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Not to mention, VW has notoriously had poor infotainment systems. Among the worst in the industry.
They're finally getting ahead of everyone by pushing this out so fast.
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Ok, here's another picture of the '12 S4. It's such a great blend of comfort and fun on demand. Surprisingly, my insurance premium is nearly the same as my Subaru was. I thought I was going to get hit hard.
I would assume it's the AWD (like the Subaru) and the safety rating of the car.
Not to mention, I bet insurance companies classify it as just an A4. My S7 was considered an A7 through Geico
What a ridiculous looking car. I'd just push thru cars in traffic with this!
There's one on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...tr=true&hash=item4881a33276&item=311412601462
Come on guys we can do it! I'm thinking I'll drive it 364 days each year and every one of you that contributes can have it the other day
But then again the Marauder might be better for ramming people out of the way.
Not to mention, I bet insurance companies classify it as just an A4. My S7 was considered an A7 through Geico
Oh; that could be or maybe the claim history is good. I know the Mustang GT is higher to insure than the V6 Mustang. I think there is a horsepower to weight ratio that comes into play.
Safety rating is good except for small offset crash which is hard to ace. Subaru is actually better.
My understanding is, if you're under 25, save yourself the money and buy the Mustang V6 and get the 8 as your second car.
Well, the A4 is a much older than most of the Subaru lineup at this point. I think we will see the B9 in the Fall.
Probably the cheapest because insurance companies can only count cylinders.
I still don't think Audi can keep up with Subaru's safety standard. Subaru is odd in that they will sacrifice asthetics for safety and utility. As a result, Subarus are big, boxy, and symmetrical AWD.
That's valid. I think Subie is the only brand to have every crowned a Top Safety Pick by IIHS.
But honestly, I don't think it matters anymore. Who makes unsafe cars anymore? It's not like I'm going to die because I drive a Toyota, instead of a Subaru.
In inclement weather, a base Subaru is significantly safer than a base Toyota, but I get your point.
That's valid, but that's because of the AWD system, but I digress....
Remember the days when people actually used to buy Volvos because they were safe? I feel like all of that went out the window within the last 10-15 years.
Volvo is like a yearly member of the "Companies that won't be in the US next year" list
I took the 328i for a test drive(finally) this afternoon .
First of all, the bad as the list is short.
The throttle lag you all talked about is definitely there-in fact it scared me a few times by how unresponsive it was to tip-in. Of course, it has run flats but I'd hoped that there would at least be space for a spare so that I could ditch the run flats. I was disappointed on this, but I realize this is how cars are going these days.
The straight six was every bit as smooth and effortless as I'd expect from a BMW. Handling was phenomenal-again not unexpected. I took some favorite "twisty" roads, and it was a pleasure on the curves. The steering was a lot "tighter" than my LS and the handling stiffer, but this is to be expected. The lack of wind noise was a real pleasure.
It was every bit as nice as the photos and description-it's immaculate. I actually had to put in a half-day request for a test drive, as the dealer's wife has been using it as her DD.
I also found out that there's an excellent-and reasonable-German mechanic in town who charges reasonable prices for basic service.
I was impressed enough that I'm pretty sure I'm going to go for it if I can get the financing lined up. I will, of course, report back here the minute I work things out(assuming I can!).
First of all, the bad as the list is short.
The throttle lag you all talked about is definitely there-in fact it scared me a few times by how unresponsive it was to tip-in. Of course, it has run flats but I'd hoped that there would at least be space for a spare so that I could ditch the run flats. I was disappointed on this, but I realize this is how cars are going these days.
The straight six was every bit as smooth and effortless as I'd expect from a BMW. Handling was phenomenal-again not unexpected. I took some favorite "twisty" roads, and it was a pleasure on the curves. The steering was a lot "tighter" than my LS and the handling stiffer, but this is to be expected. The lack of wind noise was a real pleasure.
It was every bit as nice as the photos and description-it's immaculate. I actually had to put in a half-day request for a test drive, as the dealer's wife has been using it as her DD.
I also found out that there's an excellent-and reasonable-German mechanic in town who charges reasonable prices for basic service.
I was impressed enough that I'm pretty sure I'm going to go for it if I can get the financing lined up. I will, of course, report back here the minute I work things out(assuming I can!).
It's a shame they don't have NA engines anymore. The N52 was so smooth and quiet. Nothing like the diesel sounding N20.
