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What is this discussion about? BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Volvo S60 R, Subaru Legacy, Audi S4, Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA6, Sedan

#398 of 828 Re: Audi #1 AWD [ateixeira] by qbrozen Jun 20, 2007 (11:23 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 11:19 am) Eagle was 1980, actually. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 11:59 am) qbrozen (Jun 20, 2007 12:29 pm) ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 12:38 pm) and 1 more...
#399 of 828 Re: Audi #1 AWD [qbrozen] by ateixeira Jun 20, 2007 (11:59 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 20, 2007 11:23 am) 7 years later, wow. Subaru by a long shot. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jun 20, 2007 12:29 pm) ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 12:38 pm) lilengineerboy (Jun 20, 2007 1:08 pm)
#400 of 828 Re: Audi #1 AWD [ateixeira] by qbrozen Jun 20, 2007 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 11:59 am) How liberal in the description are we talking?   Willys had a 4wd "station wagon" back in 1947. They aren't particularly tall, but taller than a subie or eagle, so maybe just a very early SUV. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 12:38 pm) lilengineerboy (Jun 20, 2007 1:08 pm)
#401 of 828 Re: Audi #1 AWD [qbrozen] by ateixeira Jun 20, 2007 (12:38 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 20, 2007 12:29 pm) That's still a truck.   Subaru was first to do it on a car platform. Then AMC.   Audi was first to employ full-time AWD, I believe. Replies to this message: lilengineerboy (Jun 20, 2007 1:08 pm)
#402 of 828 Re: Audi #1 AWD [ateixeira] by lilengineerboy Jun 20, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 12:38 pm) When did the RT4WD Civic wag-o-van thing start showing up? It was mid-80s I believe, like '86 maybe? Toyota had a 4wd Corolla wagon (but I can't remember if that was pre-86) and Camry, and the Dodge Colt Vista (and other Mitsubihis) could be 4wd, as could the Tempo. I have an old Motor Trend that did a small 4wd wagons comparison test (and I think a type 85 Audi 4000Q and 5000TQ might have been in that issue too).   By the 90s, with cars like the Diamond Stars, AWD was pretty well integrated.
#403 of 828 Add the MazdaSpeed6 by waygrabow Aug 02, 2007 (7:04 pm)
If the Subaru Legacy is considered an Ultimate AWD sports sedan, then I can't understand why the Mazdaspeed6 would not also qualify for this category. The two are closely matched. Replies to this message: pat (Aug 09, 2007 8:48 am)
#404 of 828 2001 S4 FTW! by s4orcenj Aug 09, 2007 (4:30 am)
2001 Audi B5 S4 FTW!!!!!! and i will defend it till the day i die!!! you get speed and luxary and your BOOSTIN baby!!
#405 of 828 Comparison Tests by jaj Aug 09, 2007 (7:34 am)
Has anyone come across any articles putting AWD sedans head to head using the BMW 3 with current engines? I recall seeing a Road and Track comparo in which they were not very complimentary about the Bimmer but that was with the '06 configurations. Any references or thoughts would be appreciated.   -JAJ Replies to this message: circlew (Aug 09, 2007 8:38 am)
#406 of 828 Re: Comparison Tests [jaj] by circlew Aug 09, 2007 (8:38 am)
Replying to: jaj (Aug 09, 2007 7:34 am) I could not find any with 2007+ BMW xdrive comparo.   Regards, OW
#407 of 828 Re: Add the MazdaSpeed6 [waygrabow] by pat HOST Aug 09, 2007 (8:48 am)
Replying to: waygrabow (Aug 02, 2007 7:04 pm) All you had to do is ask!   Any others? Anyone?

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