What is up with Audi drivers?

[LWJ]

I just drove a good piece of Italy on the Autostrada (sp?) today. It was no big deal. But I saw a trend develop. It was the biggest jerks drive Audis. A Q5 took the cake. But, A4 wagons were consistently in the hunt. No other make stood out in any manner.

I know about the “black Audi wagon” joke thread. But there seems to be legitimate data that supports this.

Driving quickly isn’t the issue. It is driving aggressively and even predatory.

I knew you all would understand. Can’t wait to hear your insights.

[wildthing]

Audi Drivers are the new BMW Drivers. (Some say Tesla drivers.)

[gacook]

I drive an A5...and feel that I don't fit your stereotype.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by wildthing

Audi Drivers are the new BMW Drivers. (Some say Tesla drivers.)

Do the Audi drivers use turn signals? BMW drivers sure don't.

[Zeke]

Silly. Once you fixate on a particular object you don't see the others. I drive a Jag so I see every one. I drive a black Chevy PU and there are 1000's of them, so much that they don't stand out as much. Narrowing it down to an Audi wagon is like the Jag.

[pwd72s]

Pity the good driver Mustang owners. Every car has an image attached. That's sad, but there it is.

[Zeke]

Every time I see a Mustang I don't see a wreck happening in my mind. Every time I see a newish Corvette I don't see a fat belly and a gold chain. There are a lot of stereotypical things I see way before a class of bad drivers. It just isn't there.

Well, maybe young women in rush hour traffic. I'm usually parked by 3PM.

[stevej37]

Audi drivers have a history of freezing on the gas pedal...thinking it's the brake pedal.

(For those who remember 60 Minutes)

[Tobra]

Maybe they are angered up about repair bills

[wildthing]

That said, I don’t mind owning an RS3, even for just 3 years.

[Baz]

Not a problem here.

Unlike Lexus, PT Cruiser, BMW, Ford F150, Subaru, Jeep, and HHR drivers.....who basically suck at driving!

[john walker's workshop]

Just picked up a 2017 A4 allroad for the wife. She does like to speed a bit. The damn thing is a rocket, for a 4 cylinder.

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by stevej37

Audi drivers have a history of freezing on the gas pedal...thinking it's the brake pedal.



(For those who remember 60 Minutes)

Spontaneous acceleration!!!

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[Tobra]

Sure, under warranty maybe. I almost bought an A4, 180 hp compact sedan, when I bought that Integra sedan, only car I ever bought new. Audi was pretty nice, but felt heavy compared to the GS-R


Jeep driver is not going to be someone who makes good decisions

[70SATMan]

To be fair, the BAW was parked.

Of course some Karens thought it was parked aggressively.

[berettafan]

how else are you going to be noticed driving a car that is indistinguishable from an early 2000s Jetta?

[fanaudical]

It seems like I should have something constructive to add to this thread, but I don't.

[Bill Douglas]

Not just there. Here as well

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

Just picked up a 2017 A4 allroad for the wife. She does like to speed a bit. The damn thing is a rocket, for a 4 cylinder.

It definitely is a pocket rocket. I bought my gf an A5 sportback and that thing moves! Of course, my Audi wagon is faster...but it sucks way more gas! lol

[oldE]

I remember remarking to my wife as we were traveling on the motorways on our first trip to the UK in '01, I was surprised that the cars going by with the greatest speed differential were Audi A5s. I speculated they might be salesmen in company cars.

Best
Les