coming from more "useful" cars (Audi RS6 / RS4), I thought to add some style and fun to my everyday life and ordered a V6 Base Convertible three days ago (The current RS4 has to go of course). I'm very happy that I found this forum and will be able to gain some insights and might be able to contribute at a later time.
I'd like to apologize, if my posts might not be as understandable as being written by a native Speaker (which I'm not), sometimes.
I've test driven the new Ingenium 4-cylinder as well as the base 6-cylinder 340hp. Personally I think the new 4-cylinder is the smarter car. It drives just fantastic being a Little lighter on the front axle, the turbo charger working quickly and providing a good "torquie" (do you say that?) feel. Even the noise the exhaust provides is unbelievable.... However, driving the 6-cylinder I just couldn't stop smiling. As this is a complete emontional decision and not a rational one - going from years of driving AWD station wagons to a rear driven Roadster - for me it had to be the 6-cylinder.
The bigger models were ruled out by either budget, unavailability or the point, that I simply don't need more power. The 340hp car for me is the perfect balance between a sports car and a cruiser.
My specs (might differ in Terms of what is std./optional in the UK):
Corris Grey
Wheels 19" 7 Split-Spoke 'Style 7013'
Configurable Ambient Interior Lighting
Air Quality Sensor
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Front parking aid
Rear View Camera
Blind Spot Assist and Reverse Traffic Monitor
Switchable active exhaust
DIgital Audio Broadcast DAB
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Interior Black Pack
Wheel centre badge Union Jack
The specs I thought about most were color, wheels, black pack, R-Dynamic.
I went for the split-spoke wheels, because they are something different to what you usually see on the road and, because I prefer 19" on the F-Type (already bought a used set of 5058s Diamond turned, since I need a 2nd set for the wintertime). I skipped the black pack on the outside not because I don't like it - I think it looks sporty and cool - but it seems that nowadays almost everybody in Germany orders this option.
So why not have some variety on the road
What I'm really not sure about is the R-Dynamic package. I can't make up my mind, whether I should go for the rather clean standard look or the package?
Maybe someone has a valuable insight on that or even the one or other picture that might help.
By the way: Does anybody own that awesome ski rack? I would love to have one, but think it's overpriced just a little. Anybody selling a used one?
Folks, thank you again for having me participate in this forum and happy easter to everyone.
Oli
