NAC!! Enemy sub approaching

[MCTXR4]

In a message dated 01/12/2001 12:42:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
dans at audifans.com writes:

> The WRX will come in both 4 door sedan (with major fender blisters) or
>  wagon (sans blisters but mild flares).  The sedan lists at $23,995, the
>  wagon is actually $500 cheaper.
>  
>  Power is 227hp, exactly the same as a stock S4/6.  Power to weight ratio
>  is better than even the S4 twin turbo.
>  
>  In my eyes, it's a serious competitor to the new S4 at close to half the
>  price.  I have to see and touch one to decide if the quality and missing
>  creature comforts justify the price difference.  

That was my point in the first place (posted to the rally-l list then 
imported here by another cross-dresser ;-) Plus I won't have to deal with the 
monkey lads in the various service departments of DC area Audi dealers nor 
AoA's ludicrous customer satisfaction standards (which are basically aimed at 
pi$$ing off the buyer of a new Audi).

I'll admit that when I went to the DC Auto Show and sat in an Impreza RS and 
then sat in the S4 Avant, it was like the day I drove my 72 Datsun 510 over 
to the local Alfa dealer and sat in a new GTV. It was a revelation, but what 
did the extra $$$ buy me in terms of performance? Practically nothing.

However, I will wait to make my final decision. I won't buy one sight unseen. 
I have to be convinced. But suddenly there are a few other new contenders for 
my pocket change. The new Nissan Z car (again I'll need to be convinced) and 
the new BMW Mini Cooper S. 

In the meantime, I am happy to be free of the clutches of the local dealers 
now that my warranty is expired. I will continue to drive my modded A4 quite 
happily, but when the time comes to buy a new car, it's Bye-Bye Audi. Which 
is a shame. I've been a VW/Audi owner for 4 generations of cars. I like the 
cars overall, but I can't stand the dealer experience anymore.

Mike Torio