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[Buxton2901]

Please vote S4 or A6 C8 50tdi

I need help deciding what to buy I'm so torn. After my 2015 c7.5 S6 went back I'm now looking at A6 C8 Avant 50tdi 2019 or S4 Avant 2016/17. Had a bitdi A6 C7 for the last 4 years and loved it. Power was great and sounded ok for a diesel. I bought the s6 as wanted more noise and drama but...

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Please vote S4 or A6 C8 50tdi

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[elan2s]

Personally, and I fully admit I have not driven an S4, I would go for the A6. The S4 you are considering is 5 years old and I think the B9 platform is only a mild refresh of the B8 platform, so essentially getting quite long in the tooth. The C8 platform is new and that should be beneficial. When I have driven A4s as loan cars I have always got back into the A6 (both C7 and C8) and felt it was a much nicer place to be. I haf considered a B9 A4 Avant rather than the C8 and realised the price difference was very marginal, once you had added to the A4 waht was missing from the A6 and the C8 seems better built. It is also larger. If space is not an issue then the S4 may suit you. Clearly the driving experience of the S4 will be different to the A6 and that mayoverride the other points. Hard choice

 

[Buxton2901]

Space is an issue as we have 2 dogs but I'm worried the 50tdi will feel underpowered compared to my c7 Bitdi
Hence why I'm considering an s4

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[elan2s]

I suspect you may notice a bigger difference when it comes to actual day to day driving going from the Diesel A6 of either type to the petrol S4 than you will between the two diesel A6 options. I have certainly noticed it going fromt he 40TDi to the 40TFSi engine. The 50TDi and BiTDi are not that far apart when it comes to Torque or PS

 

[Simon1972]

C8 better built ????. There's currently lots of chatter on here about rattles and tech glitches.

 

[elan2s]

C8 better built ????. There's currently lots of chatter on here about rattles and tech glitches.

Subjective I know but the plastics used and the finish just seemed better in my then 2 year old A6 than a brand new A4 I had a loan car. I was also not a fan of the permanently up MMI screen, it seemed vey flimsey and at risk of being snapped off. In both my C8s I have fortunately not had the rattle issues others have had (so far!!)

 

[psychopomp1]

Personally, and I fully admit I have not driven an S4, I would go for the A6. The S4 you are considering is 5 years old and I think the B9 platform is only a mild refresh of the B8 platform, so essentially getting quite long in the tooth. The C8 platform is new and that should be beneficial. When I have driven A4s as loan cars I have always got back into the A6 (both C7 and C8) and felt it was a much nicer place to be. I haf considered a B9 A4 Avant rather than the C8 and realised the price difference was very marginal, once you had added to the A4 waht was missing from the A6 and the C8 seems better built. It is also larger. If space is not an issue then the S4 may suit you. Clearly the driving experience of the S4 will be different to the A6 and that mayoverride the other points. Hard choice

Nope, the A4 B9 and A6 C8 are both based on the same MLB Evo platform so are familiar in many respects. Just like the C8 is a massive upgrade from the C7, same applies for B9 when upgrading from a B8. I went from a 2018 petrol A4 Avant (b9) to a 2020 diesel A6 Avant and the learning curve was pretty much zero.

OP, in your position I would go for the A6 C8 especially if the extra interior space is important. Also while the A4 interior isn't bad at all, the A6 interior is on another level.

 

[Buxton2901]

Any idea of the chrome boot strip can be removed to be sprayed or similar?

I would want to do a full de chrome

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[elan2s]

Nope, the A4 B9 and A6 C8 are both based on the same MLB Evo platform so are familiar in many respects. Just like the C8 is a massive upgrade from the C7, same applies for B9 when upgrading from a B8. I went from a 2018 petrol A4 Avant (b9) to a 2020 diesel A6 Avant and the learning curve was pretty much zero.

OP, in your position I would go for the A6 C8 especially if the extra interior space is important. Also while the A4 interior isn't bad at all, the A6 interior is on another level.

I stand corrected

 

[elan2s]

Any idea of the chrome boot strip can be removed to be sprayed or similar?

