MISTAKE
This is a terrible car. Do not do it. I sold my Lincoln hoping the AWD would help me out in the winter and I sold the car within 2 months of having it. My clutch was bad, the back axles were screechy (500 fix), wiring for blinker was bad (200 fix), the CD player didn't work right, the tape player ate tapes, the cigerrete lighter wouldn't open(I couldn't charge my phone or gps) one of the rear windows wouldn't roll up or down, the display screen was broken, the bumper began to fall off after 2 weeks, the buttons were coming off on the key fob.. AWFUL
Forget about a Bimmer. This is better
I test-drove the 328, and all things considered , the Audi is better value for the money. It will run rings around the Bimmer in bad weather. There are a lot of neat features to learn about once you buy one. The downside is that the back seats are somewhat cramped. I'm 6'1" though, and the front seats are fine for me.
- 2.8 quattro SedanMSRP: $4,5881,697 mi away
- 2.8 SedanMSRP: $5,9912,590 mi away
Good Car Overall
I bought the car with 155000, call me crazy but I did. Knock on wood nothing major has happened. Although, I wanted to change my transmission fluid and its a huge deal because Audi has once again made it difficult. Seeing past this, it has been fun to drive and everything still works except the triptronic sensor is bad but still shifts fine in "d". This car rewards good driving, if you take it easy, the car will outlast you.
Excellent Car, fun to Drive
In auto, the car is somewhat doggish from the start, and even in 1st gear manual mode it takes off a bit slow. Once it shifts into 2nd, it is pretty good. That little 4 cylinder does the job. It is not as smooth as the 2.8, however it is not so noticeable at higher speeds. Once this thing wakes it cruises like a much larger engine. The mileage however is similar to my 6 cyl engines in the city, averaging between 18 and 24 mpg depending how you drive. I can get 34 mpg! When doing between 100-115 for a couple hours straight, I will average around 26-28. Mileage could be better for a small engine, but you are pushing a heavy car with 4 wheel drive with it.
Best Entry Euro Sports Sedan
There is very little I do not like about this car. The turbo engine (w/ performance chip 200hp 235lbs/ft torque) is awesome. Handling is superb both wet and dry, in the snow (under 3- 4") I would take this car over anything else on the road. I went by SUV's in the ditch at 55mph on I-95. I also love the classic, elegant, styling of the car both inside and out, there is no need for the add on ground effects, wings etc. other manufacturers need to use to make there cars stand out.