Bmw vs Audi

[riander5]

BMW fixed it and warrantied the N54's that had fuel pump issues for 10 years. More than Audi or VW did.

Audi is the worst of the bunch, but also, imo, makes the best looking cars of the bunch.

Those new RS5 sportbacks are a beautiful car. Like I said previously, treat the VAG products like an electric car. Own in warranty period and dispose of after

[killramos]

I feel like an A4 is a perfectly fine vehicle to lease and return.

[Xtrema]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

The N55 is one of the best they've had, the b58 is just better from everything I've been reading, but no experience with them.

Isn't B58 good because Toyota helped them develop it for the Supra? Or was that just all marketing BS?

[riander5]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Isn't B58 good because Toyota helped them develop it for the Supra? Or was that just all marketing BS?

No, that just never happened

[94boosted]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Isn't B58 good because Toyota helped them develop it for the Supra? Or was that just all marketing BS?

B58 came out in 2015, long before the Supra.

[KLCC]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

B58 came out in 2015, long before the Supra.

If anything I think Toyota bought from BMW, effectively remonstrating that BMW can reach Toyota's level of reliability, at least with the B58.

[bjstare]

I don’t think potential reliability played into it. Toyota put Subaru engines in their cars, and they’re as shitty as they’ve ever been.

[94boosted]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I don’t think potential reliability played into it. Toyota put Subaru engines in their cars, and they’re as shitty as they’ve ever been.

You mean an engine in a sports car that loses oil pressure mid corner isn't normal?

[bjstare]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

You mean an engine in a sports car that loses oil pressure mid corner isn't normal?

Well, for a Subaru maybe.

[heavyD]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

You mean an engine in a sports car that loses oil pressure mid corner isn't normal?

Doesn't help that Subaru is so liberal with the silicone when assembling the engine that pieces of silicone end up plugging the oil pickup and filter in those cars. If there's any manufacturer that could benefit from going EV, it's Subaru because they have never been able to master the concept of building a solid engine.

[msommers]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

BMW fixed it and warrantied the N54's that had fuel pump issues for 10 years. More than Audi or VW did.

That is shockingly admirable of them.

[HiSpec]

Are the N55 and B58 engines both susceptible to carbon build up like the VAG engine?

[94boosted]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Are the N55 and B58 engines both susceptible to carbon build up like the VAG engine?

Every DI engine will be to some extent, but it won't be nearly as bad as the N54's were.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I see OP posting a wtb ad on the BMW Classifieds Facebook group. Has he finally given up on Audi?

[jabjab]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I see OP posting a wtb ad on the BMW Classifieds Facebook group. Has he finally given up on Audi?

yes, I'm set on a 335xi. After owning Audi's its time for a change, i'll live with my decision

[jabjab]

Bump. After some research and talking to a specialized bmw shop I'm staying away from any N55 engine. They explained to me that there is a issue with the bearings and they've seen a few engine seizures because of it. There is no warning either but good maintenance will avoid it.

I'm now narrowing my car choices and increased budget to 35k.

Cars I'm now considering :

Bmw 330i with the b48 (newer ish model)
BMW 340i
Infiniti Q50 (don't know much about these cars yet)

[max_boost]

my brother has a 2020 m340i very nice car and smooth drive
i was impressed

[jabjab]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

my brother has a 2020 m340i very nice car and smooth drive
i was impressed

Prices seem to be better in bc for cars I'm finding, especially ones at the dealer. C43 could be had for similar price as well. I'll need to test drive these.

[max_boost]

yes bc is very good for used cars
good luck!

[Jeeper1986]

I would go with the 335xi.

I had an S3 with a stage 2 tune and supporting bolt ons, intake, intercooler, downpipe, the car was pushing 400hp 400 tq. I really disliked the car, it did fit a big car seat for my 4 year old good.

Im not sure if it was the car or if its all s3 cars, but driving it in the winter with winter tires was scary as hell, the car felt very unstable while driving on snow where the back end felt like its gonna go side ways at any time. I ended up trading the car for a BMW 435xi after 6 months of owner ship.

The 435 was less power for sure but was much more enjoyable then the S3 to drive and the x drive was a monster in the snow with winter tires and the car was way more luxurious compared to the S3 and yes it fit a full size kid seat in the back for my 4 year old

So I would imagine a 4 door 335 would be more roomier then the 4 series.