2016 Audi A6 - Decision in process
02-05-2015, 07:16 AM
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New for 2016 is the contour seat package, which basically gives you the A8's world-beater seats. I'd think seriously about it, especially if you take a lot of road trips. I've spent more than my fair share of time reading Audi forums, and the A6/A7 standard seats are often a target for complaints. The A8 seats -- with ventilated cooling function, tons of adjustments, and massage feature -- seem to garner nearly unanimous positive reviews. Something to think about. I'm almost definitely going for them whenever I order.
02-05-2015, 07:22 AM
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Don't have definitive proof of this but here in the UK Xenon is now the standard on the SE (base spec) with the S-Line spec/S6 getting LED as standard and the option of Matrix LED. Up until the facelift Xenon equipped cars came with Headlight Washers in order to meet EU regulations. Following the facelift the SE spec does not have Headlight Washers despite having Xenons. The thinking here is that the Xenons fitted to facelift cars are less powerful (apparently Xenon equipped cars only need HLW if the bulbs fitted are above a certain number of Lumens) than previously and thus do not require HLW. LED equipped cars still have the washers and those with SE spec continue to get front bumper with the cutouts present but no washers to remind them of their poverty spec! This may or may not apply to the 2016 spec cars in the US
02-05-2015, 08:27 AM
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I was pleased to note that even on the P+ 2.0 they have included Power Adjust Steering Column+ Memory for 2016. A year or two ago they added Side Assist to the P+, each year they add more - this is good for those of us you don't want or need to pay for Prestige.
02-05-2015, 08:39 AM
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I wholeheartedly agree with the positive comments re the LED headlights. After using them for a few months, I had a loaner overnight with Xenons. In comparison, I felt like I was using a flashlight with weak batteries. Well, a bit of hyperbole there, but the difference in angle and distance was immediately noticeable on rural roads - I felt handicapped.
02-05-2015, 08:53 AM
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That would seem to be a logical assumption. FWIW - I am still enjoying the better lighting of my Xenons compared to the Halogens on my '06 and '08 Audi A4's. I will keep LED's in mind for my next Audi, that's for sure. I wish Audi had integrated/built-in deer deterrent whistles as an option. I have to stick mine on with double faced tape or risk another deer hit - built-ins might look better and conceivably even work better - the four rings might grab the deer's attention lol.
02-05-2015, 08:57 AM
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When new, mine were actually set a bit high - I was getting too many oncoming flashers. Once the dealer set to spec, I have no problem with incoming cars and the distance on low beams is fine. On high beams, it's like a night game at Foxboro Stadium.
02-05-2015, 09:13 AM
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New for 2016 is the contour seat package, which basically gives you the A8's world-beater seats. I'd think seriously about it, especially if you take a lot of road trips. I've spent more than my fair share of time reading Audi forums, and the A6/A7 standard seats are often a target for complaints. The A8 seats -- with ventilated cooling function, tons of adjustments, and massage feature -- seem to garner nearly unanimous positive reviews. Something to think about. I'm almost definitely going for them whenever I order.
02-05-2015, 02:37 PM
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New for 2016 is the contour seat package, which basically gives you the A8's world-beater seats. I'd think seriously about it, especially if you take a lot of road trips. I've spent more than my fair share of time reading Audi forums, and the A6/A7 standard seats are often a target for complaints. The A8 seats -- with ventilated cooling function, tons of adjustments, and massage feature -- seem to garner nearly unanimous positive reviews. Something to think about. I'm almost definitely going for them whenever I order.
02-05-2015, 09:17 PM
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It is my understanding the contour seats do not have the pull-out thigh support extenders like Audi sport seats. Do you know if the contour seat's bottom cushion is longer/deeper from front to back than the standard A6 seats are? This is my main issue with my A6's seats.
02-06-2015, 07:20 PM
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Deflated bolsters?