Audi has created a perfect engine: 2.0T
I swore to myself---after I graduated from college---that I'd never own another 4-cylinder car. I was driving my second Volvo, an S80 T6 when I ordered my 2005.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Sedan 6-speed. I did it because I worked for the Audi dealership at the time, and had grown tired of getting stuck in the snow with the Volvo (even with snow tires). I can honestly say that I have never loved a car as much as my new Audi. It is so much fun to drive... a 10 minute drive to the store ends up taking 40 minutes, as I have to sample every winding road in my new car. This car is a lease, so I'll have to be careful to not go over my mileage. Speaking of... I am getting almost 35 MPG highway/28 MPG city.
BMW Guy Loves A4
Last 2 cars were BMWs. The 528i was so elegant, but I saw my service advisor more than I saw my wife. The 330ci was awesome, but pricey. Looked at the new 325 which drives great but the interior & exterior design left me cold. Checked out the 2005 Audi A4 1.8T which was noisy and underpowered and was so pleasantly surprised when the new 2.0T came out. The 2.0T together with the 6 speed tiptronic is awesome. It is MUCH less expensive to lease than the 325, as much fun to drive, and you get more features like quattro and Bose. The black on black looks sharp and is very comfortable. The tiptronic is smooth and powerful. The car is fast and handles beautifully.
- 3.0 quattro ConvertibleMSRP: $8,95022 mi away
- 3.0 quattro ConvertibleMSRP: $6,98836 mi away
- 2.0T quattro SedanMSRP: $6,999324 mi away
Hotttt!!!!
I just traded in my 2005 A4 (old body style) for a new 2.0T fully loaded. Much better purchase. This thing flys, and handles so much better than my old 1.8T. The packages available deliver a much needed update to the technology in the cabin and out. I bought mine fully loaded (I guess I was desperate for features after the bland 2005) with the tech package, nav, bose, sirius... Everything works and it's quick to figure out. I love the new engine, it has pep, and is well balanced to a heavy body. Really fun around the sweeping esses, especially in bad weather with quattro! Buy one, it's worth it!
New Audi Guy
Just purchased my A4 and I love it. Driving in Sport mode is an absolute blast, the car takes off like a rocket. The fuel efficiency is pretty good so far too, which is a pleasant surprise. Everything on the car is tight and the ESP (electronic stability program or some such) keeps the car going straight. With the scheduled maintenance (first 50K miles) included in the car is a great value for the money.
Great A4
I enjoy cycling and skiing, and spend a lot of time on weekends driving to pursue my interests. Things that are very important to me are: good all weather capability, fun to drive, room for all my gear, and fuel economy. After exhausting myself with test drives and research, I narrowed the field down to BMW X5 3.0 and the A4. I went with the A4, and admit that it was a very tough decision. After a few months of ownership, the A4 has exceeded my expectations in all areas. Truly a great car, my first Audi, but not my last!