TWA

I drove the A6 2.7TQ with tiptronic and really liked it.

1.What is the 6-speed like ?
2.Does this car retain better resale value with tiptronic ?
3.Audi numbers claim only a 0.1 second faster accelration with the 6-speed. Is this understated or close to reality ?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Tom

Ali B

0.6 sec. difference in 0-60 (6.0 vs 6.6)

Scott

You really need to test drive both cars to tell a difference. If you enjoy driving a manual then you should of course go for the 6-speed. If you are going to modify your 2.7T then definetly go for the manual because the tip is pretty weak.

I would think that the 6-speed would retain more value because it is much more unique than the tip. Dealers sell more tips so its harder to find a used 6-speed therefore making your car more in demand.

I difference is noticable in power but it takes practice to drive the manual well enough to be faster than the tip.

hope this helps

Scott

dfhaley

Resale is always a function of demand... the more popular car has more demand. More people want tips, thus better resale.

Of course, I think the 6-spd is a far better car...
Just my humble opinion. How long do you plan
to keep it?

rickp

....if it has the steering wheel shift buttons that the S4 has......while the manual will be quicker on the highway

Rick 00//S4 Tip

April

Flares too !

Steve Bollinger

I am wrestling with the also. I don't think the TIP tranny can handle 375ft-lbs of torque either. But no one (including yourself) seems to have any real info.

Could you expound upon this a little?

If I can't pass 375ft-lbs through the tranny, how much can I pass?

April

No Connections - just good people. Know their stuff.

Steve Bollinger

I will - thx (nt)

Sander

Nope, only S4 has steering wheel buttons (nt)