Audi's have the best interiors but does it matter?

no it does not. the 3 series interior seems to wrap around you like in a cockpit and it really works for me.

— vcowman (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 5:58:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

IT DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT. I OWN A LEXUS IS250 SE AND I THINK ITS A CLASS LEADER.

— KeyserSoze (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:00:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think that a lot of peole buy luxury cars for image, I see many BMW 552is on the road, the ones with only 185 hp or so. Not the greatest perfromance I think.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:10:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The IS isn't the class leader of anything. It's an underperformer and handles like a boat.

Different people will like different things, and most people who buy Audi's don't buy them for the interior but rather because they like the handling characteristics, Quattro, or build quality.

— AUDIMAN4 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:23:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Cowman and KeyserSoze, like I have said a thousand times and I will say it again.

What you think is a nice interior in terms of looks is up to you. If you like it, that is fine, somebody else can think the same interior looks ugly.

On the other hand, what is not open to debate is the materials quality, layout and ergonomics.

For example, the quality of the plastic, leather or switch cover material you find in an Audi is of a higher grade than the plastic, leather or switch cover material used in a BMW or Mercedes-Benz.

The ergonomics of an Audi with the MMI are more intuitive and easier to use when compared to Mercedes' COMAND and BMW's i-Drive.

Audi's layout is better if you look at the design of their cupholders versus the cupholders in a comparative BMW and other things such as how far up or down the window switches are on the side arm rest, all make a difference.

When it comes down to qualities such as materials quality, ergonomics and layout, Audi wins hands down.

The praise is so universal that even BMW supporters admit it, Autospies admits it and so do numerous car magazines/reviews.

Does performance win?

Yes, it does win most of the time as BMW outsells Audi by a huge margin.

For some shoppers who go for interiors alone, Audi is the winner.

It's like if you go to an ice-cream store and you like chocolate but a worldwide survey shows that vanilla outsells chocolate by 10 to 1. Even though you are in the minority for liking chocolate the most, if that is what you want, this particular store has the best chocolate there is to offer.

Just like if you happen to be in the minority for interiors as your top quality when choosing a car, although many more people prefer performance but if you like interiors then Audi is the best there is in the world of interiors.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:32:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

If it was up to me, I would buy the cars with the best interior quality and performance.

That is why I buy Audi and I buy BMW.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:35:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Interior matters to me, but then I'm an adult.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:38:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Yes it does. Why because every company needs a claim to fame in whatever category they can get it to be. For example BMW has the performance, Audi has their Interiors, Lexus has their reliability, MB has their all time luxury image, etc. So if Audi wouldn't excell at anything, then it would suck right (especially since they are supposed to be a luxury company)? So the best interiors tag needs to be there with Audi otherwise Audi would be ranked with the likes of Kia. Basically every company needs to be best in atleast one field, whether it is interiors, performance, image, reliability, style, or whatever.

— kart1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:38:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Yes, sales show more people do prefer ultra-sport (BMW) or ultra-comfort with Mercedes-Benz, but at the same time more people are starting to prefer a unique blend of both sport, not ultra-sport but just sport with ulra-luxury.

Audi understands this and as you have seen they have released a number of new models ranging from the RS4 to the S6, S8, Q7, R8 upcoming A5, Q5 and A7.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:38:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

crackityjones, you just struck somebody's nerve with that one......haha. I can't wait for his response......

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:40:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I just love the cabin of my lexus! But this is subjective to be quite honest.

— KeyserSoze (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 6:45:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

"Audi are nice but lack that extra touch.Benzs use the best materials and look like a million bucks.(only E-class and up,C-class is rubbish)."

Mercedes-Benz's only truly high-quality interiors are the S-Class and upcoming CL. The E, CLK and SL may look nice, but there's a huge difference between look and feel. Mercedes does not use the best materials; there are hidden nasty plastics in the doors and such.

— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 9:13:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

what is that extra touch that Mercedes-Benz supposedly has and Audi lacks in your opinion, SpeedRacer?

Autospies, BMW supporters and car magazine reviewers certainly don't know of what you are talking about, nor do they agree with your statement that Benz uses the best materials quality and looks like a million bucks with the exception of the E and C classes.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 7:01:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

what is that extra touch that Mercedes-Benz supposedly has and Audi lacks in your opinion, SpeedRacer?

Autospies, BMW supporters and car magazine reviewers certainly don't know of what you are talking about, nor do they agree with your statement that Benz uses the best materials quality and looks like a million bucks with the exception of the E and C classes.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 7:01:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Audi interior design only matters to you if you like it. If you don't like it, then it doesn't matter at all.

