Audi A6 Or Not?

kgrates · 01-17-2006, 06:27 PM

I am going to buy a ALL WHEEL drive sedan this spring, around mid May.
I have the field narrowed down to 4 cars:
1, The AUDI A6
2, The BMW 525 xi
3, Lexas GS
4, Chrysler 300c

So far the Audi is leading, when I started I was leaning very heavily at the BMW, but after driving both on the same day, I must admit I like the Audi better for 2 reasons. First the MMI is way better then the BMW I drive, Second it felt that the BMW had a "heavy" steeting wheel compared to the Audi which seamed lighter.

Was wondering what are the likes & dislikes with any of the cars listed above?
And is there anything I should be looking for in any of the cars listed above..?

Thanks

**AllWheelGrip** · 01-17-2006, 06:46 PM

300c isnt that great, its just hype
the GS a good care
but the AUDI A6 looks better then all of those cars and AUDI been doin AWD longer then all those companies

Laseron · 01-17-2006, 06:52 PM

Have to agree with AllWheelGrip. Audi has Quattro down like no other

quattrings · 02-21-2006, 12:52 PM

I'd stay away from the 5 series. It made Forbes list (along with the 7 series) as the most unreliable cars. There were no Audis on that list. The Lexus is a nice car but still comes in second next to the A6. Go for the 4.2 engine if you can.

cheesemax · 02-21-2006, 05:01 PM

Frankly, everything I've read and all of the experts I've spoken to agree the Quattro system is about the best 4WD system available today.

kelly57 · 03-07-2006, 02:48 PM

I HATE my 2005 A6 3.2 right now. I just made a service appt this morning for 15K oil change, AND:
- radio comes on by itself
- clunks going down steep grade slowly in Sport mode
- poor sound quality picking up voice inside car over bluetooth phone (they've tried to fix once)
- can't delete items saved in NAVI

And just as I went out for lunch today, I turned on the radio and I get ear-splitting white noise. Same for the cell phone and navigation.

So now I can't use ANY of the MMI features (radio, CD, phone, navi)!!!!

$50K for a POS car!

I would recommend ANYTHING else at this point.

01-17-2006, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
AllWheelGrip Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,725 Gallery: (0)	300c isnt that great, its just hype the GS a good care but the AUDI A6 looks better then all of those cars and AUDI been doin AWD longer then all those companies __________________ There are many paths to the top of the mountain but the view will always be the same

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quattrings Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aliso Viejo Posts: 7 Gallery: (0)	I'd stay away from the 5 series. It made Forbes list (along with the 7 series) as the most unreliable cars. There were no Audis on that list. The Lexus is a nice car but still comes in second next to the A6. Go for the 4.2 engine if you can. __________________

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01-17-2006, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
kgrates Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	I am going to buy a ALL WHEEL drive sedan this spring, around mid May. I have the field narrowed down to 4 cars: 1, The AUDI A6 2, The BMW 525 xi 3, Lexas GS 4, Chrysler 300c So far the Audi is leading, when I started I was leaning very heavily at the BMW, but after driving both on the same day, I must admit I like the Audi better for 2 reasons. First the MMI is way better then the BMW I drive, Second it felt that the BMW had a "heavy" steeting wheel compared to the Audi which seamed lighter. Was wondering what are the likes & dislikes with any of the cars listed above? And is there anything I should be looking for in any of the cars listed above..? Thanks

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01-17-2006, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Laseron Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 256 Gallery: (0)	Have to agree with AllWheelGrip. Audi has Quattro down like no other

02-21-2006, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
cheesemax Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 186 Gallery: (0)	Frankly, everything I've read and all of the experts I've spoken to agree the Quattro system is about the best 4WD system available today.

03-07-2006, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
kelly57 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	I HATE my 2005 A6 3.2 right now. I just made a service appt this morning for 15K oil change, AND: - radio comes on by itself - clunks going down steep grade slowly in Sport mode - poor sound quality picking up voice inside car over bluetooth phone (they've tried to fix once) - can't delete items saved in NAVI And just as I went out for lunch today, I turned on the radio and I get ear-splitting white noise. Same for the cell phone and navigation. So now I can't use ANY of the MMI features (radio, CD, phone, navi)!!!! $50K for a POS car! I would recommend ANYTHING else at this point.

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