I'm a strange person

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 04/07/2016 at 10:15 • Filed to: None

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My current favorite Audi is the least Audi of all the Audis.

It’s an A3, since it and the new A4 are practically the same car visually.

Yes it’s a Golf in an entry-level luxury rental suit but look at it. It manages to look classy and modern without looking like... well, like the Lexus IS (which don’t get me wrong, I like.)

It appears it no longer gets the 1.8T as the base engine, but rather the 1.4T? Unless that’s just the European model and they’ll shoehorn the 1.8T in for us. Either way it still gets the 2.0 TFSI which gets a fancy-shmancy 7-speed dual clutch box like the A4.

Speaking of Europe they get a nifty (and thrifty) 1.0 TFSI 3-Cylinder version with 115hp. And Matrix LED headlights I’m sure won’t be allowed on our shores because it’s still 1986 if you ask the NHTSA and their headlight regulations.

On another note: the more you type Audi, the stranger it looks.

EL_ULY > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:19

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I see more modern than classy. I can’t personally think of any real classy looking car sold today. Give me a sec to ponder...

Milky > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:21

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This and the TT have fantastic interiors for what they are. But I still cant get over that VW chassis, which is sad because they both are about the perfect size.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Milky 04/07/2016 at 10:22

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For what it’s worth, I’ve heard nothing but praise for the MQB chassis.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:23

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almost has the scion headlights

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > OPPOsaurus WRX 04/07/2016 at 10:24

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Has a flipped Scion grille too...

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:25

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Audi dashboards drive me insane, the meh we’ll just stick a screen in the middle with zero effort to integrate it. And it doesn’t even look like the air vents fit.

Sorry don’t mean to trash on the car you’re liking, just an opportunity to complain about Audi interiors.

Steve in Manhattan > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:25

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It’s a handsome car. And I initially read that to refer to the Audi that was least like an Audi. For me, that’s the R8. Most desirable as well.

The Ghost of Oppo > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:25

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I hate to be that guy, but I would have stretched my budget to buy one of these if I could get a manual.

And on your other note: At work I frequently send reports with the word ‘Audit” in the title, but have on more than one occasion have forgotten the T when sending it to other people.

The Ghost of Oppo > EL_ULY 04/07/2016 at 10:26

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Vanquish

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/07/2016 at 10:26

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At least the screen goes down into the dash when not in use unlike some other German makes *cough* Mercedes *cough*

Plus with the virtual cockpit cluster, the screen could be hidden damn near 100% of the time.

Vicente Esteve > Milky 04/07/2016 at 10:28

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The chasis is great, Quattro is FWD biased but a great chasis nonetheless. (MQB car owner)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > EL_ULY 04/07/2016 at 10:30

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Some sort off Rolls-Royce maybe? I think the new Dawn convertible is pretty damn classy.

Milky > Vicente Esteve 04/07/2016 at 10:32

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But its not the same :(

Milky > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:33

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My only response is its not “real” quattro.

spanfucker retire bitch > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:33

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I’d honestly rather get a Golf R because hatch.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:38

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I would rather it be integrated, who actually closes these screens?

Bourbon&JellyBeans > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:39

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I wish my favorite Audi was more attainable. :(

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Milky 04/07/2016 at 10:39

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I don’t think any new Audi has “real” Quattro anymore save the A8 maybe?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > spanfucker retire bitch 04/07/2016 at 10:40

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For some reason I prefer the Audi.

Like I said, I’m strange.

Alex Zapata > EL_ULY 04/07/2016 at 10:41

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FTFY

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/07/2016 at 10:44

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I would because I’d try to use the virtual cockpit all the time, but I use all the gimmicky crap cars offer. Like the speed limiter in my M3 that just starts making noise when you go past the set speed.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Bourbon&JellyBeans 04/07/2016 at 10:45

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Give it a few years to let that good ole’ German car depreciation set it!

Milky > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 10:50

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The more you know!

They’re all on the same platform.

Kookanoodles > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/07/2016 at 11:09

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The fact that it’s a tarted-up Volkswagen probably makes it the most Audi of all the Audis, actually.

Kookanoodles > EL_ULY 04/07/2016 at 11:12

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Jaguar XE and XF? They’re modern but not too much, classical but not retro, and definitely restrained enough to be classy in my book. As long as you don’t specify gigantic matte black wheels, red brake calipers or front spoilers, those are the enemies of class.

Kookanoodles > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/07/2016 at 11:14

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They’re not all like that though, look at the new TT. No central screen, everything turned towards the driver. That kind of classical interior design is hard to find nowadays, it’s proper sportscar stuff for a car that’s not quite a sportscar in other regards. I love it.

Kookanoodles > Milky 04/07/2016 at 11:15

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Aren’t all “Quattro” systems made by some other company now?

Vicente Esteve > Milky 04/07/2016 at 11:56

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A lot of things aren’t the same.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Kookanoodles 04/07/2016 at 12:25

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Well, my biggest complaint is the screen. If there’s no screen that’s not as big of an issue.

Milky > Vicente Esteve 04/07/2016 at 12:49

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That .... that is a fair point.

PushToStart > EL_ULY 04/07/2016 at 13:10

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I agree, a lot of stuff is going the flashy route and not the classy, understated route. Not that I have a huge issue with flashy, because some still look great, but classy is definitely harder to find. I can think of a couple classy cars though, because Volvo is doing it really well imo. The new XC90 is classy, and even though it's not for sale yet, I saw a new S90 and that thing is beautiful.