Same is true of every single design or performance element of all cars. It matters only if the buyer is interested.

Please, for the love of God, stop posting stories like this. All it does is give people who don't understand that it is alright for people's tastes to differ an outlet to act like a third-grader.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 7:03:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

And what percentage of BMW owners buy them based on performance? Do some research and you'll find that the VAST number of BMW's purchased are not by those seeking performance, but those intent on the "perception" of sucess.

— GrimREAPER (View Profile)

Posted on 10/5/2006 12:16:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Interiors matter to a certain degree, but i still do not understand why Audi has been dubbed having the best interiors. Comparitively to a Hyundai sure it's nice, but i would vote Mercedes interiors much better and more of a quality feel.

Then again this is all subjective..

— Sauceboy01 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 7:08:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

No it's not. It's like grade A and grade B meat. Grade A is better than grade B. Just like Audi materials quality feels better than the same surfaces in a comparative BMW or Mercedes-Benz. The MMI is in fact easier to use than both Mercedes COMAND and BMW's i-Drive.

Hahaha, Logical that was great.....Audi shoud not even belong in the same breath.

Oh really, Mr. Pompous Asshole???

Why don't you take that statement to every car magazine that has done a review with an Audi alongside a BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

They will throw a lot of stuff right in your face to make that statement clearly incorrect.

The 7-series should not even be mentioned in the same breadth as an Audi A8. The Audi clearly has a greater sense of luxury to it, better materials quality, ergonomics, layout and even price when we compare the top of the line 7-series model versus the top line A8 model.

The 7-series mentioned in the same breadth as the Audi A8?? Certainly not in the minds of car reviews that work for names such as Automobile, Motortrend, Car and Driver and road & Track.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 7:16:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

No, if you want performance buy a motorcycle. If you want a car, buy something that does more than pretend to be a motorcycle on 4 wheels, and ain't.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 7:55:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Having driven several BMW's, this car-as-nirvana-drive is largely an illusion and sold to grown men who are still largely still boys riding banana seat bikes in their minds.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 8:01:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

English, please.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 8:07:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

He's just grumpy. He doesn't realize you are joking with him and relating to him.

— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 12:04:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

NO, I don't agree.
Audi uses the same interior over and over again. It is so boring. They haven't changed one bit.
I think BMW interiors are way better.

— mstangpny07 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 8:16:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Well you can think what you want Mr. I Drive a Ford Mustang. The bottom line is the rest of the auto-enthusiast community doesn't have to agree with you and the results show that they sure as hell don't.

Logical, would you like to use some more elementary vocabulary in your attempted comeback at me.

Poor? Please don't make me rub in your face again how our line up of cars trounces all over your outdated (E39 M5), cheap (the E60 just made sure your E39 took a nose dive in resale), trying to copy (with your whole Xi nonsense, just do yourself a favor and get the system which is proven to be the best 4-wheel drive system on the market) and pompous self.

Are your managing directors making you their bitch again, Logical?

That's right take your grimy self to Car & Driver, Road & Track, Automobile and Motortrend and tell them Audi should not be mentioned in the same sentence as BMW or Mercedes-Benz.

They will then throw back at you thousands of pages showing comparison tests between BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Get out of here, your egoistic mindset has gotten the better of you.

Stop telling me I'm poor when I drive a better lineup of cars from the brand you so passionately support, and I have the guts to support the other brand also.

Grow some balls and I dare you to support Audi, the way I support both brands.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 8:51:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i don't know how much audi interiors have changed in one year, but a year ago i was at a autoshow and i sat in A6 and a A8. to be frank, i was actually disappointed by the feel of the material inside the cabin. everything i touched didn't feel that expensive to say the least.

a lot could have changed in a year. i don't know. maybe i should get back into the cockpit of a new audi.

imo, audi's have quattro that's going well for them. they can design engines that can be on par with other german makers. but in terms of steering feel in their cars, they could provide more. and they could also move their engines a bit back in their AWD cars, which would reduce cabin space but improve their nose heavy tendencies. but then i've always found B7 A4's to have little rear leg room space and yet their engines are moved so far forward... so how does that work?

— validus00 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 8:58:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Rear leg room in A4's is almost worst in class--they can thank the stupid IS rear seat room from keeping them from last place.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 9:07:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I personally don't like Audi interiors. I drove an A4 and I found that car too low and had very weird positioning of the dials and knobs. The best German interior would have to be BMW.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 9:25:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I don't like BMW interiors either. I was just saying that of all the German made cars, I like BMW the best. They are not the best out there though, that's for sure. But I don't think that Mercedes has a good interior. It's a lot like the Audi's, very unusual and complicated. They need to do reorganizing and then maybe they'd be better.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 11:56:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

yes it dose. That's why I'm buying a lexus.....

