What factors draw you to Audis, or more German cars in general?
07-08-2006, 06:12 PM
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What factors draw you to Audis, or more German cars in general?
I have noticed that most members on this board are pretty die-hard German car fans, and some of us only own Audis. What is it that you guys like about German cars so much?
To me, it is a difficult trade-off; I drive an S4, which is cursed with petty problems and is uber-expensive to take care of. However, the driving experience is uncomparable to any Japanese import or American car to me. I swear by German cars for this reason; their driving style.
Yet on the other hand, there are Japanese cars that are EXTREMELY reliable. My dad's car (a Lexus GS300) with slightly higher mileage than my S4 has never had a single problem to this date. It is incredible practical, user-friendly, and still drives very nicely.
So this brings me to the point of my thread: why do you guys love your Audis so much, and for those of you like me that swear by German cars: tell me why you feel that way.
To me, it is a difficult trade-off; I drive an S4, which is cursed with petty problems and is uber-expensive to take care of. However, the driving experience is uncomparable to any Japanese import or American car to me. I swear by German cars for this reason; their driving style.
Yet on the other hand, there are Japanese cars that are EXTREMELY reliable. My dad's car (a Lexus GS300) with slightly higher mileage than my S4 has never had a single problem to this date. It is incredible practical, user-friendly, and still drives very nicely.
So this brings me to the point of my thread: why do you guys love your Audis so much, and for those of you like me that swear by German cars: tell me why you feel that way.
07-08-2006, 06:16 PM
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With Audi, you get all the perks (and negatives too) of the German car, but when buying
used especially, you get alot of value too. The germans know what they are doing, they do it very well. Style, luxury, performance; the perfect package IMO. I'm just a kid, so I can't afford a used M3 or.... what, AMG? It's more BMW or Audi for me. Audi is also more low-key, and I like not demanding attention.
07-08-2006, 06:41 PM
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one of the best interiors on the market and the german arm of audi is not bad
it's the American arm that sucks.
The new Mercs. M3 BMW, E39 M5 are also attractive vehicles, but the interiors don't compare and you don't get the all around package.
when I get older and lose a few more buttons on my shirts, I'll own a Z06 Vette.
But I think it's more of the offering, AWD, turbo, 6spd, HID lighting (way before anything else offered this combo)
Now audi is moving away from turbos and the enthusiast, so we will all be in some of the new American/Japanese or BMW offerings.
People can't push the jap vehicles aside so easily. the new Acura's are **** (but FWD only sucks), but the package is there.
The new Lexus with it's nice fender flares (IS350?) is not bad, the G35 was an attractive offering.
None really surpass the B5 for what I don't owe on it however
Just my rant and opinions
Tory
The new Mercs. M3 BMW, E39 M5 are also attractive vehicles, but the interiors don't compare and you don't get the all around package.
when I get older and lose a few more buttons on my shirts, I'll own a Z06 Vette.
But I think it's more of the offering, AWD, turbo, 6spd, HID lighting (way before anything else offered this combo)
Now audi is moving away from turbos and the enthusiast, so we will all be in some of the new American/Japanese or BMW offerings.
People can't push the jap vehicles aside so easily. the new Acura's are **** (but FWD only sucks), but the package is there.
The new Lexus with it's nice fender flares (IS350?) is not bad, the G35 was an attractive offering.
None really surpass the B5 for what I don't owe on it however
Just my rant and opinions
Tory
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07-08-2006, 07:04 PM
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quattro. Designed for high speed (autobahn), which translates to
great stability. I'd have no problem buying something else in the future if it was better, but Audi will always get my first look.
Just give me AWD, 6 speed manual, and an a$$load of power and I'm happy. Fellas (and only lady on here I've ever seen), I love this car.
Just give me AWD, 6 speed manual, and an a$$load of power and I'm happy. Fellas (and only lady on here I've ever seen), I love this car.