2002 Audi A4 1.8T? or 2001 BMW 325i?

[Neb]

Hi, I need your help here to decide between those 2.

What would u buy if pricing are similar around 30k for either. Besides the obvious in the specs, I am concern with fuel mileage, maintenance cost, reliability?

I know the A4, and 3 series are both getting a new model next year.

Let's here the pros and cons.

[gilboman]

BMW... way more satisfying drive , more reliable (compared to audi), RWD and the inline 6 in the bimmer is much better than the 1.8T in the audi , the Bimmer is faster too

[microBe]

325i would get my vote in this case.

Turbo is going to give you a lot of headache down the road (esp. VW, sorry).

[careener]

I'd say avoid the 1.8t engine.

[lexus]

Go for BMW.
Having a used turbo is painful!

[pandaharo]

BMW...to avoid the turbo and also A4 is getting a makeover so your car would look ancient..

[yatko]

I would say, neither since spending 30K on a used car is not wise. Esp on these two since both will soon be starting to break up here and there and your TCO will increase as the time passes by.

I would hunt for a brand new car at that price range.

[PrinceMS]

When /(if) you are selling down the line. You will get more for BMW than Audi

[McLaren]

For fuel costs, the A4 would be better, reliability - an '02 model would still have the 2 yrs left on the factory warranty, but I know you are not got going to keep it for a while so having the turbo blow on you shouldn't be a concern.

I think the A4 looks better, but the bimmer has better resale value. You also get quattro on the audi. Asking a bunch of cheapos for advice on luxury cars is prolly not the best, since they would say neither are good value.

[actng]

Yeah don't listen to those mofos who diss VW. They have never had a luxury VW before. The Audi A4 is the way to go. The 3.0 might be better power for that chasis but the 1.8T will be fun also. The Audi has better warranty/maintenance coverage than the bimmer. My gf's allroad just had all its brake pads and rotors replaced under warranty.

The bimmer is also way too cliche. From this board, you can already tell BMW has entered that class of cars where people just go... "WOW it's a BMW/BENZ, it must be a good car!"

I'd pick the 1.8T. The 1.8T can not be beat.

[prof_frink]

Yeah don't listen to those mofos who diss VW. They have never had a luxury VW before.

I had a friend who had a turbo A4 - it cost him an arm and a leg in constant repair.

[flame02]

I had a friend who had a turbo A4 - it cost him an arm and a leg in constant repair.

really? he must have abused that car or not maintain it at all! Either car is rock solid and wont give u any problem until about 6 or 7 years down the road. They both are made to last, unlike domestic cars. Ive got a 98 Integra and it hasnt had a single problem so far, u just gatta maintain it!

[Kenneth]

Neither - find the most basic 330i with the sport package (II/III).

[gilboman]

Yeah don't listen to those mofos who diss VW. They have never had a luxury VW before. The Audi A4 is the way to go. The 3.0 might be better power for that chasis but the 1.8T will be fun also. The Audi has better warranty/maintenance coverage than the bimmer. My gf's allroad just had all its brake pads and rotors replaced under warranty.

The bimmer is also way too cliche. From this board, you can already tell BMW has entered that class of cars where people just go... "WOW it's a BMW/BENZ, it must be a good car!"

I'd pick the 1.8T. The 1.8T can not be beat.

what good is VW luxury if its sitting at the side of the road or service bay? or is it luxury to have your moonroof stuck open while its raining and your CEL light is on. If i wasnt a pasenger in that A4 it would be a really funny story.

[SoNgMaN]

what good is VW luxury if its sitting at the side of the road or service bay? or is it luxury to have your moonroof stuck open while its raining and your CEL light is on. If i wasnt a pasenger in that A4 it would be a really funny story.

why don't you get back on vaughan transit and shutup.