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Replying to: lexusguy (Oct 27, 2009 5:52 pm) now I know which TV is the Audi S4 of the industry. . |
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Bravo, Bravo, I don't come here looking to hear about the Stock Market! I come to hear about Luxury Cars! thanks Pat. RRS |
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 27, 2009 9:53 am) Nope, Ice Silver Metallic! I didn't know of your fondness for the S4?! As you know, Tony and I are part of a growing minority around here. I've been touting Audi's here and abroad for years only to be told that they are second tier, unworthy, faux-luxury posers! Well these posers are sure making some dents in the luxury car arena. How does a 7 year old A8 continue to be at the top of rankings and lists? The new A4(particularly quattrosport and S4) have received nothing but rave reviews. Even 3-Series-leaning C&D had to tip the hat in the S4's favor here recently, in a wide margin! I don't think the rear seats are anymore cramped than those of my traded 335i, maybe a bit bigger by accounts. This car is much wider than the 3 and on a longer wheelbase, so I think that helps out in passenger room. Regarding the Benz, it was just a thought. I think I will take sabatical from the uber-luxo rides for a while, maybe just until the new A8 comes aroung maybe, or A7. The new 7-Series just doesn't seem to do it for me(abrupt throttle tip-in, somewhat flinty ride), and as you'll remember, I got rid of an S600 after 3 months of ownership. Good luck on your chase for the S4!
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 27, 2009 10:07 am) |
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Replying to: reality2 (Oct 28, 2009 1:26 pm) Wow! I will get out of the passing lane if I see your mom in that S6! She sounds a lot like my mom, who  94, drives her 2004 SL500 like she stole it! No Buick Roadmasters, Mercury GM's, or Lincoln TC's in her garage! Just that and my late father's 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 dually that she refuses to sell as that it is what she uses to pull our Coachmen when going to the mountains(of course she makes me drive!). She refuses to stop... Ah, and the old man bought a brand new '06 Z06 before he passed on 93! Now do you see where I got it from? Nice to hear from you again! Still enjoying those Audi's?
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 28, 2009 1:39 pm) I am looking forward to the upcoming A7/S7 or the new S8 (>600 bhp). Potential new rides. |
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 28, 2009 12:33 pm) In an effort for full disclosure I also have a Benz and a BMW but they may be the last of both of those brands that I buy for a while. I feel that each of those guys have made product based decisions that will not align with my future buying habits. I have never driven an S4 but I did drive an A4 as a loaner yesterday as I had to go to the same dealer for service for the second week in a row, and due to a big mistake on their part, I'll have to return again next week.
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Replying to: jlbl (Oct 28, 2009 8:21 am) The "pro" challengers are Jalopnik, Jack Baruth from TTAC, and Lawrence Ulrich from the NYT. Unfortunately no manufacturer wants to supply them with a car, so the contest has devolved from "may the best car win" to "can somebody please beat Bob Lutz". Not much to see here unfortunately. US auto blogs don't have Top Gear's kind of power to just assemble a bunch of supercars on a track whenever they feel like it.
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Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 28, 2009 12:33 pm) The A7 looks like a sweet machine indeed. I'm perfectly fine if Audi decides to leave future A1s and A2s in Europe, but they really should bring the A7 to these shores. |
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