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 9:39:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

german nut, i think your rediculous..
your so pro audi, and against everything else it makes me sick. yes, audi is a great car, but your not going to convince anyone that doesn't already like audi to like audi. for example, im am very biased towards Mercedes Benz. no matter what you say i will come up with reasons, objective or subjective, factual or made- up, that Benz is better than Audi. ill say the dirving experience is better. ive never dirven an audi but i heard the steering falls a lil short and doesn't feel all too well. ill tell you that i believe benz interiors are classier than audi. and the status symbol that benz has come to be.
Bmw fans will have a bunch of other bullshit to say. so stop trying to get people to like audi pls.
i like the s6, but wouldnt you rather a Mercedes Benz CLS 63 amg??.. the style, the fact it is a mercedes amg, and all the extra pussy youd get just for having it as opposed to say an s8?

— StepYaGameUp (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 10:27:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

StepyaGameUp, wouldn't you like it if people stop to drool over your car or ask you if it was a Lamborghini??? With the Audi R8 they most CERTAINLY will.

It's not happening with a BMW M6 or a Benz S63. Hell the S63 looks just the same as an S55, except the price difference is a lot more than people think.

You know what I think Mercedes-Benz is StepyaGameUp.

I think Mercedes are now for people that think they are driving a car with unmatched build quality but they are driving a car with reliability that is a fraction of its former self.

The Mercedes-Benz philosophy of sporty is an absolute joke. I don't care how fast you can fly your power sled in a straight-line the bottom line is Mercedes cars in general including AMGs are terrible track cars.

They put the fast in straight-line but put the LOSER in track capabilties.

Even the most expensive SL65 or whatever the hell it is now, can't track faster than an Audi R8.

When the road gets curvy Mercedes is dead last.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 10:33:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

A true sports car can smoke you in straight-line or at the track.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 10:33:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Oh yeah tell Mercedes to ge their AMG designations correct. I don't like it how they have an E63 AMG sedan and wagon, CLS63 AMG, CLK63 AMG, ML63 AMG, and upcoming C63 AMG but still continue with the G55 AMG, SL55 AMG, SL65 AMG and SLK55 AMG.

What the hell why not keep it all the same.

— GermanNut (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 10:37:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Oh everyone you guys make me laugh. Interior is all subjective. How many times do we have to discuss this debate? Audi fans have their arguments, BMW have theirs, and Mercedes have their own too.

Quality is subjective and quality is only 'quality' in the eye of the beholder..

I'm a Mercedes fan, BMW fan, and Audi fan. It depends what luxury is to you. Audi IMO is less luxury than a Mercedes but their build quality is superb. BMW's interiors i'm not too fond of but they seem to do the job of a consumer wishing to buy a car with great dymanics.

Luxury no doubt Mercedes, Quality plastic? i'm sure Audi's got that covered, Luxury & quality parts BMW has to work on that eventhough I love the new 335i to pieces.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 10:45:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I own an Audi. The interior did help in the decision making process. I have to look at the interior everytime I drive it, so I want it to be pleasing. Yes, the interior is BEAUTIFUL, but the quality is VERY POOR. It's falling apart, and has been since I bought it new three years ago. Because of the poor interior quality, I will never own another Audi, period.

— wagnon (View Profile)

Posted on 10/2/2006 10:53:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

german nut, you again failed to see my point.

point being that you cna not preach audi to everyone, they will not buy it as im not buying it. either they personally like audi or they dont.

and get your facts stright before you start stating untrue things.

and one lats thing, I LIKE mercedes cuz i liek mercedes. simple. im 19 years old living in new york city. nowhere am i ever gonan be on a track racing, or anythign. im gonna be in traffic most of teh time. so a mercedes is sufficient enough for me and exactly what i want. i dont need perfect handling. the luxury of benz is perfect for me. and i love the styles of their newer cars, such as the cls, and the name. in new york, mercedes seems to be that status symbol not even bmw cna compre to. you tend to hear mercedes being shouted out in more rap songs than bmw or audi for that matter. and thats exactly what im into. i plan to get a top end mercedes model in a few years afte college, and i want poepel to be liek wow, hes really made osmethign of himself. i dont need top notch performance. im not into that. im into teh perfect blend of both.

wow i ramble on and on and on. ROFL

— StepYaGameUp (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 12:35:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

crackityjones, I bought it brand new. An A4 Cabriolet, black on black on black. In my opinion, one of the prettiest cars on the road. But the interior quality is so poor. Plus my transmissin ate itself after the first 35k miles. The dealer replaced it under warranty, and told me it was a problem with the early CVT trasmissions. I asked why they didn't do a recall if it was such a problem. He ended the conversation. I love my car, and I hate it. It's the beautiful woman you always wanted, but when you actually got her you realized b**** was crazy.

