2006 Audi A4

Pros: 2.0T combines fun performance with reasonable fuel economy. Interior feels like a million bucks.

Cons: Throttle tip-in, but not a problem once you get acclimated to the car.

The Bottom Line: Even the base engine option produces a surprisingly fun and upscale automobile that likes to have fun when a spirited driver takes the wheel.

Review: I recently had a warranty repair completed on my 2002 Audi S8. That car, which I purchased used in 2005, originally sold for right around $80,000. It has Audi's 4.2 liter 40-valve V8 specially tuned to crank out more torque and horsepower than the same ...

Pros: Comfortable and adequate power

Cons: Too big to be a true sports car

The Bottom Line: Perfect merge of sport and luxury.

Review: This car marked my entrance into the luxury car market and I have to say that Audi has hit a gold mine with this car. It perfectly bridges the comforts of leather seats, fancy trim, and Bose audio system with the power of a 2.0 liter turbo engine and ...

Pros: Handles like it is stuck to the road.

Cons: I only have room for 1 in my garage.

Review: This car is a dream. Beautiful and comfortable inside and a great looker outside. Handles like it is stuck to the road.... Quattro will get you anywhere. Just a great car, plain and simple! ...

Pros: Great overall sports sedan. Understated but has "great heart".

Cons: Back seats are pokey.

Review: I purchased a 3.2 liter Audi A4 in the summer of 2005, and have not regretted it ever. Great handling gives me complete confidence in the worst and most slippery conditions. The 250 odd horsepower is more than enough to leave a few embarrased BMWs ...

Pros: Underseat drawers, quality materials, attractive design

Cons: somewhat finicky take up on throttle

Review: Just purchased an 2006 Audi A4 2.0T with six speed manual transmission. Car was basic with only leather and sunroof as options. Almost immediately drove her on a 2,800 mile trip from Florida to New York. Flawless performance with highway gas mileage ...

Pros: Nice interior, smooth V6, confident handling

Cons: Heavy, tight back seat, limited up-front storage space

The Bottom Line: It's a heavy, solid-feeling sedan with a smooth engine, well-appointed interior, and confident all-wheel drive handing. Not perfect, but a fine car none-the-less.

Review: My Search: Before I get to the actual review, I just want to give some context as to what kind of car I am looking for in terms of needs and preferences. This was you’ll have a better basis for how my opinion may or may not fit with your ...

Pros: Interior, styling, power from 4 cyl engine, Quattro, etc...

Cons: Aluminum trim reflections, large key fob, poor dealer service, no multi-function computer on base model

The Bottom Line: A top contender for entry level luxury sedan, this car offers performance, luxury, styling, and safety in a small package.

Review: Let me first begin by saying that this is an excellent car. Audi has taken some major leaps forward with the new B7 model A4 and they may have the best small luxury vehicle out there with this car. If you are looking at the 3-Series or C-Class then you ...

Pros: Very good or great in all categories-MPG, lighting, performance, fit and finish.

Cons: Expensive. More autobahn than autocross.

The Bottom Line: A very good, sporty, and economical luxury wagon. If you want high-tech AWD, there are no other good choices.

Review: Six Month Review First, a warning. Your local dealer will be a huge part of your ownership experience. If you have a bad dealer (as I do), you will regret owning this car. Be sure to verify your dealer's reputation via online forums, the Better ...

Pros: Fuel economy, capable and predictable handling, fun acceleration, PERCEIVED quality

Cons: ACTUAL quality - squeaks & rattles, road noise, engine noise.

The Bottom Line: Do not buy this car to own. There are some great lease deals available, though - go for one of those and it's great!

Review: So why do I qualify 'fun car' with 'to lease'? Because everything I have learned of Audi over the years even before I leased this car pointed me toward Audi being a relatively unreliable car manufacturer. My experiences thus far have caused me to ...

Pros: More power, power seats with memory, rain sensing wipers, dual xenon lights.

Cons: Had to be fixed right away, unusual steering, hard to control initial acceleration.

The Bottom Line: I think 2006 A4 is the best option right now in the class of all wheel drive near-luxury sedan. Looking forward to the BMW 325xi coming out.

Review: I just picked up my new 2006 A4 a couple of weeks ago with most of the conveniences offered (except the navigation system and the ski sack). I drove the two previous A4 models (2001 and 2003), so my review will concentrate mainly on the differences. ...