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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Daily Driver to compliment Turbo?

I know this has been done to death...but now it my turn.

Heading into winter I have decided to lease a comfy car for the long and annoying traffic and slush filled days ahead. I truly deluded myself into believing I would drive the turbo every day but that was a fantasy apparently.

My BMW is a manual tranny and frankly I'm ready to wake up and not think...how much will my knee and hip hurt by the time I get to work?

So...since I already have a BMW (a 2000 5 series)...I don't want to get another one. Mercedes...I don't know...I have the GL450 which is sweet but the wife loves it and I can't pry it out of her hands...an E class seems a bit snooty looking to me (no real reason why...just my own craziness)...so now I'm thinking A6. Anyone have one that could give me some thoughts?

I really want a comfortable ride, loads of electronics (ipod, sat nav, sat radio and bluetooth phone)...but I want them to be easy to use.

Am I missing another car I should be considering?

Thanks guys! Apologize again for another DD thread!
 
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Audi, hands down. We own an A8L in the stable, and though I'm not fond of luxo sedans, the damn thing outperforms the MB S 500 it replaced in every way. Fit, finish, feel, traction, handling, etc. Do it. Not sure on the A6, but I know Audi, and I believe it is one of the best built sedans on the planet.
 
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I have an Audi RS6 and love it. Tons of torque and a great exhaust note. Unfortunately no new RS6 available yet. The S6 or S8 would be great choices. V10, lots of horsepower and torque, and Quattro all wheel drive.
 
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Originally Posted by raclaims
I know this has been done to death...but now it my turn.

Heading into winter I have decided to lease a comfy car for the long and annoying traffic and slush filled days ahead. I truly deluded myself into believing I would drive the turbo every day but that was a fantasy apparently.

My BMW is a manual tranny and frankly I'm ready to wake up and not think...how much will my knee and hip hurt by the time I get to work?

So...since I already have a BMW (a 2000 5 series)...I don't want to get another one. Mercedes...I don't know...I have the GL450 which is sweet but the wife loves it and I can't pry it out of her hands...an E class seems a bit snooty looking to me (no real reason why...just my own craziness)...so now I'm thinking A6. Anyone have one that could give me some thoughts?

I really want a comfortable ride, loads of electronics (ipod, sat nav, sat radio and bluetooth phone)...but I want them to be easy to use.

Am I missing another car I should be considering?

Thanks guys! Apologize again for another DD thread!
LS460 Hands Down taking all your requirements into consideration... Best decision I made.
 
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funny the thread is up.... I just sold my M3 and will likely replace it with an Audi S8. Its somewhat rare and got the power and looks to go along with it!

where I live, an S550 is more common than a Honda Accord!!

so I say the Audi!!
 
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If no BMW then Lexus GS350 AWD.
 
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Believe it or not, I'd recommend the Audi A3 S-line 3.2 DSG. Larry (HUMMM 3) got one as a DD to complement his 997TT and I had a chance to test drive it. Now I want one!



Has absolutely everything you'd need. Bluetooth, iPod, Sat Radio, NAV, AWD, etc.
 
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A3 is a great DD car... I went with an s4 avant but the A3 S line was what brought me to the dealership


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Believe it or not, I'd recommend the Audi A3 S-line 3.2 DSG. Larry (HUMMM 3) got one as a DD to complement his 997TT and I had a chance to test drive it. Now I want one!



Has absolutely everything you'd need. Bluetooth, iPod, Sat Radio, NAV, AWD, etc.
 
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