Where did you buy your car?

My Passat was a 140bhp, and that was more than enough - as you say the shove from the diesel torque was the thing that made it really quite quick.

In truth, I don't think the A4 is 'just' as quick off the mark as the Passat was (but we are in hair splitting territory, and I was driving like an old woman on the way home yesterday) - however, the power delivery is much smoother and much more consistent (linear, I believe would be the best description);

Whilst I don't want a slouch, I am not looking for the fastest thing going - creature comforts, safety and reliability are more important to me.

I know one thing for sure - every time I turn a page in the book, I am learning that its got something else clever shoved up its sleeve.

EDIT - I will try and get a couple of better pictures over the weekend, as that one was taken in a bit of a rush.

 

Thanks loli - I feel like that has been locked in Toys 'R' Us this morning; I put in a bad night pain wise, so have been up since 4 reading the book of words, and keep finding more and more nice bits.

 

Thanks Jack

Not sure if I will chip it or not to be honest - its surprisingly quick now that I am getting used to it, and it just wafts along like a great big armchair, which is exactly what I want Its also remarkably nimble for such a big car (the electronic steering is a revelation in itself)

Every time I get in it at the moment, I find more and more nice touches (hidden purse/wallet cubbies under the front seats, LED footwell courtesy lights, puddle lights under the doors, ambient overhead LED illumination....... I could go on and on)

Yes, well worth the extra £9 a week that I am going to have to find - very happy man.

PS - if anyone is looking for a car along the South Coast (Hampshire in particular), give Imperial a look, as so far our experience has been very positive.