Tsle

FYI, "lessor" = someone who leases something, I think you mean "lesser."

ILMA_Revo_Stage_2+

have fun with the new car!

ILMA_Revo_Stage_2+

there are so many factors...like build quality, that feeling you get inside when your driving that its a solid car. Besides I'd rather be part of a select few than buying your every day Infiniti or Acura. Seems like they give it away to just about anybody.

AggregatVier

...with all the back and forth here about how accurate dyno numbers are keep in mind the German TUV regulations are much stricter than the Japanese. How real is that 298HP?

bostonasphalt2

is there AWD system really better??

bostonasphalt2

and they werent in japanese cars.....

Audi Junkie

Consumer satisfaction means squat. Go buy a Saturn.

Audi Junkie

$1800 and $1900 damage in a low-speed bump that the A4 and even Beetle have ZERO damage. Costs exceed the next worse car by 50%.

I'm glad you like it.

POS


Midsize moderately priced car

Front into barrier
Rear into barrier
Front angle into barrier
Rear into pole
Total Average
Footnote

2002 AUDI A4 $0 $0 $509 $381 $890 $223
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT $189 $0 $835 $325 $1,349 $337
1998 NISSAN MAXIMA $305 $198 $745 $322 $1,570 $393
1998 TOYOTA AVALON $529 $342 $770 $323 $1,964 $491
2000 TOYOTA AVALON $349 $418 $663 $620 $2,050 $513

1999 SAAB 9-3 $0 $156 $724 $1,482 $2,362 $591
2004 NISSAN MAXIMA $416 $369 $964 $702 $2,451 $613
1995 MAZDA MILLENIA $152 $382 $1,206 $886 $2,626 $657
2000 NISSAN MAXIMA $1,077 $351 $445 $767 $2,640 $660
1994 SAAB 900 $0 $0 $1,125 $1,551 $2,676 $669
2002 ACURA TL $300 $470 $913 $1,070 $2,753 $688

2003 SAAB 9-3 $178 $529 $993 $1,313 $3,013 $753
1995 VOLVO 850 $379 $327 $858 $1,520 $3,084 $771
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT $669 $882 $986 $1,270 $3,807 $952
2004 ACURA TSX $550 $579 $1,269 $1,559 $3,957 $989
1995 NISSAN MAXIMA $516 $249 $834 $2,421 $4,020 $1,005
2003 Infiniti G35 $679 $1,824 $1,431 $1,988 $5,922 $1,481


Past MT "Car of the Year" include: LeCar, Renault Alliance and Pontiac Fiero. Sweet.

satanA4

a plain looking vehicle both exterior and interior. the new interior finish is nicer than the previous years (they actually use aluminum instead of silver painted plastic.The AWD system functions well but unless you do get a manual gearbox, the automatic SUCKS. it robs power and torque to no end. The g vdc system can be disabled but the traction control portion can not, so if you want get all four wheels loose, your fun is limited. I have ample room in my A4 but I have to slouch in my G (Im 6'3").
This may be a rant but i enjoy my 1.8t (with extras) much more than my g and am considering buying out my '02 lease or getting a '05 B6. The B6 may not be a land rocket but it is fun to drive and more responsive than a g.

A4xIV / Nadroj

in some regards. You can be satisfied with a saturn, but if you buy and know what to expect from a 50K-100K car you should also be satisfied. Based on all the information available, consumers are not happy with thier BMW and Mercedes. It;s a fact.