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natejj
01-30-2011, 11:22 AM
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2005-BMW-3-Series-BMW325ci-coup-silver-97K-W0QQAdIdZ255564198

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2005-Audi-A4-1-8T-Quattro-Sedan-W0QQAdIdZ256904446

Definitely leaning more towards the BMW. But the Audi has 4 doors which is more practical... but the BMW is pretty damn sexy.
kvg
01-30-2011, 11:27 AM
I like sedans better and I would still buy the bmw:dunno:
schocker
01-30-2011, 11:33 AM
I like the audi more, but the bmw has far less mileage and coems with two sets of wheels, so that is likely the better choice.
Twin_Cam_Turbo
01-30-2011, 11:37 AM
I would take the BMW.
t-im
01-30-2011, 11:44 AM
I think the big question is - do you want AWD?
Twin_Cam_Turbo
01-30-2011, 11:47 AM
If your set on AWD and 4 doors look at the Subaru Legacy GT as well.
ddduke
01-30-2011, 11:50 AM
I'd go audi, but that's probably because I hate that gen of BMW. I'd wait around a bit and buy a little better priced Audi though.
LEGiiT
01-30-2011, 07:27 PM
BMW :thumbsup:
bastardchild
01-30-2011, 08:30 PM
Get the Audi if you like repairs.
Xtrema
01-30-2011, 08:31 PM
BMW as well.

1.8T auto with Awd is pretty weak.
Graham_A_M
01-30-2011, 10:33 PM
BMW, not much better then Audi in terms of reliability, but at least you can work on it yourself a lot more then you potentially would with the Audi.
911fever
02-01-2011, 04:03 PM
Originally posted by bastardchild
Get the Audi if you like repairs.

true


Originally posted by Xtrema
BMW as well.

1.8T auto with Awd is pretty weak.

very true

avoid the Audi. Get the E46.
natejj
02-01-2011, 04:33 PM
Decided against both. The cheap indian in me just can't afford to repair either of those cars. Going to go with an Acura or Honda.
Neil4Speed
02-01-2011, 06:08 PM
Originally posted by natejj
Decided against both. The cheap indian in me just can't afford to repair either of those cars. Going to go with an Acura or Honda.

I like that 325ci (Sports Package), You can get a TL for that money too, something for your consideration.
sillysod
02-01-2011, 10:31 PM
Originally posted by natejj
Decided against both. The cheap indian in me just can't afford to repair either of those cars. Going to go with an Acura or Honda.

If it's an auto save up for a transmission.

1+ against a used 1.8T audi. if they aren't maintained from day 1 it will cost you a fortune.
asp integra
02-01-2011, 10:48 PM
audi fer sure, but seeing as you decided against both thats good, go for a manual next time
911fever
02-01-2011, 11:36 PM
Originally posted by sillysod


If it's an auto save up for a transmission.

1+ against a used 1.8T audi. if they aren't maintained from day 1 it will cost you a fortune.

Such different story than last time no? Weren't you going on about how reliable they were/yours was?
sillysod
02-02-2011, 12:08 AM
Originally posted by 911fever


Such different story than last time no? Weren't you going on about how reliable they were/yours was?

I've owned mine since new.... different story. Same goes for the passat.

I have helped fix a lot of friends VW/Audi's and majority of the problems I came across were due to neglect. They aren't perfect but these cars last a long long time if you do the simple things recommended (ie. fluid flushes, lubricating moving components like wiper linkage etc.)

Unless you really know what to look for to see if they've been maintained properly or not I wouldn't touch a 1.8T.