A6 Avant Black Edition - Spec questions.
Discussion
Morning All.
I'm just about to place an order for the above as my new company car. It's at the top end of the new companies car policy and I can't add any options within the budget so just wanted to confirm a few things.
1) Is the standard fit MMI/DIS any good? I'm coming from an F10 5 Series with standard media.
2) I've currently specified the sports suspension option rather then the S-Line with additional 10 mm drop. Anyone got experience of the difference between the 2?
3) I'm thinking of going for Brilliant black with Lunar Silver leather as sick of all black interiors. How easy/hard is it to keep the silver leather looking good in day to day use? (2 teenage kids, 1 small dog)
Many thanks in advance for any replies.
I'm just about to place an order for the above as my new company car. It's at the top end of the new companies car policy and I can't add any options within the budget so just wanted to confirm a few things.
1) Is the standard fit MMI/DIS any good? I'm coming from an F10 5 Series with standard media.
2) I've currently specified the sports suspension option rather then the S-Line with additional 10 mm drop. Anyone got experience of the difference between the 2?
3) I'm thinking of going for Brilliant black with Lunar Silver leather as sick of all black interiors. How easy/hard is it to keep the silver leather looking good in day to day use? (2 teenage kids, 1 small dog)
Many thanks in advance for any replies.
Thanks Jon.
My assumption was that the sport suspension would be a decent middle ground with the car coming on 20" wheels. Hopefully there will be at least some compliance there.
Not heard the Bose audio upgrade yet but looking forward to it. I'm sure it's not a patch on the B&O system, but then it's not a £6k option either..
Couldn't spec the Alcantara option, as was tempted, because it then wouldn't let me choose the wheels I wanted, which I found very odd?
This is what I've gone for
My assumption was that the sport suspension would be a decent middle ground with the car coming on 20" wheels. Hopefully there will be at least some compliance there.
Not heard the Bose audio upgrade yet but looking forward to it. I'm sure it's not a patch on the B&O system, but then it's not a £6k option either..
Couldn't spec the Alcantara option, as was tempted, because it then wouldn't let me choose the wheels I wanted, which I found very odd?
This is what I've gone for
The sports suspension (20 mm drop) appears to be standard, it's the additional 10mm drop of the S-Line suspension I'm planning to avoid. Most of my driving is on A-Roads/Motorways so hoping it won't be too much. I've come from BMW M-Sport suspension + RFT's, so used too a less compliant setup.
Issue i have is that the car scheme is an odd one. My shortlist of cars is as folows and I have very little choice options wise.
F10 M-Sport Touring - Replaced next January with new model, just had one so would like a change, average standard spec.
XF R-Sport Saloon - No estate option yet, interior quality questionable, poor standard spec.
A6 Avant Black Edition - Not replaced for another 2 years, strong standard spec.
I've actually worked it out and to spec the 5 and XF to the same level as the A6 (20" wheels, black styling, memory seats + folding mirrors, upgraded hifi, privacy glass, full LED headlights, 4 zone climate etc.) would cost from 5 to £7.5K even if it was an option to do so.
F10 M-Sport Touring - Replaced next January with new model, just had one so would like a change, average standard spec.
XF R-Sport Saloon - No estate option yet, interior quality questionable, poor standard spec.
A6 Avant Black Edition - Not replaced for another 2 years, strong standard spec.
I've actually worked it out and to spec the 5 and XF to the same level as the A6 (20" wheels, black styling, memory seats + folding mirrors, upgraded hifi, privacy glass, full LED headlights, 4 zone climate etc.) would cost from 5 to £7.5K even if it was an option to do so.
So she finally turned up after a 5 month wait.
Good
Wheels - So glad I chose the different style as they look stunning in the flesh.
Interior - Lunar Silver is lovely and the quality of the interior as a whole is superior to both the E-Class and 5 Series that came before it.
Bose Audio - Best sounding car stereo I've ever heard and agree with the above poster that I can't see how the B&O system can possibly justify the huge additional outlay.
Ride - 20" wheels and sport suspension and still rides really well, even on broken B Roads. The new GRP/Composite springs are obviously a stroke of genius from Audi.
Matrix headlights - Have to be seen to be believed. Do a brilliant job, look great and are also a very cool toy.
S-Tronic - No more difficult to use than the ZF8 in my previous car and very responsive (especially when using the paddles)
Bad
Steering - Accurate enough but still far too light even in Dynamic mode and utterly lacking in any feel.
Standard MMI - As above, slow and clunky but does the job. Would have loved to spec the technology pack but just didn't have the budget.
Paint - Covered in light scratches and swirls thanks to whatever monkey threw a rag at it before it was delivered. Plan on breaking out the DAP at some point and sorting it out.
FWD - I just don't like it. Torque steer and general wooliness is disappointing.
Stop-Start - Far too keen to cut the engine, often whilst the car is still moving? Have taken to disabling it or leaving the transmission in sport around town.
All in all a fantastic car for my needs that looks great and is beautifully built, but not one you'd drive just for the fun of it.
Good
Wheels - So glad I chose the different style as they look stunning in the flesh.
Interior - Lunar Silver is lovely and the quality of the interior as a whole is superior to both the E-Class and 5 Series that came before it.
Bose Audio - Best sounding car stereo I've ever heard and agree with the above poster that I can't see how the B&O system can possibly justify the huge additional outlay.
Ride - 20" wheels and sport suspension and still rides really well, even on broken B Roads. The new GRP/Composite springs are obviously a stroke of genius from Audi.
Matrix headlights - Have to be seen to be believed. Do a brilliant job, look great and are also a very cool toy.
S-Tronic - No more difficult to use than the ZF8 in my previous car and very responsive (especially when using the paddles)
Bad
Steering - Accurate enough but still far too light even in Dynamic mode and utterly lacking in any feel.
Standard MMI - As above, slow and clunky but does the job. Would have loved to spec the technology pack but just didn't have the budget.
Paint - Covered in light scratches and swirls thanks to whatever monkey threw a rag at it before it was delivered. Plan on breaking out the DAP at some point and sorting it out.
FWD - I just don't like it. Torque steer and general wooliness is disappointing.
Stop-Start - Far too keen to cut the engine, often whilst the car is still moving? Have taken to disabling it or leaving the transmission in sport around town.
All in all a fantastic car for my needs that looks great and is beautifully built, but not one you'd drive just for the fun of it.
Gassing Station | Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff