|
While not having a dipstick is a negative for me, I base my car decision on a number of factors. The lack of dipstick and spare tire were some negatives in my recent decision making process. Obviously the positives outweighed the negatives on my decision, but the lack of these two items are not selling points.
As a point of note, Audi also removed the dipsticks on their latest A4 models. BUT, the tube is still there and the part can be ordered for a customer retrofit. But two big negatives for me on the Audi, no Avant (Wagon) version of the S4 and the A4 Avant cannot be purchased with 6sp MT.
My compromise was that a wagon with 6sp MT is more important than a spare tire and manual dipstick. If the S4 Avant w/ 6sp MT were available, then I would be posting on the Audi forum this afternoon.
Cheers,
Chuck
|