TGK

E36 M3, Volvo S60 R, I probably would've gotten a WRX if they weren't so cheaply made inside!!

Murph

I've had 11 cars over the past 8 years. I keep coming back to the rings

Enzeru

Assuming I need this mystery car to serve in exactly the same capacity as my A6 (All-weather capability, fun to drive, family and friends hauler, above average quality, good looks, wife friendly, and reasonably affordable to operate), I can honestly say that nothing else even comes close for the amount of money I'm willing (and able) to spend.
That being said, when I'm ready for my next A6 (at least five years from now 8^D), a two or three year-old 5-Series AWD Beemer might be an interesting option.

Edd W

They just cannot acheive the same quality working to a different set of rules.

In Ford development I beleive the costing people are accountants who know a little about engineering, whereas in Audi, Mercedes etc... they are engineers who have financial knowledge.

Joseph Imports

yep