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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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#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.

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

Sep 18, 2005 (4:03 am)

Replying to: taxesquire (Sep 17, 2005 9:24 am)
'Compromise' -- that's a great word for the TL.
 
I didn't think the TL was as tight or as solid-feeling as I had come to expect after owning my previous Audi. I had been led to believe the Japanese luxury brands were comparable to the Germans; I've since reconsidered.
 
They're both good cars -- I just think the Audi is a much better car to drive.

#52 of 90 Re: Audi A4 vs Acura TL vs Volvo S60 vs VW Passat [edwardsf] by cpurick

Sep 18, 2005 (7:08 am)

Replying to: edwardsf (Sep 12, 2005 11:51 am)
"BTW, the Audi gets 24/32 and the Passat gets 22/31. Is that difference just from weight?"
 
Actually, I think that's the difference between Audi's CVT and the Passat's Tiptronic.

#53 of 90 Re: Nice pick! [cpurick] by frisconick

Sep 19, 2005 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: cpurick (Sep 18, 2005 4:03 am)
I think "compromise" was a poor choice of words, "blend" is better.

#54 of 90 Re: Nice pick! [frisconick] by taxesquire

Sep 20, 2005 (5:28 am)

Replying to: frisconick (Sep 19, 2005 6:41 pm)
I think "compromise" was a poor choice of words, "blend" is better.
 
6 to one; 1/2 dozen to the other. I think I used the word "compromise," and this might just be a temporary outlook of mine on life, but everything is about compromise, and determining which features are more important. With my TL, I may be giving up RWD accelleration and a smaller car's handling compared to most of its competitors, and may be giving up some luxury compared to Lexis' offerings, but the combo and balance on those things make the TL the perfect compromise for me. I guess "blend" would work, too!!!
 
BTW, Frisco, anything come to fruition re your search for the perfect car?

#55 of 90 Re: Nice pick! [cpurick] by 600kgolfgt

Sep 20, 2005 (5:35 am)

Replying to: cpurick (Sep 18, 2005 4:03 am)
If you want to use the word "compromise", then by all means, use it. Stick to your guns and don't let anyone dictate to you what's acceptable...

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