This is a redux, but your list of vehicles to replace your A6 (if >1yr old). . .
05-22-2001, 08:00 AM
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For comparisons, I would alter your list a bit...
A6 4.2:
Jaguar X type: too small, too much of a girl's car, way too feminine
BMW 330xi: excellent car, way too common, BMW stigma, way too common, did I say way too common
A6 2.7T ('01.5) obviously a good choice
S4 Avant if size doesn't matter much, the feel from behind the wheel is the best of any Audi
Volvo T6 AWD : what's this?, you mean the XC?, definitely outmatched, outclassed by the allroad, not an option, FORD, FORD, FORD
Infiniti Q (stretching the $ criteria): not bad, should be able to negotiate within a few months, new or not the new Q will draw only a few more buyers than the old Q, nice, a bit of a land-yacht though
A8 (used) if you want size and a used car this is great, but I'd go new
Audi Allroad : excellent, excellent, excellent, but its gas mileage sucks more than my 4.2
Volkswagen Colorado (W12) what?, when?, ever?
BMW 530i: excellent car, interior feels cheap, no AWD, common, common, common, but really handles nicely if you can get over the commonality and any bad, snowy, etc weather.
Lexus (?) : GS300/400, both excellent, a little bland, but really smooth and reliable, common, but not too much, a little goofy looking, but that is OK also
Add:
MB E430: pushing the price envelope, common looks, but the 430 is pretty rare compared to 320 (the blue hair car with a sweet 6cyl engine)
MB C55: pushing the price envelope if you can get your hands on one, but fast, fast, fast
Saab 9-5 Viggen: pretty fast, build quality not as good, but can get one relatively cheap if you don't mind having a tough time selling it a few years from now. Not as solid as the Audi, but pretty rare and fun. Interior is borderline.
Jaguar S-Type: see X-type, although slightly larger and too expensive, too damn feminine
S6 Avant: this is it! This is what I want, the perfect car!
S6 Avant
S6 Avant!
S6 Avant!!!!!
Jaguar X type: too small, too much of a girl's car, way too feminine
BMW 330xi: excellent car, way too common, BMW stigma, way too common, did I say way too common
A6 2.7T ('01.5) obviously a good choice
S4 Avant if size doesn't matter much, the feel from behind the wheel is the best of any Audi
Volvo T6 AWD : what's this?, you mean the XC?, definitely outmatched, outclassed by the allroad, not an option, FORD, FORD, FORD
Infiniti Q (stretching the $ criteria): not bad, should be able to negotiate within a few months, new or not the new Q will draw only a few more buyers than the old Q, nice, a bit of a land-yacht though
A8 (used) if you want size and a used car this is great, but I'd go new
Audi Allroad : excellent, excellent, excellent, but its gas mileage sucks more than my 4.2
Volkswagen Colorado (W12) what?, when?, ever?
BMW 530i: excellent car, interior feels cheap, no AWD, common, common, common, but really handles nicely if you can get over the commonality and any bad, snowy, etc weather.
Lexus (?) : GS300/400, both excellent, a little bland, but really smooth and reliable, common, but not too much, a little goofy looking, but that is OK also
Add:
MB E430: pushing the price envelope, common looks, but the 430 is pretty rare compared to 320 (the blue hair car with a sweet 6cyl engine)
MB C55: pushing the price envelope if you can get your hands on one, but fast, fast, fast
Saab 9-5 Viggen: pretty fast, build quality not as good, but can get one relatively cheap if you don't mind having a tough time selling it a few years from now. Not as solid as the Audi, but pretty rare and fun. Interior is borderline.
Jaguar S-Type: see X-type, although slightly larger and too expensive, too damn feminine
S6 Avant: this is it! This is what I want, the perfect car!
S6 Avant
S6 Avant!
S6 Avant!!!!!
05-22-2001, 09:19 AM
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I would stay with 4WD/AWD and with A6 size. With that in mind I would consider only 2 cars:
A. Money is NOT an issue:
#1. E430 4Matic
#2. A6 4.2
B. Money IS an issue:
#1. E320 4Matic (about $5K savings vs. A)
#2. A6 2.7t (about $7k saving vs. A)
IMO, in both above cases the B. option savings over the A. option is insignificant in this market segment, and I would not consider B. at all.
I will not even touch subject of A6 4.2 vs. 2.7, but E430 is definitely worth every penny (plus some) more then E320.
#1. E430 4Matic
#2. A6 4.2
B. Money IS an issue:
#1. E320 4Matic (about $5K savings vs. A)
#2. A6 2.7t (about $7k saving vs. A)
IMO, in both above cases the B. option savings over the A. option is insignificant in this market segment, and I would not consider B. at all.
I will not even touch subject of A6 4.2 vs. 2.7, but E430 is definitely worth every penny (plus some) more then E320.
05-22-2001, 09:37 AM
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I went to a Volvo drive-and-heave for the S60 and ...
was pleasantly surprised. Even more so was my wife, who has always been(somewhat irrationally) anti-front wheel drive, so we have been limited to Audi/BMW/Merc. But the Volvo is v. nice and drives very well. It comes in 3 configs, so make sure you try them all before you decide. No AWD yet.
Your point about the A6 being bigger than comparable cars is true, I'm sure they did that on purpose. It's a selling point, along with quattro.
Your point about the A6 being bigger than comparable cars is true, I'm sure they did that on purpose. It's a selling point, along with quattro.
05-22-2001, 10:48 AM
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Personally, for a previous 4.2 owner, I think there's only 2 ways to go-->
either hop into a 2.7T with a 6 spd (if you don't mind rowing yourself) or pick up a slightly used 540i.
I really don't consider much else to be worth the money. Perhaps an MB E430 with the sport package will fit the bill.
I really don't consider much else to be worth the money. Perhaps an MB E430 with the sport package will fit the bill.
