urS4/S6 or A4 ?

[Mike Faulhaber]

Realizing that I'm flirting with a WOB (at the least a
massively OT) rating here, I'd like to tap into the
list to hear opinions on my two top "new" car
candidates:

- urS4/S6
- A4q 1.8T

To me, the urS# series is a very compelling package
(especially the charasmatic I-5 and overall
competence), but while I've had plenty of experience
with complex and expensive cars, I get the sense that
the these cars are particularly expensive to maintain.
Pluses: Road eater.  Performance.  Relatively
uncommon.  Minuses: Potential for high ownership
costs.  Relatively uncommon.

The choice of the A4q 1.8T is an easy one.  It's
balanced and tunable, and quite contemporary in the
parts and equipment department.  Pluses: Efficient,
attractive package.  Performance potential.
Relatively common.  Minuses:  A bit cramped.  Not
particulary fast out of the box.  Relatively common.

Most of my driving right now is 300+ miles roundtrip
blasts at least once per week, but eventually that
will settle down, if not change to more occassional
trips.  This car will not be a typical commuter
appliance.

Thanks,
Mike



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