Author Topic: Drove an Audi a6 today! (Read 940 times)

medicboy · « **on:** October 06, 2004, 06:05:23 PM »

That 20yo hardbody that I am commuting to school with just got a 2003 audi a6-v8. She let me drive it home today (55 miles). Sweet car!!!!!

J_A_B · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2004, 06:41:13 PM »

The Turbo Audi's are badly over-rated, but the V-8 delivers enough performance to live up to its billing. I think they run low to mid 14's. I don't really like the look...or the size (lack of)...or the pricetag of the Audi, but their performance is good.

J_A_B

Lizking · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2004, 06:55:39 PM »

We are still waiting on pic's of the hottie.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2004, 07:05:38 PM »

TTIWWOP

medicboy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2004, 03:47:53 PM »

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Originally posted by Lizking
We are still waiting on pic's of the hottie.

Getting a new camera and will use that as an excuse for the pics, just be patient....

RightF00T · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2004, 08:45:58 PM »

Then you can ask us advice on the right way to ask her out *cough* mia988

Lizking · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2004, 08:48:00 PM »

I am a patient man.

Wolfala · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2004, 02:05:07 AM »

You'd do much better with an Acura TSX for the money you spend. Better reliability, more features and nicer ride at high speed. Also helps that Consumer reports gave it a recommended review and I drive one myself - put 12,500 on it and I got the car end of June 2004. I'll swear by it in saying that it is the most tightly put together car I have ever driven - and I have the 6 spd standard and Nav option that has paid for itself several times over already.

~~Wolfala~~

Nilsen · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:03:11 AM »

We havent had a car now since before summer, and my gf wants an audi a6 thats no more than a couple of years old. Very nice cars indeed so she may just get her wish if we find one in very good condition that doesnt cost to much. It will have to be be a V6 tho

beet1e · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:56:30 AM »

I was thinking of an Audi A3 for my next car. For the type of driving I do, and in deference to European fuel prices, I would get the 2.0 litre diesel version with 4WD. That DSG electronic transmission sounds interesting - anyone tried that?

But I was talking to a friend about this, and he had tried the A3 and didn't like the way it handled. He accused it of "threepennybitting" through corners, the threepenny bit being an English 12-sided coin until 1971 - I think you get his drift. I realise such things as handling/cornering are of less importance in the US, but on our roads H/C is essential. As driving goes, we're very much a SpitV/T&B country.

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Originally posted by J_A_B
The Turbo Audi's are badly over-rated, but the V-8 delivers enough performance to live up to its billing. I think they run low to mid 14's. I don't really like the look...or the size (lack of)...or the pricetag of the Audi, but their performance is good.

"run low 14's"? What's that then? I'm guessing, but I think you might be referring to the elapsed time at which a distance of ¼ mile is passed, or do you mean 14 miles per gallon ??? I'm used to seeing acceleration quoted as 0-100km/h (62mph).

V8s, hotrods, long distances to cover... what are you guys going to do when the oil runs out?

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2004, 05:30:52 AM »

Oh shuddup Beet you know what the frikkin 1/4 mile is.

J_A_B · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2004, 12:21:02 PM »

I'm not too worried about the oil running out just yet. I still remember reading my school textbooks that were printed in the early '70's that told us how the oil would all be gone well before the year 2000.

When the oil becomes too expensive, we'll develop something else. That's all there is to it.

The Acura is a well-built car, but with a 4-banger it doesn't come close to the performance the Audi V-8 offers. In particular that honda 4-banger is notorious fo offering next to no torque, especially at low to mid RPM ranges.

J_A_B

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2004, 12:25:58 PM »

A6 is underpowered. You need an RS6.

Pics of the girl or ban.[/b]

J_A_B · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2004, 12:45:20 PM »

Hmm, a two-ton Audi with 450 horsepower. Even I would consider driving that thing. 400+ lbs torque at less than 2K RPM's; that's excellent for such a small V-8.

But dang, $85 grand, that kind of tempers its appeal. You could buy a house for that in some areas. Well...probably not the kind of house you'd be living in if you are the sort who seriously considers buying an $85K car.

J_A_B

Octavius · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2004, 12:48:46 PM »

punt for hottay!