Article Comments - 2009 Audi A4 First Drive

27 messages, Last post on Jan 02, 2009 at 7:47 PM

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First Drive: 2009 Audi A4 - From the outset, it is clear that pictures are a poor indicator of the new A4's styling, making it appear similar to the model it replaces from certain angles and remarkably close to the new A5. But to call it derivative is to do it an injustice. (more)

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#3 of 27 Best looking 4dr ever ever ever... by homerjs Oct 13, 2007 (10:36 am)
OMG, this is the most beautiful sexy car especially in white, more so than any 4 doors out there at the moment. The lines are modern and balanced without being outrageous or juvenile. We were going to wait for the 135i and decide between that and the 335i as the third car, but this is one beauty that needs serious consideration. Definitely needs at least 325hp to match the look especially when the bmw turbo six makes 300/300. I think i'll take a white with 18" 255 tires on the double spokes
#4 of 27 Transmission & Misc by bigpapaluke Oct 23, 2007 (8:48 am)
I could have sworn that I read in either Car and Driver or Motor Trend that the new A4 is going to have the DSG transmission. Not that I would get it (I'm a manual guy), but has anyone heard anything to that effect? Also thought I read that they were limiting the pairing of the manual transmission to their 2.0T engine (at least on the initial roll out). Any truth to this? I personally think Audi hit a home run with the redesign (both inside and out), but the engine still remains a question mark. I'm a tad befuddled as to why they haven't boosted the performance on their 3.2 engine to compete with BMW's twin turbo in their 3 series. Replies to this message: rjlaero (Oct 25, 2007 7:39 am) bigpapaluke (Oct 26, 2007 12:08 pm) rjlaero (Oct 29, 2007 3:50 pm) and 3 more... viso (Jan 24, 2008 4:03 pm) gasser (Dec 19, 2007 8:11 pm) esf (Jan 05, 2008 2:20 pm) shipo (Jan 05, 2008 5:46 pm) and 1 more...
#5 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [bigpapaluke] by rjlaero Oct 25, 2007 (7:39 am)
Replying to: bigpapaluke (Oct 23, 2007 8:48 am) The 3.2 V6 will make 265 hp. Audi's V8 makes 354 hp. I think it's more about market positioning. Audi doesn't want to have a V6 that takes aways business from the V8 cars. It would make the V8 S series far less appealing. 265hp from a normally aspirated 3.2 V6 is pretty good. The Bimmer has a twin turbo. Replies to this message: bigpapaluke (Oct 26, 2007 12:08 pm) rjlaero (Oct 29, 2007 3:50 pm) 604doc (Oct 30, 2007 3:08 pm) and 2 more... viso (Jan 24, 2008 4:03 pm)
#6 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [rjlaero] by bigpapaluke Oct 26, 2007 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: rjlaero (Oct 25, 2007 7:39 am) I don't disagree that a 265hp is still a great engine, and it's more than ample for the type of driving that I do. With that said, from a aspect of getting a good deal, some people may be willing to spend a couple thousand more (assuming prices remain the same) to get a comparably equiped Bimmer with the twin turbo engine. That's my only thought. I'm personally an Audi loyalist and feel you get more bang for the buck with their products. I just want to see them succeed in the US market because I think they build a great car. Do you happen to have any info regarding the transmission rollout? Replies to this message: rjlaero (Oct 29, 2007 3:50 pm) 604doc (Oct 30, 2007 3:08 pm) rjlaero (Nov 02, 2007 9:39 am) and 1 more...
#7 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [bigpapaluke] by rjlaero Oct 29, 2007 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: bigpapaluke (Oct 26, 2007 12:08 pm) It's supposed to be the same 6 speed tiptronic for the Quatto cars. I don't think the twin clutch DSG will be put in the A4 to start, but Audi could change that. Only 3.2 V6's are avialable launch next fall. Replies to this message: 604doc (Oct 30, 2007 3:08 pm) rjlaero (Nov 02, 2007 9:39 am) 604doc (Nov 02, 2007 12:10 pm)
#8 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [rjlaero] by 604doc Oct 30, 2007 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: rjlaero (Oct 29, 2007 3:50 pm) I just reread the review, and it says that the car is equipped with a six speed automatic as standard. Does that mean there will be no manual available on the 3.2 as there is now? Replies to this message: rjlaero (Nov 02, 2007 9:39 am) 604doc (Nov 02, 2007 12:10 pm)
#9 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [604doc] by rjlaero Nov 02, 2007 (9:39 am)
Replying to: 604doc (Oct 30, 2007 3:08 pm) No doubt there will be a manual 6 speed transmission avialable, maybe just not at launch. Replies to this message: 604doc (Nov 02, 2007 12:10 pm)
#10 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [rjlaero] by 604doc Nov 02, 2007 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: rjlaero (Nov 02, 2007 9:39 am) I sure hope so. Thanks for responding.
#11 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [bigpapaluke] by gasser Dec 19, 2007 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: bigpapaluke (Oct 23, 2007 8:48 am) I agree. I think that Audi can only hurt themselves by seemingly ignoring the competition. I don't mean to say that the A4 should be a carbon copy of the bimmer but they can't just rely on the selling power of quattro. Now you also have to throw in the G35x and now you have an AWD car with a naturally aspirated V6 that undercuts the A4 by quite a bit on price. IMHO however the Audi is a much better looking car. Put a 300hp V6 in it and it would be a no brainer. Replies to this message: esf (Jan 05, 2008 2:20 pm) shipo (Jan 05, 2008 5:46 pm) esf (Jan 06, 2008 6:07 pm)
#12 of 27 audi a4 opinion by buzaglo04 Dec 22, 2007 (9:58 am)
I love audis new design especially with the exterior. The front lights are stunning and the huge grill works with the design and complements with the exterior design. It was mentioned that this new a4 looks like the all new a5 coupe. i dont find that a big deal since this new look is a look i can look at all day. good job audi