[A4] New car considerations

[Brian O'Connell]

The trunk is not as deep, but it goes high - keep that
in mind.  I'd suggest that you go take a look at one,
but then you'd probably end up with the same problems
that I'm having - sleepless nights.

-B

--- Richard Hurt <rnhurt at gmail.com> wrote:

> So, you like the A3 and it has more leg room than
> the 98 A4. Hmmm...I might 
> be in the market in a couple of years and since my
> kids are getting bigger 
> that back seat is getting smaller. I had thought
> about the A3 but dismissed 
> it as too small. Now it looks like I'll have to
> rethink my options.
> 
> Thanx!
> Richard
> 
> On 8/31/05, Brian O'Connell <boconnell at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> > 
> > I test drove an A3 2.0T with DSG. Wow. Very tight,
> > even the stock suspension - can't imagine the
> sport,
> > perhaps too stiff? 17" wheels are the way to go.
> > 
> > Great back seat legroom (much more than my 98 A4),
> and
> > practical truck. I like the hatchback/mini Avant
> > look, as well.
> > 
> > The only navigation that I've been impressed with
> is
> > the new Acura units - voice activated, and it
> works
> > well. Didn't check out the Audis, though.
> > 
> > Good luck.
> > -B
> > 
> > --- Glenn Ackerson <gsackerson at comcast.net> wrote:
> > 
> > > Hi folks,
> > > It's time for me to put the current A4 on the
> > > market and look at a new
> > > one. And, concerning that purchase, I'd be
> > > interested in your feedback on
> > > two options I'm considering:
> > >
> > > (1) The 2006 A4 comes standard with 16-inch
> wheels
> > > and has 17-inch as
> > > options. I'm looking for a balanced ride - where
> > > comfort isn't sacrificed
> > > for performance. So, I likely won't be going
> with
> > > the sport suspension,
> > > because I commute 60 miles a day. Lastly, I live
> in
> > > Colorado, so having
> > > clearance on the tires is important - I tend to
> put
> > > snows on in the winter.
> > > I get the impression that 17-inch tires are
> easier
> > > to find these days than
> > > they used to, so the higher cost is not as much
> of a
> > > downside as I've been
> > > told it used to be. So, your thoughts/feedback
> on
> > > the advantages of a
> > > 17-inch wheel vs. the standard 16-inch?
> > >
> > > (2) I'm intrigued by the navigation system that
> is
> > > an option, but it's an
> > > EXPENSIVE option. The question I have is: have
> the
> > > navigation systems in
> > > cars evolved to the point where they are truly
> > > useful and not just gee-whiz
> > > toys to impress? I often use Mapquest or Google
> maps
> > > to find directions, so
> > > it would certainly be handy to have that
> navigation
> > > in the car. But, I don't
> > > want to spend that kind of money for a complex,
> hard
> > > to use, marginally
> > > useful toy. Any feecback?
> > >
> > > Thanks for your opinions, thoughts! I'm still
> > > getting over sticker shock of
> > > what a 2.0 Quattro A-4 can cost - yikes!
> > >
> > > Glenn
> > >
> > >
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