Comments on: Review: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T quattro

By: krautninja

krautninja — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:27:15 +0000

A4…i hope hope hope and prey they dont mess the A% by makin it available with fronttrak. Whatever happened to audi’s plan a couple years back to progressively move away from FWD and go strictly AWD. Back to the car, I’ve driven one, the ride is amazing, very smooth, very responsive, the understeer is noticable but is easy to overcome. yes the BMW 335 that everyone keeps comparing it to is has more grunt but the BMW more apt to battle with this is the 328 xdrive, not the 335 and by comparison this is a much better buy than the comparable bimmer and arguably better lookin. I gotta say i Love those led angry lights

By: cameraz

cameraz — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:28:30 +0000

I just bought one of these — my third Audi A4. The 2.0 engine is more peppy than the 3.0 six in my previous A4, and gets better gas mileage to boot. The new car also rides nicer, handles better and has great electronic features. The price was high, but worth every penny, imho.

I, too, was afraid the car was going to be too big; I preferred the size of my ’96 (B5) A4 and was not happy when they made the ’02 models (B6) larger. But the new A4 (B8) doesn’t feel much bigger, and it handles very nimbly. The longer wheelbase really improves the ride, also.

By: Dante_JoseCuervo

Dante_JoseCuervo — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:29:50 +0000

No doubt man, no doubt. I’m gonna drive one soon though, as I’ve heard you don’t really notice the extra size.

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:04:08 +0000

I wish it was smaller too. The B5 platform A4′s are still the best.

By: Dante_JoseCuervo

Dante_JoseCuervo — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:32:03 +0000

I still have yet to drive one of these. My only reservation is that it looks huge for something wearing the A4 badge. I mean I can’t say how it drives but I’m thinking about test-driving one this summer (2.0T w/manual) just to see how it compares with the ’08. I’m still kinda hung up on the bigness of the car

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:11:54 +0000

now just imagine how well vehicles like the Q5, A5, and A3 would sell if they were all available as 2.0T with quattro. Q5 is currently 3.2 only, A5 is going to be 2.0T with frontrak, and A3 is 2.0T with frontrak.

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:09:56 +0000

and a bigger engine wont be coming along, the bigger engine is the S4. the 2.0T is going to fill the “entry level” gap, the S4 is going to fill a more performance oriented gap with a price point just over the top end of the A4 spectrum, and then the RS4 will be the extreme performance option. Audi’s N/A V6 engines have never been anything to write home about, and they only sell about 2% of A4′s with the 3.2 currently. It is a redundant engine. At best they will offer a higher output 2.0T, but even that seems unlikely.

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:07:04 +0000

TornadoGTI, Xenon headlights are NOT standard equipment on the A4.

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:08:22 +0000

i think the leatherette from vw/audi is good. the ones from bmw/merc are really noticeable in looks and comfort. The previous a4 had leatherette on some a4′s, i think they should have kept it because i prefer it over real leather(only on some cars though)….it never cracks or gets that old worn leather look. but, ehh whatever.

By: TornadoGTI

TornadoGTI — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:23:53 +0000

I have a lot of experience with Audi and I have never seen one this expensive on the lots. This is a 2.0T Presige w/ navigation and practically every other option available. The Premium trim starts under $35k and the Premium Plus starts un $38k. Those are far more popular than the Presige. Also, for 2010, since they are getting rid of the 3.2l, they are changing the option/packaging structure on these cars. Yes for $45k+ this car is expensive, for $38k-$40k, it is un beatable in aspect, by its competition, as far as I am concerned.
You people are comparing the price to your 3-series and C-class’ yet I am willing to bet that less than 20% of those cars sold have AWD. Even here in Michigan they are rare to come by. AWD on both of those cars adds $2k. For those of you with 3-series, to say that this is overpriced. You are nuts. 3-series offer leather seats as an option…an option for leather seats in a $35k+ car. Leatherette just doesn’t cut it. Power seats and xenon headlights are options as well. Both standard on the Audi. C-Class has the option of a 6-disc cd player for $450.
My point is that the Audi IS expensive but it is equipped accordingly. This one tested even has the fabulous Band and Olufsen sound system. Wait a year and a bigger engine will be sure to come along.

I LOVE THIS CAR if you didn’t notice. Not packaged just like this but the A4 is a great car. Performance of a 6, efficiency of a 4. Sexxy inside and out. Sign me up.

