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Audi A4 vs Acura TL vs Volvo S60 vs VW Passat

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What is this discussion about? Audi A4, Acura TL, Volvo S60, Volkswagen Passat, Sedan

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#41 of 90 $35K Comparo by bjbird2

Sep 14, 2005 (8:56 pm)

In the October 2005 issue of Car and Driver Magazine, they did a comparo of $35K sports sedans, which included some of the cars in this forum. Their results:
 
1. BMW 330i
2. Lexus IS350
3. Infiniti G35
4. Acura TL
5. Audi A4 3.2 Quattro
6. Cadillac CTS
7. Volvo S60R AWD
8. Saab 9-3 Aero

#42 of 90 Re: $35K Comparo [bjbird2] by fish8

Sep 15, 2005 (4:50 am)

Replying to: bjbird2 (Sep 14, 2005 8:56 pm)
That was an interesting article.....They weren't too fond of the A4. They said the A4 was not a big step up from the previous A4 and the other makes improved substantially..........

#43 of 90 Re: $35K Comparo [fish8] by 600kgolfgt

Sep 15, 2005 (5:16 am)

Replying to: fish8 (Sep 15, 2005 4:50 am)
Audi's Achilles' heel is being associated with the least reliable group on the planet - VW Group. The most unreliable vehicles in automotive history...

#44 of 90 Re: $35K Comparo [600kgolfgt] by taxesquire

Sep 15, 2005 (5:23 am)

Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Sep 15, 2005 5:16 am)
VW Group. The most unreliable vehicles in automotive history...
 
That's quite an exageration. VW may have a bad reputation based on now-defunct models, but they've been ave or above ave in recent years, according to consumer reports, that focuses on reliability as opposed to sportiness. From at least 2001 through 2005, the VW Passat was a CR recommended pick for its class. One of the significant factors is reliability.

#45 of 90 Re: $35K Comparo [taxesquire] by 600kgolfgt

Sep 15, 2005 (6:28 am)

Replying to: taxesquire (Sep 15, 2005 5:23 am)
Surely, you didn't recognize the sarcasm in my post (hint: my screen name)...
 
B.T.W. - I currently own 3 VWs (1997 Jetta, 2003 Wolfsburg Jetta, 2003 Passat GLS)

#46 of 90 Re: $35K Comparo [600kgolfgt] by taxesquire

Sep 15, 2005 (7:41 am)

Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Sep 15, 2005 6:28 am)
You're right, I missed it! I'm impressed with your collection. I love my TL - quite a blast, but aside from missing certain aspects of my Passat, one of the things Imissed was that my Passat was a "sleaper" car. THose who really know cars know it's a good one. Those who don't, just don't know what they're missing!!! Was real disappointed VW isn't offering the current Passat with both a v6 engine and a 6MT. Maybe in year 2?

#47 of 90 Re: $35K Comparo [taxesquire] by 600kgolfgt

Sep 15, 2005 (8:36 am)

Replying to: taxesquire (Sep 15, 2005 7:41 am)
> Was real disappointed VW isn't offering the current Passat with both a v6 engine and a 6MT. Maybe in year 2?
 
We can only hope...

#48 of 90 A friend purchased... by byronwalter

Sep 16, 2005 (11:57 am)

...an '05 Passat with the TDI about three months ago. He currently has 5000 miles on it and, as one would expect, his fuel economy has been superb. I think he had rather good timing with his purchase.
 
Oh, and so far the car has been great.
 
Byron

#49 of 90 Nice pick! by cpurick

Sep 17, 2005 (7:35 am)

Replying to: quest3 (Sep 13, 2005 9:00 pm)
I've owned a 2nd Gen A4, an '04 Acura TL, and I've shopped the S40 pretty seriously. I couldn't wait to get rid of the TL, and eventually got back into an Audi. The only other cars that even come close are Mercedes. They're incredibly rigid without being heavy, and there's simply nothing "cheap" anywhere on the car.

#50 of 90 Re: Nice pick! [cpurick] by taxesquire

Sep 17, 2005 (9:24 am)

Replying to: cpurick (Sep 17, 2005 7:35 am)
I can't believe you got rid of your TL so quickly. I love mine - great compromise between comfort and handling; economics and luxury.

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