Johnny_P's Street Parking Palooza

[troyguitar]

JP do the Audis lease well? 2.broT quattro A3 with a roof rack seems like a pretty good compromise for you. Rear seat headroom sucks for adults but is fine for

I was actually just looking at Audi's website. Would be interested in an A4 I think, despite it's size. Maybe A5. They're kind of long though. A3 is a Golf with fake AWD, right? I dunno about that one. Then again the A4/5 is just an expensive VW. With hopefully better quality control.

A4/5 would be a sweet ride. Wonder how it handles Baghdad quality streets. I have no seat time in Audis. But it checks all the boxes aside from depreciation but 7-DCT, powerful turbo motor, supposedly serene ride, doesn't totally fall on its face on a back road, quiet, good stereo, etc.

The newer A4/A5 is baller, just bigger and more money. It is a way better chassis and drivetrain than the A3

The 2.0T A3 is pretty cool for what it is - quite quick too. MQB shit is a quantum leap up from our old MK6s which were largely the same as the MK5.

[troyguitar]

I think that you'll enjoy a CX5 for awhile and then get tired of it, same as the STI. A3/4/5 seems like a better goldilocks answer, especially if you about keeping it beyond a 3 yr lease.

[Davestr]

I think that you'll enjoy a CX5 for awhile and then get tired of it, same as the STI. A3/4/5 seems like a better goldilocks answer, especially if you about keeping it beyond a 3 yr lease.

Troy got da truth for all to see!!

[Johnny_P]

I think that you'll enjoy a CX5 for awhile and then get tired of it, same as the STI. A3/4/5 seems like a better goldilocks answer, especially if you about keeping it beyond a 3 yr lease.

Kind of my thought as well. As long as it can adequately deal with trashed roads. I had my GTI for 6 years, that's probably the realistic timeframe for the next vehicle I get.

[razr390]

JP do the Audis lease well? 2.broT quattro A3 with a roof rack seems like a pretty good compromise for you. Rear seat headroom sucks for adults but is fine for

I was actually just looking at Audi's website. Would be interested in an A4 I think, despite it's size. Maybe A5. They're kind of long though. A3 is a Golf with fake AWD, right? I dunno about that one. Then again the A4/5 is just an expensive VW. With hopefully better quality control.

A4/5 would be a sweet ride. Wonder how it handles Baghdad quality streets. I have no seat time in Audis. But it checks all the boxes aside from depreciation but 7-DCT, powerful turbo motor, supposedly serene ride, doesn't totally fall on its face on a back road, quiet, good stereo, etc.

A3 is a GTI with fake AWD
S3 is a Golf R
RS3 is

[razr390]

Can confirm the MQB platform is

The car feels 5/7 better than the MK6.

[Apex]

I was actually just looking at Audi's website. Would be interested in an A4 I think, despite it's size. Maybe A5. They're kind of long though. A3 is a Golf with fake AWD, right? I dunno about that one. Then again the A4/5 is just an expensive VW. With hopefully better quality control.

A4/5 would be a sweet ride. Wonder how it handles Baghdad quality streets. I have no seat time in Audis. But it checks all the boxes aside from depreciation but 7-DCT, powerful turbo motor, supposedly serene ride, doesn't totally fall on its face on a back road, quiet, good stereo, etc.

A3 is a GTI with fake AWD
S3 is a Golf R
RS3 is

I told my pops that he should check out a RS3.

That was not helpful in his automotive conundrum he finds himself in now.

[troyguitar]

Kind of my thought as well. As long as it can adequately deal with trashed roads. I had my GTI for 6 years, that's probably the realistic timeframe for the next vehicle I get.

CPO MQB A3/A4.

They're pretty cheap IIRC, too.

A4 is B9 with K04, bro.

IMO the 4-cylinder B-chassis cars are the way to go. Much better suspension (and AWD system) than the Golf stuff and not as much giant engine weight out in front of the front axles as you get in the 6+ cylinder (R)S cars.

[razr390]

A3 is a GTI with fake AWD
S3 is a Golf R
RS3 is

I told my pops that he should check out a RS3.

That was not helpful in his automotive conundrum he finds himself in now.

Honestly, it's a bit overpriced for what it is in terms of creature comforts and size. BUT, it is a goddamn hoot to drive. That car is so much fun.

[MexicanYarisTK]

I told my pops that he should check out a RS3.

That was not helpful in his automotive conundrum he finds himself in now.

Honestly, it's a bit overpriced for what it is in terms of creature comforts and size. BUT, it is a goddamn hoot to drive. That car is so much fun.

As jeremy said; well dressed, on time, sober and polite to a mother is an Audi, nobody wants to be his friend

Avoid bmw too, m3 drivers have no friends

[razr390]

Honestly, it's a bit overpriced for what it is in terms of creature comforts and size. BUT, it is a goddamn hoot to drive. That car is so much fun.

As jeremy said; well dressed, on time, sober and polite to a mother is an Audi, nobody wants to be his friend

Avoid bmw too, m3 drivers have no friends

RS3 is the Audi’s bastard cousin.

[max225]

Honestly, it's a bit overpriced for what it is in terms of creature comforts and size. BUT, it is a goddamn hoot to drive. That car is so much fun.

As jeremy said; well dressed, on time, sober and polite to a mother is an Audi, nobody wants to be his friend

Avoid bmw too, m3 drivers have no friends

Ya living a miserable life in my moms basement. No friends, nothing, just driving through the streets in my POS poser mobile that has no attributes other than a badge.

