Chomping at the bit - TDI 19" sport vs non-sport

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01-11-2014, 07:42 AM

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I'm coming out of an S4 and went for the non sport TDI. Wanted something different, but mainly quieter and softer riding. Spend a lot of time on the freeway. The non sport is not as soft as a 5 series, but is way softer than the slammed B8s or C7s.

To my way of thinking, if you want flatter handling start with one of S cars. Consider resale also. A4/S4 buyer more likely to be interested in sportier set up than the A6 which I consider my ticket into the old folks club.

Sounds like you made the same decision I'm trying to make. I spend most of my time on the highway too and I wants something that gets better mileage than my 2011 S4. Considering our Q7 TDI gets better mileage than my S4, I expect I will do well with an A6 TDI.

I told the dealer I would give them a decision on a white Premium Plus TDI with 19" wheels on Monday when I bring the Q7 TDI in for its 25K service.

Did you get the 19" wheels on your TDI?

Too bad you can't get LED headlights without getting a Prestige

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01-11-2014, 07:55 AM

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I went with the non-sport because the ride height didn't bother me, and I can always put on the super awesome Hartmann 19"s when I'm ready for a summer tire:https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...&postcount=603

The 18" will net better economy and give the best possible ride for road trips, which was my main reason for sticking with the standard wheels. But the only way to really know is to monitor the Fuelly.com users and track the differences between the wheel sizes - merely correlation.