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The one thing that I always think about that bugs the crap out of me is (1) I WISH THAT YOU COULD TURN ON THE ACCESSORIE LIGHTS/RADIO WITHOUT THE GODD*&MN STEERING WHEEL AOUTOMATILCALLY ADJUSTING!
EV ftw!!!
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From: Lake Ontario
For an otherwise almost perfect car, my gripes are very minor. Hey, when you have the perfect car, faults are much more niticeable:
1. Ride height
2. Floaty suspension
3. Throttle lag on acceleration from a stop
4. A few rattles
5. Numb and lifeless steering
6. Noisy interior (compared to my previous car - 96 MB E320). Otherwise very quiet compared to my 97 Maxima SE.
That's it! This is the best car I have have ever had. It never fails to start, the thrust from the V8 always brings a big smile to my face, it has never ever been to a workshop because something got broken or stopped working. Built like a tank and I am sure it will last forever.
I have no regrets buying this car and after modding it, none of the problems I described above (other than the noisy interior) exist anymore. It is now just perfect!
1. Ride height
2. Floaty suspension
3. Throttle lag on acceleration from a stop
4. A few rattles
5. Numb and lifeless steering
6. Noisy interior (compared to my previous car - 96 MB E320). Otherwise very quiet compared to my 97 Maxima SE.
That's it! This is the best car I have have ever had. It never fails to start, the thrust from the V8 always brings a big smile to my face, it has never ever been to a workshop because something got broken or stopped working. Built like a tank and I am sure it will last forever.
I have no regrets buying this car and after modding it, none of the problems I described above (other than the noisy interior) exist anymore. It is now just perfect!
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: MN
Originally Posted by rominl
kevin,
just curious, what's wrong with the headrest?
guess it must be the gs430. my is300 and sc430 heated seat works pretty fast
just curious, what's wrong with the headrest?
guess it must be the gs430. my is300 and sc430 heated seat works pretty fast
As for the seat heater I think you misunderstood. I meant that the Audi heated seats with 8 power levels isn't really any better. It gets a little hotter in the end but it takes a long time to get up that high. By the time the seat is heated the coolant temps are up enough to heat the cabin anyway.
Kevin
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From: New York
Originally Posted by Kevin Wyum
The headrest doesn't come forward enough. The Audi is adjustable forward enough that you can actually rest your neck a bit without leaning back so far people think you're in the ghetto. If you've never had a car with a good headrest you don't know what you're missing. If there's no aftermarket one or a different model with a better one that tilts forward more and can be swaped someone should make one.
Originally Posted by Cadd
Are you talking about front or rear headrests? If you're talking about front, that's weird. I have NEVER rested my head on the headrests while I'm driving. I'm too scared to. I bet it'll make me fall asleep pretty damn fast.
but then maybe i have never had a good headrest like kevin mentioned
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From: MN
Originally Posted by rominl
ummm, same here, i have driven a lot of long distance, but i hardly put my head on the headrest... i don't think that's a comfortable pose for driving?
but then maybe i have never had a good headrest like kevin mentioned
but then maybe i have never had a good headrest like kevin mentioned
Exactly. A good headrest adjusts forward enough so that your head isn't tipped back at all for the most part. You can't use the GS headrests because they're too far back and it would be like trying to take a nap staring at the headliner instead of having it support your head very close to a normal driving position, keeps your neck from getting sore when done right. Imagine your normal driving position then imagine moving your head back maybe an inch and having the headrest there to lean against. It doesn't put you to sleep, it actually makes long drives a lot easier since your neck doesn't get sore. Trust me it feels very natural after 5 years in my A6 and I think even my Taurus SHO in the mid to early 90's had a good one as well.
Come to think of it it's safer as well since in an accident from behind your head will already be braced against it and no whiplash effect. I did a lot fabrication work on twin turbo RX7's so if nobody makes anything like this or something else doesn't swap in I'll probably make one.
