Audi Superbowl Ad: When Bad Things Happen to Good Mercedes
Published: February 1st, 2009
Share
More by Robert Farago
Comments
Join the conversation
On the question of VW/Audi quality, going back to the 1960s my extended family (nuclear family and grandparents and aunt) have owned 16 VWs and 3 Audis; all have been perfectly reliable, fun cars that have racked up high mileage with no complaints. And yes, we've also owned our share of Hondas, BMWs, Datsuns/Nissans/Infinitis, Mazdas, Renaults, Volvos, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, MGs, Jags, Subarus, Fiats and even a Saab and a Morgan in the same period, so we have had the benefit of comparison to other brands. Unsurprisingly, the only cars that have been blatantly unreliable were the Morgan, MGs, my grandmothers year one Ford Escort and the Fiats (duh). More surprisingly, the Toyota Cressida my parents owned was a complete piece of junk, as was my '05 Subie Legacy. But the VWs and Audis? All have been good enough that I recently added the 17th VW to the family stable by ditching the Subie for a GTI. Here's hoping that the good quality streak will continue.
Statham sighing at the ES was hysterical. It made the commercial for me.
My wife quickly remarked: "Hey it's handsome Rob" (Italian Job). Pretty Enjoyable spot in a sea of dullness.