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Originally Posted by Bluewater328iT
Audis have very complex engine and tranny layouts that make maintenance expensive, plus they put a lot of weight on the front end, like 55%, making the handling sub-optimal. It is a very heavy car, over 4,000 pounds, as is the 5 series and the CTS-V, which cuts out the nimble feeling of driving and drags down MPG. Otherwise, they are nice cars.
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I remember reading in 'CAR' magazine many years back that front heavy car's - front wheel drive - are like a throw dart in that they are more stable in a straight line at speed and in rain and snow also. As far a turning quickly in rapid succession they lack.
Two years ago I drive the Audi A5 at a comparison event at my BMW dealer. I had read reviews where the journalist described a cars steering as 'wooden' and never quite knew what that meant. Then I drive the A5 and the steering feel was awkward, I couldn't believe Audi was selling it. Then a year later drive the A3 and the steering was way better. My point is you got to test drive.