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I'll go back and sit in the seat after work today and see how the newer A6 stacks up! but all those stats you posted about the S6 look like they are beat by the upcoming M550i |
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12-07-2016, 10:03 PM | #70 | |
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The rest of Bangle's designs were pretty nice and still look great today. |
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My gripe with Audis is that they have no "soul." Their designs are very "clinical" inside and out. Excellent build quality, high quality materials, great attention to detail, but its all very understated and lacking character. That translates to the driving experience as well. And call me a snob, but Audi has no history. Good luck finding anything special on Hemmings besides an ugly old Audi Quattro.
Now with BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche the number of historic vehicles is endless. They've dominated in motorsports as well whereas Audi has just had a nice run in Le Mans. Aside from that, these brands produce cars with a distinct look and feel that goes back generations and gives them character. For BMW, up until recently, they also had a characteristic way they drove that gave them so much personality. That "emotion" that goes alone with a car is what separates the other German brands from Audi for me. It's the same reasoning why most enthusiasts prefer Ferrari over Lamborghini and McLaren. Sure, the latter two make vehicles that are just as competent, but which brand has the strongest pedigree and heritage? |
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12-08-2016, 11:34 AM | #72 | |
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And as far as Audi's being "soulless" thats kind of a media term and again is partly true- Press the gas on that 450 hp V8 in the S6 - look at that amazing Audi virtual cockpit dual full screen HMI, sit in that awesome comfy pleated seat while this rocket ship flys down the road- and you may find this one has a "soul"? |
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12-08-2016, 12:28 PM | #73 |
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Audi Virtual Cockpit is the most useless peace of equipment on the market.
If you have a great HUD (as in BMW), why would you ever look at the virtual cockpit? What is wrong with BMW seats, they are not comfy? Sorry but they are way better than what you get in S6. |
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12-08-2016, 01:32 PM | #74 | |
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I can not really start with the Audi VC. The combination of BMW HUD, the multifunctional instrumentcluster and the Navigation Professional is for me the better and more transparent solution. |
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I agree, the 2010 E60 550 Msport in black is one of the best looking and driving BMWs ever made. I still turn my head when I see one.
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Not feeling that plasticy looking trim around the front fascia air intakes..
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After watching tons of videos about the new m550, I'm now beginning to feel numb about this G30 car ... if you really in need of a perf sedan, nothing better than the ultimate bimmer
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12-10-2016, 03:23 AM | #85 |
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And now I see that the M550i has black exhaust tips while the other M-sports has chrome tips.
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Amazing that those stupid chrome pieces are still there on the door handles.
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