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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

#44 of 828 Re: BlueGuyDot-Honda Accord Coupe [johnny420] by taxman10 Mar 04, 2005 (5:21 am)
Replying to: johnny420 (Mar 03, 2005 8:28 pm) I guess I'll join in on this. I just got a A4 2.0 Quattro, 6 speed. I've had a 1996 Outback H4 and a 2001 LL Bean H6. I put Bridgestone RE950s on the Bean and it changed personality from a dull car to one with some spirit - albeit losing some snow performance. Before getting the A4 I was in the local Subie dealership and tested a 5 speed Legacy GT Ltd and the automatic version. While I liked the Subie, was very familiar with them and could appreciate the distance they had come since 1996, the car is a half class below the new A4 by any measure other total HP and price. Fully loaded I stickered at $36,700 and invoiced at $34,400. Comparably, but not quite ( x zenons, bose/sattelite, better, I think, materials, longer warranty and free maintenance, etc) equipped, the the subie is $7,000 less. For a lot of people the tradeoffs and savings might make a difference - I wasn't sold.
#45 of 828 Re: BlueGuyDot-Honda Accord Coupe [johnny420] by blueguydotcom Mar 04, 2005 (10:40 am)
Replying to: johnny420 (Mar 03, 2005 8:28 pm) That's to Hox, right. I prefer the TSX. Replies to this message: deano2 (Mar 07, 2005 2:32 pm)
#46 of 828 Ultimate AWD Sports Sedans by deano2 Mar 07, 2005 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 04, 2005 10:40 am) I was just wondering whats your opinion on the best awd sports sedan?   Iam thinking of the Audi S4.   What do you think?
#47 of 828 housekeeping note ... by pat HOST Mar 07, 2005 (4:46 pm)
I have broadened the topic name and categories here - enjoy!
#48 of 828 Bentley Continental Flying Spur by rsholland Mar 07, 2005 (5:27 pm)
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_geneva/flyingspur/pages/1.htm
#49 of 828 Bentley seems as ultimate as it gets by krzyss Mar 08, 2005 (6:23 am)
Krzys
#50 of 828 Plenty of 'em by ateixeira Mar 08, 2005 (7:38 am)
Especially if we're talking ultimately expensive. :o)   Forget S4, how 'bout the RS4? RS6? S8? Phaeton W12?   More down to earth, JDM Legacy STi? MazdaSpeed 6? WRX STi? EVO IX?   -juice Replies to this message: rsholland (Mar 08, 2005 8:03 am) esf (Apr 18, 2005 7:04 pm)
#51 of 828 Re: Plenty of 'em [ateixeira] by rsholland Mar 08, 2005 (8:03 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 08, 2005 7:38 am) More down to earth, JDM Legacy STi? MazdaSpeed 6? WRX STi? EVO IX?   Great vehicles all, but the thread title is "Ultimate AWD Sports Sedans," not "Best-Bang-for-the-Buck AWD Sports Sedans."   Bob Replies to this message: esf (Apr 18, 2005 7:04 pm)
#52 of 828 Extreme by ateixeira Mar 08, 2005 (8:06 am)
They are the ultimate in terms of performance for the dollar. It's all about what you're measuring.   Also, the STi and EVO are very extreme machines, in face I'd argue that they are more extreme, as in requiring more compromises from the driver, than even that Bentley.   -juice
#53 of 828 Re: G35 [ateixeira] by beanboy Mar 08, 2005 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2005 8:54 am) I agree the G35 has a less refined interior compared to the LGT. Those silver cruise control buttons on the steering wheels looked and felt like they came off an 80s boom box!   "Steering wheel felt slim and plasticky" Umm, gotta disagree with you there. Momo might not offer the best for their OEM lines, but certainly is right up there in feel and thickness versus the competition.   -B Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Mar 08, 2005 5:05 pm)

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