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Old 06-24-2015, 09:04 PM   #29
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The A4 is fine car. The clutch replacement will cost something like 5k+. The DSG will feel like crap after 50k miles of easy driving. You will look like someone who should have bought a BMW.
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Old 06-24-2015, 09:35 PM   #30
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Havnt done too much research lol. I just don't want too old. Pretty much just lookin to spend like $18k on a second car next year. I'm in the "getting tired of the frs but don't wanna sell it" mode.
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Ohhhh haha 2008 is the last year of B7. So don't get that one.

You should look for one +2009 model. Those are the latest generation. I belive you can find one under $20k from next year probably. Our Avant is 2010 model. PM me in the future, if you have any questions on it. I've been on Audizine for 5 years. I'm pretty familiar with it.
B8 is when they redesign the car, it just comes with loads more features like audi drive select, bang and olufsen stereo, better nav & ipod integration + longer wheel base.

But I prefer the way B7 look better.... Love B7 A5 >___> (Ya, I hate R8 lamps on everything except R8)


& don't get DSG unless u are just leasing....
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B8 is when they redesign the car, it just comes with loads more features like audi drive select, bang and olufsen stereo, better nav & ipod integration + longer wheel base.

But I prefer the way B7 look better.... Love B7 A5 >___> (Ya, I hate R8 lamps on everything except R8)


& don't get DSG unless u are just leasing....
Well now after a tiny bit more research I believe I am going to trade in my current 2010 Golf TDI loaded DSG for a 2016 A3 TDI wagon DSG lease if all the pieces fall into place. I really hope that wagon happens...
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Diesel engines are nasty polluters. After driving behind a "clean" diesel, I will never buy one.
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Old 06-28-2015, 01:51 PM   #33
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Diesel engines are nasty polluters. After driving behind a "clean" diesel, I will never buy one.
Cool story, bro. Any cursory Google search will prove that modern diesels are cleaner than gasoline engines (albeit only by a marginal amount; much smaller than the diesel enthusiasts would have you think).
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Old 06-29-2015, 01:29 AM   #34
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Cool story, bro. Any cursory Google search will prove that modern diesels are cleaner than gasoline engines (albeit only by a marginal amount; much smaller than the diesel enthusiasts would have you think).
O RLY? Every US diesel carries a smog rating of 5 or 6. Many gasoline-engined vehicles carry higher ratings, though the twins are lowly 5s. As for me, I follow my nose. It always knows.

But google did reveal many forum posters who claim that diesels are cleaner than gas engines.
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Old 06-30-2015, 01:20 AM   #35
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I traded in my 2012 A4 quattro MT for a 2015 BRZ series.blue.

Funner to drive, cheaper to fix, less likely to break in the first place.

On other side, Audi fit and finish w interior is quite good and ofcourse quattro in bad weather vs rwd low sports car...no comparison
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Old 06-30-2015, 01:23 AM   #36
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Odd comparison. I don't think many people shopping for a BRZ is going to be also looking at an A4. 2 door vs 4 door, NA boxer vs Turbo inline, rwd vs awd, german vs japanese...the list goes on. Not many would argue that the Audi has better build quality and is faster in a straight line. That torque does wonders. BRZ will always win on fun factor in my opinion.
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Not quite an A4, but I recently bought an Audi A3 2.0T with sport package. It is a great second car and the quattro will be fantastic in our winters. Build quality is way better than my FRS and it is much faster, but in terms of handling and fun, I'm glad I have the FRS for driving pleasure.

I wouldn't buy one car over the other, I think they are a perfect duo though.
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Old 09-18-2015, 03:30 PM   #38
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Cool story, bro. Any cursory Google search will prove that modern diesels are cleaner than gasoline engines (albeit only by a marginal amount; much smaller than the diesel enthusiasts would have you think).
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/19/bu...-software.html

Uh hu.
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Ho Le F#@&

That is big. The news outlets are saying it affects 482,000 cars - the recalls and the fines should be absolutely epic.

From Road and Track website: "The EPA says VW admitted that the device existed when they were threatened with not being allowed to sell 2016 model year diesels in the US."
Seemingly odd move by VW to admit that.. can't wait for more details of the story.
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Like I said, "clean diesel" cars smell like shit.
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Oh boy, that's gonna be messy!
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http://www.zeroto60times.com/vehicle...-60-mph-times/

Its slower 0-60 and way less sporty. Probably nicer interior tho
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