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Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: IL
I use MyQ via the preloaded app. It does cost for a subscription plan, once the trial ends. It's like $180 for 5 years. Some people just velcro their actual remotes behind the screen if they don't feel like paying, or have weak Wifi at their opener location.
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2010
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From: San Diego, CA
You don't, but it's different with MyQ and Tesla than regular MyQ. We have a MyQ opener (Chamberlain / Liftmaster) and you don't need a subscription for remote opening via the app. You can subscribe to save camera recordings, but live streams are free. With Tesla it's a lot more integrated and you get things like automatic opening as you near home, automatic closing as you drive away and so on.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 19,434
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From: California
You don't, but it's different with MyQ and Tesla than regular MyQ. We have a MyQ opener (Chamberlain / Liftmaster) and you don't need a subscription for remote opening via the app. You can subscribe to save camera recordings, but live streams are free. With Tesla it's a lot more integrated and you get things like automatic opening as you near home, automatic closing as you drive away and so on.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Jan 2005
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The horn button on the yoke is something that isn’t a big deal until it is. I dont use my horn button much so I didn’t care about it for a while but after a couple years now and several instances when I needed to use it I couldn’t find it easily and because of that I couldn’t alert others when I needed to. Glad Tesla figured out it was a dumb idea.
Cant wait. To be honest, my number #1 goal was better leather feel, it looks a lot nicer than current one with stiching.
Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,442
Likes: 597
From: SC
horn button is the stupidest thing about yoke, and yoke 2.0 has it. So I, as well as many others, have Yoke 2.0 on order, and mine is getting installed in 2 weeks.
Cant wait. To be honest, my number #1 goal was better leather feel, it looks a lot nicer than current one with stiching.
Cant wait. To be honest, my number #1 goal was better leather feel, it looks a lot nicer than current one with stiching.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a6...etron-details/
No wagon in the states 
Audi will offer the A6 e-tron family in three trim levels in the U.S., starting with a rear-wheel-drive A6 e-tron Sportback and followed by an A6 e-tron Quattro Sportback model. The real meat of the launch, however, is the presence of a new S6 e-tron Sportback. All three trim levels share the same 100-kWh battery capacity and 270-kW DC fast charging speed, but Audi has strategically set the power figures to create delineation between the levels.
In rear-wheel-drive form, the A6 e-tron Sportback will pack 362 hp while its Quattro-equipped A6 sibling puts 422 hp through all four wheels.The A6 e-tron pair is certainly quick enough, sprinting from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and 4.3 seconds respectively, but the S6 e-tron takes it a step further. The S6 e-tron is rated at 496 hp during regular operation, but can make a maximum of 543 hp when launch control is engaged. Maxing out the A6 pair will get you to 130 mph while the S6 is rated for 149 mph.
The Ingolstadt-manufactured Sportbacks, built on Volkswagen's Premium Platform Electric, boast a battery pack built with twelve modules and 180 prismatic cells that allow Audi to claim a maximum range out of 466 miles from the RWD A6 e-tron variant. With an emphasis on performance and power figures, the S6 e-tron's range is downgraded to 416 miles. Notably, these figures are calculated on the more generous WLTP cycle and Audi says that EPA range estimates are likely to vary. Audi says that under ideal circumstances, all three models are capable of a 10 percent to 80 percent charging session in 21 minutes flat. Plus, Audi has equipped the 800-volt battery with the ability to bank charge, splitting the scaled-up battery pack into two sides and then charging them equally when hooked up to a 400-volt charger.
In rear-wheel-drive form, the A6 e-tron Sportback will pack 362 hp while its Quattro-equipped A6 sibling puts 422 hp through all four wheels.The A6 e-tron pair is certainly quick enough, sprinting from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and 4.3 seconds respectively, but the S6 e-tron takes it a step further. The S6 e-tron is rated at 496 hp during regular operation, but can make a maximum of 543 hp when launch control is engaged. Maxing out the A6 pair will get you to 130 mph while the S6 is rated for 149 mph.
The Ingolstadt-manufactured Sportbacks, built on Volkswagen's Premium Platform Electric, boast a battery pack built with twelve modules and 180 prismatic cells that allow Audi to claim a maximum range out of 466 miles from the RWD A6 e-tron variant. With an emphasis on performance and power figures, the S6 e-tron's range is downgraded to 416 miles. Notably, these figures are calculated on the more generous WLTP cycle and Audi says that EPA range estimates are likely to vary. Audi says that under ideal circumstances, all three models are capable of a 10 percent to 80 percent charging session in 21 minutes flat. Plus, Audi has equipped the 800-volt battery with the ability to bank charge, splitting the scaled-up battery pack into two sides and then charging them equally when hooked up to a 400-volt charger.
