A4. Your age?

[Calbee]

Okay this is kind of offtopic but I had a converstaion with my friend today and he said he thinks the A4 looking like a car for a old fat rich dude.

I was wondering what the general age is around here, and what you think about this comment. I personally think the new A4 has a much younger, sportier look than it use to, and is still able to keep its class

[coolwater]

Put bi-xenon e-codes on and you get a whole different look. I'm thirty-something....

-cW

[lockeed]

I'm 30. A lot of cars are marketed for older people but some how seems to atract a public which is much younger than expected..... Honda Civic sedan for exemple...

[myth7676]

33

[Slappy]

I'm 33. The new A4 doesnt look like an Audi to me. They cheapened A4 look by only putting duel exhaust on the V6. Looks like a BMW to me. Dont like it!

[dnlA4]

23

[hender]

a8 = older rich dude.
a4 = young car.

the new a4s have a lot sportier look to them; they have more aggression. i'll probably get ripped apart, but the older a4s are pretty damn 'safe' in terms of styling... elegant, takes no risks. hence the reason i never would buy one. the b8 is the first time i considered an audi (not that it says much given my age) but the others just don't jump out as anything special, at all.

the LED, front lip, etc. all add a more aggressive look.

[jriddle11]

35

[audienthusiest]

my imput is it depends on the yr of car... for instance im 19... but thats cuz 01 a4s a not too expensive and great cars. b5-b6 = alotta teenagers... in high school 6 of us had a4s (b5s and b6s) b7s and b8s are pricier aka rly young guys (like me) cannot afford

x2 hender.... a8s r always rich dudes

[hender]

x2 hender.... a8s r always rich dudes

well that goes without saying [:p] but there's something about a big luxurious boat that appeals mostly to an older, experienced rich guy.

[Yahdatshim]

29 been with the a4 since I was 25.... Gotta love the styling... I think Mercedes e class fits the fat rich guy more...

[Meteor_2010]

I'm 32, but I was 21 when I got my 99.5 A4. I find that many B8 owners are in their 30s, mainly due to the price of the car (you really can't get it for much less than $35K, whereas my 99.5 was $28K). I'd bet that the average A6 owner is in his/her 40s and that the average A8 owner is 60+. That's how Audi wants it to work - they hook you early and keep you for life [:D]

[Smurfs]

I am old, fat, broke and ugly. The car is the only thing that's working for me. I am 35.

[Scourge]

64, Most fun (besides the Wife's A3) Since my 67 MGB (first new car-right out of IUP) and 69 BMW 2002. After 14 motorcycles (pre-marriage)and some dull rides (until the 3 girls graduated from Duquesne), the Avant is the among best mix of: utility, performance, comfort, economy, and above all striking good looks, available today. The iPod with 1300 classic rock tunes makes road trips seamless.

[Ethar]

22 here

[jcs]

22. BTW, here's a good thread for reference..clicky (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?297480-Age-of-B8ers&highlight=age)

[hoppy6698]

35

[Für Deutschland]

24 not old looking at all

[audiman2000]

23

[aabdykar]

18

[hender]

lol now i don't know if this is for b8s or all a4's. title isn't descriptive enough!!!!!!!!
WAY TO SHIT THE BED, CAL!!!!! [:D]

[Facin]

31

[ntn324]

30

[T-Audi]

Doesn't matter how old I am.I love my car.Its my car.hahaha!Thats all that matters.

[LI Audi]

probably older than you

[Yahdatshim]

31

Lol ... Lookin Rico in your avatar....

[fredjones]

The ages of posters here will obviously be skewed for the younger, computer savvy, enthusiast crowd. Any "old fat rich dude" most likely won't be hanging around this forum. If I have offended any old fat rich dudes I apologize. By the way, I am 46, don't consider myself to be old, I am 5' 10" tall and weigh 180 lbs., so I don't think I am fat. Some people would think anyone driving an Audi to be rich though, but I sure ain't.

[Greg Nelson]

64 in two weeks.[:o]
Home recuperating from vascular surgery.
Getting ready for next set of mods - coilovers, underseat storage boxes, brakes.
2009 Brilliant Black/Beige 3.2 - third A4.
Scourge and I will be keepin' an eye on you young fellas[:D]
Cheers[wrench]

[Layd Dly]

26 here

[akaisuzu]

mid 20s.

