Audi Owners

Originally Posted by jarrod

Not everyone makes automobile decisions on economics. Not people that love to drive anyway.

I prefer the style and performance of a German car myself, knowing that it's going to cost me big time when things go out. Yes I could have a Japanese car that looks like every other car on the road and isn't as fun (for me), and would be cheaper to drive. They just don't put a smile on my face the way that my M5 does when it starts up....which at the moment needs a few thousand dollars of love.

It sounds like you're covered with the warranty. Get the transmission fixed and keep it if you love the car.

On an unrelated subject.....I spent the last two days ripping around in an X5M. What a beast!

I can relate to this. I have an M3 convertible for my "fun and sun" car and an Audi S6 Avant for my snow/rain/utility car. Are they "practical"? Maybe not. But are they fun as hell and rewarding? Damn straight they are.

Oftentimes cars aren't just 'transportation'.