How did I miss that new A6?

coolcaddy · 10-28-2004, 04:11 AM

I caught a banner ad for the all-new Audi A6, and the teaser picture intrigued me, so I clicked through to look at it.

MAN that car is PURTY!

I can't believe this is the first time I've seen this vehicle, as it already appears to be available and I don't remember reading any spy buzz about it from trade rags and other auto news resources.

**jro4566** · 10-28-2004, 04:08 PM

Wow, you didn't hear anything about it? It was in basically all the car mags a couple of months ago! :p

giagastormer · 10-28-2004, 04:11 PM

The interior looks like it's made out of Playdoe.

Surprisingly there really wasn't too much buzz about this new A6. IMO the exterior looks classy and business like.

**mgescuro** · 10-28-2004, 07:16 PM

THe interior has quality materials and a good touch and feel, but it looks like a modernized dash from a 1970's car. IT'S AWFUL.
The exterior is a slight facelift and essentially nothing to write home about.

**jro4566** · 10-28-2004, 08:57 PM

The interior design doesn't appeal to me, but I'm sure it's made of very high-quality materials. As usual, I'll reserve final judgment until I sit in one because we all know many cars look better in person than in pictures! As for the exterior, I like it...very elegant and professional at the same time.

AdmiralViscen · 10-29-2004, 12:24 AM

Can we get some pics of the interior?

atomicshark · 10-29-2004, 05:54 AM

**paul8488** · 10-29-2004, 05:59 AM

Ah, I like this. Couldn't stand the huge grille when I first saw it, but I really like the look of the car now. And I think that interior is fantastic. I really never like wood trim, but I could live with that. I love that the chrome ring in the steering wheel mimnics the grille surround. Pretty slick!

Darc Requiem · 10-29-2004, 08:36 AM

Every time I see Audi's now I think of the Ford 500 now. Ford is really styling Audi's styling cues. Especially the 2007 Mondeo it even has the same front fascia. They just replaced the rings with a Blue Oval.

Darc Requiem

atomicshark · 10-29-2004, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darc Requiem

Every time I see Audi's now I think of the Ford 500 now. Ford is really styling Audi's styling cues. Especially the 2007 Mondeo it even has the same front fascia. They just replaced the rings with a Blue Oval.

Darc Requiem

Ford has been copying Audi since the 80's. The original Taurus copied the styling cues of the Audi 5000, which was way ahead of its time, style-wise. Audi introduce the "flush" glass that is common on so many current cars.

chris442 · 10-31-2004, 01:38 AM

I saw this car in person at Laguna Seca a couple weeks ago. The interior looks very nice; well ahead of my parents' A6. I'm not a big fan of the "fish mouth," but overall I think the car looks excellent. Although I don't know it I'd like have the fish mouth on the steering wheel reminding me of the one on the front of the car, but that's really a minor complaint.

The one at the track was 3.2 FSI quattro. The motor has direct injection much like the common rail diesels that have come on the market over the past few years. Supposedly it boosts power and fuel economy by about 10%. Not something most people would notice or care about, but I think it's pretty cool.

Also, I sat in a STS while I was there, and GM has done an unbelievable job. The materials quality is top notch for about 95% of the parts. The dash has a thick feel like a MB when you touch it, and the leather feels better than any GM leather I've ever seen. Not quite to an Audi or MB level, but far closer than any GM before.

About the A6, if you think the grille looks bad, just wait to see it with an American front plate.

gmwsag · 10-31-2004, 02:32 PM

Every time I see the A6 I fall in love with it. Gosh, that car is sweet. The interior. The exterior. The engine. Everything. I must make my background look like that car, because Audi sure did something good! Good job Audi. Now, hopefully it will sell good.

atomicshark · 10-31-2004, 04:57 PM

If I did not drive over 30,000 miles a year I would seriously consider an Audi for my next car.

**jro4566** · 10-31-2004, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darc Requiem

Especially the 2007 Mondeo it even has the same front fascia. They just replaced the rings with a Blue Oval.

The pictures you're probably thinking about of the 07 Mondeo were just a photoshopped Ford Prodigy. Nobody knows what it looks like...YET.

