babytransporter

I have a 05 4.2 just wanted to is it safe and ok engine wise to drive around town in S Drive??

socalclimber

Yes, that's not a problem, it's Sport mode and moves your shift points a little higher in the RPM range before going to next gear to give you better acceleration. So, the engine will be revving a bit higher but that's not a problem.

babytransporter

ok cool!! i love the a6 4.2!! it's an amazing engine/car

socalclimber

Yes, they're nice, I always look forward to driving my A6, esp. in the mountains on winding roads.

pcamaj

it really is a big difference between D and S ... i have the 4.2 its just amazing...

gkb

"it really is a big difference between D and S" Yeah it really is, only thing is it's addicting. Right before I switch lanes, or when i'm ready to punch it i'll drop it into "S" mode. Sometimes I just feel like it holds gears for a ridiculously long time, i'll be driving at a steady cruise sometimes and it'll stay in 2nd for about 7-10 seconds to long. so i'll go back up into D real quick, but haha of course drop it back in S!

pcamaj

if we keep jerking with it like that, we gonna end up taking it to the Service Dept soon LOL.... I mean mine is used to it anyway

gkb

haha mine to, but the CT winter will allow the "S" mode some time to rest. But I do really want to stop all the switching back and forth so whenever i'm down to a quarter tank thats when I just drive it in "S" mode until I need to refuel!

BlueSander

I was doing some spirit drivings on my way back from NJ to CT and totally forgot about switching it back to D. Lovely rev, just the right power this car should have.

pavils

faster (and more fun) drive to the gas station for me....in more ways than one