Went for 25,000 mile with A6 Avant, then test drove S5
11-21-2007, 04:44 PM
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Went for 25,000 mile with A6 Avant, then test drove S5
Today, I went for my 25,000 mile maintenance with the A6 Avant. Everything is good as usual, except they did a recall on the automatic tailgate lift.
While I was waiting for them to finish the service, my salesman asked me what I wanted to test. I said - there's an S5 there, how about that?
He said - just give me your driver's license and the name of your insurance. I did. He started the car and drove the S5 to the back, and he said "Take it and go for a joyride, just don't get a ticket".
The S5 is rated 4.9 sec 0-60MPH; while the S6 is rate at 5.1 sec from 0-60MPH. Boy! Boy! Boy! I was up 105 MPH in few seconds and I was pretty careful as cops were all over for the Thanksgiving road trips that most people do. If I had my Valentine One, I'd probably hit 120 MPH for sure. The S5 was pretty comfy for long rides. The back was a little bit cramped (I was expecting something bigger). The trunk space was big enough. Downshifting from 5th gear to 4th gear on the highway was a blast. That little V8 engine was just awesome.
While I was waiting for them to finish the service, my salesman asked me what I wanted to test. I said - there's an S5 there, how about that?
He said - just give me your driver's license and the name of your insurance. I did. He started the car and drove the S5 to the back, and he said "Take it and go for a joyride, just don't get a ticket".
The S5 is rated 4.9 sec 0-60MPH; while the S6 is rate at 5.1 sec from 0-60MPH. Boy! Boy! Boy! I was up 105 MPH in few seconds and I was pretty careful as cops were all over for the Thanksgiving road trips that most people do. If I had my Valentine One, I'd probably hit 120 MPH for sure. The S5 was pretty comfy for long rides. The back was a little bit cramped (I was expecting something bigger). The trunk space was big enough. Downshifting from 5th gear to 4th gear on the highway was a blast. That little V8 engine was just awesome.
11-22-2007, 08:11 AM
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Somebody buys it, and the warranty costs are passed along to all of us in the long run. Also,
If the car ends up not being as good as it can be either in performance or reliability, that reflects poorly on the brand, which in turn reflects on resale/residuals. Granted that is a big picture long term point of view
11-22-2007, 11:07 AM
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if the car can't handle a few runs out of the box, then the design isn't that good
to begin with.
besides, the techs that take our cars out for test drives do more to our cars than we usually do.
nothing like finding fries under you seat after service.
besides, the techs that take our cars out for test drives do more to our cars than we usually do.
nothing like finding fries under you seat after service.
11-22-2007, 12:32 PM
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Audi has already factor in all warranty cost into the price of its
cars, like all other car makers. Plus now it's off the hook for the profit-draining 4-year free maintenance program.
There is just no way to prevent lot boys, salesman or test-drivers from abusing brand new cars, or teenagers from abusing their parents' brand new cars. This happens to every brands of cars everywhere in the world, unless the new car is smart enough to remain in a reduced-power mode before reaching a certain mileage.
There is just no way to prevent lot boys, salesman or test-drivers from abusing brand new cars, or teenagers from abusing their parents' brand new cars. This happens to every brands of cars everywhere in the world, unless the new car is smart enough to remain in a reduced-power mode before reaching a certain mileage.
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11-22-2007, 01:41 PM
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ESN's Audi knowledge = NOTHING
Audi's are made so they don't need to be broken in. Once you take them off the lot...they're ready to be pushed to the limit. Educate yourself a little before speaking out. Read your manual. Just read SOMETHING.
11-22-2007, 03:18 PM
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I figure it is the right of the person who purchases a car to decide how it gets broken in.
After all, they are paying for what is technically a new car.
And yes, I wish there was some kind of electronic restrictions for the break-in to make sure it was done correctly - according to engineer specifications. When I test drove people in a new car, I started it up, let it idle for a few minutes to warm the oil while explaining the controls, then did some dramatic manouvers around the round-a-bouts by the dealer (easy to do on pavers with new tires) while never exceeding 3500rpms.
And yes, I wish there was some kind of electronic restrictions for the break-in to make sure it was done correctly - according to engineer specifications. When I test drove people in a new car, I started it up, let it idle for a few minutes to warm the oil while explaining the controls, then did some dramatic manouvers around the round-a-bouts by the dealer (easy to do on pavers with new tires) while never exceeding 3500rpms.
