For the money ridge I can get a much much nicer bimmer than an A4 and the Bimmer looks much nice imo.
I know what you mean about the impression about some BM drivers be c*ck munchers, but to say all of them are is harsh imo, several of my mate have one not to mention my old man.
unfortunately its a sterotype that they are stuck with, because everyone notices the tw@t in the BM that does indicate or constantly flashes their lights behind someone, but its very rare you actually see someone driving a BM in a courteous fashion.
true you can get alot of BM for your money these days, but i think thats down to the fact that the brand is starting to lose its status, whilst they do make solid cars, i personally would never own one.
how come you want to leave the VAG fold too?