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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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Default Audiworld's first impression of the new B7 A4...feature article

<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/features/tests/b7a4.html">Click here to link to article..</a></li></ul>
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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Default Awesome article Steve. I wonder how long it will be before someone attempts

an engine swap with the 2.0T in the B6.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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well done steve =)
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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Default Steve GREAT job Thanks

Creating an article like this takes a lot of time and effort. I know it must be exciting to go and see, photo and test drive something new and exciting but then you need to organize and compose the article. I think you have a great job at Audiworld! I bet you like the Audiworld job better than your other job.
Keep up the good work.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Default Re: Audiworld's first impression of the new B7 A4...feature article

Well written and informative, Steve ... great job. I've read mixed reviews on the B7 and I like that you don't hold back on your criticisms as well as compliments. I fear that by pricing the car so high, the gap between a well equipped A4 and a well equipped AWD 3-series has shrunk to the point where Audi may well lose some sales. Everything I've read about the new 3-series has been spectacular, and if not for saving several thousand dollars, I suspect that fringe buyers (as opposed to Audi stalwarts) may go the way of the Bimmer.

Excellent work, though. Great pictures, too.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Default Nice review

Two things I'd like to point out. I don't think Audi is putting aluminum trim in the interior of 3.2 cars to give buyers a choice. They want to make some money off the wood trim, something that used to be standard. If they just wanted to offer buyers a choice, they wouldn't charge more for the wood.

Secondly, why does Audi offer such ugly rims? Their cars are among the most beautifully designed in the world, and then they throw on ugly rims. Even Nissans have better-looking rims than Audi, IMHO.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 09:46 AM
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Excellant review,, Thanks!!
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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Default Nice review, but...

is it me or is the tone decidedly lukewarm? Let's see; slow, expensive, tranny issues, ergonomic problems, not to mention questionable design both front and rear. Ugh! WTF Audi?!?!
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