Audi = stupid? ....plus WRX drive.

[Steve Marinello]

I have maintained membership, but came real close this year to walking 
away from it.  Each time I prepare to, I hear something hopeful, 
although it's usually just about the cars.  Right now, the S5 and the 
imminent arrival of the new A4 have my interest, but....

On a whim, I decided to got drive a new WRX this afternoon.  It doesn't 
feel like a thrasher anymore.  It is much better and more acceptable to 
me at 52.  I still think some of the interior is way too cheap...I can't 
stand the shift knob, but it's pretty good.  Compared to the GTI, NOT as 
twitchy, although it seems to accelerate noticeably faster with its' 230 
hp and AWD.  Much smoother dynamics and ride and the brakes were not as 
grabby as the GTI.  Just for the fun of it...thinking of the 16 year old 
waiting to get his license, I drove the base Impreza with 170 hp.  I 
don't think so.  Much rougher engine, WAY more body roll and 
significantly inferior brakes, so I am unconvinced that less power is 
safer.  But it is something like $17k+ vs. $26k.  How much is that 
completely functional scoop worth?!  Also, very little gain in mpg with 
no turbo.  I viewed the old WRX as something to pick up cheap and not 
too abused as a thrasher some time.  This one is actually something to 
consider.  Oh...better paint, too.

Taka Mizutani wrote:
> There was, in fact, some legal wrangling over the Schick Quattro trademark.
> I don't know what came of that.
>
> Roundel and Panorama are definitely the club publications which I hold in
> high regard in terms of interesting articles, photography, event coverage
> and so forth.
>
> I was a ACNA member when it was the quattro club, but was not impressed with
> the club at all, especially the publication.
>
> I guess it says a lot about the list here that I'm still here when I don't
> even own an Audi right now.
>
> Taka
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