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Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,361
Posted By James517

You posed a good question. I don't drive it...

You posed a good question. I don't drive it regularly. However, took it for a drive yesterday.

The system asked me if I wanted to use the data connection (as it has done since I migrated to a...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-25-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,361
Posted By James517

I must be missing something in this discussion. ...

I must be missing something in this discussion.

Traffic on my 2012 A6 has nothing to do with the data plan. It's a SiriusXM service which, by itself, costs $47.88/year.

I didn't need the...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-19-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,358
Posted By James517

My understanding is that the dealers have an...

My understanding is that the dealers have an enormous latitude in what they charge. Local dealer originally wanted $500. Later dropped it to $375 (apparently when they weren't getting any takers...)
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
10-02-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,745
Posted By James517

Sorry about the exhaust repair expense. Yet,...

Sorry about the exhaust repair expense.

Yet, it is a fraction of what simple depreciation would be on a new car. So, you're still making money.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-21-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,536
Posted By James517

The short of it is, it would be unusual...

The short of it is, it would be unusual (difficult, actually) to spend more on repairs than you spend on depreciation of a new car.

The problem is, you don't get a bill every month that forces...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-17-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,728
Posted By James517

Sorry -- didn't mean to screw with your thread....

Sorry -- didn't mean to screw with your thread. But the sophistication of your wheels and suspension can be lost until you compare them to something else.

Answer:
It's a Morgan three-wheeler --...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-16-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,728
Posted By James517

Nice looking wheels. I've got 18's on my...

Nice looking wheels.

I've got 18's on my Audi, but have 19's on one of my other vehicles. (Don't be too jealous of that massive 3.5" of tire width!)

:)
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-03-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By James517

Congrats. Hope you enjoy your car.

Congrats. Hope you enjoy your car.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-17-2016, 07:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By James517

My 2012 A6 - has been reliable; trouble-free.

My 2012 A6 - has been reliable; trouble-free.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-07-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 86,281
Posted By James517

Is there a torque value for the filter tightness?

Is there a torque value for the filter tightness?
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-19-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 79,328
Posted By James517

I had simply wondered if you could artificially...

I had simply wondered if you could artificially cool the original factory intercooler to simulate what you might get from increasing its size, you might be able to determine if there were enough...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 79,328
Posted By James517

I wonder if there were a way to artificially...

I wonder if there were a way to artificially reduce the temperature of the charge (intake air) while on a dyno in advance to see what the relative benefits might be instead of working on the plumbing...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-14-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,601
Posted By James517

I must be lucky. My Premium Plus is relatively...

I must be lucky. My Premium Plus is relatively simple compared to many, but it feels planted--no steering vagueness or wandering....I refer to it as Der Panzer. No rattles. Responsive. Spanked some...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-14-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 50,360
Posted By James517

It wouldn't hurt the car to have 5k oil changes. ...

It wouldn't hurt the car to have 5k oil changes.

But since you're using synthetic oil anyway, unless you're driving in heavy traffic all day (full-time Uber driver), it won't make your engine...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-07-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,661
Posted By James517

Whether Audi would cover it or not, I agree that...

Whether Audi would cover it or not, I agree that an off-center steering wheel is oddly disturbing and annoying.

I paid a fair amount for a '96 Porsche 993 -- touted as the last air cooled 911...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-29-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,346
Posted By James517

Consider how many miles you will be putting on...

Consider how many miles you will be putting on the car. I used my A6 primarily as a business and put relatively few miles on it. Audi Care will do major services in sequence without skipping or...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-17-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,843
Posted By James517

If you're going to try a data sim from someone...

If you're going to try a data sim from someone other than T-Mobile, it seems that you need to make the switch while the T-Mobile plan is still active in order to keep the ability of sending...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-12-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 255,734
Posted By James517

If you use the US Mobile sim but the Audi Connect...

If you use the US Mobile sim but the Audi Connect site still shows that your plan is expired (because it is referencing T-Mobile) -- do you have any problems sending destinations from Google Maps to...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,487
Posted By James517

How do you know if you're in one of the affected...

How do you know if you're in one of the affected areas?
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
02-13-2016, 07:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,149
Posted By James517

I always lock mine. Part of that started with...

I always lock mine. Part of that started with owning Porsches as some of their electronics stayed active, eventually running down the battery if it were unlocked. Part of it is that there simply...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-13-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,677
Posted By James517

Consumer Reports lists the C7 as above average in...

Consumer Reports lists the C7 as above average in reliability.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
12-31-2015, 05:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,487
Posted By James517

This deal seems weighted against you. If...

This deal seems weighted against you.

If you are able to consider a different car, and if you need a loan with longer payments, get "gap insurance."

My wife got a 60 month, no interest loan...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
12-26-2015, 05:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 85,581
Posted By James517

FWIW, I Googled how often are Audis stolen. S8...

FWIW, I Googled how often are Audis stolen. S8 comes up with a high rate (given the relatively few out there) while the A6 makes the list of the least likely to be stolen. Not saying it doesn't...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
12-12-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,942
Posted By James517

Maybe said in a somewhat more respectful way,...

Maybe said in a somewhat more respectful way, looks like they are nicely made. Hope you do well. Not exactly my style, but they aren't meant to be for everyone. They seem to be a more urban...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
12-11-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,828
Posted By James517

I was sold on the 3.0 engine & wanted an S4, but...

I was sold on the 3.0 engine & wanted an S4, but my son (who is often rides in back) is 6'3". So, an A6 for me.

I became more selective about using cruise once I read that the car uses the rear...
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