2008 A4 Petrol

Exterior Exterior is very good and have edegy feel to it. Though my car is 2008 born, it's styling still make people turn their heads. It's little elongated and curvilinear. You will not find any rough edges and that makes it look very classy. Audi batch itself adds lot of value. It's got raw appeal & enthusiast/common people, both get drawn towards it. Mine is S-line and that makes it look more sporty.  

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Mine being old model is not very rich in features. It does have all the basic techno gadgets but lacks on some. Like it doesn't have bluetooth, USB connectivity, touch screen panel. 

Of all what I wanted the most that this car should have it BOTTLE HOLDERS! Not sure why would Audi not have place to place some water bottle. May be they though that people would always use this car for quick spin in India and none would want to take it for a long drive. We do face lot of problem when we take it out for long drive. Bottles are kept between our legs :-)

Adding on to the list, it would have been great to have some more space in the car. Making 3 adult sit in the back seat could become some challenge (well we can make 3 sit in 800 too but that's not what you would like to do with Audi :-)) 

Having said what it lacks, it does have very comfortable seating. Front seats are better cushioned then a Merc C class.  Fabric used are of great quality & that adds to class feel of the car. Audio quality is exceptional and you start hearing new beats on the same old song.  Steering feel is amazing. Being a hydraulic power steering you need some time to get yourself adjusted to its hardness. Once done, you get amazing road response.  

Overall it's pleasing to sit in the car. But a lot can get improved. Though new model does have some major revamping done.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is amazing. It get's into life instantly. You just need to press the throttle and adrenaline starts pushing. Greabox is quick but could have been little better. But hey! I am not complaining. This is one of the best cars when it comes to engine performance and gearbox. 

I am getting 8KMPL due to my not so good driving skills :-). If you keep RPM under 2500 I a sure that getting 10KMPL will not be a problem.

Ride Quality & Handling Well here comes that topic that I liked the most :-) & which bring smile on my face. This car drives superbly & manages corners very well. I remember doing Mumbai-Pune on this car and post exit toll towards pune, on express highway, there come sharp right turn. There where gravels on the road and I was not expecting that. I must be cruising @ 90+ and took the turn. I could feel that for fraction of second my car slides and back started throwing itself towards the outer side. But instantly ESP got activates and car was completely under control. This was great! I just saved myself from a major hit!

On one other occasion I deliberately took car on a dirt track and pressed the throttle. Well that was a scene to watch. Buysiders did said later that it jerked like a rocket and took complete control of the road. I had brilliant time driving it for next 20 minute on off track. I was taking corners using handbrakes and car was just sliding. Believe you me, I have driven some good cars but none can come close to what this car exhibited. What character! Loved every bit of it!  

Final Words Good car to drive. Responsive. Stylish. Edgy. Drivers dream. 

What disappointed me the most was dealer support. Guys there is some serious work that Audi need to do with it's dealers. They do have lot to improve upon. My car was sent to them twice and they still could not figure out the the problem. Every time their sales person will call and do pep talk but end of the day work is not done properly. I am in Mumbai and Audi West serviced my car. Their service representative knows only to speak well. Rest, is left to God.  

Areas of improvement Please improve your dealer service. I did thought about changing it as dealers are too bad to work with. May be Audi is not today in a position to do much about it. Such beautiful piece of machinery getting wasted because dealers are not competent enough.

Great pick-up, superb styling, exemplary handling, build qualityCost of maintenance, spares availability, lack of trained technicians, dealer's approach