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[geoffr70]

Hello.

Not wanting to turn this into debate similar to the recent BMW/Omega one, but, my mate works for Audi, he delivers cars all over the country, driving back in a part ex, or a hire car. Occassionally, when I'm not busy and fancy a change, I go with him.

Today we took a newish A4 2.0 T (petrol) to Leicester. Don't know what year as it had customers private plate on already. 6000 on clock though. Circa 24k minus 4k trade in value for a 54 plate Passat 2.0 petrol.

Just my opinion of course, but I just don't rate these cars at all. Yeah sure they are fine, well built it appears, probably well engineered from what I hear (have no experience of german cars myself), but there is just nothing special about them. TBH, I think they are just plain boring and bland. The acceleration was less than impressive, I don't know the power output, but my Elite (auto) will absolutely destroy it!

It wasn't very spacious, the seats weren't comfy and it was entirely unspectacular! Not just this one, but all the Audis we've delivered.

Perhaps I must be getting old (I'm only 28 though, just), but can't in a million years ever envisage paying that amount of money for a car like this?

I'm not trying to be funny, i'm a big believer and supporter of 'each to their own', but what is the attraction of these cars that people pay the money?

I'm biased of course, but the ever increasing amount of cars i have been in make me glad I have an Omega, and realise what such good quality it is, how smooth and comfortable it is, and how solid it feels.

What does anyone else think?

[davethediver]

Hello.

Not wanting to turn this into debate similar to the recent BMW/Omega one, but, my mate works for Audi, he delivers cars all over the country, driving back in a part ex, or a hire car. Occassionally, when I'm not busy and fancy a change, I go with him.

Today we took a newish A4 2.0 T (petrol) to Leicester. Don't know what year as it had customers private plate on already. 6000 on clock though. Circa 24k minus 4k trade in value for a 54 plate Passat 2.0 petrol.

Just my opinion of course, but I just don't rate these cars at all. Yeah sure they are fine, well built it appears, probably well engineered from what I hear (have no experience of german cars myself), but there is just nothing special about them. TBH, I think they are just plain boring and bland. The acceleration was less than impressive, I don't know the power output, but my Elite (auto) will absolutely destroy it!

It wasn't very spacious, the seats weren't comfy and it was entirely unspectacular! Not just this one, but all the Audis we've delivered.

Perhaps I must be getting old (I'm only 28 though, just), but can't in a million years ever envisage paying that amount of money for a car like this?

I'm not trying to be funny, i'm a big believer and supporter of 'each to their own', but what is the attraction of these cars that people pay the money?

I'm biased of course, but the ever increasing amount of cars i have been in make me glad I have an Omega, and realise what such good quality it is, how smooth and comfortable it is, and how solid it feels.

What does anyone else think?

What you driving now :-/ :-/

[mh_trigger]

[snigger]

[joshwyatt]

Audi's are boring, and I really do dislike them. There is an Audi garage in my line of sight from my front door, and I often do work for them. I have my own trade plates, so when they're short of drivers I deliver or pick up cars for them fairly locally.
I have yet to drive a single Audi that I've liked, and that's include the A3, A4, A5, A8 and Q7.
Many of the staff share this mindset. Even the sporty versions are dull. You can't deny the engines are good, it's just a shame about the rest of the car, and not to mention those awful LED lights they've fitted.

[geoffr70]

I thought Migs were made in Britain? In any case, german brand cars I'm referring to.

[davethediver]

Audi's are boring, and I really do dislike them. There is an Audi garage in my line of sight from my front door, and I often do work for them. I have my own trade plates, so when they're short of drivers I deliver or pick up cars for them fairly locally.
I have yet to drive a single Audi that I've liked, and that's include the A3, A4, A5, A8 and Q7.
Many of the staff share this mindset. Even the sporty versions are dull. You can't deny the engines are good, it's just a shame about the rest of the car, and not to mention those awful LED lights they've fitted.

I agree with that josh they look ridiculous IMO haven't forgot about giving you a call just been a bit busy

[PhilRich]

Hello.

Not wanting to turn this into debate similar to the recent BMW/Omega one, but, my mate works for Audi, he delivers cars all over the country, driving back in a part ex, or a hire car. Occassionally, when I'm not busy and fancy a change, I go with him.

Today we took a newish A4 2.0 T (petrol) to Leicester. Don't know what year as it had customers private plate on already. 6000 on clock though. Circa 24k minus 4k trade in value for a 54 plate Passat 2.0 petrol.

Just my opinion of course, but I just don't rate these cars at all. Yeah sure they are fine, well built it appears, probably well engineered from what I hear (have no experience of german cars myself), but there is just nothing special about them. TBH, I think they are just plain boring and bland. The acceleration was less than impressive, I don't know the power output, but my Elite (auto) will absolutely destroy it!

It wasn't very spacious, the seats weren't comfy and it was entirely unspectacular! Not just this one, but all the Audis we've delivered.

Perhaps I must be getting old (I'm only 28 though, just), but can't in a million years ever envisage paying that amount of money for a car like this?

I'm not trying to be funny, i'm a big believer and supporter of 'each to their own', but what is the attraction of these cars that people pay the money?

I'm biased of course, but the ever increasing amount of cars i have been in make me glad I have an Omega, and realise what such good quality it is, how smooth and comfortable it is, and how solid it feels.

What does anyone else think?

You're driving one! & it's a rebadged Opel made in Russelheim, so as German as they come I reckon

[joshwyatt]

All Omega's were made in Russelsheim, Germany. I believe the V6 engines were made is Ellesmere Port though, unsure if the 4 cylinder engine were also made there. Anyone know?

[geoffr70]

Audi's are boring, and I really do dislike them. There is an Audi garage in my line of sight from my front door, and I often do work for them. I have my own trade plates, so when they're short of drivers I deliver or pick up cars for them fairly locally.
I have yet to drive a single Audi that I've liked, and that's include the A3, A4, A5, A8 and Q7.
Many of the staff share this mindset. Even the sporty versions are dull. You can't deny the engines are good, it's just a shame about the rest of the car, and not to mention those awful LED lights they've fitted.

Oh yeah those LED lights, they're awful! Others seem to be following the trend. IMO they're chavvy. Am I right in thinking the demi-gods who control us all, whoops, I mean the EU are making them compulsory for all new cars?

[Broomies Mate]

I thought Migs were made in Britain? In any case, german brand cars I'm referring to.

General Motors is an American company, but ze Omega is not American, or British.

[Broomies Mate]

Audi's are boring, and I really do dislike them. There is an Audi garage in my line of sight from my front door, and I often do work for them. I have my own trade plates, so when they're short of drivers I deliver or pick up cars for them fairly locally.
I have yet to drive a single Audi that I've liked, and that's include the A3, A4, A5, A8 and Q7.
Many of the staff share this mindset. Even the sporty versions are dull. You can't deny the engines are good, it's just a shame about the rest of the car, and not to mention those awful LED lights they've fitted.

Oh yeah those LED lights, they're awful! Others seem to be following the trend. IMO they're chavvy. Am I right in thinking the demi-gods who control us all, whoops, I mean the EU are making them compulsory for all new cars?

Nowt wrong with running lights.  First thing I do after putting my seatbelt on is turn the switch to it's first click.  I always drive with sidelights.

But yeah, those LED's look 'ok' on the A4, but shite on everything else.

[PhilRich]

I thought Migs were made in Britain? In any case, german brand cars I'm referring to.

General Motors is an American company, but ze Omega is not American, or British.

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Zer vill be no more complaints about ze Omegas!
Because zer vill be no more Omegas 

[mh_trigger]

ahhhhhhhhhhh sheizer compf!

[geoffr70]

Oh yeah, on the way back I saw one of the new VW coupe cars, is it the Scirocco? Not sure about German cars. It was in lime green colour, I've seen a few the same colour, must be common. Anyway, they look notoriously like a german soldiers helmet from WW2?!?! (from a certain angle)

[PhilRich]

ahhhhhhhhhhh sheizer compf!

That should be Sheissekopf mate! Google is your friend Ya?