55chevy

I have been reading alot of messages about noise levels in the Audi. On this site, in the model guide, the engineers at Audi indicated that they improved the noise levels by 2 decibels at 140km for the 2002 model. What's the skinny. I am a bit concerned about this. Please advise...I guess I should test drive the car again to see if this is really a problem???

e1618978

I doubt that you would be able
to detect a 2dB change in ambient
noise level, unless you have bat
ear transplants or something.

hidden agenda

or are some type of super hereo..but the only one imported from canda is tom green bum bum man

55chevy

Point taken

STEVE2.7T

however 65 at 70mph would put it at the top of the class. The 5 series recorded 65, although the A6 tied the 5 for full throttle noise at 73 dba. A 2 dba is not for bats, otherwise car manufacturers would not spend forutnes trying to save 2 dba.

Capt Ron

I have a 2001 2.7/T. I occasionally notice some wind and tire noise. The wind noise, I think, is primarily from the mirror. The tire noise is from the Conti Contact Sports.

Having said that, it is still a very quiet car. I can easily do 11 hours and still be fresh enough to meet with clients. Noise simply isn't an issue. My Audi is not quite as quiet as a Lexus, but no Lexus drives anywhere near as nicely as my A-6/2.7T and in the end that is what is important.

Regards

schvetkaaks

I actually do have bat ear transplants - the chipped version. (hey, stop screaming!!)

Ultra Sport

I agree with you, my A6 is nice and quiet as well, but I don't agree with your comment that no Lexus drives nearly as nice as your Audi 2.7T. Just my 0.02.

timcar

And, I had an '02 A6 3.0 loaner. It too was quiet, but it didn't seem particularly more so than my '01.

NexxTT

Most people easily detect 3db. "Studio ears" here (hear)....detects 1db, most of the time.