I would want to do a full de chrome

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Not sure about removal but I am sure it could be wrapped. Presume you would also be wanting to replace or wrap the roof rails as these would also be chrome on the version you are looking at

 

[Buxton2901]

Yes RS6 grille would be going on and front gloss black splitter.
Window trim wrapped and windows tinted

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[The_Golfather]

An easy one this mate. C8 all day long, but what about the new A7? RS7 light show alone wins it for me

Chrome can be wrapped at your leisure and cosmetic mods will make it much more satisfying for you. Make sure you get the larger screens inside (not sure what pack that is, should be standard on the BE, but others I don’t know). Other upgrades can be enabled or added.

 

[Buxton2901]

Yeah need an estate though for the doggies.
Deposit paid on a C8 now so happy days. And yes it has the bigger screen and virtual dash etc. Delivery Thursday

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[Sandra]

Yeah need an estate though for the doggies.
Deposit paid on a C8 now so happy days. And yes it has the bigger screen and virtual dash etc. Delivery Thursday

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Wow, look forward to seeing the car Paul

 

[NevMan]

Yeah need an estate though for the doggies.
Deposit paid on a C8 now so happy days. And yes it has the bigger screen and virtual dash etc. Delivery Thursday

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Is this the one from the Kia garage? Hopefully this one is all good. And good choice of C8

 

[Buxton2901]

Yes it is

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[elan2s]

Yes it is

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Enjoy it

 

[abmat]

I’m afraid I think the build quality is nowhere near as good on my C8 compared to my C6. Don’t think the interior is anywhere near as hard wearing and feels loads cheaper.

 

[Buxton2901]

Cheers Pal

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[abmat]

That’s not to say it’s not a nice place to be. It just doesn’t feel as solidly built. Big car. Loads of room for 2 dogs. That’s why we didn’t downsize to a A4. Seemed tiny in comparison side by side.

 

[DaveW]

Don't forget to post some pics!

 

[Buxton2901]

Waiting for garage to confirm delivery today but may be tomorrow

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[Buxton2901]

Car is being delivered this morning

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[NevMan]

Car is being delivered this morning

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Nice one.

 

[Sandra]

Car is being delivered this morning

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Exciting times Paul. Enjoy.

 

[Buxton2901]

She's here. Very quick picture out of the window at work will take more later
Get a good look over it later

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[NevMan]

She's here. Very quick picture out of the window at work will take more later
Get a good look over it later

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Cool, look forward to it. Good that you will still have a year of Audi warranty left

 

[Buxton2901]

Aye milege is 58k so not really but got 12 months used car warranty through lookers so should be all good

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[Buxton2901]

Here she is in all her glory. Surprised at how smooth the ride is and feels as quick as my c7 Bitdi so I'm a happy boy.
And all the tech us amazing

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[MPTT]

Hope you enjoy it and don’t have any bother with it!

looks like you live near where my Aunty lived, she lived near the Jolly Bowman but it’s about 15 years since I was last in there.

 

[Buxton2901]

Aye mate well spotted

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[The_Golfather]

Congrats! Let the moddin begin

 

[Buxton2901]

Already ordered wheels

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[NevMan]

Already ordered wheels

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What are you changing to?

 

[Buxton2901]

Going for these R8 V10 wheels.
20", can't afford tyres for 21's lol

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[Devilz]

Congrats on new car Paul, hope it will be trouble free moving forward.

Need those brakes as well on C8 to do justice with the wheels

Going for these R8 V10 wheels.
20", can't afford tyres for 21's lol

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[elan2s]

Hope you are still enjoying the new car. One "bug" that affected early A6's is that when using Apple CarPlay (and maybe AndroidAuto) the left hand 1cm or so of the touch is unresponsive. Very annoying as that is where Apple put the map controls. It is a known bug and there is a software update to fix it. Would be worth checking if you car is affected and/or needs the update., especiually while it still has a few days of Audi warranty remaining The PO may have had it done of course

 

[Buxton2901]

Thanks mate I'll check it out.
Car is going into Audi on Wednesday for health check and going to ask to check the gearbox software to make sure it's been given the latest version.
Anything else I should get them to check?

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[Gjjenna]

Paul,

I Removed the rear chrome strip and wired this in: - full animation when lights come on and when lights switch off! This is made specifically for the C8 and looks like it was factory fitted. I’ve got the animation rear lights, however, I believe you don’t need these for the light strip anyway.
also added the led red lights to the doors (just red dummy covers as standard): - these just piggy backed onto the 4 ring puddle lights wiring.

 

[DaveW]

That looks fantastic, should've come out of the factory like that