there are 2 statutory hit & run definitions in Wash. State, where I used to practice in traffic court and sit as a judge: Hit & Run (Unattended), which is your case, which had a threshold of about $200, I think; and Hit & Run (attended vehicle), which is very serious whether or not injury results: that one often got you jail time. Consult your local DMV etc. to find out what applies.... good luck

The department that I work for has a Traffic Investigation Unit (now called traffic investigation detail) that follows up on hit and runs. We advise the 'victim' to get a damage estimate on their vehicle and then contact TIU. The amount of damage done determines the level of the offense. Hopefully the officer, despite his attitude, made a complete report. I wouldn't necessarily jump over his head just yet, call the department and find out if they have a follow up unit. If the officer failed to mention that to you, then you might consider calling his sup. As one of the other posts said, make sure your insurance has all the info. they do have investigators of their own, you can bet they'll investigate if it means it'll save the company money. If you've any questions, e-mail me.

well...sorry for the confusion. In New York, it is not a crime to leave the scene of an accident as long as no one was hurt. It is just a summons. If someone was injured, it is an arrest. Sorry for the differences in state to state.

For those who have the sport package on their A4s, would you recommend it?<p>I have only driven A4s with standard suspensions. Is anyone unhappy with their sport package?<p>Thanks,<br>-Geoff

I have a 99.5 A4 2.8 w/the sport suspension whereas my mother-in-law drives a 98.5 A4 2.8 without it.<p>I found the base suspension to be quite good but a little mushy in feel, i.e., a slight amount of body roll in turns and slight nose dive on hard stops. I find that the sport suspension firms up the ride enough to virtually eliminate these problems while not creating an overly harsh or "buckboard" ride.<p>Bottom line, if you prefer comfort and want a "boulevard cruiser" that is great at absorbing bumps, go for the base suspension. If you want something a little firmer but don't want to be tortured or rupture a kidney every time you hit a pothole, get the sport suspension. Finally, the sport suspension was a bargain at $400 MSRP.<p>Hope this helps.

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I have a 99 1.8t 5sp and I searched<br>to find with that had this engine, the<br>5speed AND the sport package.<p>No regrets at all, it is quite<br>comfortable - compared to my old<br>vw ;) - and handles great too!

I tested the base suspension, and the car had no steering when I went through a yellow light, left L-turn at about 20-25mph. It was a speed that my then Subaru SVX would have taken easily. I then wouldn't accept my A4 without the sport suspension. I wanted the sport before that, but that turn convinced my wife to get it too. <p>My A4 Sport now handles much better than the SVX. The ride is not too harsh, but is definitely more harsh than the non-Sport over rough roads. I can tell a huge difference in the softness of my wife's Sentra XE and the A4. Of course I'm now running 235/40 R17 tires too.<p>About a year ago, it was posted that for the $400 Sport Package, you are getting around $1500 worth of equipment.<p>If it were me buying, I would say that the Sport Package and Quattro are essential, maybe even required options to get, with the sunroof option coming in as a get-it-if-you-can option.<p>G. Hale<br>'98.5 2.8 QMS

The last note said it all. I heartily recomend buy the sport suspension. If you want a car that is a ball to drive and you're a sporty driver ( i.e. like to drive like hell sometimes) then try it out. I didn't even try out the base suspension. I liked the sport one that much. As stated before, it is a bargain for what you get. Alan in Maryland

I'm perfectly happy with my 98.5 2.8m with standard suspension. The all weather tires and higher setup were great in deep snow this winter. Traction and braking were great throughout the winter ice and snow.<p>I wouldn't want the performance tires that come on the sport package in winter conditions. Buying a second set of wheels for winter and changing them out fall and spring would be a pain.

<br>When you consider the wheel and tire upgrades that come with the stiffer suspension and better handling, for $750, it was a no-brainer for me. I thought the stock 15 inch wheels were homely. The standard suspension handles OK (I only tested Quattro cars), but is improved substantially with the sport pack. This only matters, though, if you are an "enthusiastic" driver. If you just go nicely from point A to point B, it might not be necessary. I think the handling is about 25 percent better with sport pack, the ride harshness penalty very small.<p>BDW '99 1.8Tqms

I didn't originally want it, but the car on the lot had it. I got it and was concerned about ride stiffnes, plus I didn't like the seven spoke wheels....<p>After 6 months, I've concluded that the ride is just fine. And the wheels have really grown on me. I mean, I see 5 spoke wheels on Dodge Caravans. Honda Accords. Ford Tarui. Get the point?<p>My only complaint is that the sport tires are not rated for snow, and the dealer DID NOT make that clear. I'm in Southern Calif, so it is not so important, but if I do ski 1-2 times a year, I'm not going to switch to a spare set of tires. So I have quattro (=traction), but I have these tires that kind of negate the quattro advantage. So when they wear out, I will get tires rated for snow as well.

I have the same situation and since I live in Maryland, it is a real concern to me. But I do love the handling of this car and the tires are a big part of it. They never squeal and are great in the rain. I may get some all season tires and mount them on inexpensive steel rims for the winter. Don't you just love this car?

Well, not really any new info for you, but I agree with most of the posts below...get the sports package. Unless you're coming from a car with a really cushy ride you probably won't find it harsh. Also, the Dunlops alone are worth the price.<p>Regards,<br>Rodney<p>'99 A4 1.8tqms

I have it - it is a great value for a street car. It much improves the handling on an A4. Now - if I was going to do some track events with the car, I would probably NOT get it - just get stock and then put on some even lower, stiffer aftermarket gear.

I don't have it and believe that the car is wonderful nonetheless. Our non-sport Avant came with someone else's swapped seven spokers and Dunlops. The tires alone are close to worth the money. (I also like the seven spokers). If you found the ride comfortable on a longish test drive with the sportpack, then by all means get it. You can't go wrong for $400. Kind of a favor by Audi to A4 owners.

<br>j

I'll be ordering my A4 as soon as I find the right deal and make up my mind on all the options I want. (Of course, I'll drive a Sport-packaged A4 before I order, just to be sure, but I'm expecting that I'm going to like it.)<p>Right now, it's looking like:<p>A4 1.8T Quattro, 5spd., Sport pkg., Yellow/Onyx cloth, sunroof (probably), All-weather pkg. (maybe)<br>