New member - about to order an A6 HELP!

audi123 · #1 04-24-2008, 09:08 PM

I am seriously considering ordering a factory build Audi A6 2.7 TDI SE for delivery in January 2007. I’d really appreciate your thoughts on my choice of options and my current thinking:

A6: I have been very pleased with my A4 but would like a bit more space and really like the look and feel of the A6. Prefer the quality and image of the A6 over it's rivals. Also, I've had great service from my local Audi dealer.

2.7 TDI: I want another diesel but would like a bit more power and like the idea of a V6. I have driven the 2.0 TDI and it was okay, but I’d like more! I plan to drive the 2.7 TDI in the next few days. Don't want to stretch to the quattro models, I prefer some toys!

Happy with manual transmission, happy with SE rather than S-line.

Metallic - I’ve had 2 silver cars and prefer a grey this time or maybe aurora blue? Any opinions on the best looking colours?

Luxury pack. No brainer - Volterra black leather. Is Valcona leather worth the extra money ?

Electric Lumbar support. Not sure about this. I do suffer from lower back ache occassionally and this may help?

Split folding rear seats. Any problems with rattling or squeaks ?

Folding and dimming mirrors. Must have folding, is the auto dimming worth the extra?

Sports steering wheel - Looks and feels nicer?

80 litre tank. I hate stopping to fill up and this gives an extra range on a long journey.

Colour DIS. Not sure about this, is it worth the extra?

Auto boot opening. Looks like good value.

First aid kit.

Comms pack 2. Expensive, but I think MMI colour is important and I want a CD auto changer.

Have I missed anything important or are any of these not worth having?

Also, does anyone have a good idea what the residual price may be after 3.5 or 4 years?

Apologies for the long first post, but your help is much appreciated.

Many thanks.