[gatotom]

My wife had a 98 A4 2.8L 5 spd Avant, constant oil leaker but ran good for 167k, tired and we traded for a 05 A4 1.8L 6 spd Avant, so far no problems, has 76k, due up is a timing belt change at 90k.

I had a 00 A4 1.8L 5 spd which had its share of gremlins but manageable. Traded for a 06 A4 2.0L 6 spd S-line. Nice car, the S-line means stiffer suspension which is most needed for this heavy car. Last month I ran a 84 911 carrera up a twisty canyon, kept up with him in the twisties but he got me on the straights.

My 2 sons each drive A4's, one is a 02 A4 3.0L 6 spd, smooth and the only thing I notice is that it uses more fuel than my 2.0L, he is probably getting about 27 mpg on the hwy and the 2.0L gets around 32, 33-34 if I am real light with the pedal.

I drive Audi's because I live in the mountains and 4 wheel Audi's imho are the best, with studless snow tires on in the winter, they go anywhere.