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Re: 2007 Acura RL [anon3]
Written by: lexusguy on May 9, 2009 10:25:17 AM
When you get right down to it... almost every accident is the result of human stupidity, carelessness, inattention, or lack of skill. Personally, I don't believe there are any "accidents". Most are "caused" by driver stupidity and lack of skill. Well, the word "accident" just implies that whoever was at fault was not intentionally trying to injure the other driver. I've heard the "I've been to a driver training school, or ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Acura RL [lexusguy]
Written by: mobiusf1 on Apr 3, 2009 4:55:02 PM
Thanks for the input! :) I've definitely heard people say its cold, but to be honest, I don't get that same vibe. I love the exterior design, I always have, its edgy and aggressive. That's not to say I don't love the previous generation 5 series look, its just different. And the interior is fantastic (except for interior storage space) with excellent quality materials and superb attention to detail. You need ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Acura RL [mobiusf1]
Written by: lexusguy on Apr 1, 2009 9:47:16 PM
Great choice, the 535i is a fantastic car, definitely my favorite car in the segment. Very good write up on the various current mid-sizers. I agree with almost all of your points, but I've never been a fan of the current 5. I really liked the old 540i Sport and the old M5, but the current 5 just leaves me cold. Curious, were the A6 models you tested equipped with the ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Acura RL [pg48477]
Written by: mobiusf1 on Apr 1, 2009 3:42:55 AM
Midsize Luxury Sports Sedans: Great choice, the 535i is a fantastic car, definitely my favorite car in the segment. I picked up a 535xi last summer. After driving all the cars in the segment (except the Jag XF, but I'm not really a Jag fan) I easily picked the 535xi which I was fairly confident I was going to pick when I started. The M35x, although the 2nd best performer I ... Read More
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Re: Looking for used Luxury Sedan [clarence10]
Written by: lexusguy on Feb 23, 2009 10:23:13 PM
Here is my question, i have been test driving 2006/5 RL's with around 35-38k miles and the $22-$24k price range. It seems like a nice car, but it is a bit tighter inside then the M. Does anyone have suggestions for other cars to look at? I really want AWD, and need to transport my family of 4. I assume you're not interested in just buying out your M35X? It seems ... Read More
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Re: 2006 A6 S-line lease numbers [cotterm]
Written by: Car_man on Jun 1, 2007 3:32:30 AM
Hi cotterm. Are these really 2006 models? I ask because Audi is no longer providing support on leases of '06 models. I suspect that you are talking about 2007 models. Let me know and I'll tell you what I think. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum
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Re: A6 May lease [bluetrane]
Written by: Car_man on Jun 1, 2007 3:30:49 AM
Here you go, bluetrane. Through June 4th, Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Avant with 12,000 miles per year are .00035 and 46%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum
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Re: A6 3.2 CVT [arm_jan]
Written by: Car_man on Jun 1, 2007 3:26:56 AM
Hi arm_jan. The money factor that you were quoted for this car is too high. Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2007 A6 3.2 Sedan without quattro is only .00025 with the payment of a security deposit at lease signing and .00040 with the security deposit waived. It appears as though the dealer that you are working with is marking your car's ... Read More
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Re: Audi A6: Lease Questions [hspder]
Written by: Car_man on Jun 1, 2007 3:14:54 AM
Hey hspder. Through June 4th, Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Sedan with quattro, the S-Line package, AudiCare, and 15,000 miles per year are .00025 and an unattractive 44%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease for an '07 A6 4.2 Sedan with quattro, the S-Line Package, and AudiCare are .00025 and 43%. AFS ... Read More
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Re: A6 Lease enquiry [meadoel]
Written by: bmwbob on Sep 18, 2007 9:43:17 PM
HI MEADOEL, Audi is giving the dealerships $4,000 for selling a 2007 A6. When you figure the profit , difference between the MSRP and invoice, over $4,000. Then the dealer takes off their actual cost and gives the rest to the buyer. I.E. $4,000 factory money plus $3,500 +- profit after deducting the cost of pre-delivery (PDI), flooring and detailing with some advertising per vehicle. In my example $500. You get ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Infiniti G35x VS. 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro [thenatureboy]
Written by: kring5 on Jul 2, 2007 1:50:49 PM
Those two cars don't compare very well. the Audi is nearly $10K more then the G35. it's considerably more of a car the the infiniti. But what comes with the Audi is mediocre reliability and a very poor resale value. If price isn't an issue I would take the A6 over the G35 as long as the Audi comes with a full warranty. Audi's are also tanks (in a good way) ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Infiniti G35x VS. 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro [thenatureboy]
Written by: scottm123 on Jun 29, 2007 5:39:13 AM
Well, for one, I'd knock Quattro of your Pro list. I think the G35x has much more to offer here. It's RWD when the roads are clear, offering incredible handling, and AWD when you need it. In "Snow Mode", it pushes 50% of it's power to the front wheels, making it great in the snow, so no worries there. As for mileage, the Audi may get a slight nod, but it's ... Read More
