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Sedans Volkswagen Passat Audi A4 vs Acura TL vs Volvo S60 vs VW Passat
88 messages, Last post on Aug 09, 2009 at 2:31 PM
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Well I been car shopping for almost 2 long months now, test driving everything I come across and wasn't getting that "I gotta get this car" feeling but I was saving the Acura TL, Volvo S40 awd, 06 Audi A4 quattro, and the Lexus IS250 awd for last cause I kind of figured I wouldnt get that feeling until getting to the main part of my test drive list. I'm currently in Alaska so the rwd 350 was out but when I get stationed back in the lower 48 that is what I want. So anyway test drove the Volvo still nothing. Drove the Acura which was my favorite all around before driving it for the way its packaged but didnt care for it after driving it, it just seemed "heavy" dont ask me what that means. So just yesterday I went to Audi and test drove a 06 2.0 A4 and absolutely loved it it was actually the longest test drive I had ever been on. It was so much fun to drive, loved the way it looks, and feels just so solid and So needless to say all that plus the audi 2 yr leasing special going on right now I opted to not wait for the Lexus 250 and jump on the Audi. I only had to wait 1 more month to drive the Lexus but they wouldnt be able to beat the leasing offer anyway so its Audi for me at least for the next 2 yrs.. Thank you for everyones discussions and opinions on all the vehicles it really helped me narrow thing s down and zone in on which had over all everything I wanted. in case you want to know 06 A4 2.0 quattro auto, premium, technology 2, sunroof pkg,cold weather, ocean blue pearl/plat leath 1080- due at lease inception 435- a month Guess I'll see you all in about 23 months when its time for another vehicle
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Replying to: quest3 (Sep 13, 2005 8:00 pm) 
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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
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Replying to: bjbird2 (Sep 14, 2005 7:56 pm)
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Replying to: fish8 (Sep 15, 2005 3:50 am)
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Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Sep 15, 2005 4:16 am) 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.
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Replying to: taxesquire (Sep 15, 2005 4:23 am)  B.T.W. - I currently own 3 VWs (1997 Jetta, 2003 Wolfsburg Jetta, 2003 Passat GLS)
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Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Sep 15, 2005 5:28 am)  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?
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Replying to: taxesquire (Sep 15, 2005 6:41 am) We can only hope... 
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...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 |
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