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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#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
#13 of 27 Manual Trans Availability by admead Dec 31, 2007 (7:55 am)
I've been looking at cars for a bit and had narrowed my options to an A4 and a TL-S. Strange that both are in the final year of current style. I had been leaning toward the Acura based in part on the additional interior space afforded by its width. My concern with the Acura was directing 280HP through the front axle. I'm also a bit nervous about the 2009 TL style based on the style of the new Accord. Now it seems the new A4 addresses those concerns. Beautiful car. Quattro. Mucho increase in interior space. Increase in MPG for the V-6. Any thoughts on how long after the 2009 initial intro it might take Audi to offer the 3.2 Quattro with a 6MT? ADM Now contemplating the merits of a close to MSRP for a new model year A4 over a fire sale price on a 2008 TL-S. Replies to this message: gasser (Jan 15, 2008 5:47 pm) bigpapaluke (Jan 17, 2008 8:09 am) 604doc (Jan 17, 2008 12:39 pm) and 1 more...
#14 of 27 Re: Transmission & Misc [gasser] by esf Jan 05, 2008 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: gasser (Dec 19, 2007 8:11 pm) The new S4 will have a reported 330hp twin-turbo 3.0 V6, and it will be priced lower than the current model (think 335xi), not only beating the BMW in performance but leaving ample space for the next RS4 to take on the M3... I'm very excited! HOWEVER, I think having two A4s, one S4 and one RS4 is unnecessary. The A4 3.2 should be eliminated and the S4 3.0T should be put in its place. "S4" is too storied a name to simply kill off, but that would absolutely solve all of their market position problems with the A4 model line. '08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet Replies to this message: shipo (Jan 05, 2008 5:46 pm) esf (Jan 06, 2008 6:07 pm)