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sporty choice






Wendell Gurley@TOYOTA
02/23/98 08:01 AM

Go for the A4 Avant.  With the sport package for $400.  The larger Audis
(including the S4/S6's) will not be able to match the sportiness of the A4
line.  The more hp is offset by more weight and softer handling.  Of
course, I'd start by losing the dogs!

>Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 12:44:44 -0600
>From: "Craig M. Monroe" <cmonroe@execpc.com>
>Subject: Advice needed
>
>I'm looking for input from Audi fanatics - I want to buy a fun-to-drive
>car with AWD that will also be able to cart our
>two 50 lb dogs around and have room for luggage. Basically, I'm looking
>for a sports car that is practical - an oxymoron. I'm thinking of a
>wagon, but also want a manual transmission. I don't care if it's new or
>as old as 1990 (in good shape). I drove one non-turbo Audi a month ago
>and thought it lacked power (Please, no stones). I've read a lot about
>the reverence afforded to S-4 and S-6 Audi's - why are they special (and
>why are they so pricy). BTW, I drove an '98 A-4 and would have bought it
>if it were a little bigger (and the A-6 seems slower and much to pricy).
>
>What Audi models would lister's recommend? Should I hope VW offers the
>Passat wagon eventually with a manual? Thanks for any advice here.