[Stone825]

I'd bet that the average A6 owner is in his/her 40s

18 [:D]

[aznpxdd]

23...

I don't think many sedans in our price range look sporty. It all depends on the mods really.

[hender]

The ages of posters here will obviously be skewed for the younger, computer savvy, enthusiast crowd. Any "old fat rich dude" most likely won't be hanging around this forum. If I have offended any old fat rich dudes I apologize. By the way, I am 46, don't consider myself to be old, I am 5' 10" tall and weigh 180 lbs., so I don't think I am fat. Some people would think anyone driving an Audi to be rich though, but I sure ain't.

definitely. everyone in the b8 section seems to be in their 20s / early-30s...whereas in person, i've only seem b8s driven by older people. most of those people aren't going to be signing up for AZ any time soon..haha

[Ryan_T]

23-24.

[a4Jerseyboi]

23 to this day i HAVE not seen anyone older than about 45 driving b8's, goes without saying the two dudes on here who are in their 60's (good job guys, you chose the right vehicle) lmfao

[Alkivar]

I am old, fat, broke and ugly. The car is the only thing that's working for me. I am 35.

my life story... i'm 32, driving an A5...

[A4DK]

33
old, skinny and poor dude...

[joeyo]

I'm 23...I think my '10 A4 suits me WAY better than my '07 Civic did, or my soon-to-be wife's '08 Rabbit does for sure.

[e6_4life]

I'm 45. I feel and act like I'm 35 and my wife says I need to grow up.

[Calbee]

hahaha this reminds me of those "im a pc" commercials iono why

[Wildcat216]

25. Not old looking at all.

[TCHUN003]

23

[Scourge]

We'll try.

[Scourge]

64 in two weeks.[:o]
Home recuperating from vascular surgery.
Getting ready for next set of mods - coilovers, underseat storage boxes, brakes.
2009 Brilliant Black/Beige 3.2 - third A4.
Scourge and I will be keepin' an eye on you young fellas[:D]
Cheers[wrench] We'll Try.

[A4A4A4]

My mom drives a B8 A4, she's 52.

[linet90]

Got my A4 when I was 18

[carlsA4]

38. The best years of my life have been the 30's.

[winkattack12]

18

[Afroman]

20

[bryzf1]

30, turning 31 next month... driving an 08 RS4 and 04 allroad. Sorry to be a troll, but I thought i'd throw my two cents in.

[GOREXinFX]

18.

So what kind of jobs do you guys have that are making bank, so I could go into that field. :D (Hopefully some RS4 owners!)

[Jacon]

26 and I definitely act younger

[blrs25]

26 as of Monday

[Comp4k]

19

[BASARAB]

22 here

Ethar you got a b6 not b8 lol

[A4Ber]

71 here.

[F.An]

Ordered my B7 from the dealer when i was 18, got it delivered when i was 19 (and yes! i did order an Avant!). Turing 21 7th of may. Thinking of going B8 after the summer! Think its the best looking midsize car on the market! Was looking for a 3-series or an C-class before but i think all new bmw and mb look fugly...
I was at the local audi dealers launch for the B8 but since it didnt come with 2.0TDI+quattro before my09 over here i had to go B7. Got one of the las built! 2008/04! =)

[ASU Daniel]

24

[Snarlynx]

Just turned 27

[ThePiombino]

28 @time of purchase, 29 now...

[Calbee]

Ethar you got a b6 not b8 lol

I think i wasnt specific enough when i made the thread, but its ok, everyone can post it b6 as well

I am 19 btw

[CzechInside]

35 - 2010 A4 S-Line + mod's.

[Nvius]

I was 18 when I got my B5 A4
Now 24 in my B8

[hybridnrg]

24

[DavidB8]

I didn't think I was old until this thread started, not fat but could drop a few.. And was doing ok for cash until I bought the A4.. Now I'm poor and old... Late 30's.

[Smurfs]

I didn't think I was old until this thread started, not fat but could drop a few.. And was doing ok for cash until I bought the A4.. Now I'm poor and old... Late 30's.

I take back what I said earlier and go with what DavidB8 stated. I am in the same boat my friend.

[gkpowergolf]

31

[vtsquid]

I can't believe there aren't more old farts on here... like me.
I'm 46.

[ajm0903]

28 with the maturity level of a 10 year old. (hey im a kid at heart)

Got a B7 when i was 25 and my B8 should be here in a few weeks

[GOREXinFX]

I was 18 when I got my B5 A4
Now 24 in my B8

24 with an S4? Damn, what do you do for a living?

