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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    I can't imagine that anyone could seriously pick the A3 as a better car than the ATS. The ATS handles better, has a better interior, more engine options, lots more power in two of those engine options, and yet has the same entry price as the Jetta Brougham Audi A3. Audi even makes you spend $324 for an iPod cable plus requires an upgrade to the sound system just to use it. I don't want to tell people what to buy.. but Audi is doing a fantastic impression of PT Barnum right now.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    Boo... do not like.
  3. Drew Dowdell
    Does this mean we'll be getting a new, FWD, CVT sub-compact sedan from Cadillac?
  4. Drew Dowdell
    Around me, one can get into a 335i for $2,999 down and $319 a month.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    The A3 and the CLA are not in the ATS class... they are substantially inferior cars to the ATS. If people are opting for those two over the ATS, it simply proves brand snobbery.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    Because of people like you who look at badge before anything else.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    I too think they should have put the V under it.. but the current crest wouldn't stop me from buying an ATS coupe, 2.0T AWD in pearl white with the red interior......
  8. Drew Dowdell
    I think the new fascia seems to make the ATS sedan look longer
  9. Drew Dowdell
    I'd rather have neither. If I can't afford the minimum payments for a real Benz, well, then I just need to work harder till I can.
  10. Drew Dowdell
    All these faux luxury cars from the Germans.... about as convincing as a "Louis Vuitton" bag from a street vendor. I was thoroughly unimpressed with the A3 when I drove it. Buy a loaded Jetta GLI and save yourself $8k - $10k... or buy an absolutely loaded Verano Turbo and get a better interior, more power, better ride, less noise, and more amenities.
  11. Drew Dowdell
    Well as it isn't out yet, it can't be causing a comparison on engine refinement with the ATS. The new C-Class is likely going to be the class leader for a few years, eating even the 3-series' lunch.
  12. Drew Dowdell
    It's a Suzuki of some sort
  13. Drew Dowdell
    glad you finally got around to switching
  14. Drew Dowdell
    I'm not seeing the refinement issue with the 2.0t..... the 2.5? sure... but the 2.0T is easily more refined than the Audi's 4-banger and more powerful too. To the Mercedes, I'd say it is roughly the same (and the ATS interior easily beats the current C-Class or CLA interior anyway). I don't recall the BMW. The trouble is, the 2.0T ends up getting compared to the MB-3.5V6 because they are in the same power class (with the Cadillac still beating the Benz in power). A 4-cylinder is simply harder to make as smooth as a V6. This is likely where the refinement issue creeps up. The slight hit in refinement you might take is made up for by the improvement in fuel economy... especially since the MB is only available in 4-Matic
  15. Drew Dowdell
    Some spots from my trip to Cologne Germany In addition to these below, also spotted a ~1996 Roadmaster Estate that was far to fast for me to get my camera out.
  16. Drew Dowdell
    I like the bump in torque, I wonder where it comes on in the RPM band....
  17. Drew Dowdell
    Mentally. .. yes
  18. Drew Dowdell
    I like the fuel economy of it.... and they are very smooth engines.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    A neat spot last night.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    if the sales figures are any indication... not much
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Not good....
  22. Drew Dowdell
    Do you have the gas buddy app to search for fuel prices?
  23. Drew Dowdell
    Excellent points scarlet
  24. Drew Dowdell
    It would be a good car for Albert to run about town in. His commute is only 7 miles each way, all suburban driving. The price is certainly right.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    The engine size is listed wrong
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