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AudiTumbo
April 5th, 2003, 18:43
Today, I finally got to testdrive the new Audi A4 1,8Ts (190bhp). This was mostly to convince my friend who doesn't know if he should by an A4 or the BMW 3-series.

The test-car was an Audi A4 1,8Ts, unfortunatly without Quattro and without S-Line.
The first thought that hits you when you get in to the car is the magnificent finish in the interior. It really is so beautiful. Every little button has a wonderful detail-work. It almost feels like mine two year old A4 feels "old".
When I started the engine, I expected a little more agressive sound, but maybe because I am driving with an sport exhaust system on my car.
When you take the new Ts on the road, you can notice the improovement, although I think the S-line package with a lower sunspension and bigger wheels makes it even better.
You can tell that this car has got the power that the 150/163bhp-engine is missing.
What I really was missing here was the Quattro.
Here are some pics from the testdrive:
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/a4ts-bild2.jpg
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/a4ts-bild5.jpg
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/a4ts-bild1.jpg
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/a4ts-bild3.jpg
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/a4ts-bild4.jpg
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/ta4-bild3.jpg.jpg
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/ta4-bild4.jpg.jpg
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/ta4-bild1.jpg.jpg


The ultimate Audi A4 must be a TS Quattro with the S-Line package. What makes a huge difference, in my opionion is the painted lowers on the car. Here you can see a beautiful A4 Avant standing in the sellhall and shining:
http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/a4avant.jpg
You really can't find any sexier rear :)

At the end, just fut fun, we tested the acceleration againt my Audi A4. In the start, the TS didn't have much chance, but I think it would be different when the speed increads.
Here's a little Acceleration movie (http://home.bip.net/p.sz/audi/film7.avi).

At the end of the day, I think that my friends smile was telling me that he doesn't plan any further visits at the BMW....


:roll:

darkseid
April 6th, 2003, 01:16
*drool* I hope your friend will not buy the BMW 3-series, he dosen't know what he will be missing. :)

That dual exhaust the A4 has is a very nice detail.

I have never really likes station wagons until I got interested in Audi. I just love the fact that a stations wagon can beat all those dumb kids in their Honda's. :hihi:

Snow
April 6th, 2003, 17:54
Hey... Sweet pics! I like it a lot!
It sure looks a bit "heavy" as it accelerates. BUT now you have to tell us a bit about your own car cause it looks great! What have you done to it since you bought it? Like the alloys to... :D

AudiTumbo
April 6th, 2003, 17:59
Snow: Go to my homepage and you'll fid everything about my A4: http://drive.to/TumbosA4

:bye: