vtheman

RFT's are a real problem for BMW owners, they do contribute to the ride stiffness but even if you replace them, Audi will still ride softer.

poker838

FWIW, I have an E90 with 16" nonrunflat (winter setup) and the 18s on my A4 Premium (nonsport) is marginally harsher

highaltitude

When I service my 335i I'm frequently given a 328i non sport loaner. Here's how I would rate their respective suspension compliance from softest to firmest:

B8 A4 non-sport
E90 328i non-sport
B8 A4 18" sports package
E90 328i/335i sports package

Art234

When I shopped for my 2010 A4, I looked at the vehicles mentioned here, as well as the Acura TL. At the end of the day, the Audi was the best value for the $$, and offered the proper mix of options at the price point I was looking for.

My wife didn't like the BMW 3 series, too small inside, and the ride was too harsh. The BMW and M/B C class both had trunks which were too small for my needs (I sometimes carry equipment). The Acura also had a small trunk, but the Audi was the most comfortable inside, and I still think it has the best ride.

7 months and 9000 miles in, I am still VERY happy with my A4...my only disappointment is the dealers service department-they don't seem to be on the ball, but there are two other dealers nearby.

Good luck!

Eaniemeanie

I bought my A4 because I wasn't keen on buying a BMW although I thought about the 5 series pretty hard!

And Mercedes was out due to the attitude that would go along with it from co-workers. Nows not the time to show yourself. The A4 is the loaded Honda, as I say to everyone...... Maybe when the economy is better the E series might be the next bet....

highaltitude

Be sure to buy two of them so you have a car to drive when one is in the shop. My wife's '07 R350 was in the shop 3 full months during the 2 years we owned it. I have a friend with an '08 GL450 and another with an '08 E350 and both have had similar reliability issues. What a headache...

Eaniemeanie

Thanks for the headsup. I saw that the E series before had transmission issues. I was hoping that the new one didn't, it looks great.