Kevin
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Originally Posted by Kevin Wyum
Exactly. A good headrest adjusts forward enough so that your head isn't tipped back at all for the most part. You can't use the GS headrests because they're too far back and it would be like trying to take a nap staring at the headliner instead of having it support your head very close to a normal driving position, keeps your neck from getting sore when done right. Imagine your normal driving position then imagine moving your head back maybe an inch and having the headrest there to lean against. It doesn't put you to sleep, it actually makes long drives a lot easier since your neck doesn't get sore. Trust me it feels very natural after 5 years in my A6 and I think even my Taurus SHO in the mid to early 90's had a good one as well.
Come to think of it it's safer as well since in an accident from behind your head will already be braced against it and no whiplash effect. I did a lot fabrication work on twin turbo RX7's so if nobody makes anything like this or something else doesn't swap in I'll probably make one.
Kevin
Come to think of it it's safer as well since in an accident from behind your head will already be braced against it and no whiplash effect. I did a lot fabrication work on twin turbo RX7's so if nobody makes anything like this or something else doesn't swap in I'll probably make one.
Kevin
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From: hong kong
Originally Posted by LB Lex
You'll love the GS for sure. Like stated earlier in this thread, these complaints pale in comparison to seats that catch on fire or being stranded because the engine dies and won't restart. Sometimes other car brands are notorious for routinely being in the shop for repairs, thank god Lexus doesn't have these severe problems.
Throttle position sensor malfunction trigger the VSC and check engine lights on and the gs breaks down at once. Very disappointed on GS
EV ftw!!!
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From: Lake Ontario
Originally Posted by Kevin Wyum
Exactly. A good headrest adjusts forward enough so that your head isn't tipped back at all for the most part. You can't use the GS headrests because they're too far back and it would be like trying to take a nap staring at the headliner instead of having it support your head very close to a normal driving position, keeps your neck from getting sore when done right. Imagine your normal driving position then imagine moving your head back maybe an inch and having the headrest there to lean against. It doesn't put you to sleep, it actually makes long drives a lot easier since your neck doesn't get sore. Trust me it feels very natural after 5 years in my A6 and I think even my Taurus SHO in the mid to early 90's had a good one as well.
Come to think of it it's safer as well since in an accident from behind your head will already be braced against it and no whiplash effect. I did a lot fabrication work on twin turbo RX7's so if nobody makes anything like this or something else doesn't swap in I'll probably make one.
Kevin
Come to think of it it's safer as well since in an accident from behind your head will already be braced against it and no whiplash effect. I did a lot fabrication work on twin turbo RX7's so if nobody makes anything like this or something else doesn't swap in I'll probably make one.
Kevin
Originally Posted by hsinchong
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Throttle position sensor malfunction trigger the VSC and check engine lights on and the gs breaks down at once. Very disappointed on GS
Throttle position sensor malfunction trigger the VSC and check engine lights on and the gs breaks down at once. Very disappointed on GS
Pole Position
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From: IA
It's bring back old thread time.
No one complained about how e-shift is a joke.
For example: I put it in 3 and WANT to lug the engine and go from 2000-6000 and really enjoy the music the V8 makes. But no it decides to down shifts into 1 or 2. It should hold the gear that I put it in and stay there. It should only take over when the driver is obviously making a mistake.
Or how about if you go below 25 mph, the cruise forgets the last setting. How annoying.
No one complained about how e-shift is a joke.
For example: I put it in 3 and WANT to lug the engine and go from 2000-6000 and really enjoy the music the V8 makes. But no it decides to down shifts into 1 or 2. It should hold the gear that I put it in and stay there. It should only take over when the driver is obviously making a mistake.
Or how about if you go below 25 mph, the cruise forgets the last setting. How annoying.
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From: St. Petersburg, Florida
Originally Posted by IAGS400
It's bring back old thread time.
No one complained about how e-shift is a joke.
For example: I put it in 3 and WANT to lug the engine and go from 2000-6000 and really enjoy the music the V8 makes. But no it decides to down shifts into 1 or 2. It should hold the gear that I put it in and stay there.
No one complained about how e-shift is a joke.
For example: I put it in 3 and WANT to lug the engine and go from 2000-6000 and really enjoy the music the V8 makes. But no it decides to down shifts into 1 or 2. It should hold the gear that I put it in and stay there.
I like the e-shift. It's like a game controller in my hands.