Prestige: Audi vs. Infiniti

Audi hands down........Why because it's an Audi.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 1:51:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

That article is a bit deceptive. Audi is tied for third in number of wins at Le Mans.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 7:00:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Anything German (excluding VW) will carry more prestige then a Japanese offering (prestige jury is still out on the LS460).

Audi has made huge strides in brand recognition over the last five years. Although Infiniti has done some big things (G35,G37, M45) it is still associated to closely to parent company Nissan and its made for the masses image (350Z, Altima, Sentra).

Put it this way. Which will get front row in the valet. An '07 M45 or A6 S-line?

My guess would be the German Audi

— RS6Fiend (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 2:13:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

What's the point?

Both are not pretigious since you see so many of them on the way to work. Hell, your neighbor got one of these German cars, right?

And to break AUDI away from VW is the biggest joke.

Stop fooling yourself.

— dlin (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 2:22:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8   

The hell with prestige,both brands are good!!

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 2:30:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 11   

In America, Audi>Infiniti. Infiniti has almost no brand or prestige here. Audi is a bit better, they have been around longer and offer the A8 and S/RS cars. Clearly it has more prestige. R8 is no joke.

Infiniti, well its a value company. They need more help.

— titsmagee (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 3:03:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

they'r not in the same level. Audi is up there with BMW MB and Lexus.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 3:12:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

is this post a pathetic attempt for audi fans to prove to themselves that their still as good/or better than bmw because infiniti just did in the motortrend comparo.

— sewingmachine (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 3:18:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This certainly explains your reason for posting on an automotive ENTHUSIAST site.

— Neverfollow (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 6:30:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Audi is an overpriced V - Dub. Thats my perception. I would take a G35 over an A4, a close call between the A5 and G37, a M45 over a A6 but, the A8 is the best looking full size luxury vehicle out there.

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 3:37:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Audi, since it is recognized prestigeous internationaly!And some people should stop being blind and telling everyone that audi is a rebadged VW since it uses only some VW parts but so does it use porsche and lambo parts. But I think that you people know how good audi is! The only problem you have with audi is that you recognized in Audi a very dangerous and perhaps deadly competitor to your favourite brand(increase in sales, profits and overall superb build quality)

— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 4:05:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

You can't call an Audi an overpriced V-dub. They share few parts. The A6 is no longer Passat based. The A8 trumps any Q45.
Remember, Inifnit are just rebadged Nissans in Japan, Skyline, Fuga....

— titsmagee (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 5:45:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Audi. Without a doubt.

If I dumped my A8 for a Infiniti M45, the people at work would be like this: "What.. an M5? Oowh it says M45. And what the hell is Infiniti?"

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 6:27:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I love when people bash about how Toyota and Lexus r the same but when it comes to Audi....every1 tends to forget that it is a FACT that AUDI, Porsche, and VW are all "related!"

— farhank420 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 7:18:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Vendetta, the highest resale value doesn't always mean most prestigious. The S-class and CL have horrific resale values (when viewed as a percentage of original MSRP) but are generally considered the top vehicles in their classes and are typically the best selling. Vehicles that compete with cars that are more expensive than they are (i.e. the previous versions of the Lexus LS, the Infiniti G35 and M45) will typically hold value "better" than the more expensive cars because they have less to lose in the first place. That doesn't make them more prestigious, if anything their value-based sales approach makes them less so.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 1:38:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

AUDI hands down....

I have owned both and Audi makes a better car on so many levels.

— kpaxx (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 8:33:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Audi's interiors have now equaled or surpassed the interiors of "prestigious" marques like Mercedes and BMW. I know because I drive an A6. Therefore Audi has at least the same prestige value as the other two German cars if prestige is what turns you on. My advice is to buy a car on its technical merits and not on some image that advertising expenditures by marketing weasels have created.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 9:29:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I currently drive an '07, M35x. My prior 2 cars were A6, 2.7T. On my last A6, Audi tried to screw me on an expensive warranty issue. In fact, they are getting the reputation of "trying to build the bottom line by denying legitimate warranty claims".

Audi's drive beautifully, but SUCK to own! BTW, the Infinity M is very nice.

— Hose (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 9:39:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

well audi has lots of vehicles to offer, and Infiniti has tht nice M. theyre both fine at different ways

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 10:15:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It always amazes me that some participants on a forum on autos can degenerate into sexist and racist comments that have nothing to do with the subject.

