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Old 02-11-2008, 11:33 AM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
Yes, for about 3 years now.

2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
Quattro, Turbos, luxury & sport

3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
GREAT - have yet to test it in the snow

4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
N/A = S4 - B5

5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
1.8T = better suited / aftermarket suported for tuning

6. Is your car modified? How so?
Coilovers, ECU chip, 710Ndvs, Snubmount, bipipe, exhaust, couple other things..


7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
no - i tihnk people just need to be more proactive about maintenance


8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
N/A

9. BMW or Audi? Why?
depends on what car / what platform / what budget etc.


 
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Old 02-11-2008, 11:46 AM
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Ok so heres the deal, i need some info on audis for my senior project and someone gave me a great idea of just asking you guys as one of my sources and just interview people from the forums about it. theres no one who knows more about audis than the forums!

so here we go here a bunch of questions i have for you guys
answer as many as you like
any thing helps
thanks!!

1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
Yes, 1.5yrs approx
2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
The style, comfort, quality, craftmanship, AWD
3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
The quattro system has been wonderful for me ad has allowed me to confidently get anywhere in the winter months of cincinnati
4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
Yes, a B5
5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
how do you define best? Most modable - 2.7t, most reliable - 12v V6, most accessible- 1.8t, all the engines have pros and cons and i don't think I could decide on one engine to settle as the best overall, but if I had to it would be the 2.7t for it ability to put down huge numbers and the fact it comes in the RS4
6. Is your car modified? How so?
Not yet, but it will be going through some changes in the summer hopefully
7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
No, I belive Audi deserves the stereotype of having a higher regular maintenance cost than other comparable brands (that are not of German Decent)
8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
Never tracked her
9. BMW or Audi? Why?
Both. Why, Audi is a great commuter car that has a lot of souland which is gaining in looks, performance with it's new models. BMW has the most amazing handleing cars on the road as long as you get an old one, so Audi for new car/dd/track beast with a URQuattro, and BMW for track beast/ corner killer with a Pre new design and electronic influence car
That should be good for now. If anyone comes up with some good questions on their own please feel free to post them with your answers

THANK GOD FOR AUDI FORUMS!
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 04:55 PM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
yes, I have owned my audi for a year and four months
2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
Modability, Quattro
3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
fantastic system, drove through fourty miles of a hectic blizzard on super windy hilly road without a single hiccup
4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
I have a B5
5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
I think the best B5 engine is the 2.7T, but I didn't have that option due to $...I bought a 1.8T, because I read that the engines were built very well, and when taken care of could last a very long time, and because the 1.8T is a mod friendly motor.
6. Is your car modified? How so?
my car has a different upper and lower grill from an RS4, it has Euro S4 headlights, RS4 replica wheels (18x8.5"), custom intake/heatshield, a couple 10" subwoofers in the trunk, stratmosphere Short shifter, momo shift ****, SS boost guage, clear sidemarkers, tint all the way around, sirius satellite radio
7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
not at all, my ten year old car is probably one of the most reliable around
8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.

9. BMW or Audi? Why?
audi because of quattro, style, interior....bmw for speed
That should be good for now. If anyone comes up with some good questions on their own please feel free to post them with your answers

hmmm...

you could add car color, mine is black

average mpg, about 27

fuel range to a tank of gas, somewhere between 400-500miles to a full tank

standard or auto trans....I have a manual 5spd

how do you like tiptronic? do you use it?...if I had it I would

and you can ask wether or not we do our own work...how often do you change your oil?...I usually always do my own work, unless the problem is undiagnosable...plus I don't have a nice lift like the shops do...I plan on doing my own mods....like fmic, K04, tip, may weld in my own exhaust (I just need to borrow a welder), hfc....and so on....I change my oil every 2,500-3K....I am terrified of the rumored sludge!
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 07:12 PM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.

Yes i do. I have the car sincedecember 2007.

2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?

Passion, design & style,quality.

3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?

