audis and their luxurious features.?

Question

About to get my license and learned to drive on my dads '06 cls 55 amg mercedez so I know how to handle power. I've got my eye on the audi s-line a4 prestige automatic. I really like the car, test drove it already, drives nicely. My sister just got a 335i sedan bmw and i still like audi more than bmw but i was very impressed with my sisters bmw be because it had this parked car ventilation feature where you set a certain time and the car will automatically cool itself off that way when you get inside it, it's cool and not baking hot from the UV rays down here in south florida. Does audi have this? I thought this is what made the bmw so unique (to me). What (other) features does the audi have (luxurious) that is really nice / that other cars don't have. Thanks for your input. Also note that ill be purchasing a NEW audi so also please inform me on the latest issues with the new a4's as far as mechanical problems or anything else goes. thanks.

Answer 1

???? Your impressed by BMW because of the Ventilation system??? Kid you need to be impressed on the way the car handles in terms of power, luxury, design and quality, clearly you are not gunning at a Luxury vehicle of your impression of BMW beeing a great car was a ventilation system, how exactly will that get you from A to B?? Learn a little more about cars and then I'll help you out, these question just sound very bogus to me. I mean I know plenty of friends who have had BMW's, Mercedes, Audi's, Infiniti or Lexus as thier first cars but they know what their talking about if they are shopping for a car in this segment, they dont talk about ventilation sytems. If its one thing you should know about Audi is that the S4 is a ripoff, nevertheless the Audi A4 is a great car but the S-line is a joke. I would be embarrased to pay $45,000 for a car with 333 HP, I mean a standard Infiniti G37 sedan & coupe produces 330 HP stock at $34K for the sedan and $37K for a coupe. Overall the A4 is nice and the attractive $31,000 price tag is even better but $45K for an S4 is a joke to me even to Audi owners. If your paying top dollar you would expect an S-line engine with a little more "umph" dont you think? Other S-line Audi cars have fare horsepower but the S4 is not justified especially the price tag.

Answer 2

John is partially right, although I would NEVER call the S-line a joke The Audi product, in general, is superior in build quality and even in material choices. Most 15 year old Audi interiors are still like BRAND SPANKIN' NEW!!!! THe upper end Audi's have the cooling system you are asking about, but it is NOT worth it to buy an A8 just for this feature. John's idea about horsepower is very adolescent. The Audi engines are detuned for the American market, but can EASILY be reprogrammed to be a true Autobahn burner. Perhaps you should consider keeping this car in a chilled garage!! THe Audi suspension is worth having, ALONE!! They defy regular laws of physics due to their dual control arm technology. THe AUDI will probably NEVER even rust, even in Florida!! You DO sound a bit spoiled. Your first car should be a safe beater, since you will easily make driving mistakes. Why not buy a nice USED higher mileage Audi that has a warranty on it, just in case!!

Answer 3

What makes a BMW unique is its balanced driving dynamics; an active air ventilation system is likely a feature that may also be available on an Audi. You should check with the dealer.



One advantage of an Audi, if your choice is so-equipped, is the Quattro all-wheel drive system. This drivetrain can aid in driving the vehicle in a variety of conditions, including inclement weather. Otherwise, a standard 2 wheel drive A4 will be front wheel drive whereas a BMW 3 series is rear wheel drive.



Mechanical reliability is a about average if not a tad bit lower, however, which is actually typical of most premium German automobiles.



Now, this doesn't mean that Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz makes low quality cars, but you need to understand that premium luxury and performance cars tend to require more attention in regards to service and repair because of the extra level of complexity these cars will have in design and build. The less simple a design, the more that can go wrong with it. In short, if you want a premium model Audi, do not expect Honda-like reliability. The best you can do to help ensure reliability is to keep the car maintained according to the vehicle's service guidelines and not to make a bad habit out of driving aggressively as such driving behavior is going to be hard on the car and will hasten wear on the parts of the vehicle, requiring more frequent service and repair (not to mention increasing the risk of a crash).



For your first car, are you sure you'd want to get an S-line?



If you are going to get your first license, a powerful car meant for performance is not exactly a good first choice; I mean no disrespect but young age and inexperience can allow some foolish choices to be made and, when driving is concerned, all it takes is just one mistake to create permanent tragedy that you will have to live with for the rest of your life.



Let's face it: driving can be a dangerous activity and the higher likelihood of mistakes from young age and inexperience can be compounded by complacency; if you are used to driving being routine, you may make yourself think that the potential risks will not happen to you, which can encourage you to deliberately make more reckless choices.



Your automobile insurance will reflect those realities accordingly with higher coverage rates and, as you may already know, reliable coverage from auto insurance is compulsory for licensed Florida drivers.



For your first vehicle, if you insist on a brand new Audi and actually have the means to get it, I'd recommend a base level A3 or a base level A4. Otherwise, I'd recommend looking at compact or midsize offerings from Volkswagen, Honda, Mazda or Ford.



Do not forget, the primary purpose of driving on a public roadway is to get to your destination safely.

Answer 4

For your first car, that's easy. 1987 honda civic 4 door with 200,000 miles. You're just going to wreck it anyways, so why does it matter what the badge is that's laying 50 feet from the pile of metal you used to call your car? It's still a wreck.

Answer 5

Spoiled rich kid, just because you drove a C-class with your daddy doesn't means you can drive for ****. Don't get a new Audi because your smug *** will crash it thinking your the world's best driver because you learned to drive in a Merc.