GeMiNi THRaSHeR · 11-01-2004, 07:44 AM

I ussually like Audi interiors, but that does nothing for me. What is the pricetag on one of these?

10-28-2004, 04:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
coolcaddy 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,939	How did I miss that new A6? I caught a banner ad for the all-new Audi A6, and the teaser picture intrigued me, so I clicked through to look at it. MAN that car is PURTY! I can't believe this is the first time I've seen this vehicle, as it already appears to be available and I don't remember reading any spy buzz about it from trade rags and other auto news resources.

10-28-2004, 04:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
jro4566 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	Wow, you didn't hear anything about it? It was in basically all the car mags a couple of months ago! :p __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

10-28-2004, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
giagastormer 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,170	The interior looks like it's made out of Playdoe. Surprisingly there really wasn't too much buzz about this new A6. IMO the exterior looks classy and business like. __________________ -Your Type-R has never beaten JL W7 in any contest. -Your eD is not louder than a Stroker -You dont know what 160.0dB is like -You wont bully a multi-million dollar company via Internet -No one cares who You are, how many amp's You've installed, nor what "Your Buddy" can hit "in the kick". -You are a consumer. Shut the up and gobble up the products that You think are worth Your meager funds.

10-28-2004, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,248	THe interior has quality materials and a good touch and feel, but it looks like a modernized dash from a 1970's car. IT'S AWFUL. The exterior is a slight facelift and essentially nothing to write home about. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

10-28-2004, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
jro4566 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	The interior design doesn't appeal to me, but I'm sure it's made of very high-quality materials. As usual, I'll reserve final judgment until I sit in one because we all know many cars look better in person than in pictures! As for the exterior, I like it...very elegant and professional at the same time. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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10-29-2004, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
AdmiralViscen 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Posts: 7,501	Can we get some pics of the interior? __________________ God Bless the Blue Bullet.

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10-29-2004, 05:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,251	Ah, I like this. Couldn't stand the huge grille when I first saw it, but I really like the look of the car now. And I think that interior is fantastic. I really never like wood trim, but I could live with that. I love that the chrome ring in the steering wheel mimnics the grille surround. Pretty slick! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

10-29-2004, 08:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Darc Requiem 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,670	Every time I see Audi's now I think of the Ford 500 now. Ford is really styling Audi's styling cues. Especially the 2007 Mondeo it even has the same front fascia. They just replaced the rings with a Blue Oval. Darc Requiem __________________ Darc Requiem President of the Buick Loadmaster Fan Club

10-31-2004, 01:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
chris442 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 165	I saw this car in person at Laguna Seca a couple weeks ago. The interior looks very nice; well ahead of my parents' A6. I'm not a big fan of the "fish mouth," but overall I think the car looks excellent. Although I don't know it I'd like have the fish mouth on the steering wheel reminding me of the one on the front of the car, but that's really a minor complaint. The one at the track was 3.2 FSI quattro. The motor has direct injection much like the common rail diesels that have come on the market over the past few years. Supposedly it boosts power and fuel economy by about 10%. Not something most people would notice or care about, but I think it's pretty cool. Also, I sat in a STS while I was there, and GM has done an unbelievable job. The materials quality is top notch for about 95% of the parts. The dash has a thick feel like a MB when you touch it, and the leather feels better than any GM leather I've ever seen. Not quite to an Audi or MB level, but far closer than any GM before. About the A6, if you think the grille looks bad, just wait to see it with an American front plate. __________________

10-31-2004, 02:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
gmwsag 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,874	Every time I see the A6 I fall in love with it. Gosh, that car is sweet. The interior. The exterior. The engine. Everything. I must make my background look like that car, because Audi sure did something good! Good job Audi. Now, hopefully it will sell good.

10-31-2004, 04:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
atomicshark 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 4,429	If I did not drive over 30,000 miles a year I would seriously consider an Audi for my next car.

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GeMiNi THRaSHeR 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Bend, Indiana Drives: 1999 Camaro Z28 6-speed Posts: 287	I ussually like Audi interiors, but that does nothing for me. What is the pricetag on one of these? __________________ 1999 Camaro Z28 6-Speed

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