A41.8T Avant

[TheRingmeister at aol.com]

Anton, 
I can tell you first hand that the car is a joy to drive, even with 
tiptronic, as long as you know where the power is.  It's a lot like our 
cq's...not a beast off the line, but the car will sing at 5-6k rpm like the 
Ella Fitzgerald.
i blew away a GTA Firebird on a twisty section of road early Sunday morning 
on my way to get gas before church.  60 ish in a 35 zone, so no autobahn, but 
this guy was pushing it no doubt, the front end of his car was all over the 
road, and in the air compared to the rear...he was on it, and i was in 3rd 
and leaving him....
The sport suspension is taut, but not too stiff....exactly what you'd 
expect....find one and drive one...you'll see what I mean.  Audi paid quite a 
bit to get the specially valved struts just right, and I'm sure tested quite 
a few springs too.  I bought the car barely used, so I'm not sure what kind 
of premium Audi charges for it, but for her (and me) it was not an option I 
would even consider doing without. (the 16" wheels are nice too).  I'd say 
it's well worth it compared to trying to do it in the aftermarket.
I tell people as I take exit ramps at 2 times posted speed to keep reminding 
themselves, "this is a station wagon, this is a station wagon"
My car, ok it's the wife's daily driver, is bone stock....filter and maybe a 
chip are coming in September.....4th Anniversary present to the wife...gotta 
love a woman that appreciates that sort of thing!  OK, i'll have to sugar 
coat it with a nice dinner and stuff, but she'll appreciate it the next day 
in her travels.

Wylie Bean
TheRingmeister
90 cq
99.5 A4Avant 1.8Tqs