Specific comments about the driving experience of<br>the A4 1.8T QMS, in particular, would be greatly <br>appreciated.<p>TIA.

Try the A4.Org search engine with words like "clutch", "manual", "transmission" and the like. Suffice to say the manual is very pleasant for those who already shift, forgiving for those who are just learning, and, if past Audis are any indication, exceedingly durable. If you get the A4 because you want an A4, go for manual. If you get the A4 because you want a convenience item, you may prefer the auto.

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