Any S6 envy
11-17-2008, 09:49 AM
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In a straight line, all else being stock
I don't get these kinds of debates. My modified plastic car will blow the doors off a Stage 3...and it proves nothing. If something is modified, of course it has an advantage. I mean...one could argue about "what if" modifications all day--all it takes is a bigger wallet.
Ultimately, physics takes over and displacement wins all things being equal. In stock form, the S6 wins and you have the advantage of the better suspension and brakes from the get-go, and nicer amenities. All for much lower cash outlay, and I would assume better reliability over the long haul; plus the benefit of a car made by the Sport division. At least in my ownership experience, the cars from Sport division seem to be screwed together a little bit better.
I bought the allroad because it was a great compromise on doing many things well. It can do everything I need it to do in place of a small SUV, and do it a whole lot better in a more performance-oriented fashion.
But I can think of many better chassis to start with for more performance. Although it makes for a cute novelty, I wouldn't be starting with an allroad chassis for my weekend racer.
Don't get me wrong--everyone is free to do what they want and more power to them. I just don't get dumping $5-10k+ in addition to initial outlay on this resale stinker in the name of performance...when what it comes with is pretty damn good for what it was engineered for.
If I weren't towing, there would have been a S6 in my garage in place of allroad. I've driven it comparitively and it is damn good right out of the box (although I'm not crazy about the bumpers in comparison). Comparing it with a modified car seems to be apples and oranges.
Ultimately, physics takes over and displacement wins all things being equal. In stock form, the S6 wins and you have the advantage of the better suspension and brakes from the get-go, and nicer amenities. All for much lower cash outlay, and I would assume better reliability over the long haul; plus the benefit of a car made by the Sport division. At least in my ownership experience, the cars from Sport division seem to be screwed together a little bit better.
I bought the allroad because it was a great compromise on doing many things well. It can do everything I need it to do in place of a small SUV, and do it a whole lot better in a more performance-oriented fashion.
But I can think of many better chassis to start with for more performance. Although it makes for a cute novelty, I wouldn't be starting with an allroad chassis for my weekend racer.
Don't get me wrong--everyone is free to do what they want and more power to them. I just don't get dumping $5-10k+ in addition to initial outlay on this resale stinker in the name of performance...when what it comes with is pretty damn good for what it was engineered for.
If I weren't towing, there would have been a S6 in my garage in place of allroad. I've driven it comparitively and it is damn good right out of the box (although I'm not crazy about the bumpers in comparison). Comparing it with a modified car seems to be apples and oranges.
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11-17-2008, 11:38 AM
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I'm just still smarting from being S6panked over Vail Pass when I was just stage 1. :)
Seriously though, I bought the allroad because, in its 2.7T form, it is a B5S4 wagon made for big people. Mods and big turbos were on the horizon as soon as I purchased the vehicle.
In stock form, yes, the S6 is a great vehicle, and a rare and unique wagon in a sea of boring A6 avants.
In stock form, yes, the S6 is a great vehicle, and a rare and unique wagon in a sea of boring A6 avants.