jprice@CPS
08-11-2008, 08:21 PM
They had four of the cars that are being used on the Audi Driving Experience.
The B8 looks great! I love the lines and the stance. Definetly a great work of art in my opinion. I really liked it in white :)
Car had Drive Select, which I liked. I actually wish the comfort mode was a even more comfortable. The difference in throttle position vs pedal position between comfort and dynamic is significant! I did play around with custom settings, but didn't have enough seat time or a race track to really enjoy each possible setting ;-) .
I REALLY liked the variable steering ratio! It was very noticeable in the parking lot requiring less turns of the steering wheel to maneuver around.
The Tiptronic transmission shifted smoothly.. but beyond that didn't stand out to me. The 3.2 is ok, but felt a bit slow coming from my 1.8T. Definetly the best feeling NA V6 that Audi has ever put together.
Handling in dynamic mode was decent, car seems better balanced than any previous A4 from the factory. It does seem a little more disconnected than my B5, and I haven't put my finger on it but I think it has something to do with the steering feel.
Interior is fabulous, great materials and very good layout. The extra room in the back seat is very welcomed, and the car is the perfect size in my opinion. Small enough to be sporting, but big enough that rear passengers have some comfort. The rear cup holders are great! </American>
I'm really looking forward to the 2.0T and 3.0TDI making their way here.
Here's to dreaming of a B8 A4 Avant 3.0TDI!
The B8 looks great! I love the lines and the stance. Definetly a great work of art in my opinion. I really liked it in white :)
Car had Drive Select, which I liked. I actually wish the comfort mode was a even more comfortable. The difference in throttle position vs pedal position between comfort and dynamic is significant! I did play around with custom settings, but didn't have enough seat time or a race track to really enjoy each possible setting ;-) .
I REALLY liked the variable steering ratio! It was very noticeable in the parking lot requiring less turns of the steering wheel to maneuver around.
The Tiptronic transmission shifted smoothly.. but beyond that didn't stand out to me. The 3.2 is ok, but felt a bit slow coming from my 1.8T. Definetly the best feeling NA V6 that Audi has ever put together.
Handling in dynamic mode was decent, car seems better balanced than any previous A4 from the factory. It does seem a little more disconnected than my B5, and I haven't put my finger on it but I think it has something to do with the steering feel.
Interior is fabulous, great materials and very good layout. The extra room in the back seat is very welcomed, and the car is the perfect size in my opinion. Small enough to be sporting, but big enough that rear passengers have some comfort. The rear cup holders are great! </American>
I'm really looking forward to the 2.0T and 3.0TDI making their way here.
Here's to dreaming of a B8 A4 Avant 3.0TDI!