[Ryan_T]

^ Man whore.

Can you refer me? [;)]

[dirtysoil]

30, will be 31 in July.

[FlashA4]

31

[Spacecadet_CC]

When this thread appeared on B6 a few years ago I was surprised at all the young 20-somethings. My first Audi I was 34, now my second (B8) I am just turning 39. Not old, but still much older than most on the forum. I think, at least for previous generations, that the A4 was much less expensive in the US relative to Canada, so younger owners would be expected. and AZ skews much younger, anyway.

[SharkB8]

16...I'm out of place hahaha

[Afroman]

Lol shit your 16? Lowest here was 18. Impressive man driving an audi at 16. I started studying for SAT's at 16 Lol.

[Calbee]

When this thread appeared on B6 a few years ago I was surprised at all the young 20-somethings. My first Audi I was 34, now my second (B8) I am just turning 39. Not old, but still much older than most on the forum. I think, at least for previous generations, that the A4 was much less expensive in the US relative to Canada, so younger owners would be expected. and AZ skews much younger, anyway.

i just checked out audiusa. i wasnt aware of the price differences. i could of got an s4 for what i paid for :\

[SharkB8]

Lol shit your 16? Lowest here was 18. Impressive man driving an audi at 16. I started studying for SAT's at 16 Lol.

Ya...SAT of 2150 at 15 got me that car :p

[off]

87 I'm the decrepit 'ol bastid that did this [:D]

http://www.castanet.net/content/1271184941car.jpg

[T0XiK]

29, 2010 A4L 3.2 (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?324547-My-2010-A4L-3.2-Quattro)

[Nvius]

24 with an S4? Damn, what do you do for a living?

Structural engineering. But I did it backwards...car before the house.

[ItsDubC]

Ya...SAT of 2150 at 15 got me that car :p

I'm old enough that a perfect score on the SAT was 1600 when I took it lol

[rtc5250]

24 here

[ikotua]

24

[DB33]

27, but feel 16 again when I drive my B8. lol

[linet90]

Structural engineering. But I did it backwards...car before the house.

Same here I told my girlfriend that my garage is going up before my house since I already have the car.

[CapeQuattro]

19, bought in July 2009...sold it now though

[Pallas]

17, got it when I was 16.

[Alkivar]

17, got it when I was 16.

get off my lawn!

you young whippersnappers!

[>_<]

[Jurisprudent]

28

[eason]

19 -> 20 in a couple of days. wOOT happy b-day to me!

[JetBlue]

Just turned 40 a few weeks ago. I am freakin old!

[RedG3]

22

[Runge]

23..first car

[FmL 50cmonsters]

18, but I'd take an a8 in a heartbeat. My dad has an s8 and it is a thing of beauty.

[A5MD]

I have an A5 so I hope I'm included in this discussion...I'm 35

[quattrovant]

59 going on 39

[Ryan_T]

^ Uh what? Does that mean you're dating a 39 year old?

[Runge]

^ Uh what? Does that mean you're dating a 39 year old?

haha only...think he meant body of a 59 year old, mind of a 39 year old..


now question about all ages..how many people paid for their car and didn't have parents pay for it!

[RedG3]

*raises hand*

[Okan509]

I'm old enough that a perfect score on the SAT was 1600 when I took it lol

1600 is a perfect score, he was including his writing score in his calculation. Which is another 800 pts. So he got a 2150/2400 which is pretty good.

[joeyo]

now question about all ages..how many people paid for their car and didn't have parents pay for it!


*raises hand*

x2. I bought my A4 as a 23rd birthday present for myself.

[Runge]

x2. I bought it as a 23rd birthday present for myself.

x3. bought mine for grad present from university. owe less than 4k on it :)

[quattrovant]

haha only...think he meant body of a 59 year old, mind of a 39 year old..

now question about all ages..how many people paid for their car and didn't have parents pay for it!

Actually Ryan and Runge are right, except the 37 year old married me.

I am the parent..................LOL ........ [:D]

[Youthblood]

21, semi-paying for it (Not the insurance). was driving a b7 at 19 and it got old after 2 weeks flat. Shite car!

[NPuter]

21, semi-paying for it (Not the insurance). was driving a b7 at 19 and it got old after 2 weeks flat. Shite car!

