I have driven many different sports cars and sport sedans. In my opnion the A4 3.2 is one of the best handling sedans available. It is always predictible and so stable in fast corners that it seems that the corner canbe driven even faster.
The 3.2 engine has good low end torque - much better than I expected with an engine at this level of tuning. The Quattro system means smooth acceleration on any surface. The 3.2 applies power smoothly, thus it is faster than it seems.
The fit and finish is excellent. All the doors close with a gentle push - no slamming is required.