BrianWM
02-05-2012, 07:43 AM
Hi,
I'm looking at a new A6 Allroad and no one here seems to have mentioned this model so far. I believe it is available to order now. I wanted the Allroad version as a kind of replacement for a Volvo XC90 and E320 Merc I've been driving. I'd be interested in any comments on Allroad versions. I have owned an Audi previously but it was 25 years ago, I assume they're a bit different now !
I also have a concern about the Stronic gearbox. I've driven conventional "slush" autos since my previous Audi; I can appreciate the efficiency an Stronic gearbox provides and the quick gearchanges, I've even had a short test drive in a new A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro where I couldn't fault the gearbox at all. My worry is that after extended driving, especially the stop start variety including up inclines, the "slush" autos smoothness may be lacking, an effect I didn't notice on my short drive. I'd be very interested to hear from anyone with extended experience of "slush" autos who has moved to Stronic.
If I still have reservations about the Stronic, I could think about the bi-turbo but that'd only be for the gearbox not for the performance which I'm sure is nice but not needed (by me at least).
I'm looking at a new A6 Allroad and no one here seems to have mentioned this model so far. I believe it is available to order now. I wanted the Allroad version as a kind of replacement for a Volvo XC90 and E320 Merc I've been driving. I'd be interested in any comments on Allroad versions. I have owned an Audi previously but it was 25 years ago, I assume they're a bit different now !
I also have a concern about the Stronic gearbox. I've driven conventional "slush" autos since my previous Audi; I can appreciate the efficiency an Stronic gearbox provides and the quick gearchanges, I've even had a short test drive in a new A6 Avant 3.0 Quattro where I couldn't fault the gearbox at all. My worry is that after extended driving, especially the stop start variety including up inclines, the "slush" autos smoothness may be lacking, an effect I didn't notice on my short drive. I'd be very interested to hear from anyone with extended experience of "slush" autos who has moved to Stronic.
If I still have reservations about the Stronic, I could think about the bi-turbo but that'd only be for the gearbox not for the performance which I'm sure is nice but not needed (by me at least).