Me == sucker for shiny cars

November 19, 2009

I have always loved cars. From my first car (1984 Cutlas Supreme) to my first new car (2002 Mazda Protege Sport) to our recent Toyota FJ Cruiser – I just love a nice machine with attractive lines. For me, cars are more than people-moving-vehicles. I realize this isn’t the most logical (or cost effective) attitude, but there ya go.

I’ve had a few dream cars – and ever since driving Pat Shine’s brand new 2002 Audi A4 turbo an A4 has been one of them. Now that I’m a family man, that means A4 Avant (ie wagon). And I just picked one up (used, 40k miles) – beautiful looking black 2007 A4 Avant – 6 speed manual, turbo, quattro (ie all wheel drive). I love the red interior lights (reminds me of my fishing days – red lights maintain night vision) and the power / snappiness of the ride. Here’s the Car and Driver page on this car.

Just like this, but black :-)

Just like this, but black :-)

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  • rocketmonkeys
    Yay! I like Audi's, even though I shouldn't (since they're from the same company as VW). But having a turbo AWD, it can't get any better. I can't wait to see it.
  • Yeah - these are all made in Germany, and its my understanding the VW issues were from early ramp-up of their Mexican factories.

    The car is beautiful, the turbo is awesome, the drive is a lot of fun.

    Hint - you shift into 6th gear somewhere between 75 and 80. Broke 100 today on the way to work without sweating.
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