joseaudi

I was just saying the 3.0T probably compares well to the 4.2. Am I going to get a V10 engine some day, very likely. After this 3.0T, I'll probaly get an S6 or some AMG mercedes. I'm definitely an enthusiast and the 3.0T impressed me for my next daily driver. (I'm holding out on the S6 for now until the next Gen model and since we're picking up a third car for the family next year, a 2010 Carrera S.)

landjb4u

I did 100 miles on the highway last night. averaged 26mpg doing 75-80mph most of the way (I was running late and playing with an A5 3.2 driver on the way back). Looks like I'll get 500+ miles out of this tank of gas.

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gIzzE

Sitting at 75-80mph I would expect 26mpg (US) I get around 33mpg at those speeds.
I mainly sit at around 98mph on the motorway, and those extra 20mph make a hell of a lot of difference to consumption.
But it was not the consumption that swung it for me, it was the lighter front end that made the difference. I have come from a 535d sport touring and a 335i sport touring, so even the 3.2 Audi feels nose heavy in comaparison, the 4.2 was just a little too much, for me.

The 4.2 tends to be the same price at a couple of years old over here, I think it was less than 1% of sales on the A6, it has now been dropped from the range completely.
I could have had the same car, with less miles and a couple of extras like airmatic suspension, digital TV tuner and digital radio for the same money, so I was tempted, just so I could say I had the 4.2 more than anything, but after trying both I preferred the V6.

I have an M3 as well as my fun car which also makes a difference to buying choices.

Rory

Smaller engines are indeed better in many case, yes, and no I'm not joking. The reason why exotics have v10/v12 configurations has little to do with performance and everything to do with exclusivity and marketing. People who pay >$100k for a car expect something more than a 4 banger, 6 cylinder, or even a v8.

Smaller engines with forced induction have a tremendous advantage over larger ones that they're easier to work on and aftermarket parts are much more readily available. A cheaper platform means higher sales volume which is more attractive to aftermarket vendors for developing parts.

Rory

Austin A6 3.2

Dumb statement of the week on AW - underpowered and S6 don't belong in the same sentence. No-one needs 400+ HP cars - I can understand that someone might want one, but the S6 doesn't become underpowered just because BMW adds a few more horses to the 5 series.

60 HP in a compact is underpowered. 435 HP in a mid-size sedan is more than enough.

gIzzE

That's not a dumb statement at all, the guy owns one for a start so he can say what he likes.

It is all relative, the S6 is meant to be at the top in its class, and it isn't.
I tried an S6 while I had my 335i and I have to say I found it lacking, if I had been given the keys and told it was a new A6 I would have been impressed, but considering it is a V10 you expect more. Well I did.

This is a forum for petrol heads for Christ's sake, what's wrong with wanting to push the boundaries??

Don't tell me, I bet you walk into your local Armani store and moan that you can buy perfectly good denim from Wal-Mart for $9.99??!!
Who needs to spend any more than $10 on a pair of jeans eh!!

DirtyVegasTT

Well, you do not need to quote me out of context... I was referring to current Audi line up of small engines... not exotic forced air induced engines. A 3.0T will never hit 400hp with simple chip and pulley regardless of what people would like to believe and it will not compete with high performance V8s out there.

DirtyVegasTT

LOL...

Let me know when you would like me to pick you appart on that one.

The G Man

The S6 wasnt meant to compete with the 335i, maybe the M5, but I agree, the S6 is lacking.

DirtyVegasTT

Ok... ok... stop rubbing it in.