Audi's... I'm curious
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It appears there seems to be a general hatred of Audi's here, why?
I've never actually owned one (I had an early 90's VW Passat a 15 years ago or so) for a short time and my dad had an Audi 100 which he said was excellent.
Is it the 'TopGear Cock-mobile syndrome'?
Why do people not like Audi's anymore?
or do you?
Why or Why not?
I've never actually owned one (I had an early 90's VW Passat a 15 years ago or so) for a short time and my dad had an Audi 100 which he said was excellent.
Is it the 'TopGear Cock-mobile syndrome'?
Why do people not like Audi's anymore?
or do you?
Why or Why not?
Edited by stormy22 on Sunday 24th March 01:55
My personal opinion is that Audis as an actual car are generally good cars, well built reasonable reliability although not the "bulletproof" machines they are made out to be and ok but not amazing to drive.
The problem lies in the people who generally buy them (along with BMW Rep Mobiles) and drive them like cocks everywhere.
That's not to say that there aren't cocks behind the wheel of every brand of car however from my personal experiences on the road I come across more idiots in audis and Beemers than any other brand of car, part of that may be down to there being so many of them around but alot of it comes down to many of them being company cars driven by people who are so far up themselves they are practically inside out.
My opinions of course and as mentioned I am not saying they're all like that I know several who are all nice normal down to earth people.
The problem lies in the people who generally buy them (along with BMW Rep Mobiles) and drive them like cocks everywhere.
That's not to say that there aren't cocks behind the wheel of every brand of car however from my personal experiences on the road I come across more idiots in audis and Beemers than any other brand of car, part of that may be down to there being so many of them around but alot of it comes down to many of them being company cars driven by people who are so far up themselves they are practically inside out.
My opinions of course and as mentioned I am not saying they're all like that I know several who are all nice normal down to earth people.
They are a very decent car, most owners just buy a decent product and get on with it.
However, they do, in some cases attract a certain type of egotistical, aggressive, thrusty individual, they can usually be found in white A5 coupe diesels, in the outside line or chopping in an out. I suspect there may be an element of jealousy inherent in the projected image.
I reckon there is some truth it, in, anything aspirational will attract those with an ego, but I think it is overstated.
However, they do, in some cases attract a certain type of egotistical, aggressive, thrusty individual, they can usually be found in white A5 coupe diesels, in the outside line or chopping in an out. I suspect there may be an element of jealousy inherent in the projected image.
I reckon there is some truth it, in, anything aspirational will attract those with an ego, but I think it is overstated.
I like them, but most are a little dull.
The problem is the fact that a lot of people are inconsiderate, ignorant and generally unpleasant to be around added to whch they are awful drivers who revel in their own importance and consider going faster than everyone else to be what makes a good driver.
When these people drive new cars they stand out, when they drive new cars with silly LED day running lights they stand out even more. Hence the assumption all Audis are driven by cocks, I'd guess as many ford and Vauxhalls are driven by utter bell ends but because we are tuned to notice Audi and its premium status we only remember these ones.
The problem is the fact that a lot of people are inconsiderate, ignorant and generally unpleasant to be around added to whch they are awful drivers who revel in their own importance and consider going faster than everyone else to be what makes a good driver.
When these people drive new cars they stand out, when they drive new cars with silly LED day running lights they stand out even more. Hence the assumption all Audis are driven by cocks, I'd guess as many ford and Vauxhalls are driven by utter bell ends but because we are tuned to notice Audi and its premium status we only remember these ones.
I've long been a bit of a hater of modern Audis, after a bitter experience with a nearly new A3 in 2008.
SWMBO decided a few years ago that she wanted a TT, but chose a mini, a few weeks ago she decided she wanted a car of her own and it was to be a TT, cue her looking at various TT TDis as "they will be good on fuel"
I wasn't too keen on the whole idea, less so on a diesel one, when I picked holes in the diesel versions and showed her a TTs, she wasn't sure, a drive of it changed her mind, and she bought it.
The above story has very little to do with the thread, apart from me being a bit of a hater, however that TTs has inspired a new found confidence with the brand, drives far better than I would have given it credit for, its a nice place to sit in (as long as your in the front) and the OH loves it, so it keeps her happy.