I personally like the B7 and can find myself enjoying it...

[Crucible35]

I'm 43 Yeesh.....but I exfoliate and moisturize so I look 33! At least that's what the 28 YOs tell me.....

[niche]

When I buy my A4 I was 27.

[vassmar]

23, havn't got the car yet tho.. :)

[Sonicss]

23, paid for myself

[a4_bob]

I was 39 when I bought my B8; I too am the parent who paid for it.

Felt like I was 19 when I skipped work to detail the car: washed, clayed, 2x sealant - knocking back beers and playing oldschool speed metal all the while. By the time 5:00pm rolled around I had to pick up the kids from daycare and aged 20 years just like that! how time flies...

[The Swagasaurus]

19

I would agree that the B8 is a much younger, more aggressive look. I did see a 50+ guy driving one in the city with a 20-something blonde girl in the passenger seat. Knew instantly it was a mid-life crisis car (further proves the point) because instead of stopping the car with the brakes to make a right on 2nd Avenue, he chose to stop the car by stalling the engine. I laughed as I downshifted and blew by him. Absolutely for shame.

[hender]

19

I would agree that the B8 is a much younger, more aggressive look. I did see a 50+ guy driving one in the city with a 20-something blonde girl in the passenger seat. Knew instantly it was a mid-life crisis car (further proves the point) because instead of stopping the car with the brakes to make a right on 2nd Avenue, he chose to stop the car by stalling the engine. I laughed as I downshifted and blew by him. Absolutely for shame.


where are you from where an a4 is a midlife crisis car? most places it's a porsche or something a little more expensive....[:D]
20-something chicks usually have dads who are in the 50+ area. so that makes a little more sense

now I wonder if guys like you see my girlfriend driving with her dad in a mercedes and think shes some trophy wife LOL. funny thought.

[dracolnyte]

20, B8 is my first car

[ShadowA4]

23.. and although not my first car, it is my first audi. Never looking back.

[SupFly]

it would seem there's a smattering of old farts out here. Albeit this is my 2nd Audi - just turned 47 this month. AND I am in a wagon :D so a sporty sense of practicality. I like to get my lettuce QUICK...and preferably in the rain! :)

[aznpxdd]

Just turned 24...

[Ryan_T]

23.. and although not my first car, it is my first audi. Never looking back.

First car, also first Audi. But have driven other cars. I can't imagine owning anything else.

[naemcivic]

I am a monkey here.

[audi murf]

32

[bataleon]

I've been driving a Subaru WRX STi since I was 25. I'm 29 now, and just picked up a 2011 A4 w/ Quattro 2 days ago. AMAZING CAR!

[AofC_RR]

I'll be 30 when my B8 comes in. I've been driving A4s since I was 22.

[DB33]

I'm 28 and drive a 10 A4 and a 2003 Mini Cooper S.

[AudiA4Style]

Your friend must not know a lot of rich ppl.

Im not rich and Ive had my first A4 at 22 (paid for it myself). Im 28 now and my wife and I just got a B8 A4.

[keerthi2006]

Got my second car A4 B8 Premium, loving it so far. I don't feel like speeding at all with my A4 coz it cuts short the commute time and I love driving to my music.
i'm 27

[JMMDMD]

29. First Audi, last car was g35X at 27. First car was a 2000 Ford Focus. Took a hiatus from owning a car from 23 to 27, money was tight during dental school. Cheers to the early 20 somethings and late teens to owning a B8, have to admit I'm somewhat jealous!

[Metorn]

Okay this is kind of offtopic but I had a converstaion with my friend today and he said he thinks the A4 looking like a car for a old fat rich dude.

I was wondering what the general age is around here, and what you think about this comment. I personally think the new A4 has a much younger, sportier look than it use to, and is still able to keep its class
30+ shipping&handling.
I think your friend got it wrong.
A8 or is for the old/rich/fat dudes and RS6 for ././thin ones.

A4 is for Yuppies.

[jordancl]

24

[KlRBY]

I'm 25.

[JB616]

i am 21

[voxito]

21 got it when i was 20

[wpg2.0T]

I can't believe there aren't more old farts on here... like me.
I'm 46.

Another young "whippersnapper"

Signed for my new B8 S-Line Avant on my 66th birthday. [:D]

Should finally receive the car this week.

