ALL WHEEL DRIVE SHOOTOUT

It seems there are more all-wheel-drive sports sedans on the market than we can ever remember. But what happens to the sporty driving dynamics when you change a rear- or front-drive car to all-wheel, especially considering the unfortunate added weight that comes with it? Sure, awd helps with traction in snowy areas, but what about those parts of the country that don't get snow? Or what about the seven months out of the year that the Snowbelt states have clear roads? You want all-wheel drive for traction, but you also want your sports sedan to be, well...sporting
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GTR35GTR35 - 1/27/2007 8:59:48 PM
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Why didn't they choose the all new G35x? That's the 2006 G against the rest 2007s. That's not fair for the G.


hkaudihkaudi - 1/28/2007 4:14:42 AM
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Look at the date of the article! ~ Plus u really think G can beat the quattro system........?


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/27/2007 9:23:53 PM
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This is soooo old, and we already know the A4 2.0T quattro S-Line in Brilliant Red over black with aluminum trim and 18" wheels won.


EL34EL34 - 1/27/2007 11:09:56 PM
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Lookit, the Lexus is for young sprods with money.

Get the Audi and be done with it!


M53RM53R - 1/28/2007 12:15:03 AM
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With an interior taken from a corolla, I dont really think its up to par with the competition except the handling and performace part.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/28/2007 12:21:10 AM
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ronsscooby, you're an idiot. You wish you could afford an Audi. Subaru WISHES they were Audi.


mstangpny07mstangpny07 - 1/28/2007 12:37:59 AM
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You spelled "Infiniti" wrong in the tags, scooby.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/28/2007 1:14:06 AM
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I hate when people do that!

Infinity, Boxter... my pet peeves.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/28/2007 2:06:30 AM
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ronsscooby, I don't get it. Usually, Subaru owners are intelligent people, and I respect them. They usually admire Audi owners, because both have the same basic principle: AWD. One may be more upscale, but they both have tremendous racing/rallying lineage and are known for their AWD systems worldwide.

Now, why do you hate Audi? Because you can't afford one, maybe?


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 1/28/2007 9:48:44 AM
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well to call someone an idiot, than be wrong is kinda crazy, i hate it when people take cars so personal they have start insulting people "get a life" you might want to check how far back subaru has been using all wheel drive, and not just that audi wasnt the only car company with all wheel drive in the 80's , so copying audi.....is a bit imaginative, but based on the rest of the comment what should you expect


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 1/28/2007 9:51:52 AM
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and on this "afford an audi" thing you can buy a3 for what 23,000 brand new. you can buy an a4 in the high 20's, so why do you keep being pompous and saying you cant afford an audi. anyone can afford an audi, and not just that at the lease rates they are pushing to get rid of them anyone can really afford one thats pretty prestigous if you ask me......lmao @ afford an audi camry's, and accords cost just as much


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/28/2007 12:48:02 PM
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LOL, "anyone can afford an Audi". bmwdrvr, that was so bratty.

Nobody buys a $25,000 A3 (its base price) or a $28,000 A4. Those people would have to really want the badge.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/28/2007 5:46:02 PM
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You can get an A4 for $50K.

Nice try.


EL34iEL34i - 1/28/2007 1:30:33 PM
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Here in the land of Obnoxious Consumerism (OC), I see the lanes of the Disneyland Megafreeway are often jammed with A4's and IS's.


chewychewy - 1/28/2007 3:31:37 PM
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And the winnter is: surprise surprise: Audi A4 2.0T Quattro.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/28/2007 5:47:30 PM
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They said it won because it's the sportiest, and the best-looking, and had the nicest interior.

I've read this article many times. They said the A4 was "cleary the sportiest of the bunch", and had a "hot new body". Or something along those lines.

If you hate Audi so much, don't post articles where they win.


Matthew1Matthew1 - 1/28/2007 6:20:54 PM
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It's not when it comes to quality.

Get that into your head.

My goodness, are you blind or just stupid?


AmazingBimmerAmazingBimmer - 1/28/2007 10:33:15 PM
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haha.. bmw did so well with all season tires.. it obviously would have blown away the audi with similar summer tires. no brainer.. the subie.. more powerful.. tbut this is expected from the worlds premium car manufacturer.. another winner


HeyhuubHeyhuub - 1/29/2007 7:45:27 AM
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Pretty rare, a die-hard Subaru fanboy on this site.
Most of the time it are Lexus, BMW and Audi. :)


ShredmoShredmo - 1/29/2007 10:03:50 AM
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To be Mr. Obviuos, Audi and Subaru are similar. The Audi has a little better interior and dare I say overall quality. The Subaru has reliability. If you like the flashy nature of the upmarket Audi, buy it. If you want the performer, the Subaru. Simple as that.

Every test I see with a Legacy features the Spec B. Why? The $31k Legacy GT will do just fine.



BMW4me4everBMW4me4ever - 1/29/2007 11:55:41 AM
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why are we talking about a test that was done in march of 2006? havent we already been there and done that?


MazmanMazman - 1/29/2007 1:22:55 PM
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There needs to be another test of AWD Neo-Luxury Sedans of 2007. The New G35x might just take home the trophy. I truly respect the Audi and Subbie's AWD Systems, however I think they are over kill for what we use our sports sedans for. If I was buying a car to Rally it I would buy a Subbie, or Audi. I love the ATTESA-ETS AWD the most of any AWD system on the market today. It comes from the Skyline GT-R Supercar, and on pavement is the best AWD system out there. It operates as a RWD until the rears lose traction, it then sends as much power as needed (upto 50%) to the front wheels. I think this is the best of both worlds, RWD handling and feel when you don't need AWD, and AWD only when you need it and never more. The downfall of the Audi is extreme front weight bias platforms. The Subbie has a lower, and better center of gravity for a FWD Platform.


AmazingBimmerAmazingBimmer - 1/30/2007 12:04:31 PM
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jmr. homework's all done.. now maybe you can ask your dad for a real allowance so that you can afford the bimmer. You aint getting laid in any audi mon frere!


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