No one ever tried to pass an A4 off as a “sport sedan” so I hardly see how ragging on it for under-performing as such is very valid. It was designed for soccer moms to have a comfortable entry level luxo driver.
They are far more entertaining to drive than wrong wheel drive counterparts, and I would take one over the mostly aenemic BMWs that are all over the road.
From a pure driving enjoyment standpoint, sure, there are better cars. However he asked about a DD, and arguing driving enjoyment is awfully subjective.
Who cares what a bunch of magazine racers on the internet think? Go drive both. Add your “enjoyment” factor up with the cost, and its aesthetic appeal, subtract whatever you want for reliability, maint. costs and poser status and you’ll decide which car is right for you.
I think the up front post was spot on, asking for opinions on reliability, however everyone getting in to a debate as to what they prefer is rather silly.
I would have no issue, or self hate, nor would I expect someone else to, if they purchased a reasonable mileage / CPO’d Audi.
:shrug: