Markethaus Musings

Whoa Nelly

Saw the Press photos for the 2007 Audi TT. Beautiful...I dare say, better than the original. Visually, more aggressive than the rounded, friendly look of the original.

In a previous rant, I talked about the need for originality. Audi styling is a personal favorite (the new grille notwithstanding) and I must say that if Audi can maintain its Quattro performance edge and quality reputation, they will take a chunk out of BMW and Mercedes.

It's no secret that I recently traded a Porsche C4 for the "avuncular" 4 door 2006 Audi S4. Two growing sons no longer fit the Porsche 2+2 configuration. The S4, imho, is a beautiful swine of a car...a rumbling V8, quattro power and seats that would make Porsche proud. When I drive the S4, I feel like I'm carving turkey at Thanksgiving. Stay with that analogy...it grows on you.

The First Ding

Oh yes, checking my S4's passenger side door, I found the first ding. Whoever did this...I will find you. I will hunt you to the end of the earth.