Bimmermike, demeaning comments like you made only lower yourself below the level of a human being.

— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 10:33:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

you got to have the vorschprung inorder to be infront - as said by a man ( i dont remember his name) in the vorschprung video clip

— Audi4Life (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 10:58:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Infiniti is making some good strides with there offerings (G37, M45), but they still have to come up with a true full-size luxury car like a Merc S600 or Lexus LS600l. The VW/Audi is recognized internationally much more than Infiniti.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 11:19:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

World wide the Audi gets the respect as a class car. In the US people in sunbelt states have just about brought Infiniti full circle and in those warm climates they view Infiniti as a class act. The rest of the US and most the world doesn't even know much about the machines, i had a realtive in from Chicago and when we pulled out our FX they thought it was a custom job?
I think like many until Ifiniti comes up with a 7 series or a S class killer of a car they will still be the Rodney Dangerfield for a while.
BTW as far as which is the better car i'll take a Infiniti cross country before i dare risk taking a Audi?

— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 12:30:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Who cares if Infiniti is not as recognized as Audi world wide,the plain and simple fact is that Infiniti is building some awesome vehicles these days,and if there not recognized world wide they will be soon!!

To me Infiniti is the BMW of japan,as is Lexus the Mercedes of Japan.

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 1:05:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Of course that is the problem. If you put a Ford dealer in a one horse town you will be seeing a lot of Fords like them or not.Infiniti is going gobal and the internet gives then a great advantage since many in the world can see them on line and when a dealer arrives they have a good idea of the product.

— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 1:27:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

close, I like infinti cars rear wheel drive more, than Audi , but Audi has been around a long time

— Larry (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 2:20:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

The question was which marque between the two (VW/Audi, Infiniti) carried more prestige. I agree partly with you, that VW/Audi nor Infiniti have prestige when compared to Ferrarri or RR.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 5:07:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Does a TGV have prestige?

Panoz?

Stryker?

Ariel?

Noble?

All of these marques offer brilliant cars, and yet no one here bothers to compare them to their favorite brand. This whole site is one big fanboy melee.

Until you start discussing the relative merits of specific models, you can't decide which is "better".

You want prestige? It can't be bought. You want brand recognition and respect? Audi offers that, and it has since Ferdinand Porsche started putting V-12 engines behind the driver in the Auto Union racers.

Infiniti offers fine cars, and if you like them, you should drive one. But if you need a crowd to applaud your vehicle of choice, I guess it doesn't matter which you buy. Neither cars are intended to grab attention. If it is attention you seek, buy any old car and hire an artist to paint something truly unique on it.

— moto (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 3:29:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

gay looking white dudes?? LoL I wonder how S4 cabrio feels about that one.

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 5:17:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Aren't you some illegal Mexican immigrant who drives an old E30 BMW and looks like Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite?

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/27/2007 3:48:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

you're a bigot, a sexist...and generally just a schmuck.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/27/2007 1:29:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

In a lot of ways, the original definition of "prestige" still applies:

Origin: 1650–60 for an earlier sense; < F (orig. pl.): deceits, delusions, juggler's tricks

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 5:59:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I guess you must define what "prestige" means to you.

I hate to sound like "Bill Clinton" here but if prestige is defined buy which car makes you look richer to your friends and neighbors, then it might be a tough call. Most Americans have deep rooted beliefs as to what a car brand is and/or represents. To most people Audi is not a presitigious brand but then again, neither is Infinity. I would think that most non car people consider them pretty equal.

If you define "prestige" as recognition for a company's accomplishments, then Audi should be the clear choice.

With over 100 years of car building heritage, Audi has survived 2 World Wars and the Cold War. It is one of the very few surviving pioneers of the Auto industry today. With over 5000 patents to it's name, Audi engineering has more inovations to it's credit than NASA. When it comes to racing, the winning began in 1911 with the company founder August Horch at the wheel in what was then the most grueling endurance race of the day; The Austrian Alpine Run. He came back in 1912,1913,and 1914 and won those years as well. In the 1930's, at the encouragement of a certain dictator, Audi decided to go Grand Prix racing. A man by the name of Porsche was commissioned to design the cars which for the first time, placed the engine behind the driver, a concept still in use today. After WWII, the Audi factories and offices found themselves in what turned out to be East Germany. Most of the company's assets were seized as spoils of war by invading Russian forces. In 1949, August Horch and most of the board escaped into West Germany and reestablished the company in the small town of Ingolstadt. They found a bank to loan them money and by 1959 the new plant opened. In 1969, Audi became part of the Volkswagen group. In the 1980's, they introduced Quattro to the world in the WRC. The rest as they say is history. In 1994, Audi gained autonomy from the Volkswagen group and is now free to design it's own cars and build them in their own factories. The day of shared platforms and badge engineering are finally over. Audi has gone on to build true competitors to rivals BMW and Mercedes Benz on just about every level. Though widely unnoticed in the US, Audi is working to change their image with the "Truth in Engineering" campaign currently under way.

