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Re: 2009 A4 3.2 L manual [drgums] by rjlaero
Sep 07, 2008 (4:42 pm)
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Replying to: drgums (Sep 07, 2008 6:28 am)

you can't get a 6 speed 3.2 - only the 2.0T.
 
the 2.0 turbo is more fun to drive anyway with a manual. with all the torque of the 2.0, it's not woth it to have a 3.2 manual.
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Re: 2009 A4 3.2 L manual [rjlaero] by drgums
Sep 07, 2008 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: rjlaero (Sep 07, 2008 4:42 pm)

What do you think about the difference to the BMW 5 series....both the 528xi and 535xi in stick in comparison to the Audi A4 manual?
 
Could you comment about the size and room in the backseats>? trunk?
 
Thanks....
 
Also...cost factor to lease?
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Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [bigpapaluke] by drgums
Sep 07, 2008 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: bigpapaluke (Sep 01, 2008 12:42 pm)

I am considering ordering the A4 manual 2009. I test drove the automatic version.
 
I only drive manuals and was wondering what you thought of the car with the manual...and why "you didn't get a sense of how it operates"? I am in the NJ metro area.
 
I am also considering the BMW 5 series. Any observations you could give me regarding the power and feeling of the manual? Do you think it has enough HP and power? I have to find one to test drive since it seems I would have to wait for the car in the late fall/ Jan 2009 to get one.
 
Any observations would be helpful?
 
Thank you
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Re: 2009 A4 3.2 L manual [drgums] by rjlaero
Sep 08, 2008 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: drgums (Sep 07, 2008 4:47 pm)

The A4 is competing with the 3 series and the C class, so it's really not a "fair fight" so to speak.
 
The big plus of the new 09 A4 is that it's the largest car in it's class. The wheelbase is stretched 6 inches and it's a far more comfortable car than last year.
 
You're not going to get 300 hp, but based on the new 09 2.0T's I drove, the new 2.0 is the best motor in it's class, and it outshines both BMW and MB's base V6 motors. it feels really quick of the line, and with almost 260 lb ft of torque, there's plenty of power for most people.
 
Audi has always made a great 6 speed gearbox, and I have no doubt with the new engine upgrades, the 6 speed will be lots 'o fun to drive.
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Re: 2009 A4 3.2 L manual [rjlaero] by drgums
Sep 08, 2008 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: rjlaero (Sep 08, 2008 5:31 am)

Thanks...I appreciate your insight.
 
one other thing....since you feel the Audi A4 2.0 "outshines the BMW base V6 motors"....would you also include the 528xi which has the V6 base motor ( 230 HP) as well? only the 535 has the 300hp engine.
 
Thanks
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Re: 2009 A4 3.2 L manual [drgums] by darkguy
Sep 08, 2008 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: drgums (Sep 08, 2008 5:45 am)

and when did BMW ever have a V-6 engine?
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Re: 2009 A4 3.2 L manual [darkguy] by drgums
Sep 08, 2008 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: darkguy (Sep 08, 2008 8:48 am)

sorry...in line 6
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Re: 2009 A4 3.2 L manual [drgums] by rjlaero
Sep 08, 2008 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: drgums (Sep 08, 2008 5:45 am)

After driving the 3.2 and 2.0T back to back, I personally wouldn't spend the money for the 6 cyl on the 09 model. The 6 is slighty sweeter and has a little better exhaust note. But the 09 2.0T engine is almost "too good" as the A4's base motor.
 
As a comparo for a base 6 cyl 5 series with a manual, I think the A4 2.0T with the 6 speed is definately worth a drive. You can deck out a 2.0 A4 with a lot of options for a lot less money.
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Re: 2009 A4 at Invoice [corystory] by hammer760
Sep 12, 2008 (1:47 pm)
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Replying to: corystory (Sep 07, 2008 4:23 pm)

I just opened conversations with my local dealer here in the San Diego area and they said they were sticking close to MSRP right now...I think I can wait.
Where are you located? I'd love to talk business with an Audi dealer who would give me invoice.
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Re: 2009 A4 at Invoice [hammer760] by kikihow
Sep 12, 2008 (2:17 pm)
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Replying to: hammer760 (Sep 12, 2008 1:47 pm)

I live in Livermore (which is the San Francisco Bay Area). Your dealership is being ridiculous. I've been to 2 dealerships here, one offered me $1000 off invoice (Concord Audi) and the other $1600 (Livermore Audi). The difference between invoice and MSRP for the car package I'm getting is $2600 (the A4 2.0T with Prestige and Navigation) AND the car is being special ordered.
 
I think you should try going to another dealership in your area. I believe I could've gotten my car as low as $500 over invoice (the dealership very quickly agreed to $1000 over invoice).

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