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#86 of 354 Test drove new 2009 A4 by aussiem8

Aug 31, 2008 (9:51 pm)

I've been driving a 2006 A4 3.2 with lease due in 2 months. Stopped in at the dealer in Charlotte, NC, and drove the 2.0 and 3.2 models. Both cars were black with beige interior and had the lowest trim, hence no sport package. The 2.0 surprised me with its torque. Felt more like my 3.2 and stronger. Quieter too. The 3.2 felt much like my current 3.2 though not as quick off the mark -- probably due to lack of break in on the demo car that had only 120 miles on it. But the 2.0 felt quicker than the 3.2, though I'm not sure it actually was. Also worthy of note is that the wretched lurch/lunge from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear when in the normal "Drive" gear, seems to have gone away. Seems Audi has adjusted the revs at which these gears change. Curious to see if others have noticed that, too. Can tell much more leg room in rear. Front seats more comfortable as well. New dash layout is big improvement, though did not have many buttons around gear shifter on the low trim level I drove. The speedo dial has terrible scaling on it. The needle hardly moves up and you're at 60 mph, which on my current A4 the same needle position reads about 40 mph -- this is a bad change. Handling was down on expectations, but probably because of the narrower wheels/tires than the higher trims. Don't know if I'm going to get the '09 A4 because the configuration I want is not even available for order with no idea on when it will be. Leaning to the '09 BMW 335. If somehow I did go with the A4, I don't see why I'd go past the 2.0 engine.

#87 of 354 Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [aussiem8] by mjlewis32

Aug 31, 2008 (10:48 pm)

Replying to: aussiem8 (Aug 31, 2008 9:51 pm)
Really appreciate all of this info as I narrow down my A4 purchasing decision; having a difficult time deciding to go with the 2.0T or the 3.2 V6. Assuming the approx $3k difference isn't a major factor, I want to get the engine I'm going to be happiest with...any thoughts on this?
 
Also debating whether to hold out for the S-Line or just going with Prestige and a Sport package and getting my order in.
 
Thanks for any thoughts...Audi doesn't make this easy.

#88 of 354 Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [aussiem8] by rascal99

Sep 01, 2008 (11:42 am)

Replying to: aussiem8 (Aug 31, 2008 9:51 pm)
You and the dealer didn't happen to pull into the Boston Market on Independence Blvd. did you? I was sitting there with the GF and a new black A4 rolled into the parking lot. Someone was test driving it. It is really a beautiful car. My silver '07 A4 was sitting right there. I think this was Saturday. Cheers.

#89 of 354 Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [rascal99] by bigpapaluke

Sep 01, 2008 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: rascal99 (Sep 01, 2008 11:42 am)
Was the Charlotte dealership a popular place to test drive a car? I just got back form there this afternoon. I drove the 2.0T. I thought is was a solid engine, but I can't get a sense of how it truly operates because I am looking at it with a manual transmission.
 
Speaking of manual, the dealership just informed me the A4 won't be releasing the car in a manual transmission until the 2010 model. Anyone else hear that? If so, this is pretty much a deal breaker and am going in a different direction since my lease is up in February 2009. Has anyone else heard this discouraging news?

#90 of 354 Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [rascal99] by aussiem8

Sep 01, 2008 (5:44 pm)

Replying to: rascal99 (Sep 01, 2008 11:42 am)
Wasn't me. I was there Friday.

#91 of 354 Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [mjlewis32] by aussiem8

Sep 01, 2008 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: mjlewis32 (Aug 31, 2008 10:48 pm)
Here's your problem, which is my problem as well -- you cannot order a prestige trim with sport package just yet because it requires the 19" wheels that are not available. Others on this thread have mentioned supplier-related issues with no known date to resolve. The dealer has no knowledge about availability on this option.
 
Question for all -- with the sports package and Audi drive select options, can you only have one or the other, but not both? Seems to me you can't have both. On Audi's site you can't configure a car with sports package (I think a web page error). Any insights? Problem is you can't get paddle shifters with the Audi drive select option, which is what I would lilke.

#92 of 354 Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [mjlewis32] by tkrby

Sep 02, 2008 (7:11 am)

Replying to: mjlewis32 (Aug 31, 2008 10:48 pm)
I am located in charlotte NC as well. I went down and looked at the 2009 A4 as well and was pretty impressed. Quick question for any of the Charlotte people? Have any of you had any experience negotiation with Audi of Charlotte? How are they? Right now i am looking at the 09 A4 2.0 or the 2008 Infiniti G35.
 
I am gettting the vibe from the sales team at Audi that there wont be much negotiating on the 09.

#93 of 354 Re: Test drove new 2009 A4 [tkrby] by rascal99

Sep 02, 2008 (10:28 am)

Replying to: tkrby (Sep 02, 2008 7:11 am)
I bought my 07 A4 from Audi of CLT. The buying experience was great. Pretty relaxed. I basically told them what I wanted to pay and they agreed (the price was a few hundred over invoice). This was a copule years ago. Trying to get an '09 at a good price will be tough though. It is a new model and appears to be popular, and the economy in Charlotte is much better than average. FWIW, try to negotiate the price of the maintenence contract in to the deal. It is worth it, and the service at Audi of CLT has been very good so far; although, I am sure they are expensive once the service contract expires Good luck.

#94 of 354 Ordered new 2009 A4 2.0T by a4audiva

Sep 02, 2008 (11:08 am)

Ordered my 2009 A4 2.0T late last week. My first Audi and I can't wait for it to arrive from Germany.
 
Premium Plus with the wood trim. Paid $37,400 (including destination, but not taxes, title.) This also included $500 off from Audi for attending the Audi A4 Driving Experience at Summit Point ( Very fun and free event that ended up saving me $500)
 
I live in a one dealer area in Virginia and I didn't feel that there was much negotiating yet. They seem to be selling these A4's before they even arrive in the US.
 
Tested the 3.2 at Summit Point and a 2.0 demo at the dealer. The 2.0 feels just as quick with all of the low end torque. Just my two cents. Instead of paying for the bigger engine ... spend that money on adding options.

#95 of 354 Re: Ordered new 2009 A4 2.0T [a4audiva] by rjlaero

Sep 02, 2008 (2:48 pm)

Replying to: a4audiva (Sep 02, 2008 11:08 am)
Not true you'll have to wait until '10 for a manual. They should be here 1st quarter 2009.
 
I'd personally skip the 3.2 and spend the money on extra options for the 2.0T as others have mentioned.
 
There's a huge difference between the 08 2.0T and the 09 2.0T. The new 2.0 is a heck of a lot quieter, smoother, and much more refined than the last generation 05.5 - 08 models. It's a pretty fast car, and the torque curve with 258 lb ft under 2000 rpm is all you need.

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