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<blockquote data-quote="kuntakinte" data-source="post: 676114" data-attributes="member: 15653"><p>1. Car and battery are covered collectively for 4 years. Cost of battery replacement should not arise as within reasonable use sans abuse, it is expected to last the lifetime of the car as with all other hybrid vehicles </p><p></p><p>2. Didn't test the range in full EV mode but I don't reckon I'll be using it too often</p><p></p><p>3. Agree with you that there is a small learning curve when it comes to braking the car smoothly during abrupt stops but not a deal breaker. But disagree with you totally that the transition between petrol and electric is jerky. It's silky smooth, non intrusive and hardly noticeable unless one is looking at the dashboard - attested by every reviewer when compared against other hybrid or even the more commin start-stop technologies </p><p></p><p>4. Frankly, I don't expect to hold a light foot, not when you have 245hp and 450 nm on tap. Coming from a 320d where I'm used to 420nm torque, I don't see myself letting off on this pleasure. But it's good to know that if I wanted to (to be Mother Nature friendly), I could</p><p> </p><p>5. Don't see an issue there either, used to own an Audi TT Mk1 which is even more rare but being an icon, there were no shortage of takers. Effectively, for this gen of A6, the hybrid is considered the de facto model since the standard A6 with its inferior specs, did not sell in any notable numbers while the 3.0 is a huge premium. Thus, if one were to consider the A6, the hybrid is a natural choice. Barring any untoward service needs, the hybrid has the same service interval and costs as the standard version.</p><p></p><p>6. Ok, you've got me on this one. It's a little odd, agreed but let me get used to the driving dynamics and I'll adapt otherwise, flooring it to the redline will mean a F1-like KERS boost, which is really not too difficult to understand.</p><p></p><p>Was informed last week that my car is ready for delivery. Held it back due to the possible Ge13 uncertainties (don't wanna end up having my car painted in rainbow colors by some fanatics), will proceed with the paperwork by end of his week. </p><p></p><p>Rather sad that I'll be letting go my 320d but as they say, it's another phase of our life when family needs matter more. I think the A6 hybrid offers a very decent performance for its segment class which I'm hoping will in some ways could substitute the sheer driving pleasure that I've had with my 320d</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kuntakinte, post: 676114, member: 15653"] 1. Car and battery are covered collectively for 4 years. Cost of battery replacement should not arise as within reasonable use sans abuse, it is expected to last the lifetime of the car as with all other hybrid vehicles 2. Didn't test the range in full EV mode but I don't reckon I'll be using it too often 3. Agree with you that there is a small learning curve when it comes to braking the car smoothly during abrupt stops but not a deal breaker. But disagree with you totally that the transition between petrol and electric is jerky. It's silky smooth, non intrusive and hardly noticeable unless one is looking at the dashboard - attested by every reviewer when compared against other hybrid or even the more commin start-stop technologies 4. Frankly, I don't expect to hold a light foot, not when you have 245hp and 450 nm on tap. Coming from a 320d where I'm used to 420nm torque, I don't see myself letting off on this pleasure. But it's good to know that if I wanted to (to be Mother Nature friendly), I could 5. Don't see an issue there either, used to own an Audi TT Mk1 which is even more rare but being an icon, there were no shortage of takers. Effectively, for this gen of A6, the hybrid is considered the de facto model since the standard A6 with its inferior specs, did not sell in any notable numbers while the 3.0 is a huge premium. Thus, if one were to consider the A6, the hybrid is a natural choice. Barring any untoward service needs, the hybrid has the same service interval and costs as the standard version. 6. Ok, you've got me on this one. It's a little odd, agreed but let me get used to the driving dynamics and I'll adapt otherwise, flooring it to the redline will mean a F1-like KERS boost, which is really not too difficult to understand. Was informed last week that my car is ready for delivery. Held it back due to the possible Ge13 uncertainties (don't wanna end up having my car painted in rainbow colors by some fanatics), will proceed with the paperwork by end of his week. Rather sad that I'll be letting go my 320d but as they say, it's another phase of our life when family needs matter more. I think the A6 hybrid offers a very decent performance for its segment class which I'm hoping will in some ways could substitute the sheer driving pleasure that I've had with my 320d [/QUOTE]
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