[max225]

JP do the Audis lease well? 2.broT quattro A3 with a roof rack seems like a pretty good compromise for you. Rear seat headroom sucks for adults but is fine for

I was actually just looking at Audi's website. Would be interested in an A4 I think, despite it's size. Maybe A5. They're kind of long though. A3 is a Golf with fake AWD, right? I dunno about that one. Then again the A4/5 is just an expensive VW. With hopefully better quality control.

A4/5 would be a sweet ride. Wonder how it handles Baghdad quality streets. I have no seat time in Audis. But it checks all the boxes aside from depreciation but 7-DCT, powerful turbo motor, supposedly serene ride, doesn't totally fall on its face on a back road, quiet, good stereo, etc.

A4s are pretty damn expensive. And as you mentioned depreciate like crazy. I don't see the point unless you own it for 10 years, and IMO an audi is a shit city car. Expensive parts/fucked bumpers, always dirty etc. It just doesn't make sense.

[CorvetteWaxer]

I was actually just looking at Audi's website. Would be interested in an A4 I think, despite it's size. Maybe A5. They're kind of long though. A3 is a Golf with fake AWD, right? I dunno about that one. Then again the A4/5 is just an expensive VW. With hopefully better quality control.

A4/5 would be a sweet ride. Wonder how it handles Baghdad quality streets. I have no seat time in Audis. But it checks all the boxes aside from depreciation but 7-DCT, powerful turbo motor, supposedly serene ride, doesn't totally fall on its face on a back road, quiet, good stereo, etc.

The newer A4/A5 is baller, just bigger and more money. It is a way better chassis and drivetrain than the A3

The 2.0T A3 is pretty cool for what it is - quite quick too. MQB shit is a quantum leap up from our old MK6s which were largely the same as the MK5.

A few weeks back we rented a brand new A4 from SilverCar when we were in Vegas. The new car is pretty damned nice. We don't have any A4's here in the fleet at work, they are all A7/S7s at this point. The wife loved it as well.

[Johnny_P]

I was actually just looking at Audi's website. Would be interested in an A4 I think, despite it's size. Maybe A5. They're kind of long though. A3 is a Golf with fake AWD, right? I dunno about that one. Then again the A4/5 is just an expensive VW. With hopefully better quality control.

A4/5 would be a sweet ride. Wonder how it handles Baghdad quality streets. I have no seat time in Audis. But it checks all the boxes aside from depreciation but 7-DCT, powerful turbo motor, supposedly serene ride, doesn't totally fall on its face on a back road, quiet, good stereo, etc.

A4s are pretty damn expensive. And as you mentioned depreciate like crazy. I don't see the point unless you own it for 10 years, and IMO an audi is a shit city car. Expensive parts/fucked bumpers, always dirty etc. It just doesn't make sense.

Mid-30s CPO, but depreciate heavily. What "parts" are going to need attention on a car that drives 4k a year and is CPO? Crabon buildup would be it. Only a few inches longer than my rally car. Bumpers will get fucked on any car and cost about the same to replace regardless of make. My thin paint Subaru has no bumper issues after 1.5 years

The Audi/VW potential for expensive problems and the inevitable heavy depreciation are the two issues with the A4. First one can be somewhat mitigated, second can't unless you get a 20 year old car.

[Johnny_P]

As jeremy said; well dressed, on time, sober and polite to a mother is an Audi, nobody wants to be his friend

Avoid bmw too, m3 drivers have no friends

RS3 is the Audi’s bastard cousin.

Do not want a jackhammer car. Want CUV thingy. But I hear the A4 rides really nicely so that's why it's being included in the discussion.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

RS3 is the Audi’s bastard cousin.

Do not want a jackhammer car. Want CUV thingy. But I hear the A4 rides really nicely so that's why it's being included in the discussion.

Q3?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

And I have to mention it because but the new Blazer can be had with a 3.6 V6, and it's a great engine. No boost to deal with.

[MexicanYarisTK]

As jeremy said; well dressed, on time, sober and polite to a mother is an Audi, nobody wants to be his friend

Avoid bmw too, m3 drivers have no friends

Ya living a miserable life in my moms basement. No friends, nothing, just driving through the streets in my POS poser mobile that has no attributes other than a badge.

I was re saying what jeremy said about the m3. My uncle used to drive an m3, A nice wife, nice home, great job, big social life, from work, childhood, school, car scene.

[MexicanYarisTK]

Q3?

Q3 is a Tiguan in snobby clothing.

Except with the trans i presume? Or cvt like the previous baesic a4’s

[Johnny_P]

Do not want a jackhammer car. Want CUV thingy. But I hear the A4 rides really nicely so that's why it's being included in the discussion.

Q3?

Overpriced Tiguan

[Johnny_P]

Except with the trans i presume? Or cvt like the previous baesic a4’s

Same 6-speed auto as the Tiggy.

reviews have not been kind to it, and rightfully so.

[Johnny_P]

And I have to mention it because but the new Blazer can be had with a 3.6 V6, and it's a great engine. No boost to deal with.

Yeah. Aren't they going to be rather large-ish?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

And I have to mention it because but the new Blazer can be had with a 3.6 V6, and it's a great engine. No boost to deal with.

Yeah. Aren't they going to be rather large-ish?

Ford Edge sized roughly. Which really isn't a bad size. Probably max for city lyfe

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Going into the end of the month Mazderp reduced the lease cash on the 3s. They bumped the residuals 5%, but I don't think it really counters the loss of lease cash.

$1500 out, NJ tax, Mazda3 Sport 4-door sedan w/Preferred Equipment package car is $245/mo.

Why would they do that at the end of the month? Makes little sense.