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:35:01 +0000

borat, i guess i agree with you… who cares if they miscalculated on lease residual and what not, it is our money and we will spend it on whatever float our boat…not theirs!

By: Borat

Borat — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:05:29 +0000

idrinorbarsaku, all Teutonic cars were leased (90% I guess). But cost of lease (in theory I know, I leased and theory was not working) the difference between new car price(sticker in 95%) and projected price after end of the lease plus financing and processing cost. All German brands were expecting high residual and in real life it wasn’t that high and they all lost their arses in the process. Now they don’t lease that eagerly or so cheaply. At least not to secretaries.

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:01:33 +0000

and don’t forget, this has options that the 3series doesnt have. And this is a nice fact, the average a4 that is sold/leased caaries a price tag of around 33xxx- 36xxx

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:55:13 +0000

A lot of you are saying that this is expensive, which is true, but, the majority of new a4′s are leased not sold. Then they buy them when they are used. Considering a loaded a4 with a price of 44490 leases at only 399 with 3499 down, that’s a pretty good deal!!! at least at my audi dealer it is like that.

By: jimbocardude2

jimbocardude2 — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:35:26 +0000

i love those led headlights, except when the blinkers are on =(

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:41:27 +0000

One of the most alluring features of the A4 was that you could get an all wheel drive luxury sports sedan for under $30k, and now theyre pricing it up with BMW’s. If im going to spend $40k on a sports sedan they better make it push out the 265hp it does in the S3. I dont want to go chipping it and voiding my warranty, and i dont want to build the engine myself.

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:37:55 +0000

Borat…. this gearbox is not in the GTI, the GTI has DSG and this is Tiptronic. Which almost makes the price even more baffling. I love these cars but for that price who wouldnt get an S4?

By: buytheredcar

buytheredcar — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:13:04 +0000

After seeing the A5, i had high hopes for the styling of the new A4.
I have to say, its alittle disapointing.
The previous model looks more refined.

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:09:58 +0000

driving this car on city streets and in town or the valley is more enjoyable than the 3 series or the c-class. Well done AUDI!!

By: cocojoe53

cocojoe53 — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:45:30 +0000

Nice, but just way overpriced.

By: Veda

Veda — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:32:04 +0000

Yea very nice but expensive options. Way better than the current C Class and 3 series. I know I currently own a few of them…

By: olds307

olds307 — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:18:26 +0000

The cheapest Korean car is better than this junk.

By: Architect

Architect — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:49:29 +0000

I very much like Audi’s, and owned a ’98 A4 1.8T before my now ’06 BMW 330i – in fact, I had more affinity for the A4 at the time than I do my current 330i.

But, there’s now way around this: 44 large is ridiculous for this vehicle. My 330i was $42K and my ’98 (admittedly, 10 years ago) A4 1.8T was ONLY $26K…which was a deal at that time (in my opinion).

No way on God’s green earth would I buy this over a BMW 335i at a similar price point, much less MORE than the BMW.

By: Borat

Borat — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:40:37 +0000

Navigation for 2500 is insane, but even at 44 large it is not cheap. After all it is the same motor and gearbox as in GTI for 20 less.

By: MJvwGTI

MJvwGTI — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:14:02 +0000

$46k?!!!!??! nice car, but what is with German cars and their options list? does the base model just come with anything? or are engine, wheels, tires, seats options too?!

By: Other Man

Other Man — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:59:53 +0000

A good car for sure, but it ought to have the 300 hp blown V-6 for that price.

The last few years Audi has been getting quite greedy at the cash register.

By: Fromes

Fromes — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:19:55 +0000

46 grand? uh…no thank you

By: lyndon_h

lyndon_h — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:55:13 +0000

This car costs more than my 335 3series which has lots more HP and torque. Audi’s prices are too high.

By: shane train

shane train — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:32:42 +0000

I just can’t put the words “entry level” anywhere near a 30,000 dollar car. You can get a car that’s a few years old with leather, a sunroof, a good engine, etc. etc. etc. for under 10 grand and enjoy what is truly entry level luxury: pre owned luxury.

If you just got out of college and Audi wants you to buy this car, they must be forgetting that college is that place you leave swimming in debt.

By: Nesodian

Nesodian — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:41:44 +0000

Great car, but I have owned two Audi’s and I know better than to buy another. I had horrible buying and owning experiences. I ran back to Infiniti and am much happier, even though I prefer Audi’s styling.