Honda Car Forum

Im thinking about getting these two cars and i would like some opinions on which ones to get.I test drove them both and the TL had better pickup and was faster, but the A4 MAY have been better around turns.So my questions, please answer and add more than these though:Better at making turns at high speeds?(very important to me, i know the TL has better pickup but what about turns?)What looks better, interor and exterior? ( i know this is an opinion question but i would still like to know yours)more appropriate for a 16 year old? (me, i dont want to look like a snob)What lasts longer?Better resale value?Cheaper maintenance? ( i know acura is probably cheaper but the acura i was looking at has 59k miles, audi has 34k.Safer?Better in snow? ( I Know a4 has awd but its lighter i think)Better value? (acura is 20k, a4 is 18.5k)Overall your pick?

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I had basically the same choice and same observations when I bought my CL-S.Fortunately, the Audi dealer balked at the deal and I went down the street to Acura where they made the deal.The Audi is like a cat when maneuvering turns at high speeds...all wheel drive. I am still impressed with the handling during my road test going 65 mph on 30 mph turns.The Acura tl has more interior room and comfort. I have GPS and love it. The Audi version was smaller and less helpful.I did not like the factory installed tires, Michelin Pilots... the car handled poorly on corners and on wet surfaces. They have been replaced by Yokohama AVIDs...much better.Maintenance is not cheap eith either but Audi drivers I have since talked with say they are in the shop a lot more that I have been.Acura boasts the highest resale value in its class. Checking kelly blue book prices, they are right.I am not 16 and the CL-S fits fine for me. A TL may be a bit upscale yuppie for you.