My S6 is here baby
12-22-2012, 08:30 AM
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The brakes are weird. Not good, but not bad. Weird. I never got used to them on the way home. The Q7 brakes are better. My Porsche brakes are world class. I don't think they got the brakes right. Perhaps it will get better over time or as I get used to it. Pressing the accelerator from a stop is also a little weird. I feel the car wants to always start off fast. If you start off slow, it's like it doesn't know what to do. I noticed a surge on a couple of occasions. I have to learn how to gas it appropriately.
The behavior of the throttle after slowing down has been discussed and noticed by others. It seems to lag for a couple trying to decide if you really meant to hit the gas, and then takes off. Some believe it's the transmission since it's probably engaged the next lower gear anticipating your slow down or stop. But it seems it should be able to just stay in the current gear and go. That couple second lag could be dangerous if you're trying to make an aggressive turn into/across traffic. This is also something you get used to and can anticipate, but hopefully Audi will make a software change in the future to change this.
12-22-2012, 08:46 AM
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Excellent initial review. Congrats Ed. Glad it is finally here. Also glad you are pleased with the Bose system. More curious about the brakes as I strongly believe this is an important component of the car. Will read this thread from the top now.
12-22-2012, 03:31 PM
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Yes. My wife and I discussed this just today. The Porsche Cayenne GTS is more flashy, more sporty, and more expensive. For the money, the S6 can't be beat. It's also a much better performer than the GTS. We have a Q7 so there is no need for another SUV. The S6 is the perfect car for me. Based on how much I drive my 911, I may sell it. I do want a white R8 
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta.
My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta
.My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
12-22-2012, 04:01 PM
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Yes. My wife and I discussed this just today. The Porsche Cayenne GTS is more flashy, more sporty, and more expensive. For the money, the S6 can't be beat. It's also a much better performer than the GTS. We have a Q7 so there is no need for another SUV. The S6 is the perfect car for me. Based on how much I drive my 911, I may sell it. I do want a white R8
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta.
My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta
.My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
if it were just my decision, then I plan on going after R8 spyder (used)..OR R8 (NEW-sepang blue)
12-23-2012, 04:29 AM
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Yes. My wife and I discussed this just today. The Porsche Cayenne GTS is more flashy, more sporty, and more expensive. For the money, the S6 can't be beat. It's also a much better performer than the GTS. We have a Q7 so there is no need for another SUV. The S6 is the perfect car for me. Based on how much I drive my 911, I may sell it. I do want a white R8
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta.
My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta
.My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
Happy Holidays!
12-23-2012, 07:46 AM
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No need for another SUV
Yes. My wife and I discussed this just today. The Porsche Cayenne GTS is more flashy, more sporty, and more expensive. For the money, the S6 can't be beat. It's also a much better performer than the GTS. We have a Q7 so there is no need for another SUV. The S6 is the perfect car for me. Based on how much I drive my 911, I may sell it. I do want a white R8
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta.
My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
I still maintain that Audi has to get their *hit together. Sending 1-2 per 3 months per dealer across the nation to all dealers is not enough supply. The demand is high. If there were 8 S6s in my dealers lot, they would all sell in less than 2 weeks (my guess). In my yuppie town, the peeps would swoop it up. <- that sounded gangsta
.My whole family is at my house so I can't justify driving it by myself yet. That will come soon.
12-23-2012, 11:31 AM
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ED,
Dying to see more feedback/impressions of the car?
Did u already put any paint paint protection and tint on the windows?
I have already lined up mine
cant wait to see pics from u
Enjoy the holidays
Dying to see more feedback/impressions of the car?
Did u already put any paint paint protection and tint on the windows?
I have already lined up mine
cant wait to see pics from u
Enjoy the holidays