I've been debating whether I should elect to go for the premium Bose system in the A4 I want to order. On the one hand, the idea of a good sounding system is appealing, on the other, the idea of a CD changer is not. I simply cannot get behind the idea that I need to stop and get out of the car just to change my music. Hell, I never know what I feel like listening to next, never mind 4 CD's from now. I much prefer the S4 idea with the in dash singel cd changer. <p>So the real question is, is the system upgrade really worth it or is the stock system pretty good (including the speakers)? After all, I am buying a car not a $35,000 mobile stereo.

Some people feel that the Bose is not worth the money, for $1200 you can get a much better aftermarket stereo system in your A4. However, lots of people here love their Bose and it's a great thing to have if you're not a real Stereo buff and don't want to bother with aftermarket stuff.<p>As for the CD changer, you can ask the dealer if they'll remove it and subtract that amount from the cost. That's what my dealer is doing, since the car I ordered came with the Bose package that I didn't order. So he's giving it to me for free! I'll just get the CD changer from Clair for $250.<p>Anyone know when that sale ends?<p>My 2 cents.

I popped for the Bose system in my 98.5 Avant, and now wish I hadn't. I'd really like to buy a minidisc system (I'm through with cassette tapes) but am stuck with the overpriced cassette headunit. I'm also looking at the Philips CD-R system, which is nice but pricey. <p>I guess that the only thing to really recommend the Bose system is that it looks totally stock and matches the Audi's red illumination. Otherwise, you can do better.