I've had worse Sundays. That's my daughters and our long-term 2009 Audi A4 Avant during our outing this past weekend to the beaches of Malibu, California. Obviously the weather was ideal for testing the Audi's legendary Quattro system. Yuck, yuck.
Seriously, the A4 remains one of my favorite long-term cars ever. I never turn down a chance to drive it. And I've never regretted grabbing its key. It's one of those car that does everything well. Plus, it remarkably feels like just the right vehicle for every occasion. Opening night at the opera? Lets take the A4 Avant. Surf safari? A4 Avant. Run to the recycle center? Well, you get the idea.
And it doesn't seem to age. After more than 30,000 miles our Audi still feels new and its just as beautiful to look at and to drive as the day we got it.
I think I'll take it home again tonight. Maybe I can get the kids to vacuum up the piles of sand they left in it.
Scott Oldham, Editor in Chief
2006vr6 says:
08:11 PM, 08/31/10
Know what you are saying. My wife & I feel the same about her 08 Passat Lux Wagon. Great comfort, features, Mpg, functionality, looks great and can feel sporty!
2.0T is a great engine. Did I mention great mileage?
ed124c says:
07:58 AM, 09/ 1/10
Nothing like having a long overhang to accommodate a nice amount of cargo. And it is good looking. Why do Americans not accept stationwagons anymore? For most Americans, a CUV or SUV is the only option that rings their bell. But why? Is it the inbred American love of (high) trucks? Is it merely a brief fashion trend? Whatever it is, we in the US have spent a lot more money on gas since the advent of the big thirsty SUV.
But it does sound like the tide is turning toward more economical vehicles.
dougnewcomb says:
11:59 AM, 09/ 1/10
My wife still pines for the 2001 VW Passat wagon we had years ago. The only car she ever felt that strongly about.
Hope you didn't make your girls walk down to Broad Beach from where the photo was taken. I know parking is tough around there, but still ...