To this day, the company is run by it's engineers. It has stood by it's designs and proved it's technology over and over on both the race tracks of the world and the streets.

— Neverfollow (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 7:22:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Never Follow-Nicely written! I just think that the Europeans have a much longer history then the Japanese in America with luxury and near luxury sedans that they must rule the prestige stakes. You cannot deny the fact though that Lexus and Infinity are very fast learners and are catching up quickly. For many Americans that just want a nice luxury car Lexus and Infinity fit the bill. I personally just like the styling of Euro cars inside and out over the Jap cars. I even like the styling of Volvo's in spite of the fact they don't have the best suspensions.

— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 8:04:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I will have to go with Audi. Prestige is somethig earned over time and Infiniti has not been around. Only recently in the last 6 years ahs the brand even been taken seriously. Who owned a Infiniti before the G35? Infiniti just recently made an impact.

Perhaps in 20 years it can change if Infiniti keeps up the good progress. Audi on the other hand has been around for somtime and has made a name for itself.

— Porschinator (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 9:40:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I have an 06 M35 and i think its better than an A6 you get more power and more features, thats why the motto is built to outperform. But infiniti cant compare with audi when it comes down to sport models because audi has all the S and RS models.

— morhpthanu (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 9:46:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Audi, because of tradition, name (globally), and pure association of events and sponsorship. Also, quality is miles ahead...

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 10:04:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I think Audi has more prestige and Infiniti has more performance abilities. Audi has a good interior and a nice ride and a bigger name. Infiniti has a sporty ride and a fun-to-drive feel to them.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/26/2007 11:12:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

this is a stupid and pointless article - it's just basically bringing out the fanboys btw EU & Asian cars. there is no point in this

— aussiecarnut (View Profile)

Posted on 6/27/2007 3:46:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Matthew:
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— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 6/27/2007 6:08:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

audi no question.

decades of innovative, beautiful design starting with the 5000.

much more refined than infiniti in terms of both design and performance.

flagship cars--like the R8 and A8 W12 that are among the world's finest cars.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/27/2007 1:26:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Neverfollow - your history lesson sums it up. One thing that was missing. Like several other German makes during WWII - Audi's predecessor was almost completely bombed out - in addition to become spoils of war. I believe there was a brief period where Diamler Benz actually owned them and they actually sold them to VW.

— truecarlover (View Profile)

Posted on 6/27/2007 8:49:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

If by prestige you mean spending time in the shop, then yes Audi has allot of prestige. I have heard of many people that have cross shopped the A4 vs the G35 and the A6 vs the M35/45 and have walked out of the dealership with the Infiniti emblem on their key chain. Audi is only prestigious in name only. They are still riding some of the perception they had before in the past. Infiniti's are better me, better build cars that last much longer. Also, the A3 is built on the same exact platform as the Golf and Jetta. I think Audi is even coming out with a version of the Tourege (SP?).

— montyz81 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/28/2007 4:40:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

All the same simple cars: Audi from VW,Infiniti from Nissan,Lexus from Toyota, Acura from Honda ...

— Hermann (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2007 6:20:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

According to the 2007 JD Power APEAL Survey. Audi is more Prestige.

— BM3W (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2007 1:12:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"Prestige" was orginally referred to "pomposity", which was taken as a sign of poor taste. In this regard, the word had strictly negative connotations - that suits Audi quite well...

The root of the word "Prestige" comes from the Latin word meaning delusion or trick - Audi has fooled us indeed...

Therefore Audi is more "prestigious" and Infiniti is just "better"...

— Loki123 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2007 2:19:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Audi just sounds "snooty" when it rolls of your tongue. So I'd say Audi has more prestige. But I believe Loki123 has hit the nail on the head. Audi doesn't do anything for me unless it's S or RS.

— r_driver04 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 5:31:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0