What kind of person drives a higher end Audi sedan?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone who pays way too much for their vehicles. I drive a 5.7L V8 hemi that I paid 5200 bucks for. I'd totally take that Audi in a street race, and come out way ahead, since all I'm paying for is gas and insurance.

Better hope there aren't any turns

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:German engineering used to mean something but it doesn’t seem like this is the case when it comes to reliability. All these German cars are not that reliable causing troubles when warranty expires (or even before it expires).
My question is.. which brand is more reliable than others? I hate when my car breaks down in the middle of the road..

People who seek reliability above all else are not the same people who shop for luxury vehicles. The most reliable is hands down Toyota, maybe Honda comes close. If you are in the market for both reliability and luxury, try Lexus; although luxury car enthusiasts consider Lexus identical to Toyota, not a true luxury vehicle.

x1 million

Incompatible priorities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Audis are understated design-wise compared to BMWs, and don't have the brand cachet of MB. They have really good technology and interior amenities.

I'd say it's for people who want good tech and comfort, but don't want to be to showy.

If you know, you know. I drive an Audi that looks like a regular boring vehicle, but people who know cars well will come up to me and talk about it, as they notice the small styling difference that denote it's a rare model (the RS line).

Agree with this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:many are either: short, fat, bald, hair plugs, or want you to see them driving the car.

Apparently all of them are not you, since you evidently can't afford one. Does being snide about the choices others make make you feel better about yourself? Therapy might help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone who pays way too much for their vehicles. I drive a 5.7L V8 hemi that I paid 5200 bucks for. I'd totally take that Audi in a street race, and come out way ahead, since all I'm paying for is gas and insurance.

Better hope there aren't any turns

Exactly. Try going head-to-head on the track.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Audis are understated design-wise compared to BMWs, and don't have the brand cachet of MB. They have really good technology and interior amenities.

I'd say it's for people who want good tech and comfort, but don't want to be to showy.

If you know, you know. I drive an Audi that looks like a regular boring vehicle, but people who know cars well will come up to me and talk about it, as they notice the small styling difference that denote it's a rare model (the RS line).

I'm guessing that you've never seen an R8. For sleeper models, my father drives debadged mercedes amg wagon that is both fast and as unassuming as you can get.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:many are either: short, fat, bald, hair plugs, or want you to see them driving the car.

Apparently all of them are not you, since you evidently can't afford one. Does being snide about the choices others make make you feel better about yourself? Therapy might help.

why would anyone pay all that money for a vw?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:BMW - a-holes
Mercedes - old people

This. It’s signaling that you can afford a nice car but don’t want to be lumped in with those guys.

However, I’ve been saying for about a year now, that Audi drivers are the new BMW drivers (e.g aholes) and my DH drives an A6

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:many are either: short, fat, bald, hair plugs, or want you to see them driving the car.

Apparently all of them are not you, since you evidently can't afford one. Does being snide about the choices others make make you feel better about yourself? Therapy might help.

why would anyone pay all that money for a vw?

You can say the same about Porsche

[Anonymous]

A cheaper one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why an Audi over a BMW or Mercedes?

I preferred the look of the A7 to anything offered by the other two. Also did extensive research into comparable models and didn’t see much in terms of performance differences to overcome the aesthetics. All good choices, of course, and it some down to subtle personal preferences IMO.

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Anonymous wrote:My DH and I have a high-end Audi sedan because it was the only way we could get a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.

Unfortunately, Audi doesn't offer manual transmission anymore.

Yeah I know. Ours is ten years old. Might have to get the next one in Germany and take delivery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone who pays way too much for their vehicles. I drive a 5.7L V8 hemi that I paid 5200 bucks for. I'd totally take that Audi in a street race, and come out way ahead, since all I'm paying for is gas and insurance.

Can think of the last time (ok, ever) that we had a street race in the Audi. Paying electricity and insurance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BMW - a-holes
Mercedes - old people

This. It’s signaling that you can afford a nice car but don’t want to be lumped in with those guys.

However, I’ve been saying for about a year now, that Audi drivers are the new BMW drivers (e.g aholes) and my DH drives an A6

Manual PP here, agree. We had a 335xi before the current S4. Couldn’t get stuck + AWD in the BMW.

[Anonymous]

My brother does, it's just the car he liked and money wasn't a factor. He is the last person you'd call a flashy or aggressive driver. Pretty sure his car is 10 years old now. Our mother had a used audi when we were growing up and she adored it, so maybe that's where his affinity for them came from, I never asked.