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Thanks Gareth for tips, That's a shame, I was hoping I could make it work with the S line and smaller wheels easily. It's bizarre that comfort options were never available in these trim lines. I wonder if that's still the case today. I've heard it's quite expensive to replace those large alloys, and they're apparently easy to damage on our pothole ridden roads, so it's puzzling why so many people opted for them when these cars were bought new. I think the safest option would be to stick with an SE and try to find a decent example with good service history. I imagine SE seats must be at least half decent, it would be a deal breaker for me if they aren't. As for the rest of the options, I'd happily trade them for a comfortable ride. On the plus side an SE might be slightly cheaper compared to an S Line. JB

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with S line suspension paired with 17-inch wheels. The reason I ask is that I’m currently in the market for a facelift A6 (C7), and most of the nicer examples with better interior options such as upgraded seats, the Tech Pack, etc. tend to be S line or Black Edition models. These usually have stiffer suspension and larger wheels with low profile tyres. To make matters more complicated, some S line or Black Edition cars may also come with extra lowered suspension, and it’s not always easy to identify these in the second hand market. I’ve read quite a few comments about the harsher ride in these cars compared to the SE models. I'm looking for a relaxing and comfortable ride, specially for the passengers at the back, so sporty suspension and large wheels and aggressive looks aren’t really my cup of tea. Ideally, an SE would suit my driving style best, but since most of the well equipped cars are hard to find in SE trim, I’m wondering if fitting 17-inch wheels to an S line (with S line suspension) would be a good compromise if I can't find a good example with at least 18 inch wheels. First, I assume this combination isn’t unsafe? I don’t drive aggressively quite the opposite so I wouldn’t expect it to be an issue, but I wanted to check. Second, is there a reliable way to identify optional extras like the extra-lowered suspension when buying a second-hand car? Lastly, I wonder if I'm being overly obsessed with this issue, because I currently drive a Golf Mk7.5 with 16-inch wheels. The ride comfort we're used to is nothing special, but not harsh either, so any improvement in comfort would be fine for us, whether with 17 or 18 inch wheels. Thanks

Yes this was in the back of my mind as well. I guess a Euro 6 will give us a bit of future proofing.

@Stevey Y Thank you for the Thanks for the Forte tip, it's reassuring to hear there are products to prevent potential issues with adblue

Hello all, I'm looking to buy an A6 C7 Avant facelift. Given my budget of £10k, only the diesel Ultra variants are within reach. I've read a lot about the potential headaches that come with AdBlue, and I’m trying to figure out whether it’s worth getting an AdBlue equipped car at all. We have a small petrol hatchback for short trips, so the estate would mainly be used for family holidays and longer journeys. While it might clock 7-8k miles a year, it would spend much of the time sitting unused. Would I be likely to experience AdBlue crystallization or other issues with this pattern of use? I've considered petrol and Euro 5 options from other brands, but I'd really like to go for an A6 if I can make it work. I don't actually need Euro 6 or diesel, but all the other cars I've shortlisted have their own issues, so nothing's perfect I guess.