An alternative view

In evo 282 you compared two Audis to their competitors and on both occasions chose the latter. However, if I were a clever Audi marketing man I believe I could turn your opinions into an advantage.

Take the Mercedes-amg C63 S Estate v Audi RS4 Avant test. You say that whilst the C63 is the better track car, the RS4’S smoother ride and more sophisticated dynamic personality is far more suited to the road, with the C63’s skateboard ride letting it down badly. Well, who buys a heavy estate car for the track?

The same goes for the Audi TT RS v Toyota GR Supra. You say the Audi is faster, more capable, better built, has a fabulous interior and a superb engine. Yet you prefer the Supra, with its snappy handling being a challenge – in a self-sabotaging sort of way. Personally I would prefer to stay on the road, as hedgerows do the paintwork no good at all.

I am of the opinion that in both these comparisons you have confirmed that the Audis are far better road cars to live with every day. OK, I appreciate you were just indulging yourselves because you can, but people like me have to buy cars on their overall ability and not just for trackdays and sliding about on damp, twisty roads. So come on, Audi’s marketing department: show what you are made of, as evo has almost done your job for you.

D Smith, South Wales

PS: I do not drive an Audi.