[s-cars] POLE: wonderful dilema, S4 or Ultrasport?

[Taka Mizutani]

I would suggest getting a C5 A6 3.0 quattro wagon if you're going to get a
tiptronic for your wife.

They're not fast, but they're adequate and IMHO, with two kids and car seats
and strollers and all the associated stuff you'll end up carrying, I think
you'll appreciate the space.

If you're talking about a B5 S4, they're rather small. I would go with the
B6 Ultrasport, but they're too small to comfortably carry a bunch of stuff.
However, the cargo area is better designed- flat sides, flat bottom, makes
the space very usable.

What is your budget?

V70Rs are just under $20k wholesale now. I'm really not happy about that,
but it's a very good buy for what you get.

There is no comparison between a B7 2.0T tiptronic and a B6 1.8T tiptronic.
They do not drive the same at all- the 2.0T is halfway decent, the 1.8T with
an automatic is a slug. You will not keep up with an UrS6 with a
1.8Tautomatic A4.

If you're thinking A3 as a possibility, I'd suggest getting a 4-door GTI
with DSG- much sportier car with a much lower price- I think you can
probably walk out with a loaded one for $25-26k brand new.

Taka