2007-03-10 03:46:36 · 3 answers · asked by Mr nice guy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Audi
I have a 2001 Audi A6 that I bought pre-owned. It now has over 106,000 miles on it. It's been Dealer serviced all of its life (according to Carfax , Dealer records and since I’ve owned it) and I have really stayed on top of all maintenance issues. Unfortunately as I start to add up maintenance cost plus car payments (which will be finished soon) I’m starting to see that buying a new A6 would not cost me but a few hundred more per month than what I’m paying now. Not to mention if the new A6's are even half as good as what I have now then it's a no brainier! New A6 of course!
I truly love this car, even though it's pulled a few big bucks from my wallet, it's like no other car I've driven in its class. One friend had suggested I since I was in the market for a new car and I was considering an A6 that maybe I ought to look at a new BMW 5 series or equivalent Mercedes, even Lexus and Infinity. Well I test drove them all and compared to the Audi? hahahaha... they were an absolute Joke! Even against my high mileage Audi they could not compare. Not to mention my Audi Dealer really treat's me well. I go in for regular services and I'm always made to feel special and welcomed there, they really go that extra step to make me feel I’m the only customer they have. The ironic thing about all this is I did not even buy the car from them, but they treat me like I did. Even after something as simple as an oil change they still wash and wax the car for me and for that mater I can drop it off at anytime and they will wash and wax it for me at no charge for any reason no questions asked. They even told me to drop off my Touareg with them and they would wash and wax it for me too at no charge. Plus if I need to leave the car for repairs they always have a loan car for me, I don’t even have to ask and the nice thing. The loaner is Audi, not some clunker econ box Toyota like some high so called high ended dealers in Dallas offer and that’s only if you ask.
I suppose what I’m trying to say is that I really don't think you could go wrong with a new A6 especially if you find a dealer like I have here in Dallas. Yea the Audi can get up there in price especially now after there price increases, even more than same class BMW's, Mercedes and so on. So they are not the cheaper of the German Luxury cars anymore and like all European cars they can be a bit quirky at first but in class of car there is not a car out there that is more fun, more comfortable, more fulfilling a person can drive (at least in my opinion and experience).
I might also add that this A6 I' have right now is the only car I've been able to drive for more than 18 hours non stop (with the exception of getting gas) that I did not want to get out and just kick the hell out of because every inch of my body was aching. I could not wait to get back in and get back on the road, but I have to sleep. The A6 is just that nice it's just that much fun and as an added bonus, this car does not know a dry road from a wet one (I keep really good tires on mine which might be one reason), it has handled the same for me on all road conditions without fail and that’s been flawlessly. Plus anyone whose driven it has just fallen in love with it too some prefer to drive my A6 over there brand new cars. But again I take really good care of my cars and really spare no expense when it comes to making sure they remain in tip top shape.
I'll be buying a new one soon myself but I'm kinda tempted to wait for the new TT to come out. Since I already have the Touareg which is a great people, stuff, boat, cargo and just nice all around hauler, it might be time to have a car just for the fun of it? I’ve always bought cars for practical reasons. Anyway welcome to the Audi family I know you will enjoy yourself, I have.
2007-03-10 14:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by deanspurrier 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have owned several Audis including A6 in Europe its considered the thinking mans BMW the build quality is superb.If driven flat out the BMW has a slight edge for handling but for normal enjoyable motoring the Audi wins hands down.Mick UK.
2007-03-10 23:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice write up in car and driver.
2007-03-10 04:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