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Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-14-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,298
Views: 1,644,596
Posted By kiwilester

Summer Day in NZ

Just looking out of my kitchen window and admiring the way the sun glinted off the paintwork, and it dawned on me that a photo might cheer up those of you who are currently enduring the cold American...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-20-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,314
Posted By kiwilester

This thread has been overtaken by events...

This thread has been overtaken by events somewhat, in that Audi has applied a fix from MY14 cars on. I am in NZ but our cars are in the Euro/UK configuration. My I Phone 5 connects to the MMI via...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-11-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,337
Posted By kiwilester

It sure is :-) Not sure if this link will work...

It sure is :-) Not sure if this link will work -...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-11-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,337
Posted By kiwilester

I agree with this also. I very rarely listen to...

I agree with this also. I very rarely listen to music at home, but always do so in the car so I generally upgrade from the manufacturer's standard fit. In this case the Bose was an additional...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-04-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,750
Posted By kiwilester

Just curious - is there anything you do like...

Just curious - is there anything you do like about the A6??
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-02-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,455
Posted By kiwilester

Interesting - thanks Mike. As I understand the...

Interesting - thanks Mike. As I understand the system, up to 2 gigs is cached and if you stay in that area the system draws on the cache first - obviously with the disadvantage of not refreshing. I...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,455
Posted By kiwilester

NAV SYSTEM QUESTIONS

Took my new car for its first long distance run over the weekend - and as a result have a couple of questions if I may.
I used the "Tour" function of the nav system to create a route with 4...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,546
Posted By kiwilester

Price Update

I thought members might be interested to know that my dealer called me yesterday to let me know that the price of my car - which is already built and is enroute (by my calculation it should be...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-22-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,546
Posted By kiwilester

We're flying into New York and doing the...

We're flying into New York and doing the conventional tourist thing there, then down to Philadelphia by train, pick up a rental car and go to Gettysburg (long standing desire of mine to visit the...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-22-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,546
Posted By kiwilester

I did think about that, as a work colleague had...

I did think about that, as a work colleague had done the very same thing with his brand new A6 last year - indeed he's just ordered another one by the same method!

For various reasons I decided...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-22-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,546
Posted By kiwilester

That's true :-) Although I am coming to the...

That's true :-) Although I am coming to the States in September for a month on vacation. My ride will be a 25 ft RV, 7 litre V10 engine that does 8 mpg!

Kind of you to ask about the quake. I...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-17-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,546
Posted By kiwilester

I am very jealous of the prices you get in the...

I am very jealous of the prices you get in the States. Here in New Zealand, based on the current exchange rate NZ$ to US$ (which I know can be a little misleading in terms of making comparisons, but...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-02-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By kiwilester

I ordered on 6 May. My build started yesterday...

I ordered on 6 May. My build started yesterday (2 Jul) and should be finished 7 Jul. I have been told the car will leave the factory on 16 Jul - not sure what happens between 7-16! - and board a...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-26-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,116
Posted By kiwilester

Yes, my dealer said the same thing. In fact he...

Yes, my dealer said the same thing. In fact he said that the dates would only go firm when Audi NZ received the invoice from Audi Corporate.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-25-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,116
Posted By kiwilester

DELIVERY UPDATE

Just had an update from my dealer. I placed my order on 6 May 13and was originally told week 26 build (which is about now) for delivery at the end of September. They are now saying:
- build week...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-17-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,334
Posted By kiwilester

Tell me about it! I guess they do have to ship...

Tell me about it! I guess they do have to ship it half way round the world, and they have also got to fund a very small support footprint here (premium cars in general, and Audis in particular, are...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-17-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,334
Posted By kiwilester

The car I have on order is the same colour...

The car I have on order is the same colour combination, and on the face of it the same wheels. The Audi NZ web site "configurator" can show you a picture. Go here:
...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-27-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,116
Posted By kiwilester

Different system here in NZ I guess. Audi...

Different system here in NZ I guess. Audi generally, and the A6 in particular, are niche premium vehicles with a very small customer base. Net result is that you pay the sticker price - Audi NZ...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,116
Posted By kiwilester

Oops, the link didn't seem to work .. I'll try...

Oops, the link didn't seem to work .. I'll try once more, otherwise you'll have to navigate there as described above :-)
http://www.audi.co.nz/nz/brand/en/models/a6/A6_Sedan/360_views.html
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,116
Posted By kiwilester

Thanks :-) I'll try and insert a link to the bit...

Thanks :-) I'll try and insert a link to the bit of the Audi NZ web site that allows you to see the car with different colours and wheels. Try this ...
[/URL] You should be then able to select...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,116
Posted By kiwilester

Order specs as follows: A6 S Line 3.0 TDI...

Order specs as follows:
A6 S Line 3.0 TDI Quattro (150kw, not the 180), 7 speed s tronic transmission, Daytona Grey, Black valcona leather interior with brushed aluminium inlays and dark headliner,...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-22-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,116
Posted By kiwilester

Hallo from New Zealand :-) New forum member,...

Hallo from New Zealand :-) New forum member, although I have been lurking and using the information here and at the UK forum to inform my purchasing decision. I ordered my S Line A6 3.0TDI on 6...
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