Re: 328i vs. A4 2.8q

["Matt Rooke" <mrooke@fcpa.fujitsu.com>]

>>> Why did not you mention the tires and wheels used on the cars the Audi
>>> with 205/55/R 16 mushy all season conties and softer suspension with
>>> longer travel and 150lbs more and the BMW with 225/45/R 17 performance
>>> tires.
>>
>> Because the A4 in the comparo had the sport package with the SP8000 tires
>> and the lower suspension.
>>
>> IMHO, it was a completely valid comparison.
>>

>I saw now that they used the 205/55/R 16 performance tires, (sorry my
>bad) but that does not change the discrepancy 205/55/16 vs 225/45/17
>does it? You mean to tell me that comparing these two is fair.

They both had the "sport" suspension and tire options as defined by the respective builder.  Just that Audi's definition
of "sport" is closer in tune to BMW's definition of stock.  I know that is disappointing to us performance oriented Audi
fans, but isn't it preferable as a buyer to have a choice?  To me, the article does a good job of highlighting the
similarities and  differences between 2 cars with similar engines, passenger configurations, and price points.  As such,
it does a service to potential buyers.  Which isn't me- I want the 328i's performance, but with quattro and 2 doors.

Back to the regularly scheduled slams, spams and mud-slinging,

Matt Rooke
'91cq