— wagnon (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 12:46:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

this discussion is ridiculous..

Audi, of all aspects has been known for its legendary quatro system that has a superb handling in all four-season road conditions rather than the quality of the interior. I really thought this would be the FIRST reason why people opt to buy an Audi. Similar reasons can be said for BMW –famous for the outstanding road manner and world class precision handling; Mercedes Benz –legendary for its comfort and status symbols. These unique qualities of each brand have been embedded deep inside that they would become a characteristic in describing them.

I could not have imagined that people would go to a dealer and later on brought home a car based solely on how nice the interior looks. That is just silly… period.

— sulev (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 1:13:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

When your buying a luxury car, shouldn't you expect BOTH best performance and best quality interior?

— 00JT (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 1:27:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Interior #1 goes to BMW E46 and E39, that is the best. In MY opinion. When you touch it it feels soft and nice.
Audi also have nice plastic and so does MB. But the layout and feel of the E46 is so good, no one come near.
Try to look at the new A6, the interior is a step down just like BMW 3 and 5 E90 and E60, they have to save money and one way is on the plastic.
The very nice dashboard in E46 is made with to types, one hard and then another layer on top that is nice and fine. That means it cost more.
I dont like the way Audi looks inside, but the MB E class and the 6 series BMW are hot.

— MPowerDK (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 2:24:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It's all subjective ladies. Quit arguing over something that will never be finished. You buy what you like and buy what you feel is quality/performance in your own opinion.

You favor Audi because you like it. Another would favor BMW because they like it. Someone else would argue against that because they like Mercedes. Each company have good things about them. Build quality, prestige, interior, luxury, blah blah blah.

Nothing more to say but "SUBJECTIVE!".

How about this. We can agree that Audi, BMW, & Mercedes are the best luxury brands? There you go. Done deal. lol

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 3:42:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'll go ahead and answer the question that was asked instead of taking the road of arguing the same stupid point over and over again, plus it went on long enough that logical came out of her cage and opened her trap.

I would buy a car with the best or the best that I could get...interior. Performance is important and being able to drop the hammer sometimes and cracking that small smile from the corner of the mouth is what most car enthusiasts live for. But, I would go with the car that has a much more personable and better interior since that's where I sit and spend my time.

— Mark (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 7:25:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Performance is great. But I have to live with the car. For that, a nice interior is important. My wife will only allow me one car :(

— lewissalem (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 11:47:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I would have to say that Lexus has the best interiors!

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 11:48:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i think you guys are all stupid for comparing something so trivial and arguing about it. sure audi makes a great interior, but is it that much FREAKING DIFFERENT than a bmw or MB?

if you said yes you are just sticking with your ol brand and will refute all evidence because your stubborn.

were not comparing these cars to korean cars (yet!)
they are all in the same class because they are all luxuary vehicles using very high standards in all enginering aspects.

to argue over the miniscule differences is completly dumb and a waste of time, because nobody is ever going to change their minds. its just stupid.

if you buy a car soley based on the integrity of the interior materials i think you are also a retard. their are much more important things like: performance, styling, value, saftey, and convienience.

personally i like infinate's M interior and the 07 sebring interior. not because its of the highest quality. but because it looks really cool and stands out as something diff while remaining practical.

— bigslick83 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 1:20:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

$ for $, you get better quality materials in an Audi than you do in a Mercedes. There's a $50,000 E-class sitting in the showroom at your local MB dealer and it doesn't even come with a leather interior. You get leather looking plastic (MB-Tex).

— smshnick (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 2:40:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Audi's interiors are nice but not especially exciting. Though good, I dont think they deserve any particular awards. The problem is other interiors with some exceptions are so crappy that we've lowered our collective expectations and awarding audi the prize demonstrates this. Lexus still takes it over Audi (even though they've made some mistakes, eg, buttons instead of knobs for temp control) and I think the new MB S Class does to. And while BMW I-Drive stinks their seats are better than Audi's as is the BMW overall ambience.

— shapeshifter (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 4:41:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I agree that Audi interiors don't have the ambience of a hitachi boombox like Lexus' do, or the ambience of a modern art masterpiece like BM-TroubleU, but every automobile magazine on the news stand says the same thing: Audi's interiors have the best fit and finish in the industry. Period. I'm in the industry as well, and I agree.

