Heres my question??? The wife is looking for a new car(used of course)
The end of July is the decision date. Were looking at 3 cars
1. The 2010 to 2013 AUDI A6
2. 2011 to 2013 Cadillac CTS
3. 2010 to 2013 Mercedes c300
The choice depends on gas needed. Does the Audi require premium fuel ??
Sorry but this is the choice. The MPG vs. premium fuel makes a big difference. I wouldn't mind paying for premium if the car got 40+ mpg. but none of the 3 do..and we all know gas is going to go back up.

 

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Afaik all vag gas turbos require premium fuel. (91+)

 

I have three and all recommend premium fuel. But, in fact, I have been running them on midrange or 1/2 midrange, 1/2 premium for many years with no issues. I even tested gas mileage on the A6 and found no discernible difference. The A6 has been run on midrange for most of it's life and is still going strong.


Just a snide observation, but if you cannot afford premium then you should look at less costly, lower performance cars that use regular gas. Or pop for a nice Tesla S if price is no issue.

 

snide observation or not, was just asking a question. And none of the 3 I consider performance cars. The CTS-V, yes..This is her choices and this is what she wants. But the 3.6 CTS takes reg gas vs the Audi A6 premium and theres not a whole lot of performace difference on paper unless I go the performance A6( which would still get smoked by the V)..
as for the other 2 replies...WHAT??? English please

 

I did not realize the Caddy took regular. It's a good looking car -- I have liked them for years. But I prefer AWD and a stick and you cannot get that mix on the CTS. And no longer on the A6. That's why I bought the A4. Maybe performance is the wrong word, but they are sportier than grandma's Accord.

 

you can get the CTS with Standard and AWD...