I dont get stuck in snow, and God knows we have snow up here. Slippery roads. Bad weather. Quattro hepls a lot in any of those conditions.

4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?

B5

5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)

1.8T for the possibility to modify as im pleased. Tuning is the factor that makes me think this is a better option. To be able to do somthing different and unique with the availble aftermarket parts.

6. Is your car modified? How so?

The car is stock. Except lightning. HID (from visionbulbs), independent fog lights.

7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?

Absolutly not. Even if im not an owner of an audi for a long time, i dont think Audi is unreliable. Every make has his pros/cons. This car is high maintenance(like most luxury cars), everybody knows, if the car was so unreliable, why ppl love those cars so much and keep on buying them?

8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.

Dont have experience on the track with the car.

9. BMW or Audi? Why?

Audi all the way. BMW has on almost all models RWD. For winter conditions GOOD LUCK. Plus, not fan of the design.
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 10:30 PM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
Yes, 5-6 years same car.

2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
Liked the body style of the A4 when I bought it, and liked the quattro.

3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
Never been stuck getting up my parents steep icy/snowy driveway in the winter.
All the style of a luxury car with the grip/traction of an AWD truck. (I almost bought a Jeep back then.)

4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
B5 A4 - see my sig

5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
Love the 1.8t, I'm guessing your asking 1.8t/2.0T vs 2.8/3.0? Cause there is also 2.7TT, 4.2, etc...
I have driven the 4.2 in the A8 on a test drive and that was nice too, but that car had a drinking problem (gas).

6. Is your car modified? How so?
See my Sig

7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
No, these cars are generally as reliable as the owner is diligent in performing oil changes and maintenance.

8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
No track experience here.

9. BMW or Audi? Why?
Audi, quattro. Plus I don't like the superiority complex commonly associated with BMW owners (and some Audi owners, unfortunately[sm=smiley13.gif].)
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 11:16 PM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
Yes, since December 2007

2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
Quattro, Styling, Ride quality, and performance

3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
Fvking Sweet!!!!!

4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
Yes, B5

5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
For mod-ability the 1.8T, for reliability the 2.8. My favorite is the 1.8T because of the efficiency and easy to mod

6. Is your car modified? How so?
Yes, GIAC chip, Forge 007P, N75, Debadged, Badgless grill. Suspension and rims to come

7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
With my experience so far, no.

8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
Haven't been on an actual track with it, but its a joy to drive on twisty roads and pwn people in the snow

9. BMW or Audi? Why?
Audi, I like the styling better, and sometimes its nice to have people not know what kind of car im driving[8D]


 
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Old 02-12-2008, 12:23 AM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
Yes, November 2005
2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
Quattro, luxery features, good performance
3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
Amazing, I have never loved driving in the snow until I got my quattro!
4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
yes, B5
5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
1.8T, because of the endless possibilities of modifying.
6. Is your car modified? How so?
yes, GIAC chip, Evo dv, Carbonio Intake, 2" turbo-back exhaust, s4 front bumper, Reiger side skirts and back bumper, 18" Konig Hotswaps, M3 lip spoiler
7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
Just because mantainance and parts cost more doesn't mean that other cars don't break down. The only reason they are stereotyped that way is because of how much they cost to repair.
8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
No track experience, just enjoyable daily driving.
9. BMW or Audi? Why?
Audi, nothing tops Quattro!

THANK GOD FOR AUDI FORUMS!
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 02:51 AM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
Yes. I bought my first (a 2000 A4) in November of 2003, and now have a 2004, which I purchased in August of 2007.

2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
All wheel drive was a prerequisite when I was car shopping... and I had already been exposed to my dads old 1996 A4, which I loved. German cars were clearly superior, and Audi has a stranglehold on the AWD market (at least for the German segment).

3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
Blissful. When it's not inspiring ridiculous amounts of confidence when playing in a parking lot, it's just making me feel safer than everybody else on the road.

4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
Yes. Currently a B6.