— smshnick (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 5:29:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

AUDI's interior are great! Rich materials and very well designed, however i know poeple who doesn't like AUDI's or LEXUS's interior. AUDI's interior is very well done, but they are not the best. LEXUS's and MB's have also rich matrials and as pleasant as AUDI's.
Theres is no best!

— AUDBMLEXMRC (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 5:49:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Well, Hitachi doesn't make "boomboxes". The closest thing they offer is home audio products under the "Denon" name. Denon products are some of the most awarded and well reviewed audio systems currently available. And yes, a Lexus does have that ambience of a well assebled piece of audio gear. Highly visible displays, quality operation of knobs and switches, etc.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 5:57:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This article is so a fluff peice in terms of content that im suprised it came from the autospies staff. But to answer the question, it doesnt matter because the reason Audi is always playing second fiddle to the big three(MB Lexus and BMW)in the US is becuase it has little status symbol or appeal. The A8 has a blah exterior and an interior tailored for senile folks, and i would have a hard time justifying spending 80K on an also-ran A8 when i can rather get an S-Class, LS, or even the idrive infected 7 series.

— starfox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 6:03:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Hitachi did make boomboxes in the 80's, which is what I was referring to. If I had to choose though, I'd take the Lexus interior over BMW's stark interiors.

— smshnick (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 7:01:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"the ambience of a hitachi boombox"

That's awesome.

But I think that describes Mazda interiors to a T.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 7:57:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

By the way, how many screen names does Will have? There's Will, of course, and Mitch of Lexus Marin took a Will compliment, which was a bit weird, and that "answer" guy up there sounds a little familiar. Will normally posts 10-20 times a day so if you don't see his screen name for a while you have to wonder.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 8:00:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Um, crackityjones, i am not will.

People's posts that sound "familiar" are just using common sense and logic. All such posts will be similarly over your head I'm afraid.

Please don't let it bother you though. Carry on crackity jones, carry on!

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/3/2006 9:05:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I can think of 5 other more important criterias for me besides interior looks.

1. Performance.
2. Pedigree.
3. Exterior looks.
4. Reliability.
5. Resale value.

— weaponX (View Profile)

Posted on 10/4/2006 11:18:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Pedigree? This isn't dogspies.com

Exterior looks.. If you think the new BMW's look as good or better than the older body styles you're kidding yourself.

Reliability.. Have you owned a 7-series lately?

and Resale value... Have you owned a 7-series lately?

— smshnick (View Profile)

Posted on 10/4/2006 12:53:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

pedigree matters....

a 350z may be a good car but more people are going to buy porsche boxsters or z4s or tts. a badge does sell a car, just like while say ralph lauren clothes cost a lots, and cheap brands don't, there isn't that much difference in quality and talph lauren has the badge. it matters.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 10/4/2006 12:59:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I dont understand how people come on here, and put AUDI over Mercedes, especially in the interior department, Mercedes is unmatched, especially these new models such as S class and CL, they are beautifull and elegant. Mercedes might not be as good as before, but they are still the best..They are a perfect balance of all aspects that make a great car..

— theman (View Profile)

Posted on 10/4/2006 6:38:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I don't consider an Audi TT a pedigreed car.

I don't consider Audi a pedigree brand --- PERIOD!

I'm more willing to shell out the bucks, and put up with the problems of a Bimmer, Merc or Porsche than I would a dressed-up VW.

— weaponX (View Profile)

Posted on 10/5/2006 11:14:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

One thing that is very important in an interior is seat comfort and Audi shines in that area. Audi's superior fit and finish make the driving experience near perfect.
Audi is no slouch either when it comes to performance. Audi has proven over and over again that one need spend a huge amount for a Mercedes S-Class just to get really good seats.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 10/5/2006 8:59:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

All things considered, I feel Audi offers a slightly more compelling package than BMW and Mercedes. MB and BMW have the worse defects numbers to deal with, MB's being in the toilet. BMW has the awkward styling to deal with, having only the legendary BMW ride as a saving grace (providing you avoid their SMG).

Audi has very good handling, okay (but not ugly) exterior styling, a great interior, and respectable defects numbers.

It's a tough call, but if I had to buy a new car today, it would be an Audi. And I have 4 BMWs in my garage (all Bangle-free, and I love 'em all)

— Steve (View Profile)

Posted on 10/6/2006 12:40:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Interior quality is EXTREMELY important. If I had the choice of several cars of similar performance/price/style merits, the one with the beautifully crafted interior would win every time. And with Audi, you don't have to take a performance penalty to enjoy superior interior quality.

— fr88 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/6/2006 10:07:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1