[Cboldt]

-- I clearly recall how it was a very similar situation that caused Audi to pull out of the USA for a decade or so. Audi is back now, but NOT the A-5000. --

The exact same design that Audi was pilloried for, was present in VW (same maker). While Audi was being reported to have such and so rate of incident, the exact same design in a VW was not reported to have trouble.

The moral? The public's perception of design flaw is driven by media reports, and not by true facts.

[YouGoTexasGirl]

I drive a Lexus. Had a 1999 and now a 2009. There is a definite difference in the acceleration of the 2009, IMHO.

While on a recent trip to California I met a lady who’s Toyota Sequoia’s rapid acceleration wrecked her vehicle and her home. She said it was like a ghost was pressing on the accelerator while she was pressing on the brake. Toyota blaimed her for hitting the pedal. Her home and auto insurance increased. You can tell she is still alarmed by the accident.

[Ole Okie]

The exact same design that Audi was pilloried for, was present in VW (same maker). While Audi was being reported to have such and so rate of incident, the exact same design in a VW was not reported to have trouble.

I owned an Audi 5000, a diesel Jetta, and VW Rabbit.

I never for a moment thought the Audi problem was anything but people hitting the accelerator and thinking it was the brake.

The Audi was one of the best cars I ever had. Drove it for almost 10 years.

Look to the lawyers, in this case.