Coming to Audi from Lexus?

[Zeus69]

Will be ending my lease on a 2008 Lexus IS350 next year and am considering returning to AUDI (had an 03 A4). I'm looking at the A4 Prestige/S-line. I understand the engine options are limited to 4 cyl (so a definite power drop from 306HP!!), but my red light burnout days are behind me... Plus, I've always been a fan of German engineering and would love to go back to AWD (not interested in the IS250 AWD). Any former Lexus owners in the audience? Any thoughts from present Audi owners? Thanks.

[Want My A4]

Not a former Lexus owner but am a current '10 A4 Prestige w 6MT owner.
Either get an S4 or A4 and then get the ECU reprogrammed (chipped). This can be done with no warranty interference. (HP and torque go up significantly over stock). Audi Drive select is very versitile as well as noticeable and can be matched up with either 18" or 19" sport package.

[mart242]

Try the audi, you can go back to lexus once you reach 60 like the typical lexus buyer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78rxD1TTWDk

[plA4keeps]

I have 2010 A4 Premium+. What exactly does having the ECU reprogrammed do?

-- plA4keeps

Originally Posted by Want My A4

Not a former Lexus owner but am a current '10 A4 Prestige w 6MT owner.
Either get an S4 or A4 and then get the ECU reprogrammed (chipped). This can be done with no warranty interference. (HP and torque go up significantly over stock). Audi Drive select is very versitile as well as noticeable and can be matched up with either 18" or 19" sport package.

[need_TQM]

Originally Posted by Want My A4

Either get an S4 or A4 and then get the ECU reprogrammed (chipped). This can be done with no warranty interference.

Careful here -- ANY ECU reprogramming can (does) void the Audi Warranty for engine/drivetrain components if the problem is traced to the ECU update (or suspected of being caused by it).

If you get the Stasis ECU, Stasis provides 3rd part coverage for anything Audi won't cover -- thus the (typically) higher cost of the Stasis tune. You take on additional risk with the other companies since they don't provide a warranty. There are several reputable ECU tuners out there and the chance of having issues with one of these high quality tunes may be small but they are not zero.

[need_TQM]

Originally Posted by plA4keeps

I have 2010 A4 Premium+. What exactly does having the ECU reprogrammed do?

-- plA4keeps

For example :

http://goapr.com/includes/img/produc...1_93_crank.gif

However -- they are not able to do in-car reprogramming for 2010 models yet (expected soon -- you can search the forums).

[Barrels41]

Originally Posted by Zeus69

Will be ending my lease on a 2008 Lexus IS350 next year and am considering returning to AUDI (had an 03 A4). I'm looking at the A4 Prestige/S-line. I understand the engine options are limited to 4 cyl (so a definite power drop from 306HP!!), but my red light burnout days are behind me... Plus, I've always been a fan of German engineering and would love to go back to AWD (not interested in the IS250 AWD).

Any former Lexus owners in the audience? Any thoughts from present Audi owners?

Thanks.

I had an Infiniti M35X, and I-35, before that 2-Lexus ES models. I liked the the ES from the late 90s but then they uglied them. They had the notorious stalling and tranny breakdowns. The bean counters took out the "Mercedes" quality years ago.

Anyway I am now in a 2009 A4 2.0 Quattro, Premium Plus sport suspension. German cars do not give the Japanese tech and interior luxury bang for the buck. They do reward with a superb driving experience and ergonomics. Fold down rear seats are a great convenience. My Audi has excellent build quality. It is a head turner exuding class and style. I suggest prepaying for Audi Care service. Audi dealers vary and do not have the red carpet feels of Lexus. Choose the dealer carefully. 10,000 mile oil changes are nice but the turbo needs a quart or 2 between changes.

The sport package is highly recommended for a sporty driving experience but needs snow tires in the winter.

There may be some 2009 A4 3.2s around. A good deal. A bit less mileage but a silky smooth engine.

Maybe they will deep discount an A6 since sales of that model are down.

The only Japanese car I would consider is an Infiniti G35X. Keep away from the M35X. It cannot drive straight. I did test drive the Acura TL-4 wheel. I was OK but too ugly for my taste.

[Barrels41]

Don't be rude :-))) I turn 68 in a few days.

[mart242]

Originally Posted by Barrels41

Don't be rude :-))) I turn 68 in a few days.

Well there you go. You can go back to lexus once you're 85.. Nice to see someone 68 appreciate the sport pack. I hope I'll be like you once I reach that age! Even better, I wish I could still do what this guy does!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdBgS32UrME

[Barrels41]

Originally Posted by mart242

Well there you go. You can go back to lexus once you're 85.. Nice to see someone 68 appreciate the sport pack. I hope I'll be like you once I reach that age! Even better, I wish I could still do what this guy does!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdBgS32UrME

When I am 85 I will have my 35 year old girl friend drive me. LOL