Audi owners in here!

cuke2u · 20 Sep 2013 at 16:19

nam said:
Saloon has been launched, I got a invite to drive one on Saturday, but i am only interested in the S3 Saloon

http://www.m25audi.co.uk/new-audi/a3/new-a3-saloon-test-drive.html?utm_source=kee&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=a3-saloon

The dealership has been in contact and the A3 Saloon is arriving to road test this coming tues. I've booked myself a drive for next saturday

2Thumbs · 22 Sep 2013 at 20:48

Sold my '99 A4 SE 2.4 V6 last week. 3 years of trouble free motoring and I sold it for near enough the same price that I paid for it.

The problem is I'm having trouble finding something to replace it with!

IAmATeaf · 24 Sep 2013 at 11:47

Does this look OK, not too sure about the colour and the mileage is higher then I'd normally go for but it's specced out nicely.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../page/1/postcode/ha71nb/radius/1500?logcode=p

[TW]Fox · 24 Sep 2013 at 11:50

2Thumbs said:
Sold my '99 A4 SE 2.4 V6 last week. 3 years of trouble free motoring and I sold it for near enough the same price that I paid for it.

The problem is I'm having trouble finding something to replace it with!

Why did you sell it before you had decided what to replace it with :confused:

2Thumbs · 24 Sep 2013 at 17:46

[TW]Fox;24994878 said:
Why did you sell it before you had decided what to replace it with

I still own a 'Classic' Mini Cooper, a motorbike and a scooter.

Phil Gr · 26 Sep 2013 at 18:18

Just done a deal on my first audi, bye bye BMW 335i hello brand new S4, collect it on Tuesday

Spec is S4 Saloon, Black Edition, Estoril Blue Crystal, Tech Pack High, B&O etc....

PG

[TW]Fox · 26 Sep 2013 at 18:30

An odd choice - it's an ancient car and generationally no different to your 335i - but it's still pretty cool all the same

Phil Gr · 26 Sep 2013 at 18:45

[TW]Fox;25010801 said:
An odd choice - it's an ancient car and generationally no different to your 335i - but it's still pretty cool all the same

Why an odd choice ? -

I need a 4 door now as opposed to a 2 door coupe ! - i have a family now
I need a car which doesn't need parked up when the lightest flutter of white stuff falls - it very hilly where i live - and yes i can drive
The ride quality of the 335i is terrible on run flats, i have had 2 cracked rear wheels.
I have had enough of my local BMW dealer - long story.
I want comparable performance, build quality etc..
I want a new car with dealer warranty support.

What car would you have bought in my situation ?

[TW]Fox · 26 Sep 2013 at 19:16

Phil Gr said:
Why an odd choice ? -

I explain why in the post you've quoted - that shape A4 is now almost 6 years old (7 if you count the A5 as its pretty much the same car) therefore generationally it's the same era as the 3 Series you are replacing - a sidegrade rather than an upgrade. I'd feel like I'd got poor value for money spenidng new-car cash on a car thats really getting on a bit and isn't as fresh as other cars in the Audi range now.

What car would you have bought in my situation ?

Do they do a similar engine in the A6? It's an all-new car. If not, and I had to have an Audi, I'd probably have been tempted by an S3 Saloon - at least it's brand new and smack up to date. Otherwise the F30 335i is, BMW badge aside, quite different to both the S4 and the previous 3 Series as it's a newer generation so if I had to spend brand new car money on an A4 sized car it'd be one of those. The F30 offers 4wd as well to fix your snow-fear.

Or I'd have hung on until Audi replaced the S4 and been first on the list for the all-new model.

But of course it matters not what I'd do - if you love the car, then great

Danger Phoenix · 29 Sep 2013 at 12:39

In terms of Audis, I was considering an A5 or A6 but it sounds like A6 is the best option. Will be buying it second hand (3 years old at most) so what are the recommendations?

[TW]Fox · 29 Sep 2013 at 12:44

Danger Phoenix said:
In terms of Audis, I was considering an A5 or A6 but it sounds like A6 is the best option. Will be buying it second hand (3 years old at most) so what are the recommendations?

Buy a 2011 onwards model not the ancient 2004-2011 model.

Danger Phoenix · 29 Sep 2013 at 12:50

[TW]Fox;25024096 said:
Buy a 2011 onwards model not the ancient 2004-2011 model.

Is there a big difference between the A5 and A6?

I will probably be buying in February 2014, so the oldest I would be looking at is a 2011 car.

Are the S5 and S6 just more powerful versions of the A ones?

[TW]Fox · 29 Sep 2013 at 12:54

Danger Phoenix said:
Is there a big difference between the A5 and A6?

It's completely different car. The A6 is a large exec saloon, the A5 is a Coupe based on the A4.

Are the S5 and S6 just more powerful versions of the A ones?

Yes. Some people will argue otherwise but they are really just the top trim level versions of the normal A5 and A6. Above that you have the proper ultra performance variants - the RS5 and RS6 which are quite a lot more than 'just a more powerful A5'.

paradigm · 29 Sep 2013 at 12:55

Danger Phoenix said:
Is there a big difference between the A5 and A6?

I will probably be buying in February 2014, so the oldest I would be looking at is a 2011 car.

Are the S5 and S6 just more powerful versions of the A ones?

Yes, a massive difference. The A5 is the same platform as the A4, the A6 (current shape) is a generation newer.

Danger Phoenix · 29 Sep 2013 at 13:00

So if I was going for a 2011 or 2012 model, would the A6 still be better?

paradigm · 29 Sep 2013 at 13:03

If you can get a well specced A6 in budget, yes.

I drove a base spec A6 for a while when I was between A4's and it wasn't the best experience. My old A6 was actually a better place to be.

Danger Phoenix · 29 Sep 2013 at 13:08

paradigm said:
If you can get a well specced A6 in budget, yes.

I drove a base spec A6 for a while when I was between A4's and it wasn't the best experience. My old A6 was actually a better place to be.

What would these be like:
Car 1
Car 2

paradigm · 29 Sep 2013 at 13:10

I'd have neither, as i'd want the HDD based nav as a minimum.

[TW]Fox · 29 Sep 2013 at 13:10

I don't see the point in buying an executive saloon if you are going to chose one with a hatchback engine fitted to it.

Large executive saloons should have 6 cylinder engines for smoothness and refinement.

Danger Phoenix · 29 Sep 2013 at 13:11

[TW]Fox;25024208 said:
I don't see the point in buying an executive saloon if you are going to chose one with a hatchback engine fitted to it.

Large executive saloons should have 6 cylinder engines for smoothness and refinement.

Haha, ok, what about these:
Car 3
Car 4