jimbud
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Monday, January 16, 2012 4:52:06 PM
just hit 91k on my 05 A4. Love the car, great in winter, only issue is with the tires, but that isn't relevant. Was going to get another A4, but see they have jumped in price as Audi increased cabin size and length. Anybody evaluated this market segment recently? AWD is pretty much a must. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
ZRX1200
Monday, January 16, 2012 5:00:48 PM
If price is a concern I would look at the Subaru Legacy sedan.

Audi is a great car but high$

DrafterX
Monday, January 16, 2012 5:02:16 PM

but see they have jumped in price as Audi increased cabin size and length.

jimbud wrote:

prolly more due to all the tv comercials they have these days.... 😟

MACS
Monday, January 16, 2012 5:06:35 PM
Jim, I am admittedly a little biased, since I am on my 2nd Infiniti (both mine have been RWD)... but the G37xS is one bad mofo. The A4 has what? 211 hp in a turbocharged 4 banger?

The G37xS has 328 hp from a naturally aspirated V6, plenty of giddyup, and it's very reliable. I can't say that the AWD system in an Infiniti is going to come close to the Audi Quattro, since most AWD fans say the Audi system is the best, but as far as bang for the buck, it's tough to beat.

I have heard that Subaru does AWD extremely well, too. Acura has the TL in AWD, so that's another option.

I'd shop around, drive a bunch of different cars, and see what you like.

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Monday, January 16, 2012 5:08:37 PM
Z, I actually thought about that. Got a buddy who is a true gear head, and he loves working on his Subaru. At this point, i dont even think it is legal. If I was going to get a Subaru, it would be tough not to go for the flexibility of the wagon, but they have made the wagon almost as high as an SUV. I also admit that I wonder if clients want to see an Audi, BMW label. I'm just surprised these have jumped so much in price point.
daveincincy
Monday, January 16, 2012 5:09:52 PM
If image isn't of much concern the Subaru (or affectionatly called Lezbaru) could be an alternative. I really like the Audis. I've never owned one. I've only test driven them in the past. The A4 is too small for my family needs, but would definitely be on my shortlist if it were a practical car...or if I could afford the A6 or their SUV.

You can get AWD on Lambos. :-"

jimbud
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Monday, January 16, 2012 5:11:20 PM

Jim, I am admittedly a little biased, since I am on my 2nd Infiniti (both mine have been RWD)... but the G37xS is one bad mofo. The A4 has what? 211 hp in a turbocharged 4 banger?

The G37xS has 328 hp from a naturally aspirated V6, plenty of giddyup, and it's very reliable. I can't say that the AWD system in an Infiniti is going to come close to the Audi Quattro, since most AWD fans say the Audi system is the best, but as far as bang for the buck, it's tough to beat.

I have heard that Subaru does AWD extremely well, too. Acura has the TL in AWD, so that's another option.

I'd shop around, drive a bunch of different cars, and see what you like.

MACS wrote:

MACS, remind me -- I thought you were in New England. You can't be driving a RWD, can you? Thought about Infinity.

daveincincy
Monday, January 16, 2012 5:13:06 PM

MACS, remind me -- I thought you were in New England. You can't be driving a RWD, can you? Thought about Infinity.

jimbud wrote:

Commiefornia

jimbud
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Monday, January 16, 2012 5:14:25 PM

Commiefornia

daveincincy wrote:

Damn, didn't know that. I didn't think they even sold Subarus in CA.

MACS
Monday, January 16, 2012 5:35:41 PM

MACS, remind me -- I thought you were in New England. You can't be driving a RWD, can you? Thought about Infinity.

jimbud wrote:

I am originally from RI, sir. At this point, I have spent more years of my life in CA than I have RI (20 v 17), and the rest of it overseas.

I was born and raised in RI and learned to drive there. I drove a number of cars that were RWD in snow, sleet, rain, ice, etc... you just have to be smart and careful and drive a little slower.

jimbud
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Monday, January 16, 2012 5:59:00 PM
Sorry I missed this. My bad. This makes your 49er affiliation a hell of a lot more legit.
DBIII
Monday, January 16, 2012 6:22:26 PM
I live in the CO Rockies and see a ton of Audi up here all the time......only negatives I've heard is high maintenance costs. I personally like the looks of the BMW's better........look for something with an xi designation I believe for all wheel drive.
jimbud
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Monday, January 16, 2012 6:27:17 PM
Thanks DB. Maintenance is a bitch. I try to stay away from the bmws, but that isnt cast in stone. What do you have?
frankj1
Monday, January 16, 2012 6:52:47 PM
from just south of Boston, grew up in Newton, driving here almost all of my life. I prefer rear wheel under normal conditions and my wife's G35X is rear wheel...but has "intelligent" all wheel drive that kicks in if any wheel slips etc. She has loved it for 5 years. And it is a rocket ship.

That said, people I know with Audis never seem to like the idea of changing to Infinity.

MACS
Monday, January 16, 2012 8:12:36 PM
^Most people also know Infinity makes speakers and Infiniti makes cars.

Just saying...

wheelrite
Monday, January 16, 2012 8:16:24 PM

^Most people also know Infinity makes speakers and Infiniti makes cars.

Just saying...

MACS wrote:

Infinity speakers suck...

MACS
Monday, January 16, 2012 8:27:26 PM

Infinity speakers suck...

wheelrite wrote:

I wouldn't know. I've never heard them, but I see they are relatively inexpensive, so it doesn't surprise me.

Having heard a demo of B&W speakers... I really want some.

wheelrite
Monday, January 16, 2012 8:37:18 PM

I wouldn't know. I've never heard them, but I see they are relatively inexpensive, so it doesn't surprise me.

Having heard a demo of B&W speakers... I really want some.

MACS wrote:

I have Klipsch love them..

MACS
Monday, January 16, 2012 8:41:32 PM

I have Klipsch love them..

wheelrite wrote:

I have a Klipsch ipod docking station. Looks similar to the Base sound dock, sounds better, and was $100 cheaper.

wheelrite
Monday, January 16, 2012 8:48:52 PM

I have a Klipsch ipod docking station. Looks similar to the Base sound dock, sounds better, and was $100 cheaper.

MACS wrote:

I have klipsch towers they were a bit pricey but sound very nice and can handle a lot of juice.

I also have a dual subwoofers...

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