Your next car?

[Laconian]

Dave in an R8. Hmm. Probably the most appropriate supercar for his personality type, I think.

[Rupert]

Brilliant idea!

[dazzleman]

Not happening...totally impractical.  But I was behind one on the road yesterday.  It was driven by a grandpa who was going about 2 mph and constantly hesitating.

[Soup DeVille]

Not happening...totally impractical.  But I was behind one on the road yesterday.  It was driven by a grandpa who was going about 2 mph and constantly hesitating.

Yeah, that's what my grandpa regretted in his waning years; that he could have made more practical choices in automobiles.

[Raza]

Not happening...totally impractical.  But I was behind one on the road yesterday.  It was driven by a grandpa who was going about 2 mph and constantly hesitating.

Sounds like a portal into your future. 

[12,000 RPM]

A6 is good money but do S6 for the forum

I will send you $50 towards the purchase

[dazzleman]

A6 is good money but do S6 for the forum

I will send you $50 towards the purchase

That will really help...

[dazzleman]

Sounds like a portal into your future.

And yours, my friend...

[dazzleman]

Yeah, that's what my grandpa regretted in his waning years; that he could have made more practical choices in automobiles.

I'm not buying a Kia....

[Raza]

And yours, my friend...

Not really sure I see myself becoming an old white guy. 

[thewizard16]

That will really help...

Mathematical argument for the S6 upgrade:
S6 net horsepower gain over A6 3.0T: +110   (you best not be caught buying anything less than the 3.0)
S6 net torque gain over A6 3.0T: +81
S6 top speed gain over A6 3.0T: +25
S6 0-60 acceleration gain over A6 3.0T: +0.8 seconds faster
S6 combined fuel economy from A6 3.0T: -2 mpg worse
A6 3.0T price advantage over S6: -$17,450 (when reasonably equipped)
Price of happiness gained by S6 vs. A6: +∞

Net advantage for S6: +∞

I mean, you can't argue with that voodoo math Dave. It's airtight.

[dazzleman]

Mathematical argument for the S6 upgrade:
S6 net horsepower gain over A6 3.0T: +110   (you best not be caught buying anything less than the 3.0)
S6 net torque gain over A6 3.0T: +81
S6 top speed gain over A6 3.0T: +25
S6 0-60 acceleration gain over A6 3.0T: +0.8 seconds faster
S6 combined fuel economy from A6 3.0T: -2 mpg worse
A6 3.0T price advantage over S6: -$17,450 (when reasonably equipped)
Price of happiness gained by S6 vs. A6: +∞

Net advantage for S6: +∞

I mean, you can't argue with that voodoo math Dave. It's airtight.

You're very creative...    With those financial skills, you should be working for the government.

[Lebowski]

Just get the S6.

[MrH]

Dave buying an S6 over an A6 is like me going to Olive Garden instead of McDonald's for dinner.

Just do it

[MexicoCityM3]

Get the S6. Treat yourself (and us).

[GoCougs]

Dunno about the blind allegiance to the S6. Most all reviews I've read say the A6/A7 is a better package than the S6/S7, noting that the 8sp AT in the former is so much more responsive and smoother than the DSG in the latter that the real-world performance gap is much narrower than the numbers suggest. I'd definitely test drive the dickens out of the S6.

[Soup DeVille]

Not really sure I see myself becoming an old white guy. 

You already are.

[MrH]

Dunno about the blind allegiance to the S6. Most all reviews I've read say the A6/A7 is a better package than the S6/S7, noting that the 8sp AT in the former is so much more responsive and smoother than the DSG in the latter that the real-world performance gap is much narrower than the numbers suggest. I'd definitely test drive the dickens out of the S6.

Well then, clearly the only solution is to step up to an RS7 to get the 8-speed automatic.

[Raza]

Dude, the A7/S7 is awesome.  Tried to get my mom into an A7 before she went CLS. 

[thewizard16]

You're very creative...    With those financial skills, you should be working for the government.

I use real numbers when they benefit me, show one unfavorable number to make my argument seem well thought out, then make up something impossible to top to close out my case. It's not chicanery when you want to believe it.

[GoCougs]

Well then, clearly the only solution is to step up to an RS7 to get the 8-speed automatic.

RS7 is probably my favorite car right now. That thing is simply awesome.

[thewizard16]

RS7 is probably my favorite car right now. That thing is simply awesome.

It's truly stunning. A bit expensive, but truly amazing. On that note.... How generous do you think that bonus going to be, Dave?

[Laconian]

Dave spent $17,000 of his valuable time just reading our arguments.

[dazzleman]

It's truly stunning. A bit expensive, but truly amazing. On that note.... How generous do you think that bonus going to be, Dave?

Not generous enough....

[dazzleman]

Dave spent $17,000 of his valuable time just reading our arguments.

You're probably right....you guys are great at spending my money...

[Laconian]

We're going to denial-of-service your attention span until you cave in and buy a needlessly overpowered car.

[MexicoCityM3]

Dude, the A7/S7 is awesome.  Tried to get my mom into an A7 before she went CLS. 

I like the A6 much more than the squashed turtle look of the A7. Diffferent strokes I guess.

[CALL_911]

I like the A7s looks, but I could see it aging terribly (the rear end). I'd probably take an S6 over an S7

[Colin]

RS7 is probably my favorite car right now. That thing is simply awesome.

   

It lists at £82k in the UK - but compared to the £97k which BMW wants for an M6 Gran Coupe - another very very desirable car indeed - although it is pricey, it is not ridiculous for what you get. If only I could get our eco-conscious Fleet Mgmt dept to throw their principles away, and to give a more generous mileage reimbursememt, I am sure I could get the man maths to work... and if not, clearly Wizard could help me to prove that it would be financially sound!   

[Vinsanity]

I like the A7s looks, but I could see it aging terribly (the rear end). I'd probably take an S6 over an S7

Something about the A7's rear end reminds me of this



I think it'll age just nicely.

Dave should've definitely gone for the A7. But there's a reason he's rich and I'm not.