Poll: Which would you buy? - Page 3

xx3 · #1 07-24-2006, 03:53 AM

1. 2007 330xi (but as vinuneuro said, you really do not need the xi)

You can't go wrong with a 3 series car. And the E90 seems to be an exceptional vehicle. This is also the latest tech. Buying the Audi is just going to kill you when you see a new 3 passing you on the street. Your going to ask yourself why didn't you go for the 3.

2. 2004 545i

I'd only go for this if you want more space and a lot more power. The downside is its going to be a lot more unreliable then the 330xi. (04 was not a good year for the E60's). Nothing majorly wrong, but lots of little glitches here and there. Avoid the E39's. Great, great cars - but so dated. Again you'll kick yourself for not getting an E60 or an E90.

On another note, how come you want to go for the 6 cylinder bimmer but hold back on the audi and go for the 4? You might want to compare the 6 cylinder audi to the 6 cylinder bimmer.

Also consider the E90 is going to go through some engine revisions very very soon ! (ask scott for details) This could work in your favor either by getting a really sweet deal on a 330xi or by getting a 335xi (although I doubt they will offer xDrive on the 335i but who needs all wheel drive anyway ?!)

My last piece of advice is get out there and drive the cars. We shouldn't be making the decision for you. Its your car so you pick and live with your decision !

Curious Joel · #2 07-24-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by xx3

1. 2007 330xi (but as vinuneuro said, you really do not need the xi)

You can't go wrong with a 3 series car. And the E90 seems to be an exceptional vehicle. This is also the latest tech. Buying the Audi is just going to kill you when you see a new 3 passing you on the street. Your going to ask yourself why didn't you go for the 3.

2. 2004 545i

I'd only go for this if you want more space and a lot more power. The downside is its going to be a lot more unreliable then the 330xi. (04 was not a good year for the E60's). Nothing majorly wrong, but lots of little glitches here and there. Avoid the E39's. Great, great cars - but so dated. Again you'll kick yourself for not getting an E60 or an E90.

On another note, how come you want to go for the 6 cylinder bimmer but hold back on the audi and go for the 4? You might want to compare the 6 cylinder audi to the 6 cylinder bimmer.

Also consider the E90 is going to go through some engine revisions very very soon ! (ask scott for details) This could work in your favor either by getting a really sweet deal on a 330xi or by getting a 335xi (although I doubt they will offer xDrive on the 335i but who needs all wheel drive anyway ?!)

My last piece of advice is get out there and drive the cars. We shouldn't be making the decision for you. Its your car so you pick and live with your decision !

The reason I would pick the A4 2.0T is because it's available with a manual transmission.. the 3.2 isn't. I like the 5 because of its size.. It has more of a presence on the road than a little 3 does..I didn't know they were coming out with the 335 in a sedan form.. I'll have to look at it. This is all preliminary.. I'm trying to narrow down the cars I'll test drive!

asawadude · #3 07-24-2006, 05:02 AM

Stealing a page out of Sanguru's book, you might think about a certified preowned Audi S4. Looking at your range of vehicles, it would easily fit in your price point. You'll get assurance of AWD in poor weather, and it will be far more car than the Audi A4 2.0T.

vinuneuro · #4 07-24-2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by asawadude

Stealing a page out of Sanguru's book, you might think about a certified preowned Audi S4. Looking at your range of vehicles, it would easily fit in your price point. You'll get assurance of AWD in poor weather, and it will be far more car than the Audi A4 2.0T.

SANguru · #5 07-24-2006, 10:51 AM

nah. .shitty gas mileage is the only thing bad about the S4. Think <200 a tank. chipped 2.0T will walk away from most BMW's. Seen a couple of barely modded 350hp 2.0T getting 30+ MPG still. FSI is awesome technology.

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Originally Posted by asawadude

Stealing a page out of Sanguru's book, you might think about a certified preowned Audi S4. Looking at your range of vehicles, it would easily fit in your price point. You'll get assurance of AWD in poor weather, and it will be far more car than the Audi A4 2.0T.

Curious Joel · #6 07-24-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by asawadude

Stealing a page out of Sanguru's book, you might think about a certified preowned Audi S4. Looking at your range of vehicles, it would easily fit in your price point. You'll get assurance of AWD in poor weather, and it will be far more car than the Audi A4 2.0T.

I love the V8-powered S4.. I'll look at it.

Bavarian · #7 07-24-2006, 10:00 AM

1) 2007 Audi A4 2.0T (New)
2) 2007 BMW 330xi (New)
3) 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500
4) 2003 BMW 540i
5) 2004 BMW 545i
6) 2003 BMW 530i

6to · #8 07-24-2006, 10:56 AM

#1 Choice if new car is the verdict: 2007 330xi (or just the 330i, less complicated, save a few bucks, good'&FUN RWD).

#2 Choice if new car is the verdict: See above !!

#1 Choice if getting a used - but roomier - car is the verdict: Tie between E500 and 545i..... I guess it'd depend on the best specimen you can get yr hands on.

statdoc · #9 07-24-2006, 11:32 AM

I go with the majority here. Get the NON-AWD 3 series, new. You will be in college, busy, and not in a situation to work on it. You need reliability, and a warranty to allow you to get the maintenance and other needed work at no cost. You don't need the gigantic amount of room a S500 gives, and you want something small enough to park on a campus.

motordavid · #10 07-24-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by statdoc

I go with the majority here. Get the NON-AWD 3 series, new. You will be in college, busy, and not in a situation to work on it. You need reliability, and a warranty to allow you to get the maintenance and other needed work at no cost. You don't need the gigantic amount of room a S500 gives, and you want something small enough to park on a campus.

CJ, I'm with the Doc and the rest of the 3 fans...
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