I wasn't aware towing 5500 lbs. is towing "like a beast."
Bingo.
Guy I work for has a Powerstroke with 260K on it. Just towed 11K lbs. last week on a 4 hour round trip without prob. Does this regularly. His trailer is an 8 wheeler that weighs 4,500 alone. Thing hauls. No, I'm not a Powerstroke fan per say, but I give credit where it's due. There isn't an Audi on God's green earth that can claim this. Probably never will be.
For a daily or light towing I'd agree with what has been said. Compare apples to apples though. He asked for and SUV for the wife. Obviously he wants it comfortable, safe, reliable, etc. Doesn't need it to "tow like a beast." The Audi, IMO, would at least be 2 of those three. :gabe:
I also agree. The VAGs always have other probs. In my limited experience anyway.
I have. They both had multiple different issues before 100K hit. I tend to have bad luck with cars though. I know Mike LaNasa and 401Clay both have/had vehicles similar to mine and they ran/run like champs. YMMV but mine sucked. I won't buy another.
AUDILOL!
Just for you Jones. :gabe: