I have an NA - it cruises at 170-185 knots depending on how much gas I want to burn. THe turbo is definitely faster up high and as you point out not much faster below 10K. But it will do 200 kts in the teens which is nice.

You get used to a side stick within minutes and never want to go back to a yoke after owning one. It's so much better for the cruise portion of the flight than a yoke which just takes up space. Passengers (my wife) also much prefer the side sticks. They can read a book, cross their legs, look around for stuff in a backpack, etc... so much better without having a yoke in the way. I'm starting to think about plane upgrades and am putting a very significant premium on airplanes with a sidestick vs. a traditional yoke - which of course is pretty limiting but at least there is one good choice, the Eclipse.

 

As long as we're showing, an '11 X5 diesel is my DD, a '10 750Li is my wife's DD and an '07 Cessna Turbo 182T is my weekend driver. This leaves the highly modified TT a "drive to church on Sunday" car

John

PS. Just noticed all of these are turbos!

 

here are my current other cars:
the miata, I've owned this thing forever and never breaks down



my old daily VW Tiguan, now my wife's


a project I never finished e21


what I drive when I am down in south america 2003 audi s3


and I just picked this up on friday

 

Seems like everyone on here really likes VAG! me included but not seeing to much love for the benzitos, or astons, or Ferrari or lambos... Not even RR or bentley love lol

 

06 Cayenne Turbo S

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My two twin turbos...
G35 TT Sedan

996 TT

 

1972 Alfa Romeo / since 1982


1968 Dodge Dart / since 1974


2006 Mercedes Benz E55 / since new


2012 Volkswagon GTI / since 8/12


2008 Porsche Targa 4S / since new

 

The Daily!!

 

1994 NSX....I absolutely LOVE this car. I have owned it for over 10 years, and plan to keep it for as long as I am breathing.




2007 E63 AMG....has TONS of power, comfortable, and an AMAZING traveling car for my family and I.




I have a couple of other cars...but cannot find pictures right now.

 

I see in your sig that the M3 is gone. You change your cars faster than a Kardashian wedding.

 

07 e63 amg

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C32 amy lots o fun
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and the beloved aston @ oc auto show..

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I just changed my DD commuter vehicle went from a 06 M5 to a 08 S6.

 

How you liking the S6 compared to M5 ?

 

Lots of people thought I was crazy but it was the right choice for me. I loved the M5. Possibly the best all-around daily driving car I had, right up there with my old Cayenne TT. I did get tired of the SMG in 1-2 gears. Since it was a commuter vehicle I spent a lot of time at stop lights and the jerking and clucking just wore on me.

I will never forget having fun with my neighbors Gallardo. He still can’t believe how fast the M5 is J

The M5 was an absolute beast, crazy fast and with exhaust it sounded the part. The S6 totally flies under the radar. Everyone knows the M. As for performance the S is just not quite in the same league as the M. I still think Audi missed the boat a bit being down 50+ hp to the M and the E63. I was actually going to pick-up another AMG but the deal fell through and I ran across this S. Great price, very clean, low miles, one owner and with full warranty and Audicare.

I actually like the interior of the Audi better. The carbon is beautiful and I love the seats. I miss the raw acceleration at times but I knew I was giving that up so it’s not a surprise.

The Quattro also gives me an opportunity to take the S6 to the mountains and ski hill.

Both are great cars just different. I had the M for three years and got a solid price so it was time to move on. I love having one sports sedan, will keep this for a year and probably go for a new body style CLS63.

 

Let's have some more pictures guys

Feel free to add bikes, planes, boats etc to the mix too