A4 vs M6?
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
As much as I hate to admit it, age might be a factor in this decision as well. If you're under 40 and in good health, a manual isn't bad even in heavy traffic, but as I started creeping into my mid '40's, pumping the clutch during stop and go traffic on the freeway just got to be a chore -- and sometimes -- a literal pain, albeit slight. 
My wife and I have had primarily manual transmissioned vehicles for the last quarter century. But now that we're both in our mid to late 40's, comfort and convenience are definitely a factor we've considered with our last couple of vehicle purchases.
My wife and I have had primarily manual transmissioned vehicles for the last quarter century. But now that we're both in our mid to late 40's, comfort and convenience are definitely a factor we've considered with our last couple of vehicle purchases.
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Wanted an M6. Ended up getting an A4 because I found the perfect car at the perfect price. My only hangup at the time was that it is an A4. Couldn't be happier now. I wouldn't make it a stick if I could.
It is my daily driver. If it was a weekend car I am sure that I would feel different.
Find a car that you can't quit thinking about, write the check and have fun.
It is my daily driver. If it was a weekend car I am sure that I would feel different.
Find a car that you can't quit thinking about, write the check and have fun.
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From: East Lansing, Mi
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia Ka
Originally Posted by jas142
I'm thinking about picking up a used C5 in the near future 
How do the two compare in the C5? How is the manual tranny, overall? I live in an area with a TON of traffic, so a really tough clutch gets annoying.
Is the a4 much slower in the 1/4 mile? And is it relatively easy to get an A4 into the 12's with boltons?
Thanks
How do the two compare in the C5? How is the manual tranny, overall? I live in an area with a TON of traffic, so a really tough clutch gets annoying.
Is the a4 much slower in the 1/4 mile? And is it relatively easy to get an A4 into the 12's with boltons?
Thanks
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From: Newberry FL
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I have the A4 with 3:15s and love it! Sometimes I wish I had a M6, so I can drop the hammer or through REVs at folks, but I enjoy the ease of the PUNCH it and hang on deal.
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From: Bolingbrook IL
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Originally Posted by mph1972
I have the A4 with 3:15s and love it! Sometimes I wish I had a M6, so I can drop the hammer or through REVs at folks,
.......and dropping the hammer on it could not give me a bigger smile...
Last edited by Williams1999; Mar 1, 2006 at 03:57 PM.
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From: Greer SC
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Do any of you A4 guys shift the car? When I am in the mood to play, I shift my A4 mine through the gears & downshift too. Just because you have an A4 dowsn't mean you have to throw it in to Drive. 
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From: Greer SC
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Originally Posted by Rou-Rou 03
If you can't shift it its not a sports car.
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From: Newberry FL
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Originally Posted by Sully C5
Do any of you A4 guys shift the car? When I am in the mood to play, I shift my A4 mine through the gears & downshift too. Just because you have an A4 dowsn't mean you have to throw it in to Drive.
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You have to remember the state of mind a new corvette owner or future owner is in when they ask these innocent questions. A bonafide dilema!
Yellow vs Red vs Lloyds vs Vert vs FRC vs Coupe vs M6 vs A4 vs Lloyds vs Corsa vs Blackwing vs MAF vs Vortech vs cam specs. Its all a learning process and we've all been there.
I get a kick out of it myself, it reminds me of the 18 mos I spent waiting for my C5 and all the dumb questions I brought up, trying to survive the wait. I get those all too familiar butterflies and giggles all over again
Ask away!
Yellow vs Red vs Lloyds vs Vert vs FRC vs Coupe vs M6 vs A4 vs Lloyds vs Corsa vs Blackwing vs MAF vs Vortech vs cam specs. Its all a learning process and we've all been there.
I get a kick out of it myself, it reminds me of the 18 mos I spent waiting for my C5 and all the dumb questions I brought up, trying to survive the wait. I get those all too familiar butterflies and giggles all over again
Ask away!
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This is one of the two most common threads here - the other is coupe vs convertible. There is no right or wrong answer, it comes down to preference. Anyone that says it's not a real Corvette with an automatic is full of 
Some of the fastest street cars in the world have a form of an automatic. The Bugatti Veyron, the McLaren F1, the Porsche GT and the Ferraris all have an automatics and no one would doubt their pedigree.
I happen to have an MN6 and I love it. I wouldn't have it any other way - but that's not the answer for everyone.
If you're drag racing - 99% of the people at the strip are faster with an automatic than they would be with a manual. Notice I said 99%.
Some of the fastest street cars in the world have a form of an automatic. The Bugatti Veyron, the McLaren F1, the Porsche GT and the Ferraris all have an automatics and no one would doubt their pedigree.
I happen to have an MN6 and I love it. I wouldn't have it any other way - but that's not the answer for everyone.
If you're drag racing - 99% of the people at the strip are faster with an automatic than they would be with a manual. Notice I said 99%.
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From: Toronto Ontario
A4 vs M6 is definately a personal thing. I went with the A4 since I live in Toronto and drive in stop-and-go traffic daily. I know the M6's are usually faster, if driven well. I didn't really compare the prices between the A4's and M6's when I bought my used 01 but, brand new the A4 was standard while the M6 was an extra change. Whether that is reflected in used vehicle prices, I don't know. I know if I was buying brand new, I personally would rather invest in a torque converter instead of the extra M6 charge. But that is just me. I can't speak for anyone else.
Good luck. I hope you find what you're looking for.
Good luck. I hope you find what you're looking for.