A bit late with my update since I'm now over 6,000 kms but here is my 5,000 KM update! Overall loving the car so far and have come to realize that if you want a fast car that basically draws zero attention this is the perfect automobile. I went to our local Euro car show and when I was at the entrance the guy says to me.... what's that an A4?
The car is definitely geared towards civilized driving more than uncivilized whereas my prior BMW 440 was the opposite. You need to put all the settings in sport and also put the transmission in sporty mode beyond that to make it really sporty. The sound is great but not at the obnoxious level of the 440 with the sport exhaust, hard to get a good snap or crackle out of it even though it does have the sport exhaust but the five-cylinder symphony itself sounds beautiful. There is noticeable turbo lag in anything but the sportiest mode at which point it is minimal but once she's going it is a little rocket ship. I haven't come close to exploring the full power potential. The brakes are awesome, full stop, and with the offset wider front tires it's like point and shoot but the steering feel itself is relatively light even in sport mode.
Fuel economy is a solid 10L/100 to date and that is driving spirited 75% of the time, drive it normally and it's easy to get in the 8's combined. Being a small car things like parking and maneuverability are great, the sound system is excellent, and tech is more than enough for my needs. Seats are comfortable and supportive for longer runs and so far no complaints from back seat passengers on short trips.
All in all a great little car and I am happy with my purchase. It's more of a grown-ups car than the 440, but every now and then I still long for that obnoxious 440 exhaust note.