EV ftw!!!
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 8,947
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From: Lake Ontario
Sure. It's about what I expected, considering my own driving habits combined with what I learned following owners like yourself and others over the last 2 years. I had test driven a couple and done a lot of research, so I had some idea of what I was getting into.
The Likes:
It's fast. Really fast. That was why I purchased it. I just wanted fast, and it delivers.
Ride is decent with the 19s. Still not great, even in comfort mode, but still unbelievable for a car this fast. My old 430 has spoiled me.
The looks are growing on me. I still don't think it's beautiful, but I like the way it looks more than I expected.
I like the white interior and the minimalist design. Really clean and modern. That's kind of our personal style anyway at home, so it was a good fit.
Sound system is fantastic. Love the radio stations what come with the connectivity subscription.
The app is well done and very useful. I appreciate getting a cool car when I leave work. Transferring the car to me with the app was very easy.
Autopilot works well. Better than expected.
I like the dual screens much more than the single center screen in other models.
I like the yoke and even like the turn signal buttons. Yoke really allows the screen to be seen more easily.
Like the gimmicks ok, like light show and video games, but I could take them or leave them.
The Dislikes:
Hate hate hate the horn button. Might upgrade to the new yoke for that reason along.
Not a fan of the glass roof. Bought a roof sunscreen to minimize the sun and heat. Will probably remove it in the winter, but for summer, it's hot.
Charging in annoying. SoC is something you have to manage where I live since infrastructure hasn't been built out. Ruled out driving it for a couple of longer trips because I didn't want to deal with driving out of my way to hit superchargers. I haven't done a level 2 at home because I can charge at work, but I'm only in the office part time, so I have to keep it plugged in with the slower mobile charger at home. Luckily, one of the few superchargers in my area is less than 10 miles away, so I have that as backup if need. But I'd much rather have the convenience of a million gas stations that I could fill up in 5 minutes just about anywhere, anytime. Rain makes charging at work a pain. SC in the summer is almost subtropical, with storms rolling thru almost every afternoon. Dealing with charging in the rain is a pain. Overall, charging is doable, but annoying for me at this time.
TPMS failure that I need to get to resolved, but it won't let me schedule the local service center here in Columbia SC. Forcing me to go to Charlotte. Not convenient to drive and hour and half for service. Hopefully, once I schedule it, they will offer a mobile fix.
Outside the modern design, my wife hates it. Said it's not a good passenger experience. But she too is spoiled by the 430. Expectation might be a little too high. Nothing new with her. She'll get over it.
What Surprised Me:
It's docile and fairly comfortable if you want it to be. I didn't test drive in chill mode, and it really smooths things out if you are willing to turn it into a 1000hp Camry. Moreso than I expected. Not good enough for my wife, but good enough for me at the driver.
Cargo area is much bigger than I expected. I haven't looked at the actual measurements, but it feels almost as big as my son's RX. Really efficient for the design. Lots of storage everywhere.
The amount of attention it attracts. Not that many Plaids or even Model Ss in this area, so it's fairly common to come out of a store and having someone checking it out and wanting to discuss it. Numerous picture takers and window peepers on Sentry mode. Fortunately, nothing really negative. Been coal rolled a couple of times, but the air filter takes care of that. Hopefully that will change as more are seen in this area. It doesn't really bother me, but I'm in my 50s now, so people in general are starting to get on my nerves more, so I could do without it.
FSD is very good. Way better than I expected. $49 a month and I'm in. Maybe even at $69. Not at $99. Not exactly sure why I feel that way, because I spend $99 on crap that I really don't need fairly frequently. Just doesn't feel like it's worth it, especially when I enjoy driving the car myself.
Black paint. I went black, and then I went back. Now I'm back in black, something I swore I would never do again, but I like the way this car looks when it's all shined up. The black with white interior is very stormtrooper, and I like the contrast.
Battery end of life. I really don't think about it as much as I thought I would. Maybe because I have accepted it and accounted for it financially. It's in the back of my head, but the fun factor definitely makes it a distance thought.
I'm sure I forgot a few things, but that's about it for now. I'm interested to see how the service experience goes. I'll post how it goes afterwards. Not expecting much. Hopefully they surprise me.
The Likes:
It's fast. Really fast. That was why I purchased it. I just wanted fast, and it delivers.