The bit I REALLY like about her car, those bloody awful DRLs have their own position on the light switch, which has went unused and will continue to do so.
SWMBO decided a few years ago that she wanted a TT, but chose a mini, a few weeks ago she decided she wanted a car of her own and it was to be a TT, cue her looking at various TT TDis as "they will be good on fuel"
I wasn't too keen on the whole idea, less so on a diesel one, when I picked holes in the diesel versions and showed her a TTs, she wasn't sure, a drive of it changed her mind, and she bought it.
The above story has very little to do with the thread, apart from me being a bit of a hater, however that TTs has inspired a new found confidence with the brand, drives far better than I would have given it credit for, its a nice place to sit in (as long as your in the front) and the OH loves it, so it keeps her happy.
The bit I REALLY like about her car, those bloody awful DRLs have their own position on the light switch, which has went unused and will continue to do so.
I own a couple of old audi's, I wouldn't buy anything else, they are ultra reliable never rust and the build quality is second to none,
But saying that I can't vouch for the newer machinery as my newest audi is 18 years old.
I will come back on this thread in 15 years time when I buy my 15 year old Audi A5 for £500 and tell you how I get on.
But saying that I can't vouch for the newer machinery as my newest audi is 18 years old.
I will come back on this thread in 15 years time when I buy my 15 year old Audi A5 for £500 and tell you how I get on.
SWoll said:
This again?
Really?
As a psychology teacher OP I would suggest you are better qualified than most of us to explain why people form an irrational/illogical dislike for a certain brand?
Being a Psychology teacher doesn't make me a mind reader, and really the reason why I asked this question is exactly because I am curious as to others opinions on the subject.Really?
As a psychology teacher OP I would suggest you are better qualified than most of us to explain why people form an irrational/illogical dislike for a certain brand?
They don't appeal to me at all. I'm sure they are well put together but all the ones I've driven are dull and uninspiring.
They are all about style and image, I'm probably one of the few who don't like the interior. There is chrome around everything, like a Christmas tree.
They are typically designed to look brash, aggressive and look at me, people buy them for the image not how they drive so as a petrolhead I think people who buy them are idiots. I probably have such a strong view as I'm not pretentious and at 29 i bought jaguar. It's an xfr and i bought it because I preferred it to an m5 or c63 but my image focused mates just see past how it makes you feel driving it and focus on how it feels being seen in it. It's a reminder of different personalities of people.
However I also have no right to judge people's decisions.
I like the S and RS models but I still wouldn't choose an RS4 over an m3 or c63. Same with a 997 which I would buy instead of an R8.
They are all about style and image, I'm probably one of the few who don't like the interior. There is chrome around everything, like a Christmas tree.
They are typically designed to look brash, aggressive and look at me, people buy them for the image not how they drive so as a petrolhead I think people who buy them are idiots. I probably have such a strong view as I'm not pretentious and at 29 i bought jaguar. It's an xfr and i bought it because I preferred it to an m5 or c63 but my image focused mates just see past how it makes you feel driving it and focus on how it feels being seen in it. It's a reminder of different personalities of people.
However I also have no right to judge people's decisions.
I like the S and RS models but I still wouldn't choose an RS4 over an m3 or c63. Same with a 997 which I would buy instead of an R8.
Edited by bp1000 on Saturday 23 March 11:09
I don`t dislike the cars at all it just seems that, these days, Audi are more concerned with brand image than engineering which I find a little sad.
Audi`s of old used to be a discreet, well engineered alternative to the flashier BMW`s and slightly staid Mercedes.
Much like Bentley these days they seem more bothered about the bling.
This, in turn, attracts a certain type of customer.
There are plenty of nice, normal Audi drivers out there but you don`t notice them as much as the white A5 Tdi that`s 3mm off your back bumper.
Audi`s of old used to be a discreet, well engineered alternative to the flashier BMW`s and slightly staid Mercedes.
Much like Bentley these days they seem more bothered about the bling.
This, in turn, attracts a certain type of customer.
There are plenty of nice, normal Audi drivers out there but you don`t notice them as much as the white A5 Tdi that`s 3mm off your back bumper.
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