2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
I think that the 130 mph limit is a bit understated. This may be done to keep
the claim within tire speed ratings.
At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's '04 S4 4.2
(which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was hitting 150+ on the
straight with a lot of room to go.
Tony
Seth Brundle wrote:
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
the claim within tire speed ratings.
At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's '04 S4 4.2
(which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was hitting 150+ on the
straight with a lot of room to go.
Tony
Seth Brundle wrote:
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
#12
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
I think that the 130 mph limit is a bit understated. This may be done to keep
the claim within tire speed ratings.
At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's '04 S4 4.2
(which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was hitting 150+ on the
straight with a lot of room to go.
Tony
Seth Brundle wrote:
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
the claim within tire speed ratings.
At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's '04 S4 4.2
(which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was hitting 150+ on the
straight with a lot of room to go.
Tony
Seth Brundle wrote:
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
I think that the 130 mph limit is a bit understated. This may be done to keep
the claim within tire speed ratings.
At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's '04 S4 4.2
(which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was hitting 150+ on the
straight with a lot of room to go.
Tony
Seth Brundle wrote:
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
the claim within tire speed ratings.
At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's '04 S4 4.2
(which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was hitting 150+ on the
straight with a lot of room to go.
Tony
Seth Brundle wrote:
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Tony" wrote
> At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's
> '04 S4 4.2 (which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was
> hitting 150+ on the straight with a lot of room to go.
>
> Tony
According to the US specs, the S4 is electronically limited to 155 mph.
And of course you can remove that limit by getting an aftermarket
chip/software as well.
Cheers,
Pete
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Tony" wrote
> At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's
> '04 S4 4.2 (which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was
> hitting 150+ on the straight with a lot of room to go.
>
> Tony
According to the US specs, the S4 is electronically limited to 155 mph.
And of course you can remove that limit by getting an aftermarket
chip/software as well.
Cheers,
Pete
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Tony" wrote
> At an on track driving 'school' last spring I was driving a friend's
> '04 S4 4.2 (which is also supposed to have a limit of 130) and was
> hitting 150+ on the straight with a lot of room to go.
>
> Tony
According to the US specs, the S4 is electronically limited to 155 mph.
And of course you can remove that limit by getting an aftermarket
chip/software as well.
Cheers,
Pete
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
Fitted similarly, the cars have a difference of 4 or 5 grand. At this price
level that's not much. I-drive isn't an issue unless you make it so. By and
large the magazines are essentially wrong with their reviews of i-drive.
Body design? If you don't like it...don't buy it. I wouldn't buy a car which
I didn't apprciate the exterior styling.
I own a 545i.
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
I think differently. I think it is quite nice looking...even the large
grill. Audi is more an "everyman's" car. Caught somewhere between being best
at anything. Reviews say it rides hard....too hard. But I haven't had an
opportunity behind the wheel. though I must say that BMW's compliant yet
gripping ride is one of the things I like most about BMW's in general
regardless of model.
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
The 545 has been clocked at 5.3 (Road and Track) to 60 with an auto
tranny...Audi specs 6.3 and 6.1 for the new A6.
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
Fitted similarly, the cars have a difference of 4 or 5 grand. At this price
level that's not much. I-drive isn't an issue unless you make it so. By and
large the magazines are essentially wrong with their reviews of i-drive.
Body design? If you don't like it...don't buy it. I wouldn't buy a car which
I didn't apprciate the exterior styling.
I own a 545i.
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
I think differently. I think it is quite nice looking...even the large
grill. Audi is more an "everyman's" car. Caught somewhere between being best
at anything. Reviews say it rides hard....too hard. But I haven't had an
opportunity behind the wheel. though I must say that BMW's compliant yet
gripping ride is one of the things I like most about BMW's in general
regardless of model.
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
The 545 has been clocked at 5.3 (Road and Track) to 60 with an auto
tranny...Audi specs 6.3 and 6.1 for the new A6.
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
Fitted similarly, the cars have a difference of 4 or 5 grand. At this price
level that's not much. I-drive isn't an issue unless you make it so. By and
large the magazines are essentially wrong with their reviews of i-drive.
Body design? If you don't like it...don't buy it. I wouldn't buy a car which
I didn't apprciate the exterior styling.
I own a 545i.
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
I think differently. I think it is quite nice looking...even the large
grill. Audi is more an "everyman's" car. Caught somewhere between being best
at anything. Reviews say it rides hard....too hard. But I haven't had an
opportunity behind the wheel. though I must say that BMW's compliant yet
gripping ride is one of the things I like most about BMW's in general
regardless of model.
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
The 545 has been clocked at 5.3 (Road and Track) to 60 with an auto
tranny...Audi specs 6.3 and 6.1 for the new A6.
#20
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
It may drive great and you can't tell how ugly it may be from inside, but
remember, every time that you go to drive it you're going to have to look at
it before you get inside.
A great drive is a great drive only while you're driving, but ugly is
forever.
- GRL
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?
remember, every time that you go to drive it you're going to have to look at
it before you get inside.
A great drive is a great drive only while you're driving, but ugly is
forever.
- GRL
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:53e2ec95.0412020950.1a92dfc3@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
>
> Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
> doesnt bother me.
>
> The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
> I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
> 540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
> the HP.
>
> I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
> I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
> looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
>
> Anyways - opinions?