... I decided to choose Audi and the Audi A4 after seeing it previewed on a TV car show.
So I asked to test drive the car and a time was agreed. As soon as i got inside, I felt comfortable and very free. I immediately felt as though this car had enough space to take a long journey and feel ... Read review
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A review by chunka on Audi A4 2.6 February 4th, 2002
Author's Car rating:
Safety
Good
Comfort
Good
Road Handling
Excellent
Looks
Excellent
Features
Good
Advantages:
The superb and unique handling on this car is what really captures the drivers mind
Disadvantages:
The cost of the car and the on the road price maybe a little to high for many people
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Well recently I have been out taking a few test drives with a few certain car companies. I decided to choose Audi and the Audi A4 after seeing it previewed on a TV car show.
So I asked to test drive the car and a time was agreed. As soon as i got inside, I felt comfortable and very free. I immediately felt as though this car had enough space to take a long journey and feel still at ease.
I was able to move my legs and arms freely. The other striking thing that came to me was the beautifully designed dashboard.
So I began to drive the car and I really honestly enjoyed driving this car from when I left the showroom. The car has a great way of accelerating, but I think what really sells the car is the superb handling.
When your behind the wheel of a car you can and may feel like you need to really do some work when turning corners and manouvering around other cars. But when you get behind the wheel of an Audi A4 2.6 you really begin to enjoy driving.
You feel as though your in control and you can sure feel the car move with you. You can almost be a rally driver, with this car you can choose, you can mould the way it moves, wever your a top businessman or just another lad wanting to feel a little speed. Theres not much road noise inside the car, just you and the engine, when turning corners you can hear your wheels at the surface but hardly ever.
The car comes with all of the security features excluding double deadlocks. The car comes with ABS and 6 air bags but is unable to have Traction and Stability control.
The size of the boot is over the standard for sure, Its quite large, its not the biggest but its deep and large. It would fit many shopping bags and many suitcases in the back.
If you have kids don't be alarmed, they also enjoy having the pleasure of having enough room to relax and feel comfortable. Head room in the back could be improved but thats most probably due to the sleek and sporty design of this fabulous motor.
The car isn't a cheap car but you never manage to find a cheap car with the qualitys as this car does. Its price is £21,770 and you will amnage to get it for a grand less if you go to Germany. Its fuel comsumption isn't that good, at 52.72p per mile and a distance of 29.4mpg, it can be expensive.
But as the car is a highly secure car and Audi are known for their high quality cars, I believe insurance companies are that worried bout taking you as a customer so the insurance is gonna be fairly good. Its insurance group 13 which goes to say that its a car which has the expenses and inexpenses.
Though, I didn't buy this car. The cost was a bit of a worry to me, not so much the purchase price but more to do with my insurance and keeping it on the road. Tax is about 17percent on this car, which is actually quite good. But thats if you buy the extra carbon filter which basically helps the environment on the heavy fumes.
The car comes with almost everything, air-conditioning, electric mirrors and power steering. But when it comes to cruise control, sunroof, electric seat adjust and satellite navigation, you have to pay each an extra of £400+.
Audi I believe, offer a very good service to their customers unlike many companies I have enquired about.
I personally feel that whoever you are outhere, take this car for a quick spin and I am sure your be departing with your heavy wallet! Go on, you won't regret it.
If I didn't have my trusty Seat then this would be mine!
Advantages: Huge amount of space, bomb-proof build quality Disadvantages: High service costs at main dealer
...I have owned one of these cars for over a year now and every day it has been a pleasure to own. It may not be the most attractive car; but at the same time it is not unattractive to look at. It may also not have the greatest handling or ride qualities but these are not what the car is about. The whole purpose of being for this car is to transport large amounts of people and things, comfortably, safely, and reliably and it is in these areas where this car excels.
It is quite apparent from the outside that this is a big car, however, it is when you get in side that you really start to appreciate just how roomy it is. I am 6'5'' and I could quite comfortably sit behind myself with amble leg and headroom front and back. The boot is simply massive with a reasonably low lip.
The seats are wide and armchair like; adjustment is...
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...I must be honest, when I went out to buy a new car I was actually looking at the A4 and not the A6. The A4 has a more "interesting" reputation, slightly sporty in a way but certainly not staid. The A6 on the other hand was, in my mind at least, associated with boring, safe and similar words - a company executive type of car but no fun. Well, I was forced to rethink things once I had test driven both...
While the A4 is definitely a nice car, I had to consider my need for more room in the back for passengers. Once I had tested the A6 there was really no going back. It has all the bits you would expect - cup holders, electric everything, airbags everywhere and so on - but once you consider the SE package as well - seperate air con settings for driver and front passenger, leather upholstery etc - well, what can I say.
Granted that...
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Advantages: Unbelievably Comfortable and reliable Disadvantages: expensive to run
...Drove this car for 20,000 miles. Fantastic ride and possibly the best executive car for its price range on the market. Mercedes build quality and smooth drive for half the price.
Audi have surpassed themselves with the new A6, space and comfort coupled with power when required. This car will sit on the motorway all day and appears to purr when pushed. Automatic transmission extra special with "go faster, beat little gits off the lights" tiptronic type gearshift.
Metallic paint looks better and avoid black as flies scraped of the bonnet marks badly. Electric everything so be careful that you know where and how everything works before setting off.
If looking at the Audi for a company vehicle for work purposes, avoid like the plague. More expensive to run than Cherie Blair's house spending spree's, this car will set you back...
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