Guess what I have been test driving this afternoon :D

[Lady Elanore]

As per title. Guess what I have been test driving this afternoon. Although strictly, I was after testing certain features as this isn’t the exact car I want. 20 Questions or less. Virtual bun and Twiglets to the winner.

[auroan]

Something with 4 rings ?

[Lady Elanore]

Something with 4 rings ?

Yes

[auroan]

A5 ?

[Lady Elanore]

A5 ?

Nope

18 questions left. But I need the exact model, trim level etc

[auroan]

Nope

18 questions left. But I need the exact model, trim level etc

Erm, well A4 then ?

[Lady Elanore]

Erm, well A4 then ?

Yes

But which one?

[Wardy]

Well seeing as you've already tried the A4 3.0TDi Quattro S-Line, I shall hazard a guess at an A4 AllRoad 3.0TDi (Quattro, obviously)...

[vrsadz]

rs4

[Tom_vRS]

3.0TDI S-Line, although you really want the SE

Thought you were more of an A5 Sportback kinda lass though

[Lady Elanore]

Well seeing as you've already tried the A4 3.0TDi Quattro S-Line, I shall hazard a guess at an A4 AllRoad 3.0TDi (Quattro, obviously)...

Nope

[Lady Elanore]

rs4

Nope

that would have been even nicer

[auroan]

Well not an S4 as A4 would have been wrong. So it I reckon it's one with stop start tech.

2.0Tdi 'e' Saloon SE executive

[Lady Elanore]

3.0TDI S-Line, although you really want the SE

Thought you were more of an A5 Sportback kinda lass though

Nope

I’d love a Sportback, but I can’t afford it if I want a bit of spec on it :(

[Lady Elanore]

Well not an S4 as A4 would have been wrong. So it I reckon it's one with stop start tech.

2.0Tdi 'e' Saloon SE executive

I consider the S4 to be an A4. It would be a short quiz if I asked which S4 have I been driving

[auroan]

So an S4 Avant then with the sports diff?

[Lady Elanore]

So an S4 Avant then with the sports diff?

That is so close I have to award the virtual bun and Twiglets to you. It was the saloon with the drive select and sports diff option

Amazingly they let me go out in for an afternoon on my own!!!

Edited 22 March, 2010 by Lady Elanore

[auroan]

That is so close I have to award the virtual bun and Twiglets to you. It was the saloon with the drive select and sports diff option

Amazingly they let me go out in for an afternoon on my own!!!

[Lady Elanore]

I was very pleasantly surprised But the fuel consumption is shocking :(

[vRSLen]

So, a car with indicators then

[Lady Elanore]

So, a car with indicators then

Funnily enough the indicators were one of the bits I didn’t like They feel cheap and nasty compared to the Bimmers (which work beautifully for those of us that can be bothered to use them ). Also on the 'I didn't like the feel of it' list were the minor control for things like the temp control and MMI nob, they felt quite lightweight and a bit tacky. Actually the steering was a bit odd too :( However there were lots of nice things about the car, it's just I can't afford to buy and run one :( )

[auroan]

The interior controls/centre console are the only gripe I have with the B8 A4s. Unfortunately that gripe is enough to keep me in a B7 for a long time. IMHO Audi have taken a step backwards in the interior quality.

[Lady Elanore]

The interior controls/centre console are the only gripe I have with the B8 A4s. Unfortunately that gripe is enough to keep me in a B7 for a long time. IMHO Audi have taken a step backwards in the interior quality.

It is a techno geeks haven and I like the overall layout, but even though the BMW interior hasn’t changed in quite a while, it’s simplicity and tactility are still slightly better to my eyes and fingers. I seriously like the A4 with Drive Select and Sport Diff, but the GFV of the PCP is a bit of a joke. The bottom line is we are about £2,000 away fro a deal and even though I feel I can get a dealer to come up with £1,000 of that difference, I can’t justify the extra £1,000 I would have to lay out. I must admit I thought the GFV would be slightly higher though :( Still I have another week before the offer from Audi comes to an end………………..well unless they continue it into the next quarter.

Mind you, the S4 is a hoot to hoon around in and I love the supercharger whine. Just a note to Audi......MAKE IT A LITTLE LOUDER!! Not weeeeeeeeeee , but WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Neo_VR]

Funnily enough the indicators were one of the bits I didn’t like They feel cheap and nasty compared to the Bimmers (which work beautifully for those of us that can be bothered to use them ). Also on the 'I didn't like the feel of it' list were the minor control for things like the temp control and MMI nob, they felt quite lightweight and a bit tacky. Actually the steering was a bit odd too :( However there were lots of nice things about the car, it's just I can't afford to buy and run one :( )

You didnt like the feel of it because its wrong wheel drive

[Lady Elanore]

You didnt like the feel of it because its wrong wheel drive

Well it is technically the wrong wheel drive and also the right wheel drive, all at the same time

I think part of it is the FWD bit and part of it is Audi’s Drive Select Steering takes a bit of getting used to. It does feel very accurate when motoring on though. The Bimmers steering just sort of feels right all the time at any speed. The Audi counters with great traction in slippy weather (like today) and is very stable indeed at speed.

I would so love to get the 330D, but I worry about the winter months ahead :(