Unloved 2008 Audi A4 3.2 – “Not Quite a Golf R32” But Still a Hoot?

This 2008 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro unicorn has been sitting on the lots for a long, long time.  Since last fall I’ve watched it bounce around the Midwest.  I don’t know why.  It has a 255hp, 3.2l six-cylinder engine and I believe Tiptronic transmission (even paddle shifters!), and all wheel drive and unlike it’s Golf siblings, a trunk!.  Readers more astute than I pointed out to me that it’s not the high-performance engine of the VR6 in the EOS and Golf R, but not a lot of Audi A4 sixes out there.   This little sleeper reminds me of the A6 with the 4.2l V8 I saw last summer for almost the same price – both old school Audis that are far more capable sedans than their austere looks, and low price, would suggest.  Decent gas mileage, heated seats – great commuter car.  If I were a college kid wanting some spunk and no State Police attention, I’d give it serious consideration. Driven less than 5,000 miles yearly.  For another $2000 or so I’d add MaxCare and have no repair bills until the car is 15 years old and hits 150,000 miles.  Find it here in Illinois – if the link is dead it’s sold, on hold, or being once again transferred!