5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
The 1.8T is best for me, hands down. Chipping it makes more power than the V6, while using less fuel. I can deal with slighty higher revs and a bit more noise. Both the 12v and 30v 2.8's are beautiful motors, though.

6. Is your car modified? How so?
The B6 is an Ultrasport, so it's almost stock. Milltek exhaust, B&M short shifter, and 18" BBS RX winter wheels with Nokian snow tires.

7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
Kind of. They've made a lot of mistakes, and I hold them responsible for ignoring them. The leatherette, for example, is complete garbage... they must have known shortly after starting to use it in 97, but did not get rid of it until 2004. Lame. While no Audi/VW has ever left us stranded (us being my family, we've 5 vag-family cars), they do have a lot of annoying quirks and problems at times. Oh, and I'm sure people who don't keep a spare coilpack in their trunk HAVE been left stranded by their beloved A4. For trouble-free ownership, I always suggest a Japanese car to anybody asking. For a car that's a joy to drive, at the expense of some problems every now and again, I will recommend Audi.

8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
It's never seen the track. My B6 feels great out of the box, and my B5 felt really great after I had modded it. Both are beautiful to drive stock... but the B6 is my preference for stock performance and feel.

9. BMW or Audi? Why?
Audi for me... While they do have those problems I mentioned, at least they are consistent. Thanks to the forums, I know how to fix them... and I am happy to do it. BMW's interiors freak me out, and Quattro's purely mechanical ways are the only way I wanna have AWD. Simple, reliable, and effective.
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:28 AM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
yep, a little over 2 years

2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
i knew they were good cars and i really liked how they look and happened to get lucky and find one cheap enough

3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
my audis fwd but ive driven my friends a4 with quattro and i could definitely feel a difference.. the handling in either is awesome

4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
i have a 98 B5

5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
i just depends on what you want out of it. mine is the 2.8 and its decently fast and reliable but the 1.8T has alot more potential for being fast just because of the mods it can support. so i would say if i had to choose id get the 1.8T

6. Is your car modified? How so?
just a Brullen exhaust

7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
only if all the other cars get that stereotype too

8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
the only track my audis been to is a 1/8 mile drag strip. it got low 10's on bold tires and beat a 1995-9? civic Si and a 2000ish mustang both with a few mods along with some other cars. i would say it did pretty well for being stock

9. BMW or Audi? Why?
AUDI! not that i dont like BMW i just like the style of audi a little bit better and although mine right now doesnt have quattro i will get on that does so thats a plus
for another question how about "if money isnt an issue what audi would you get?"
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:30 PM
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1. Do you own an Audi? If so, how long have you owned one.
Yes. I've owned my current one for 14 months. I had a B5 A4 for less than 4 months back in 2001/2002, when I had to sell it to pay taxes... long (but fun) story.

2. What about Audi's cars made you choose them instead of other companies?
Award-winning styling, ride quality, performance.

3. What has your experience been with the quattro system?
Took it up to Tahoe a couple of times. No chains!!! LOL

4. Do you own an A4? If so, B5, B6, B7, or B8?
03' B6

5. Which B5 engine is better in your opinion?(please support your answer)
1.8t vs. 2.8? I'd choose the 1.8t, because it has much more modding potential than the 2.8.

6. Is your car modified? How so?
REVO, Forge 007p, factory sport suspension (de-badge & tint coming soon)

7. Do you think Audi deserves the stereotype of being unreliable?
No. If you take care of your car, it will last a long time. This applies to every manufacturer, not just Audi.

8. Describe your experience on the track with your Audi compared to other cars.
I got a chance to take an S5 out on the track for a couple of laps at Sears Point (Audi Driving Experience). Excellent handling. Gotta love the quattro. I think I found my next car... lol

9. BMW or Audi? Why?
Audi all the way! BMW doesn't have quattro. Besides, I never liked the interior of BMW's.

That should be good for now. If anyone comes up with some good questions on their own please feel free to post them with your answers

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