excuse my ignorance, what is the deal with the center console?
06-03-2003, 08:35 AM
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excuse my ignorance, what is the deal with the center console?
I am sure this has been covered, but during a test drive my knee was killing me when driving an A4. And why does the stack tilt towards the passenger?
I am concerned about buying an S4 and living with the knee rub.
I am concerned about buying an S4 and living with the knee rub.
06-03-2003, 08:43 AM
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It bothers some and not others, it seems. I think somebody...
on the A4 forum sold his B6 A4 to get back into a B5 A4 because he didn't like the center console.
I've been looking for an A4 to rent in the LA area for a while now... I want to rent the car for a week to see if the center console will be a problem for me also.
Bob K.
I've been looking for an A4 to rent in the LA area for a while now... I want to rent the car for a week to see if the center console will be a problem for me also.
Bob K.
06-03-2003, 10:01 AM
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That's why I didn't buy an A4.
Seriously...that is THE reason I didn't buy one. I'll never understand why Audi changed the console like they did. The one in my S4 is perfect for my legs.
06-03-2003, 10:48 AM
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I own a B6 A4 3.0 and have NO problems whatsoever...
I honestly have no idea what people are talking about regarding the center console...it does not bother me at all, if anything I think its nice to rest my knee against it occasionally. Also, I'm of average height and weight.
06-03-2003, 11:18 AM
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I own a B6 Avant and it bothers me sometimes...
Not always. For me, depending on how far to the right I rest my knee, it can sometimes be bothersome, but other times, it's not an issue.
If you own one and you don't have a problem with it, then great. You must not be exerting a lot of force outward on your right knee on the console to be a problem. But I've taken a few long trips where after a while, fatigue sets in and my right knee needs to move out to the right, resting painfully on the console. I have to put my right hand between my knee and the console when it starts to hurt.
I can definitely see how this may be enough of an irritant to some for a car that may be pushing $50K, so I have a feeling Audi may lose some sales because of it.
For me, it was a minor issue that I could live with on my $30K 1.8T. I'm not really sure yet if I'd be willing to live with in on a $50K car.
If you own one and you don't have a problem with it, then great. You must not be exerting a lot of force outward on your right knee on the console to be a problem. But I've taken a few long trips where after a while, fatigue sets in and my right knee needs to move out to the right, resting painfully on the console. I have to put my right hand between my knee and the console when it starts to hurt.
I can definitely see how this may be enough of an irritant to some for a car that may be pushing $50K, so I have a feeling Audi may lose some sales because of it.
For me, it was a minor issue that I could live with on my $30K 1.8T. I'm not really sure yet if I'd be willing to live with in on a $50K car.
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06-03-2003, 11:47 AM
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Agree... IMO I also think it helps maintain...
proper knee and leg position for car collisions.
You want your knees to bend up (hence the shape
of the lower dash on new & old B5 model).
Also, I use it to help keep lower body
position during tight turns on road courses
or AutoXs.
Left-Dead Pedal / Right-Console
Ed
You want your knees to bend up (hence the shape
of the lower dash on new & old B5 model).
Also, I use it to help keep lower body
position during tight turns on road courses
or AutoXs.
Left-Dead Pedal / Right-Console
Ed
06-03-2003, 02:52 PM
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Only 5' 7".
It doesn't bother me all the time, but there are days when it is noticeable and I know I'm not sitting any differently. I notice that it can be more noticeable when I wear jeans and there is a crease/fold around the right of the knee, which the console essentially pushes into my knee area when I rest it on the console.
I may not be describing it perfectly, but like I said, sometimes I can make my 45 minute drive to work without it bothering me. But there are days when I know my right knee starts to get sore and I need to pad it against the console with my hand.
I may not be describing it perfectly, but like I said, sometimes I can make my 45 minute drive to work without it bothering me. But there are days when I know my right knee starts to get sore and I need to pad it against the console with my hand.