muddyh2o

I need a fun car to drive that's comfortable.

(I'm currently driving a Jeep Wrangler that's fun, but slow and uncomfortable, but the top comes off.)

Other than being incredibly cool, is the A4 worth the extra $$?

I'd buy the A3/S3 in a second if they sold them in the states.

Thanks. I think I'll be getting the A4, but I'm still trying to justify the extra $12,000 spend. And I don't generally like cars with four-doors!

pbarrow

They are great enthusiast driver cars. The A4 build quality is superior, and the quattro drivetrain is well worth the cost. You can't go wrong with either, but I would seriously consider the 1.8T engine in either car if you like a sporting drive.

Paul
x GTi-VR6 owner with a tuned A4 1.8T

Cuckoo

Yes! Bring us the A3/S3 (pleeeease?)

mvp12547

Agree. I still have my 91 GLI 16V as well as a 97 2.8QMS. The GLI illicits more spirited driving. You want to toss it around. This is a nine year old car that is still solid and rustless. I think build quality is on a par with Audi. Finish quality is higher on the Audi. It will be interesting to see if my A4 is as solid after 9 years. Bet it is.

Tom from Vancouver

<p>Tom
97 A4 1.8TQMS
99 BORA GLS 2.0
00 NEW BEETLE GLS 1.9TDI
98.5 A4 1.8TQAS Wett 1.0 bar with mods
Vancouver A4 Club webpage: http://vancouver.a4.org
ICQ# 39485600

muddyh2o

If anyone's interested, I pick up my Black/Onyx-Silver Alcantara S4 tomorrow night.

I decided that I wanted a car that I wouldn't have to mod, that would scream, that I could lease, that had sport seats, and that I didn't have to pay for maintenance on. The S4 fit the bill. My Valentine1 is on order.

I look forward to writing about my experiences with it here.