EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2001 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro

2001 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro, Sedan, Black, 83270 mi, $8,900 http://bit.ly/jmOfIN Compact executive, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 16/24

If you are looking for a car, there are five good reasons to consider this 2001 Audi Quattro:

-Luxurious: It is a luxury car, with leather seats, a premium stereo system, a high performance engine, and impeccable engineering.

-Compact: Unlike most luxury cars, it is compact.

-It has just a little over 80,000 miles put on it, which is low for a car that is 10 years old.

-It is priced at just $8,900 – affordable to most people looking for a car.

-Its original price is over $30,000, yet it is now priced at less than a third of that.

--Isa R. Bufano, social media manger of Earthy Cars

FEATURES /SPECS:
AOL AUTOS: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Audi-A4-2001-2.8__4dr_All_wheel_Drive_Quattro_Sedan/specs/

MSN AUTOS: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2001&make=Audi&model=A4&trimid=92717#trimsel

VEHIX.COM: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2001/audi/a4/4dr-sdn-28l-quattro-awd-auto/standard-equipment

YAHOO! AUTOS: http://autos.yahoo.com/audi/a4/2001/2-8-quattro/features.html
VIRTUAL TOUR:
AOL AUTOS: http://autos.yahoo.com/audi/a4/2001/2-8-quattro/features.html

USER REVIEWS:
MSN AUTOS: http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=9636

EXPERT REVIEW:
NewCarTestDrive via Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/2001_audi_a4_2.8_quattro-reviews_expert/ OVERVIEW:
“Audi's A4 remains one of the best cars in this class. It combines clean looks, excellent handling, a brilliant interior, and granite build quality…

There's also a boost in safety: An electronic stability program is available to help keep you on the road during those moments we try to avoid, along with Audi's superb Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Curtain-style side-impact airbags with rollover protection are standard.” WALK AROUND / IMPRESSION:
“The A4 has always been a great-looking, understated vehicle in both sedan and wagon formats. Though the current design is more than five years old, it still works. The A4 looks the part of a sophisticated European sports sedan. Few competitors can match its clean, distinctive styling. Its dimensions have enough heft to hint at sporting intentions without being flagrant, yet the car also looks classy and timeless. Audi has a lock on subtle elegance, and the A4's graceful design presents a strong rival to the BMW 3 Series.”

“My first impression of this car was of its smoothness -- not softness -- but the smoothness of fine engineering. Everything melds with everything else. The engine is silky; the car accelerates urgently but with linear throttle response. The gearbox shifts effortlessly through the gears. Braking and steering are fluid.”

SUMMARY:
“Audi's A4 is a high-quality sedan with posh furnishings and comprehensive features. It comes loaded with character and refinement. With its seamless operation, it is a joy to drive and ride in, and it's a lot of fun to drive fast.”

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