[Greg Nelson]

Another young "whippersnapper"

Signed for my new B8 S-Line Avant on my 66th birthday. [:D]

Should finally receive the car this week.
Fellow whippersnapper[:D]
I'm 64+
Not too old to rock'n'roll, eh? If we can indulge in an A4...
Throw some pics up when you have possession.
Cheers[drive]

[neptunesfinest]

Im 26... I mostly see mid 30s+ people driving A4s/A5s though so I'm surprised to see so many young people on here. I see it as a design that transcends generation. My dad really loves the car and he's 63. I get complements from high school kids all the way up to grandmas. Audi's are pretty classy no matter the driver.

[wpg2.0T]

Fellow whippersnapper[:D]
I'm 64+
Not too old to rock'n'roll, eh? If we can indulge in an A4...
Throw some pics up when you have possession.
Cheers[drive]

Instead of reposting, here's the link to my pics.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/274595-***Official-B8-A4-Owner-Check-In***/page5

Cheers.

[rayray]

25

[SinisterB8]

19

[altavant]

my first A4 Avant when I was 43...handed that down to my 16yr old...my first S4 Avant when I was 50

[b8dsbA4]

I'm 20 but I got the car at 19

[SoCalS4Avant]

^ Young whippersnapper!

31, here. Two Avants. Mine - S4. Hers - A4.

[AllBlackA4]

17 got it when i was 16

[Joaquin]

I´m 44, came from VW Passat CC 2.0T

[brainpan]

23, my first Audi, happy I didn't go with the 335 :)

[archrenov8]

58 here, and a young 58 at that. Bought my first Audi, a 1986 Tornado Red 5000S, back when I was married and I was 34. Loved that car. The A4 Avant that I ordered yesterday will be my second Audi.

[euroazfck]

18

[dbmA4]

22, 8k left on the loan

[Greg Nelson]

Get over it you underage weenies[:d]
Almost 65 and $15K worth of mods on my '09 3.2L V6 - V6 - not an undersized 4[:D]
My third A4.
Had a '75 Carrera back when I was likely wonking yo mammas.
Don't trust anyone under 30[:D]
Cheers[drive]

[goodwoodb6]

I'm 19 and drive a 2004 b6 S4....DOIN IT

[A6Avant]

32.... Been loving the A4 since their debut in 1996 back when I was 17........ Old man car my ass!

[PHP154]

40

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[kpanos27]

24, my old car was a 2002 a6 4.2, had that from 18

[audi10a4]

22!!

[t0mt0m]

Get over it you underage weenies[:d]
Almost 65 and $15K worth of mods on my '09 3.2L V6 - V6 - not an undersized 4[:D]
My third A4.
Had a '75 Carrera back when I was likely wonking yo mammas.
Don't trust anyone under 30[:D]
Cheers[drive]
bhahhaha "wonking yo mammas"

28 in b8 s4, sorry for being a troll too

[1angry5]

52 and when I wanna feel like an old fat rich dude, I get into my 400 Hp twin turbo'd 550i

[Stubek]

I was 26 when I bought my first one and now am 34 about to buy my second.

[TKAYS]

47, and my husband says I will definitely get a ticket in my new baby!

[SoCalS4Avant]

SB County...Santa Barbara or San Bernardino? Either way, you'll definitely get a ticket!

[TKAYS]

Santa Barbara.... Well, I have a bet on with hubby considering I haven't had a ticket since I was 18 and he's had 2 in the last 6 months now that he drives my '99 4Runner...HA!

[SoCalS4Avant]

Ah, that beautiful 101 down through SB and Carpinteria into Ventura...or the opposite direction into Santa Maria. I can see why he's gotten tickets.

Those CHP's love to wait around there!

Welcome to Audizine, by the way.

[neova]

30's and i bought an A4 this year, and couldn't be happier. it's been a long wait since I first fell in love with the original B5 A4 in 1995!

[Heresy]

46. Old, fat, middle-class dude.

[t0mt0m]

28 next week

[Slee_Stack]

Looking at the poll linked to on the first page, I'm an oldie! 39.

I actually view the A4 (stereotypically) as a younger (25-35), successful person's car. Hence why I'm just getting into a car of this price, now at a later age. I'm probably a little behind the curve.

I opted for a Teak Brown A4...seems like a good fogie color [>_<]

I actually do really like it. I'll leave the blacks, grays, and silvers for the younger set.