Ride is decent with the 19s. Still not great, even in comfort mode, but still unbelievable for a car this fast. My old 430 has spoiled me.
The looks are growing on me. I still don't think it's beautiful, but I like the way it looks more than I expected.
I like the white interior and the minimalist design. Really clean and modern. That's kind of our personal style anyway at home, so it was a good fit.
Sound system is fantastic. Love the radio stations what come with the connectivity subscription.
The app is well done and very useful. I appreciate getting a cool car when I leave work. Transferring the car to me with the app was very easy.
Autopilot works well. Better than expected.
I like the dual screens much more than the single center screen in other models.
I like the yoke and even like the turn signal buttons. Yoke really allows the screen to be seen more easily.
Like the gimmicks ok, like light show and video games, but I could take them or leave them.
The Dislikes:
Hate hate hate the horn button. Might upgrade to the new yoke for that reason along.
Not a fan of the glass roof. Bought a roof sunscreen to minimize the sun and heat. Will probably remove it in the winter, but for summer, it's hot.
Charging in annoying. SoC is something you have to manage where I live since infrastructure hasn't been built out. Ruled out driving it for a couple of longer trips because I didn't want to deal with driving out of my way to hit superchargers. I haven't done a level 2 at home because I can charge at work, but I'm only in the office part time, so I have to keep it plugged in with the slower mobile charger at home. Luckily, one of the few superchargers in my area is less than 10 miles away, so I have that as backup if need. But I'd much rather have the convenience of a million gas stations that I could fill up in 5 minutes just about anywhere, anytime. Rain makes charging at work a pain. SC in the summer is almost subtropical, with storms rolling thru almost every afternoon. Dealing with charging in the rain is a pain. Overall, charging is doable, but annoying for me at this time.
TPMS failure that I need to get to resolved, but it won't let me schedule the local service center here in Columbia SC. Forcing me to go to Charlotte. Not convenient to drive and hour and half for service. Hopefully, once I schedule it, they will offer a mobile fix.
Outside the modern design, my wife hates it. Said it's not a good passenger experience. But she too is spoiled by the 430. Expectation might be a little too high. Nothing new with her. She'll get over it.
What Surprised Me:
It's docile and fairly comfortable if you want it to be. I didn't test drive in chill mode, and it really smooths things out if you are willing to turn it into a 1000hp Camry. Moreso than I expected. Not good enough for my wife, but good enough for me at the driver.
Cargo area is much bigger than I expected. I haven't looked at the actual measurements, but it feels almost as big as my son's RX. Really efficient for the design. Lots of storage everywhere.
The amount of attention it attracts. Not that many Plaids or even Model Ss in this area, so it's fairly common to come out of a store and having someone checking it out and wanting to discuss it. Numerous picture takers and window peepers on Sentry mode. Fortunately, nothing really negative. Been coal rolled a couple of times, but the air filter takes care of that. Hopefully that will change as more are seen in this area. It doesn't really bother me, but I'm in my 50s now, so people in general are starting to get on my nerves more, so I could do without it.
FSD is very good. Way better than I expected. $49 a month and I'm in. Maybe even at $69. Not at $99. Not exactly sure why I feel that way, because I spend $99 on crap that I really don't need fairly frequently. Just doesn't feel like it's worth it, especially when I enjoy driving the car myself.
Black paint. I went black, and then I went back. Now I'm back in black, something I swore I would never do again, but I like the way this car looks when it's all shined up. The black with white interior is very stormtrooper, and I like the contrast.
Battery end of life. I really don't think about it as much as I thought I would. Maybe because I have accepted it and accounted for it financially. It's in the back of my head, but the fun factor definitely makes it a distance thought.
I'm sure I forgot a few things, but that's about it for now. I'm interested to see how the service experience goes. I'll post how it goes afterwards. Not expecting much. Hopefully they surprise me.
Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,442
Likes: 597
From: SC
I use the built-in MyQ app without paying for the subscription. When I drive up, it opens the door. When I leave, it closes it. But, if I'm away, and my wife opens the garage door and leaves it open, when I return, it will close it. You need the subscription for it to be smart enough to figure out that you are coming, so leave the door open. That rarely happens, so I didn't think the subscription was worth it.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,441
Likes: 946
From: IL
I use the built-in MyQ app without paying for the subscription. When I drive up, it opens the door. When I leave, it closes it. But, if I'm away, and my wife opens the garage door and leaves it open, when I return, it will close it. You need the subscription for it to be smart enough to figure out that you are coming, so leave the door open. That rarely happens, so I didn't think the subscription was worth it.