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2007 Infiniti G35x VS. 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro
Written by: thenatureboy on Jun 28, 2007 8:34:26 PM
Pretty much narrowed down to these 2 vehicles, but would like to hear comments from people who tried either vehicle or just looking for some feedback in general. I would be comparing a 07 G35x with the premium pack versus a 06 A6 3.2 Quattro with the premium and convenience pack. Might be a little gap in the pricing department, but not much. From what I've noticed so far, Pros of ... Read More
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Re: I love my 2005 A6. . .and. . . [kgary]
Written by: markcincinnati on May 28, 2007 8:01:59 AM
One of the "benefits" of having a 2005 with about 35,000 miles on it is the use of the newest A6's as "loaners." The loaners, typically, are 3.2's w/a "few" options, Premium, Sunroof, etc. They are not typically S-Line or V8's. So, one gets the use of an A6 from time to time that is "brand new." I kept my last loaner about 26 hours, and other than the digital readout ... Read More
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I love my 2005 A6. . .and. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on May 27, 2007 11:52:45 AM
. . .my A6 has virtually every possible option offered at the time, is a V6 and other than one set of new tires and the initial issues with the "push-button/smart-key," the car has been "flawless" as far as I am concerned. Now with about 13K miles and 10 months left on the lease (and a wife in a similar situation with her BMW 2005 X3 -- minus one month), I ... Read More
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Re: Quattro [rjlaero]
Written by: ealazarus on May 26, 2007 11:07:56 AM
When I leased my 2007 Audi A6 I was surprised at the depreciation factor compared to MB and BMW....but I leased it and the more I drive it, the more I love it. After 20 years of MB it was a big change and I am glad I did it. As for subsidizing. When MB and BMW subsidize their cars all they do is "accelerate" the sale of that car from ... Read More
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Audi backguard vs active head restraints
Written by: aveghte on Apr 18, 2007 3:25:35 AM
My wife just ordered an A6 based on the safety ratings and great test drive and just after ordering the car we were comparing the A6 and A8 and Volvo S80 and noticed that the A6 does not have active head restraints but still is top-rated for rear-end collision safety. There is a safety system called Audi backguard which is mentioned in the Audiusa safety pages for the Audi A4. Is ... Read More
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Re: 2007 A6 Lease [mlasalle]
Written by: Car_man on Dec 31, 2006 8:30:07 AM
Hi mlasalle. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2007 A6 3.2 Sedan without quattro with 15,000 miles per year are .00140 and 64%, respectively. This car's 12,000 mile per year residual value is 2% higher and its 3% residual value is 3% higher than its 15,000 mile per year residual value. Make sure to stop by the following ... Read More
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Re: Just Leased a 2007 A6 [allagaroo]
Written by: kindzcar on Dec 30, 2006 1:50:57 PM
Do yourself a favor and run to your local BMW dealer by Jan 3. I have a fully loaded 530xi msrp 62,500 lease of $690. I was a two time audi guy but BMW blew Audi out the door and the XI IMO is just as good if not better then the A6. Good Luck
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Re: Just Leased a 2007 A6 [jimbori]
Written by: allagaroo on Dec 30, 2006 1:06:53 PM
So taxes included in the $710 per month? Good Luck with the Audi. I have an A6 2.7T coming off lease soon and trying to make a replacement decision. Car was fabulous in every way. New lease is significantly more money than my '03 and there are other AWD candidates like M35x and GS 350 that I'm considering for less money, J
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Re: That's Audi's problem [petrie3]
Written by: rjlaero on Dec 26, 2006 10:44:15 AM
It depends on which Audi you're trying to lease. The A6 lease deals are kinda average, but the 2007 A4 has the best lease deal on the market right now. 369/mo for a 2.0 Quattro with just over a 1,000 due @ signing. The same 3 series or c class MB will cost you a lot more. And Audi had a record sales month in Novemeber, so it's hard to say ... Read More
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Re: Car People [shipo]
Written by: markcincinnati on Oct 5, 2006 7:56:16 AM
Shipo, I am with you -- well, at least I WAS with you on this one. Now, well, I'm not so sure. The Infiniti did have a 5 speed auto which did seem odd, but, hey, the Cadillac also had 5 cogs in their auto too, so I somehow thought to myself, well. . .maybe these 6 and 7 speed dudes are more about quantity than capability. I'm this way: no ... Read More
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Re: "The Itch. . ." [lexusguy]
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 28, 2006 11:32:19 AM
I know what you mean, I just made the leap to HD DVD and HD Tivo with DirecTV and the three LNB and the receiver with dual HD tuners. My first HD DVD just came today, "Serenity." Shhh, don't tell anyone, I could actually possibly, maybe, perhaps, actually see keeping this A6 beyond the lease. Audi's C5 came to the US in 1998 and remained pretty much the same through the ... Read More
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A Tale of Two Cars
Written by: sfcharlie on Sep 25, 2006 10:11:52 PM
I agree with the general sentiment of Domenick's post and those of others which question the value or enjoyment of reading "I've found the golden car at the end of the rainbow" claims, although I do understand the emotion behind such claims when they are offered in the spirit of "I'm in love with the car I just bought and I want to sing it from the rooftops." As some of ... Read More