[Stubek]

My wife and I looked at the Teak Brown. Her Honda Element is "Root beer metallic" which is awesome and the Teak Brown looks great next to it, but I just didn't want to drive that color plus that would have required a 12 week wait for my new car which was not an option.

[Miles M]

B8 A4. 17. :)

[quattrovant]

60 and luvin it

[KGB557]

40

[fred340]

29

[liberty603]

26, first car, Socom Veteran :-D

[Nison_Li]

27 in exactly a month!
Came from a B6 Passat 2.0t

[Greg Nelson]

65+3 weeks.
Plan to have all mods completed b/f retirement next year - sure[:D] - not likely while DavidB8 continues to enthuse me[wrench]
Cheers

[TofuShop]

25 - my first 'nice' car ive purchased since working full time.

[armys4]

28 when i got my 2011 A4, picked up my 2000 S4 when i was 24.

[Jdaly9056L]

21 when I bought my 2010 A4, now 22!! AMAZING CAR!! - the second I found this forum... my addiction to modding began!!

[megaquattro]

30

[KremlinGremlin]

22

[Layd Dly]

27 Here

[leigh258]

19 (51plate A4)

[Gabesta]

22 with a B8, bought my B7 at 20. Always appreciated the fact that I'm on one at this age ^_^

[scdreger]

Turned 36 last month.

[naemcivic]

I am a Monkey....lol

[Joecool]

I got my baby a few months ago, just before my 39th birthday. Came from an '06 Saab 93 2.0T, which I had for 5 years. Having said that, Audis here in Australia are a luxury car, hence here they are driven by a more older crowd. A4's start at around AU$50K new, for the most basic model. When you add Quattro, S-Line and the like, it starts to skyrocket. My car retailed for AU$102K which I bought for AU$85K.

Having said that, it's nice getting outta my car and you can see people thinking "gee, he looks a bit young to drive that!". It's a car that certainly turns heads often!

[Miles M]

I got my baby a few months ago, just before my 39th birthday. Came from an '06 Saab 93 2.0T, which I had for 5 years. Having said that, Audis here in Australia are a luxury car, hence here they are driven by a more older crowd. A4's start at around AU$50K new, for the most basic model. When you add Quattro, S-Line and the like, it starts to skyrocket. My car retailed for AU$102K which I bought for AU$85K.

Having said that, it's nice getting outta my car and you can see people thinking "gee, he looks a bit young to drive that!". It's a car that certainly turns heads often!

wow, I wonder what they'd do if I was driving my car over there.. Haha

[Joecool]

wow, I wonder what they'd do if I was driving my car over there.. Haha

Well, to get your probationary licence here you have to be 18, and hold onto that for 3 years. So if you were driving around at your age over here, you'd be on your L's (Learner's licence) and accompanied by a full licence holder, and a L-plate on the front and back of your car. it would look like you're learning on your old man's car!!!

[cbaquol]

I am 22, but I have a B7....does that count for the poll?? I am far from a "old rich fat guy" lol

And, although he isnt on the forums, my buddy is 23 with a loaded '09 S5, and again is far from a "old rich fat guy"

[promoda]

25 years young

[AudiA4WR]

20

[Audacious]

Well, to get your probationary licence here you have to be 18, and hold onto that for 3 years. So if you were driving around at your age over here, you'd be on your L's (Learner's licence) and accompanied by a full licence holder, and a L-plate on the front and back of your car. it would look like you're learning on your old man's car!!!

Wow, is the north american driver education system really that bad...

[Greg Nelson]

Just got my Medicare card - guess my age[:D]
Will be working for another year+
Hope to be modding much longer[:p]
Cheers

[bluetori]

27

[Joecool]

Wow, is the north american driver education system really that bad...

Are you serious??

Australians think Australia is a Nanna state. ie we have a grandma, fearful and conservative outlook on everything. Over here, we are constantly reminded that speed kills. So many speed and red light cameras here as well.

Yet you look at places like Germany where the autobahn speed limits are 200+ km/h, they have less deaths on their roads than we do going 110 km/h. We also have a lot of people who drink drive (stupidly) and I suppose because of long distances between destinations here in Australia, we get a lot of people who fall asleep at the wheel. But yes, the process in which to get a driver's licence is getting more and more lengthy.

[wabbit23]

This was my 24th birthday present to myself. And this thing does not look like an old man car at all. I get compliments on how aggressive the front of this thing looks all the time.

