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Old 12-08-09, 01:31 PM
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Hahahaha I can't believe someone took a picture of this!

Well my argument was for S4 and R8, so I'm spared
lol.....
 
Old 12-08-09, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FormosaSC
I don't know about "Your cars all look the same" comment,
Oh yeah?



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^thanks to rominl's pics for proving the point.


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Memo to Audi: It's about time for better steering wheels across the entire product line, you can still retain the logo of course.
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Old 12-09-09, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Memo to Audi: It's about time for better steering wheels across the entire product line, you can still retain the logo of course.
The Audi steering wheel is actually pretty nice, they have a nice palm grip on them across the line. I know that on the MB and BMW, those are optional, but then again, everything is optional on BMW and MB anyways
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Old 12-09-09, 09:32 AM
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Those pics were on the money lol
 
Old 12-09-09, 09:38 AM
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The Audi steering wheel is actually pretty nice, they have a nice palm grip on them across the line. I know that on the MB and BMW, those are optional, but then again, everything is optional on BMW and MB anyways
It's nice enough but certainly could be made to look better or more up to date at minimal cost to Audi. That old style has been around for too long.
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Old 12-09-09, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ffpowerLN
Dear Audi,

Personally I really don't care about what kind of company you are because from where I am coming from...

1. Your A4 is overpriced comparing to the similar-equipped competitors

2. Your S4, although is very good looking, is overpriced comparing to 335i

3. Your cars all look the same

4. Your cars' interiors all look the same

5. Your flagship looks like a stretched entry-level sedan

6. Your "redesigned" flagship looks just like the previous generation except with the new LED lighting

7. Your interior is no longer class leading, others have caught up

8. Quattro is the only got going for you

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very very well worded. I agree 100%. They still need to work out all of the electrical gremlins that the cars have
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Old 12-09-09, 10:16 AM
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I'm sorry, but even Infiniti can make a rear-biased intelligent AWD system. Why can't Audi integrate the system they have in the R8 into every car in their fleet?
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Old 12-09-09, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by FisforFast
I'm sorry, but even Infiniti can make a rear-biased intelligent AWD system. Why can't Audi integrate the system they have in the R8 into every car in their fleet?
Most of the new quattro is rear bias 60/40, and Infinity's AWD sux in the snow.
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I never really cared for Audi. The way I see is that they are just fancy VW, and doesn't really offer what BMW or Lexus can.

If I want a sporty german offerings, I would go with BMW. If I want a bullet proof luxury sedan, I'd go with Lexus.
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Originally Posted by STIG
I never really cared for Audi. The way I see is that they are just fancy VW, and doesn't really offer what BMW or Lexus can.

If I want a sporty german offerings, I would go with BMW. If I want a bullet proof luxury sedan, I'd go with Lexus.
Most people who dont do their homework feel the same way you do
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Originally Posted by STIG
I never really cared for Audi. The way I see is that they are just fancy VW, and doesn't really offer what BMW or Lexus can.

If I want a sporty german offerings, I would go with BMW. If I want a bullet proof luxury sedan, I'd go with Lexus.
I'm no Audi fan!

Your post at best is comical

I really hope you’re not serious. Take a minute and look at Audi car lineup. Hectic just take a look at the cars above. Other than Benz I don't think full luxury companies have such beautiful cars and options. That includes any Jap car company.
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Originally Posted by rogers2
I'm no Audi fan!

Your post at best is comical

I really hope you’re not serious. Take a minute and look at Audi car lineup. Hectic just take a look at the cars above. Other than Benz I don't think full luxury companies have such beautiful cars and options. That includes any Jap car company.
I agree, people who think Audi is a fancy VW is the same people who think that Lexus is a fancy Toyota. Just because a Luxury brand have a parent company, that doesnt make it any less of a luxury car.
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Originally Posted by The G Man
I agree, people who think Audi is a fancy VW is the same people who think that Lexus is a fancy Toyota. Just because a Luxury brand have a parent company, that doesnt make it any less of a luxury car.
Agree.

But what's funny is that usually "value" and "BMW" don't go well together, but comparing to Audi, BMW is really an awesome value.

I've also done a VW and Infiniti comparison before (Passat vs. G37) so I wouldn't beat the dead horse.

The bottom line is that Audi really doesn't offer anything unique per se (okay, Quattro is really good and if I live in the snow belt I'd definitely consider it but 1) I don't, and 2) Acura is catching up) and their cars are way overpriced, over-hyped and overrated according to my own personal experience.

But of course, all the above are IMO...
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