Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI - 218 or 272?
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I've ordered a 272 - didn't consider the 218 because the CO2 emissions are almost identical so it'll be no more expensive to fuel, and was only £17 a month more.
And while I'd have liked the BiTDI version, as much for the sound as the extra performance, it's nearly 25% more on a lease. Plus I was keen to try the S-Tronic gearbox rather than the Tiptronic (I've got the ZF 8-sp in my current 5-series).
And while I'd have liked the BiTDI version, as much for the sound as the extra performance, it's nearly 25% more on a lease. Plus I was keen to try the S-Tronic gearbox rather than the Tiptronic (I've got the ZF 8-sp in my current 5-series).
If it's a lease car, avoid options! I couldn't resist alcantara seats because they add sports seats and lumbar support. If I were choosing to buy it...
-tech pack for the bigger MMI screen
-folding wing mirrors
-electric seats
-extended leather
-different trim (Beaufort aluminium would be my choice but it's £1500 or so!)
I haven't felt the Milano leather which comes as standard but Valcona is nice, not a massive price increase but you do have to pay for sports seats too.
ETA: I haven't worked out the difference between the standard and two optional interior light packages - one or other of those might be worth having.
-tech pack for the bigger MMI screen
-folding wing mirrors
-electric seats
-extended leather
-different trim (Beaufort aluminium would be my choice but it's £1500 or so!)
I haven't felt the Milano leather which comes as standard but Valcona is nice, not a massive price increase but you do have to pay for sports seats too.
ETA: I haven't worked out the difference between the standard and two optional interior light packages - one or other of those might be worth having.
Edited by Jobbo on Monday 9th May 19:06
Leithen said:
Thanks for that guys, 272 it is then. The faster one would be great, but I'm trying to keep the monthly payments down.
Any must have options?
Matrix lights (incredible and an essential option)Any must have options?
Technology pack
Ambient lighting
Bose
Heated seats (yes, they are an option!)
20" wheels (I love them and they don't detract from a comfy ride, but do corner very well)
If you choose a Black Edition, the wheels and Bose are included.
Unless you will be changing seat position every few days, I would forget electric seats... although they are now included FOC on some models.
I haven't tried negotiating with a dealer but I believe the Nationwide deals may be sourced via a dealer in Leeds or Sheffield. So I'd start there if you want to do the legwork.
The cars do actually come from a main dealer so there's no particular reason to spend your time on trying to match it, unless you're dead set on saving the admin fee.
The cars do actually come from a main dealer so there's no particular reason to spend your time on trying to match it, unless you're dead set on saving the admin fee.
Just a note about seats. I had the standard (heated) leather seats and they're one of my least favourite bits of the car (the other being the sat-nav). Took ages to get comfortable in them, they feel more of a perch than a seat. Next time will definitely spec the sporty electrically adjustable every-which-way seats.
I think that's a trueism of Audis in general.
I'm a big Audi fan but I went to the darkside with a Beemer for about 5 years and noticed that you do feel 'in' the car with BMW but 'on' the car with Audi.
As for the engine choice, a friend of mine once told to always go for the bigger engine. Since then, I have.
I'm a big Audi fan but I went to the darkside with a Beemer for about 5 years and noticed that you do feel 'in' the car with BMW but 'on' the car with Audi.
As for the engine choice, a friend of mine once told to always go for the bigger engine. Since then, I have.
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