The line up before this-
1. 1990 VW Corrado G60
2. 2001 Hyundai Elantra
3. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox (got it for the wife!)
4. 2006 Toyota Corolla S
5. 2007 VW Rabbit
6. 2008 VW .:R32
7. 1998 Nissan Altima
8. 2010 Jetta TDI
9. My B8 A4

It's been a nice long run to get here but I think after all these I knew exactly what I wanted in a car!

[Huey52]

Orly?

I'm in my 60th year on the planet, am still in very good shape (not fat), am reasonably successful, and am reasonably computer savvy (built this PC btw).

But then, I drive an A5. ;)


definitely. everyone in the b8 section seems to be in their 20s / early-30s...whereas in person, i've only seem b8s driven by older people. most of those people aren't going to be signing up for AZ any time soon..haha

[tkblingx2]

24 :)
And my 3rd car. A big upgrade coming from a 2000 Civic and a 1998 Integra Type R...Though I miss my R with aftermarket turbo. 300 whp!

[cyberbrutus]

26 and this is my 5th car

21. 96 Mits Eclipse -Sold
22. 96 VW Passat VR 6 - Sold
24. 08 Mazda 3 - Sold
25. 10 Mazda Cx-7 - Sold

26. 11 A4 Titanium !

Next up, Ferrari 458 Italia equivalent in 5 years !

[The Infiltrator]

27

[slq03]

25

[Amped2]

40 :-(

[UbiquitouS5]

Does it count if I'm using a loaner vehicle?

Brought my '10 S5 for Service and they loan me a 2011 A4

I'm 25 1/2

[OhCheezy]

20 in a couple weeks

[cdauks07]

22

I've only had one other car which was a 99 passat that I got when I was 15.

[Lloydeezy E]

27

[robertm]

20

[Devilz173]

22 this is my 9th car since i was 15... first Audi tho'

[Q-NIC]

37

[oldred]

53 and yes I still remember where I am......most of the time????????

[phillips2024]

Does it count if I'm using a loaner vehicle?

Brought my '10 S5 for Service and they loan me a 2011 A4

I'm 25 1/2

no. also.. 1/2? really?

[swirls]

37.25


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[dfost24]

31. Bought a used '98 B5 as my first Audi when I was 25 and fell in love...gave that one to my younger brother and upgraded to the B8. The wife loves it as much as I do, only regret is not getting the S4.

[Miles M]

no. also.. 1/2? really?..


37.25

[rolleyes]

[Greg Nelson]

..



[rolleyes]
Miles,
Shouldn't you be out racing somewhere today [:d]
BTW 65+
Cheers

[oldred]

So...Mr Nelson sir, I always use Mr when talking to elders what kind of manufacturing are you engineering out there in California??

[Greg Nelson]

So...Mr Nelson sir, I always use Mr when talking to elders what kind of manufacturing are you engineering out there in California??
Commercial satellites - big ones - ViaSat 1 just launched Thursday, QuetzSat two weeks ago, AsiaSat 7 next month. Dish Network, DirectTV, lots of other customers.
I'm the manufacturing engineer (not design engineer) for Antenna Backup Structures - all C/F stuff - for last 20 years.
Fortunate to enjoy my work/job, and to be employed in these times.
Thanks for inquiring, please don't use "Mr" ... "sir" - already feel old enough [:)]
Cheers

[oldred]

Ok. Sounds fair enough. Sounds like we are on opposite end of the Mfg spectrum. I'm in into small stuff 0603 or 0402's any where from 3 to 7 parts a second. Kind of do the whole Solidworks.. then assembly... and debug thing. Started doing that 30 or so years ago.

Manufacturing is kind of a dying art in this country.

Keep it between the lines

[BHGDigital]

35

[boombstc]

36 here, I definately dont fit that mold.

[Bmike]

50, ok old, 160 lbs. 5'11" thin, union working man not rich.

[AndyLien79]

32

[AudiRiqueno66]

45
1966 VW Beetle 1300 - 16
1983 GTI - 17
1987 Scirocco 16v -21
1990 Audi 90Q (my nephew still has it)
1991 GTI 16v -25
1996 Jetta GLI -30
1999 Golf 1.8T -33
2002 GTI 1.8T -36
2006 A3 2.0T - 40
2007 A3 3.2 Quattro - 41
2009 A3 2.0T Quattro - 43
2011 A4 Avant and Q5 2.OT - 45


we should start a cars you owned at what age thread