Audi A6 vs. Lexus GS [56k Warning]
02-04-12, 10:03 AM
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I see that this photographs are taken by caranddriver.com. However I can only find small part if the revew, when will the complete comparison will come out?
Olso I wish Lexus had provided F-sport model for this comparison, or at GS with luxury seats and wood steering wheel.
Olso I wish Lexus had provided F-sport model for this comparison, or at GS with luxury seats and wood steering wheel.
02-04-12, 01:23 PM
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I see that this photographs are taken by caranddriver.com. However I can only find small part if the revew, when will the complete comparison will come out?
Olso I wish Lexus had provided F-sport model for this comparison, or at GS with luxury seats and wood steering wheel.
Olso I wish Lexus had provided F-sport model for this comparison, or at GS with luxury seats and wood steering wheel.
02-04-12, 02:35 PM
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It is probably some weird combo of equipment from preproduction units, but since CAR AND DRIVER so often writes how they rate the sportiness of the car the most, it is really disappointing that they did not use F-Sport but rather base version that is not really about what C&D looks in the car.
F-Sport is not expensive and can be found under 60k with navigation and pretty nice options.
F-Sport is not expensive and can be found under 60k with navigation and pretty nice options.
02-04-12, 06:08 PM
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It is probably some weird combo of equipment from preproduction units, but since CAR AND DRIVER so often writes how they rate the sportiness of the car the most, it is really disappointing that they did not use F-Sport but rather base version that is not really about what C&D looks in the car.
F-Sport is not expensive and can be found under 60k with navigation and pretty nice options.
F-Sport is not expensive and can be found under 60k with navigation and pretty nice options.
02-04-12, 07:06 PM
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I've found the article:
http://archive.caranddriver.com/revi...mparison_tests
The article isn't very detailed (they haven't even listed the Audi's as tested price), and when you bash the GS for subjective things like "muddled styling", you're out to bash the car from the get go regardless of reality.
http://archive.caranddriver.com/revi...mparison_tests
Our test car was a standard GS350, with $7440 worth of options, including a navigation/premium audio package ($1735); a precollision system with adaptive cruise control ($2000); a set of 18-inch wheels wearing summer tires ($865); and a Premium package (heated/ventilated front seats, power rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers, $1400). Grand total: $55,215, a little less than the A6, a difference attributable to the Audi’s all-wheel drive.
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02-04-12, 07:23 PM
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I've found the article:
http://archive.caranddriver.com/revi...mparison_tests
The article isn't very detailed (they haven't even listed the Audi's as tested price), and when you bash the GS for subjective things like "muddled styling", you're out to bash the car from the get go regardless of reality.
http://archive.caranddriver.com/revi...mparison_tests
The article isn't very detailed (they haven't even listed the Audi's as tested price), and when you bash the GS for subjective things like "muddled styling", you're out to bash the car from the get go regardless of reality.
02-04-12, 07:30 PM
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They list in their test sheet that the A6 was $57,470. I wish they mentioned the options the A6 was equipped with, that is in addition to the $4220 premium plus package. They said the GS felt the sportier of the two despite the handling scores (no doubt helped by the A6's larger tires).
02-05-12, 03:38 AM
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They managed to find "fully loaded" Premium model, combo that very few will pick instead of Luxury or F-Sport. Actually that is the only combo that doesnt make any sense in terms of value. Correct me if I am wrong but Premium models don't even come with Sport+ mode on the dial.
What a waste of comparison.
What a waste of comparison.
02-05-12, 07:29 AM
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They managed to find "fully loaded" Premium model, combo that very few will pick instead of Luxury or F-Sport. Actually that is the only combo that doesnt make any sense in terms of value. Correct me if I am wrong but Premium models don't even come with Sport+ mode on the dial.
What a waste of comparison.
What a waste of comparison.
in any case, Lexus did well... actually scored better on fun to drive scores... and objective handling and stopping scores would be a lot different with F-Sport.
02-05-12, 08:38 AM
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Unbelievable top of the line supercharged quattro A6 on 19 inch wheels not as much fun to drive as Lexus.
Emagen if Lexus had
#1 adaptive variable suspension, that would improve ride quality and handling
#2 19 inch staggered wheels
#3 VGRS variable Sport steering
#4 18 way of FSport seats with semi-an aline leather
#5 FSport with AWD
Those available Options could still keep the price under $60k
Emagen if Lexus had
#1 adaptive variable suspension, that would improve ride quality and handling
#2 19 inch staggered wheels
#3 VGRS variable Sport steering
#4 18 way of FSport seats with semi-an aline leather
#5 FSport with AWD
Those available Options could still keep the price under $60k
02-07-12, 02:13 PM
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Those photos kind of made me want an A6. The rear of the GS makes me want to fall asleep.
I like Lexus and all, but I agree with what others are saying in that there is a disconnect between the front and rear of the new GS.
I like Lexus and all, but I agree with what others are saying in that there is a disconnect between the front and rear of the new GS.
02-07-12, 04:37 PM
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rear of A6 and A4 make me want to kill myself... j/k of course, but it is some weird sad face at the butt of Audi... much worse than front. And problem with Audi fronts is that you are not looking at it sitting down on the road, like the pics, which do look great. But in real life, you lose a lot of the details because of that.