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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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Audi A4, not impressed

I drove my friend's 2011 a4 today. Wasn't really impressed. Handeling is average. Interior is average.

I guess our TLs are better in every way.
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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Audi was rated the least reliable import vehicle last time someone posted the charts.
I'm pretty sure toyota dominated 3 slots in the top 5 of most reliable.
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That's not much of a review.
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by summerayu
I drove my friend's 2011 a4 today. Wasn't really impressed. Handeling is average. Interior is average.

I guess our TLs are better in every way.
Wow you're special.
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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I kind of like how the newer a4 look from the front. the rear isn't bad but the front has me staring nearly every time. I'd get a audi s4 over a 6spd type-s or 6spd SH-AWD anyday.
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Wow you're special.
You're not.
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LOL i was confused for a second.
I thought OP was Suparu with the similar sn.

yay! for two dorks that take the short bus to school!
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1black_seven
Audi was rated the least reliable import vehicle last time someone posted the charts.
I'm pretty sure toyota dominated 3 slots in the top 5 of most reliable.
No way it beat my RRS for reliability poor-ness!

Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
I kind of like how the newer a4 look from the front. the rear isn't bad but the front has me staring nearly every time. I'd get a audi s4 over a 6spd type-s or 6spd SH-AWD anyday.
This. It may not be up to your expectations of handling/interior/whatever, but it's gorgeous; equipped correctly (what trim does your friend have? I'm willing to bet the base model), it's an outstanding vehicle.
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by summerayu
I drove my friend's 2011 a4 today. Wasn't really impressed. Handeling is average. Interior is average.

I guess our TLs are better in every way.
Umm, ok?

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Originally Posted by summerayu
I drove my friend's 2011 a4 today. Wasn't really impressed. Handeling is average. Interior is average.

I guess our TLs are better in every way.
I'm sure your friend agrees with you 100%
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Yeah I don't see how anyone could say the interior of our TL is better than the current gen Audi A4... our interior is nearly 9, going on 10 years old. It's pretty outdated.
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Yeah I don't see how anyone could say the interior of our TL is better than the current gen Audi A4... our interior is nearly 9, going on 10 years old. It's pretty outdated.
I've found very few manufactures than can match the interior design quality of Acura. It's one of the reasons I chose Acura.
The button flow is linear and symmetrical with the trim that perfectly meshes with the dash. Nothing's tacky or sticks out.
Same goes with the steering wheel. Maybe I'm overly critical idk...
It's dated, but I'd take our interior over a lot of other current gen lineups other manufactures offer(i.e Chrysler)

Audi does makes some of the sexiest looking cars I've seen.
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I drove an 05 a4 and was very dissappinted as well. The interior looked like that of a civic and the acceleration was sluggish.
You gotta test drive these cars to know how they really handle and look on the inside. I test drove an 05 350z and I wasnt impressed as well.

I test drove an s2000 and jizzzzzzz...v tech kicks in at 7k rpm!
The imprezza handled like a beast as well. And the 07 Cobalt ss with the turbo was really fast and roomy on the inside...just my two cents lol

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Cobalt was still supercharged through '07 model year. '08^ were turbo.
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Originally Posted by 1black_seven
I've found very few manufactures than can match the interior design quality of Acura. It's one of the reasons I chose Acura.
The button flow is linear and symmetrical with the trim that perfectly meshes with the dash. Nothing's tacky or sticks out.
Same goes with the steering wheel. Maybe I'm overly critical idk...
It's dated, but I'd take our interior over a lot of other current gen lineups other manufactures offer(i.e Chrysler)
Agreed
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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You're not.
Originally Posted by justnspace
LOL i was confused for a second.
I thought OP was Suparu with the similar sn.

yay! for two dorks that take the short bus to school!
Good to see you both took a second to pull each others dicks out of your mouths to post.
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by supraru
Good to see you both took a second to pull each others dicks out of your mouths to post.


That's not really a good one considering how much those 2 whores post. It's almost as if their dicks wouldn't have time to be in each others mouths
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wow this quickly went from a audi a4 review thread to talking about dicks in each others mouths. can we keep that private between you girls and get back on topic
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1black_seven
I've found very few manufactures than can match the interior design quality of Acura. It's one of the reasons I chose Acura.
The button flow is linear and symmetrical with the trim that perfectly meshes with the dash. Nothing's tacky or sticks out.
Same goes with the steering wheel. Maybe I'm overly critical idk...
It's dated, but I'd take our interior over a lot of other current gen lineups other manufactures offer(i.e Chrysler)

Audi does makes some of the sexiest looking cars I've seen.


The 3G interior may be getting old but it hasn't lost its quality imo; I still prefer it to many others, even the A4's...which is also very nice.

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I think I stumbled into TL Circlejerk.
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Originally Posted by 1black_seven
I've found very few manufactures than can match the interior design quality of Acura.
Seriously? My 3G TL was decent, but I wouldn't consider it top notch...at all.
Old Jun 1, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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fucking 3gee "people"

dingleberries
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I would take an Audi any day over an Acura, nothing beats the A4 Avant or the new S6 in my books. Except an M6 Gran Coupe, that is a beautiful car.
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Seriously? My 3G TL was decent, but I wouldn't consider it top notch...at all.
Yeah, I looked at a similar year BMW and the interior just seemed, empty. So someone recommended a Benz if I like a million buttons and technology, but it was just so tacky to me. My god the phone pad was hideous.
And OEM nav units that looks like aftermarket junk...

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Originally Posted by charliemike
I think I stumbled into TL Circlejerk.
Did this get moved here, or did we indeed stumble?
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If this thread doesn't stay on topic without the juvenile behavior, I'll delete the whole 'conversation'.
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^ please? Where is Will, he left the damn gate open again.
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Really OP? IMO the A4 (and most newer Audis) are some of the best looking cars on the road today. I really disliked the previous A4, but the newer ones just flow so well. The interior layout is perfect.
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If this thread doesn't stay on topic without the juvenile behavior, I'll delete the whole 'conversation'.
Do not tease....just delete already.
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fucking 3gee "people"

dingleberries
is right.
Originally Posted by phile
Did this get moved here, or did we indeed stumble?
No, it started in 3G TL, and got moved from there...
Originally Posted by Hapa DC5
^ please? Where is Will, he left the damn gate open again.
Hey, I didn't want this thread in 3G anyway!


In fact, I should probably direct these 3G threads over here when they come up.
Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Do not tease....just delete already.
I'm OK with that, or any other solution that doesn't include moving it back into 3G.
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Oh look, Acurazine's group of pompous asshats decided to whine.
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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Oh look, Acurazine's group of pompous asshats decided to whine.
he who whines about others whining is the wetter vagina.
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Hey, I didn't want this thread in 3G anyway!


In fact, I should probably direct these 3G threads over here when they come up.



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