I've owned 2 A4's a '97 and currently a '99 1.8 Quattro Tip. My current car has an engine chip and is putting out about 205hp. <BR> I'm getting rid of the Audi and buying a S60 2.4T. And this coming from a guy that's owned 6 Audi's. The A4 remains a beautiful car and with the exterior upgrades in 99.5 still holds its' own in terms of styling. The '01 will have optional 17" wheels that will only add to the curb appeal of the A4. But in ’02 (release this summer) the A4 will be totally redesigned. Picking up numerous styling cues from the current A6 the jury’s still out on whether the new A4 will garner the same accolades that the current model did at launch. <BR> The A4 is small, and while the posted interior dimensions of the two cars is very similar the Volvo just feels bigger from the inside The A4 engines are decent but they leave a void. The 1.8T in stock trim is very under-powered for the car and 2.8 is nice for highway cruising but not the best for zipping around town. As I mentioned my 1.8 is chipped and delivers good horsepower but I'm sure this is cutting into the longevity of my engine and drive-train. The Volvo offers a much broader choice of engine <BR> And the safety factor, of course this goes to Volvo. If we were discussing this topic a year from now, I might be leaning more towards the Audi (maybe). But the new Audi isn’t here yet and the S60 is so that’s really a moot point.<BR> I’m not waiting for the new A4 because everything I need in a car is here now in the form of the new S60. Great, drop dead gorgeous styling, Great Looking factory wheels, a broad range of engine choices, A decent sized interior, and above all else rock-solid safety features. At best the A4 will meet all these criteria but I doubt it will surpass the S60 in any way. <P> <BR> <P>