Which Car Would You Get BMW 325i or Audi A4 1.8?

[NFS4]

<< There will be a twin turbo v6 version available. >>


But it's not available NOW I've been hearing about the V8 Jetta for about 2 years and still have only seen spy photos. Supposed to be an M3 killer...

 

[yakko]

NFS4,

If I had a camera I would get you some photos of the Jetta, as well as the Audi and the AWD turbo diesel beetle. I would also try to get a pic of the little old lady who lead foots the TTs.

 

[highme]

I wouldn't think twice about an Audi A4 wagon. I am a fiend for good snow cars and station wagons. On top of that, I have a great mechanic that only works on VW, Audi, and Porsche, so I want to be able to keep going there (at one point we took our Corrado there to get something worked on, I basically gave them permission to do approx. $1500 in repairs on it, they called me aaying all that I needed was $150 in repairs, very rare in the mechanics trade from my experience) The Corrado is getting a new clutch :| right now actually.

I don't care much for BMW's but that's just my opinion. Does BMW even still make the 325ix? I got to have AWD, and would love it if Subaru would make that little sporty Impreza in a wagon.

 

[lupin]

Even as a BMW fan, I'd say get the Audi.

The new BMW's are lousy competitor when it comes to bang for the buck.

 

[atom]

Cars that come with turbo's stock are a good thing. Upping the horsepower is a no-brainer, get a boost controller and when you've maxed out your stock turbo and you want more power (not sure, but the Audi probably has a T25 sized turbo), you get a bigger turbine.

Bimmer's are sweet (I'm actually thinking about getting an E36 325is or M3 once I get out of school) but when new they are pretty lousy in the price/performance area. Plus you see far less A4's than you do 3 series cars, so you stand out a bit more.

 

[Quickfingerz]

Lexus IS 300 all the way.

 

[prontospyder]

2002 A4
Here's some pics:

New A4 front view
A4 Avant
New A4 back view

bUnMaNGo:

I agree, the new C-Class is really nice.

 

[NFS4]

Yeah, I saw those pics a while back. It looks TIGHT

 

[vi edit]

A4 hands down. 8-10k cheaper up front. Has lower insurance rates. Had Quattro, and can easily be bumped up another 25-40HP for $300-$500.

 

[vi edit]

The new A4 looks like a baby A6

 

[ThundercatHO]

I think the BMW looks a lot better although the new A4 is looking ok too......but i like the BMWs better

 

[The Stigenator]

I agree with bUnMaNGo

some BMW places have no respect. I remember we went shopping for my BMW and the first place we hit is Pacific BMW in Glendale (S. CA), we liked the car and they priced it right, but we drove all around LA and Orange and Santa Clarita Counties to different dealerships and got different treatments. The one in Santa Clarita had a better deal but their salesperson was out right rude... why might have that been said, we were in a tiny toyota tercel wearing rather old T's and ripped up shorts and going shopping for a BMW. Infact we got better service in Beverly Hills BMW, but they didnt have what we wanted. Well we finally got the BMW from Pacific BMW. THeir service has been very very good. The only thing I got to complain about is that it takes a day for the car to come back, and can get quite expensive.

 

[Minh716]

OK, thanks for your responses.. I decided on getting the A4.. Anybody recommend a dealership around the LA county?

 

[Viper22]

Take a look at the VW Passat also....Its built off of the Audi A4 Platform but it has more room in the back as well as a few other changes. I just bought a 2001 VW Passat GLX and im loving it so far...Best car ive had in my life be seeing that im only 21 and this is my 2nd car that might change in the future

Viper22

 

[Boogak]

Congrats on the choice. I just signed the papers for my A4 yesterday and should be ready to pick up this afternoon. Lemme know how it goes. Also, check www.audiworld.com for a great Audi community.

2001 A4 1.8T Quattro
Light Metallic Silver
5 speed manual
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
Bose Audio System