Nick N.

If you buy an audi you might as well opt for quattro.....it's like icecream WITH the sprinkles.

HJohn

You will thank yourself for spending that $1750. I'm no racer, either, but glad I got it.

ed

Amen, that's why I did not get the quattro.

THE

Re: Quattro Justified? It is THE reason to buy an Audi, otherwise look elsewhere....(nt)

Cal

It only helps with forward traction on snow/ice... doesn't help with lateral traction or stopping per C&D article (see archives)...

Jason C

Hey Cal, have you driven a quattro??? Can you say it doesn't help with turns... I think it does

Jason C

and, have you noticed quattro cars get every penny of it back on the resale???

Tom

One of Audi's most famous technology is to use the AWD system. Audi's Quattro system is simply second-to-none in the automotive world, neither Mercedes 4Matic and Subaru's AWD system can match Quattro's sophiscation, refinement and reliability.
Audi's Quattro banned from touring car series because of "Unfair Advantage", you should know how exceptional Audi's AWD system is.
Although FrontTrek handles spectacularly for a front driver, nothing can match the feel and forgiveness of the Quattro AWD.
Tom
97 A4 1.8TQMS
99 BORA GLS 2.0
00 (OR 01) NEW BEETLE GLS 1.9TDI (ON ORDER)
98.5 A4 1.8TQAS WETTED

Cal

<center><img src="http://www.caranddriver.com/CarAndDriver/images/0599_snowtires_head.jpg"></center><p>and faster times through a slalom course due to the higher mass of the Quattro... Quattro is better for pulling grades of 30 degrees...so if you are going to a tractor pull, buy the Quattro<ul><li><a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/FrameSet/1,1350,_sl_NewArticle_sl_0_cm_1633_cm_1429_1_16_cm _00,00.html">Snowbelt commuters are spending big for four-wheel drive in the name of improved traction. Is there a better way?</a></li></ul>

Stephen K

"Get it if you live in an area with bad weather, like to drive fast in the rain. Or if you feel having the best grip possible from standing starts and hard turns makes up for the negatives."

This describes me perfectly, I got Quattro and I love it...I CAN tell a difference...not just in the snow and rain but hard cornering...which is every corner =)