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#16 of 231 jp by ccotenj Sep 06, 2002 (4:15 am)
"no cowl shake, no body roll."...   you sure about that statement?   i might believe "limited cowl shake" and "minor body roll"... having driven convertibles for a long time, cowl shake is inherent in a convertible, you can make it better, but you can't make it go away, and having driven cars for a long time, it'd BETTER have a certain amount of body roll under certain conditions or you are gonna find yourself in the closest ditch, quattro or no quattro...   -Chris
#17 of 231 I love Audi's but... by quattrodude Sep 10, 2002 (5:16 am)
Let's get one thing straight. An Audi ISN'T an Audi without Quattro! I can't believe they've introduced the car with FWD and AUTOMATIC transmission only. It also appears that they plan to introduce the quattro versions with automatic trans only, no six-speed manual 3.0.   And to top it off, no european delivery is available from Audi! Hello! You're competing with BMW and Mercedes, both of which allow European delivery. Porsche and Volvo also provide European delivery as an option to clients. If you want to compete in the luxury arena you need to act like a luxury auto dealer!
#18 of 231 quattrodude by lngtonge18 Sep 12, 2002 (7:44 pm)
Actually, there will be no quattro offered period. Audi figured that offering quattro wasn't worth it since most people that buy convertibles live in fair climates. I would concur with their thoughts. However, I would have liked to see a 5 speed manual offered on at least the 1.8T model, since BMW offers one on their convertible.
#19 of 231 by sphinx99 Sep 12, 2002 (7:49 pm)
I don't think that's the only reason. Quattro would have added yet more weight and I think that's the kicker. With FWD, this is already a 3800lb+ convertible that now has a engine bay power deficit versus many common family sedans, much less $45,000 luxury vehicles. If they loaded it up with AWD you'd be looking at a 220hp car that could easily weigh 4500lbs with four passengers.   I could be wrong (someone correct me if you can think of an example) but once you figure on an option or two plus taxes, the A4 convertible is quite possibly the slowest $50k vehicle in production.
#20 of 231 Ordering by donsb Sep 12, 2002 (8:09 pm)
I am getting ready to put my $1k down to place an order. Does anyone have info. on what the lease payments are going to look like for a 12k 36/39 month lease? The dealers have told me anywhere from $600 - $750 dollars a month with no money down.
#21 of 231 I think there's a lease calculator.... by andys120 Sep 16, 2002 (6:34 am)
on the Audi website...www.audiusa.com.   BTW- I've read that there will be Quattro convertibles possibly next spring.
#22 of 231 andy by ccotenj Sep 16, 2002 (6:51 am)
are they really gonna make the ragtop with the quattro? i thought others were saying that isn't gonna happen?   i hope they do. that means they are one step closer to a s4 ragtop!   -Chris
#23 of 231 Edmunds dismal review-DISSAPOINTED by latoure Sep 17, 2002 (2:34 pm)
WOW.   Just read Edmunds review of the A4 cabriolet.   They say its slow off the line and the top bows when up at speeds over 70MPH!!!!   The vehicle is forming up to be a very tame/stale ride at best.   I was waiting for this vehicle for 3 years, and now im having doubts:((((((
#24 of 231 by merc1 Sep 18, 2002 (12:30 am)
Please don't take what Edmunds says as gospel. You owe it to yourself to test drive it yourself and draw your own conclusions. I seriously doubt that the actual production cars will have a top that blows at 70 mph. Edmunds did the same thing to the X-Type. One of dumbest reviews ever.   M
#25 of 231 merc1 by latoure Sep 18, 2002 (9:19 am)
merc1,   Thanks for the advice. I think you know the type of anticipation that builds when you have been wating for something from preconception(day 1) to release(within the next 4 weeks).   This has been my anticipated cabriolet. I bought an A4 in 1998 new and LOVE the car even at 190hp. My loyalties are with Audi, but when I heard that:   1. NO QUATTRO 2. NO european NAV 2 3. NO anticipated S4 version for 2003 4. 220HP given its massive weight.   I was dissapointed and sent a letter to Len Hunt at Audi America.   I was able to see and sit in the car 2 weeks ago in Redwood Shores California and loved the look and feel, so gave it the benefit of the doubt.   Now I read the Edmunds review:   "mainly marketed to females" underpowered Top bows at 70MPH tame ride so-so- cornering   Its like a 3rd stab in the back for me.   Im wondering if I should hold on to my 98 A4 until Audi gets a bigger engine and fixes its problems in this vehicle?   Of course Ill test drive it next month, but im beginning to believe what others are saying about avoiding first year vehicle introductions to let them "get the bugs out:"   Just my 2 cents.   anyones comments are welcome:)

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