feel somewhat invincible, with impressive torque, immense grip and sure-footedness, and great sounds. They specifically DIDN'T mention the stiff ride that most other reviews have harped on.
A full review is yet pending.
Also, "Bild Auto" just compared the S6 to the M5, and preferred the S6 overall. Not as fast, but a better all-around car, they said. They, along with everyone else, HATED the SMG.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/c6a6/msgs/21987.phtml">X-post from C6 A6 forum</a></li></ul>
A full review is yet pending.
Also, "Bild Auto" just compared the S6 to the M5, and preferred the S6 overall. Not as fast, but a better all-around car, they said. They, along with everyone else, HATED the SMG.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/c6a6/msgs/21987.phtml">X-post from C6 A6 forum</a></li></ul>
06-07-2006, 07:07 AM
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C&D likes conformity
Most articles tell readers what manufacturers want them to hear. I've noticed that C&D often parrots the same things that is in manufacturers promotional material.
I also notice that they rarely like a car that isn't already popular with the general public.
I also notice that they rarely like a car that isn't already popular with the general public.
06-07-2006, 07:21 AM
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Give 'em some credit. They picked the B6 S4 over the M3, C32, C55, and CTS-V
And I think they had the B5 S4 winning over the E36 M3. Everybody loves to reference articles when they're agreeable but claim bias and giving in to ad $$$ when they're not. GM products -- with the exception of the Vette -- get harsh reviews but I doubt anybody spends more on advertising than them.
06-07-2006, 07:26 AM
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You could be right
but I quit reading C&D in the early 80's. (So what do I know) I occasionally browse through them when I'm at the tire shop but maybe that's not enough of a sample to judge from.
As far as the B6 review, I guess I bought one despite the review :-)
As far as the B6 review, I guess I bought one despite the review :-)
06-07-2006, 07:37 AM
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i doubt anyone's gonna feel the way we do about any audi products...8^)
i read the article and got the mixed messages as well.....but that's c & d for ya...
