Paging April, if you're still in Canada - thank you.
11-22-2006, 03:27 PM
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Paging April, if you're still in Canada - thank you.
You were right. A car on paper is not the same as a car when you drive it.
Don't know if you've been following my slippery slope evolution but I decided on the 07 G35x on paper. 5.2 secs 0 to 60, AWD, firm ride, large enough for me, all the tech gadgets etc. etc.
But then I drove it - engine was rough, interior didn't feel luxury etc. etc.
Next came the GS350AWD - also perfect on paper, everything an A6 4.2 is (on paper) but reliable. Well, it was too soft for my liking. A fine car if I NEEDED a car but remember, I'm trying to deal with a mid life crisis.
Finally tried the 07 A6 4.2 - wow, what a difference from the 06, it should be given a new designation, it's that much better.
Now the twist - I can't import an A6 4.2 from the US so it will cost me $82k Cdn. I CAN import an S6 and it will cost me about $94 Cdn. Too easy!
But I've basically doubled my budget and it's your fault! j/k
Don't know if you've been following my slippery slope evolution but I decided on the 07 G35x on paper. 5.2 secs 0 to 60, AWD, firm ride, large enough for me, all the tech gadgets etc. etc.
But then I drove it - engine was rough, interior didn't feel luxury etc. etc.
Next came the GS350AWD - also perfect on paper, everything an A6 4.2 is (on paper) but reliable. Well, it was too soft for my liking. A fine car if I NEEDED a car but remember, I'm trying to deal with a mid life crisis.
Finally tried the 07 A6 4.2 - wow, what a difference from the 06, it should be given a new designation, it's that much better.
Now the twist - I can't import an A6 4.2 from the US so it will cost me $82k Cdn. I CAN import an S6 and it will cost me about $94 Cdn. Too easy!
But I've basically doubled my budget and it's your fault! j/k
11-22-2006, 03:44 PM
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Now there you go being logical and all :-)
I've been logical my entire life...*** it...
I've been driving an Acura TL Type S for the last 5 years, it's served me well.
I plan to keep the S6 for at least 6 or 7 years.
I've been driving an Acura TL Type S for the last 5 years, it's served me well.
I plan to keep the S6 for at least 6 or 7 years.
11-22-2006, 06:26 PM
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I'll touche you to that...
Buuuuut, if you're going to be going crazy on a car...
Build up something into some sort of sick, high horsepower beast. A Bi-turbo S4, or even an older C4 S4... fully built motor, huge turbo, 500whp, etc and you'd still be under $30-35k...
Giggity? More joys, less money...
Build up something into some sort of sick, high horsepower beast. A Bi-turbo S4, or even an older C4 S4... fully built motor, huge turbo, 500whp, etc and you'd still be under $30-35k...
Giggity? More joys, less money...
11-22-2006, 06:34 PM
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Except that I like comfort and gadgets as well.
I thought about a two car solution - like keeping my Acura for a daily driver and getting a Cayman or something but then I'd be spending 80 pct of my time in an old car and 100 pct of my time in a car with no luxury!
I almost bought the Lexus GS350AWD but the A6 is just so much better, and now the S6 is within reach....I know, every 10k counts ...I'm still thinking about it.
I almost bought the Lexus GS350AWD but the A6 is just so much better, and now the S6 is within reach....I know, every 10k counts ...I'm still thinking about it.
11-22-2006, 06:46 PM
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You are smart to have driven all the brands/models instead of
using a spec sheet to make your choice. Glad to hear you're destined for the Audi fold:-)
$82K for a V8 vs $94K for the S6 makes it a no-brainer!
Yes, hubby says I am expensive;-)
$82K for a V8 vs $94K for the S6 makes it a no-brainer!
Yes, hubby says I am expensive;-)
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