Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?

You guys with the Audis. Do they hold up. I used to have BMWs but they don't hold up well. I used to like the Audi looks until the big mouth bass front end came along, but Consumers Reports show owners experience major problems.

I have a Lexus GS300 and a Porsche Cayman now. Both have been without any problems, the Lexus for 7 years. The Cayman is of course one year old. I am retiring soon and we plan to travel a lot. I need something comfortable on the road and capable of carrying a good deal. I have thought about station wagons and SUVs like the Cayanne. I think Audi has a wagon right?

Tbg,

I'm not sure about other Audi's... but my TT is 4yrs old and you wouldn't be able to tell it from brand new. It's been the best car I've owned. I've friends who own early TTs (99-01) with 80k to 140k miles with nary a problem. There are lemons in every bunch of course... but most of the issues are minor niggles.

Audi does make wagons (A4/S4 avant and A6 avant) and an SUV (Q7 and upcomming Q5).

"I used to have BMWs but they don't hold up well."

Tbg, curious as to your definitive statement re BMWs. My current ride is - to date - the most reliable car I've ever owned, and I've owned several of the more respected marques, including Porsche and another BMW. It's also the best performance car I've owned. Ironically, I test drove the Cayman before buying my M3 and wasn't particularly impressed - and yes, it was the S. Before buying our LR3 I test drove both the Cayenne S and the Turbo. Wonderful automobiles but I wouldn't take either of them in the places the LR has travelled. As a disclosure I should mention that I've owned two LRs and a Range Rover, so I was probably predisposed to LRs anyway.

As to the Audis, they are superb automobiles. I really enjoyed driving the S4 and the RS4 is in another league. The S6 is also wonderful but, alas, it is not an M5. But that hardly detracts from the S6's allure. Just my opinion.

My experience with BMWs was with a 2002 and a Bavaria and was long ago, but friends with them have had a good many problems and then there is the CR's data base.

I guess that my experience with Toyota and Lexus just cannot be overcome, but I will try test drives. Thanks for your responses.

Whart said...

The 993 and earlier platforms are, in my estimation, the ticket

Damn Straight!