A4 or used 328...
05-01-2010, 03:58 PM
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I would also point out that maintaining and repairing a used BMW can get VERY expensive... At least a new Audi is going to come with a warranty, so there are no worries about that for a few years.
Also, if I lived in Wisconsin, as much as I like BMW's I would avoid a rear-wheel drive car. I live in Ohio, and our winters are not as tough as yours, but I really value having Quattro when the white stuff starts falling.
--Phil
Also, if I lived in Wisconsin, as much as I like BMW's I would avoid a rear-wheel drive car. I live in Ohio, and our winters are not as tough as yours, but I really value having Quattro when the white stuff starts falling.
--Phil
05-01-2010, 05:50 PM
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For 35,000 pre-tax you can probably pick up a new 2010 328i. I got a quote of 36.5 K for a new 2010 328i X-drive 6MT with Value package, Premium package, Xenons, Metallic paint, and Satellite radio.
That was roughly the same quote I got for a 2010 A4 Premium Plus 6MT with metallic paint, a comparably equipped car to the 328 X-drive I mentioned in the previous paragraph. Actually the BMW was a arguably a little better equipped and included free maintenance. BMW is discounting a lot more than Audi right now.
That was roughly the same quote I got for a 2010 A4 Premium Plus 6MT with metallic paint, a comparably equipped car to the 328 X-drive I mentioned in the previous paragraph. Actually the BMW was a arguably a little better equipped and included free maintenance. BMW is discounting a lot more than Audi right now.
05-01-2010, 06:47 PM
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Upstate NY. Pre-tax figure. Overall it was about 4500 off MSRP. It included 2500 "Spring Drive Credit" that required you to finance through BMWFS at 0.9% financing for two years or 3.9% for three, four or five years.
05-01-2010, 06:56 PM
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Thank you guys for the kind words and all the advice you've given me! If I can get the 328 for around 20,500, I'll probably take it...It is a good deal. Secretly though, I hope he doesn't sell it to me for cheap and I'll just buy a new Audi. I've never doubted for a second that it's a superior car, although with a much higher price.
Regarding whether for me buying a rather expensive car is a good choice...If I can find a good, cheaper car, I would forgo the Audis and BMWs like I said. You do get what you pay for with the A4 though I'm sure. Plus, I do want to reward myself a little.
What about the carbon build-ups in the Audi engines? Is that something to be worried about? And does it only affect turbo-charged engines or only direct-injection engines? BMWs don't seem to have that issue. Are you guys dealing or preventing this issue yourselves?
Thanks again guys!
Regarding whether for me buying a rather expensive car is a good choice...If I can find a good, cheaper car, I would forgo the Audis and BMWs like I said. You do get what you pay for with the A4 though I'm sure. Plus, I do want to reward myself a little.
What about the carbon build-ups in the Audi engines? Is that something to be worried about? And does it only affect turbo-charged engines or only direct-injection engines? BMWs don't seem to have that issue. Are you guys dealing or preventing this issue yourselves?
Thanks again guys!
05-01-2010, 08:25 PM
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Don't go for a barebones car.. you'll always regret it. I had a 2003 BMW 325xi for 6.5 years.. i hated not having the NAV/control system.. it was a great car.. but i was always missing something.. and i love having my nav and other amenities on my 2009 A4.
What school are you graduating from that gives out an Accounting degree as a Science?
And save your money.. you are 21.. you really don't need to spend $35k on a car. Because if you get into trouble in the next few years, that'll be the first thing you have to sell. Go reasonable.. hell buy a Toyota.. they last.
What school are you graduating from that gives out an Accounting degree as a Science?
And save your money.. you are 21.. you really don't need to spend $35k on a car. Because if you get into trouble in the next few years, that'll be the first thing you have to sell. Go reasonable.. hell buy a Toyota.. they last.
05-02-2010, 02:50 AM
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I'm undecided on the sport package if I go with the A4. Seems like a deal but don't know about the ride quality reduction. Guess I have to test drive and see for myself.
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On a side note, I found a 2007 335i with 22K miles for under $26,000, it's pretty base in options. I found another 2007 CPO 335i with 45K miles for under $25,000 with sport/prem/cold package options. Those seem like good substitutes to an A4 too!
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Thank you guys for the kind words and all the advice you've given me! If I can get the 328 for around 20,500, I'll probably take it...It is a good deal. Secretly though, I hope he doesn't sell it to me for cheap and I'll just buy a new Audi. I've never doubted for a second that it's a superior car, although with a much higher price.
Regarding whether for me buying a rather expensive car is a good choice...If I can find a good, cheaper car, I would forgo the Audis and BMWs like I said. You do get what you pay for with the A4 though I'm sure. Plus, I do want to reward myself a little.
What about the carbon build-ups in the Audi engines? Is that something to be worried about? And does it only affect turbo-charged engines or only direct-injection engines? BMWs don't seem to have that issue. Are you guys dealing or preventing this issue yourselves?
Thanks again guys!
Regarding whether for me buying a rather expensive car is a good choice...If I can find a good, cheaper car, I would forgo the Audis and BMWs like I said. You do get what you pay for with the A4 though I'm sure. Plus, I do want to reward myself a little.
What about the carbon build-ups in the Audi engines? Is that something to be worried about? And does it only affect turbo-charged engines or only direct-injection engines? BMWs don't seem to have that issue. Are you guys dealing or preventing this issue yourselves?
Thanks again guys!
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