I have heard the same bad things about Audi. How about a late model E39? You can probably find one that is a CPO with a warranty going through 2009. I mean, you have made it for 10 years without 4 wheel drive, right?

Actually, this year is the first year I am getting snow tires for mine, so we'll see how it goes.

Ross--I think your car and mine might be brothers or cousins. Mine is also a 7/95 touring. Orient blue metallic.