Finally got it! A4tq manual

[Mark Shilling <shilling@txchemcouncil.com>]

Well, I finally got my car!  Flew to Dallas Friday to pick it up.  The
weather was terrible <grin> when we landed and stayed terrible (rain) for
most of the w/e.  They picked us up in a pearl A8 for the short ride to the
dealership. WOW, it was almost anti-climactic driving out with the A4.  

So for those of you who are wondering, here are my quick first impressions
(cuz I gotta get back to work):

1. The gearbox seems a bit notchy. Hopefully, just due to needing a little
break-in.

2. The ride is pretty quiet (for a 4-cyl), I once looked down at the speedo,
and was shocked to learn I was doing 90 in the rain!  (of  course I
immediadetly slow to the speed limit) However I didn't feel the slightest
bit nervous about the speed v. conditions.

3. The tires (Conti's) are not so bad.  I will most likely keep them for now.

4. Seems to have a bit of oversteer.

5. 3rd Gear! WOW! This is the gear for me.

6. Seats - Sport package seats look  great, bolsters are much better than
the other seats.

Overall summary - This car has everything I need. Chip, exhaust, and filter
hopefully not far around the corner, but definitely not necessary for fun
factor.  I love this car, I can't believe I almost threw in the towel a
bought something else (b/c it was taking so long to get it here) Also, after
three previous Audi's I can't believe I never had a quattro.

Oh yeah. The specs:
A4 tq 5-speed
Black/Titanium
Sport pkg.
Bose
Sunroof/Remote locking

I may never buy another car!

Mark A. Shilling		V.(512) 477-4465
Texas Chemical Council	F. (512) 477-5387
1402 Nueces		shilling@txchemcouncil.com
Austin, Texas 78701		www.txchemcouncil.com