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Audi is no longer the value leader amongst the German "Big 3."

Posted by: Fxhomie on 2008-08-01 07:49:56
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In Reply to: Does anyone still think that the 3.2 competes against BMW 328 after looking at pricing? posted by Spoonie G on 2008-08-01 07:22:28

The Spoonster was right. Having said that, it looks like only in the comparison between M & RS models do you have similar pricing and specs.

I'm an Audi enthusiast, but if you compare the similar pricing of the 335i to the A4 3.2, the hp is down on the Audi. So the real question is: does the interior, styling and AWD of the A4 trump the hp and handling dynamics of the BMW.

That's a personal question to be decided on individual basis...

Thread:

Does anyone still think that the 3.2 competes against BMW 328 after looking at pricing? - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 07:22:28 (505 views)

When did BMW release MY09 Pricing? - Bob58 2008-08-02 08:46:08 (75 views)

I don't answer questions from someone who calls me an idiot. - Spoonie G 2008-08-02 10:02:49 (44 views)

That's ok. I'll answer it for you. BMW hasn't. - Bob58 2008-08-02 11:58:09 (38 views)

Clutch on straws if you want. - Spoonie G 2008-08-02 13:19:01 (33 views)

Fine YOU compare the '09 A4 3.2 to the '08 328xi based on price and declare BMW victory. - Bob58 2008-08-02 13:25:52 (77 views)

Re: Fine YOU compare the '09 A4 3.2 to the '08 328xi based on price and declare BMW victory. - Spoonie G 2008-08-02 15:08:18 (88 views)

ditto on the Troll - Blownaway 2008-08-02 13:53:42 (36 views)

Been a member and paying supporter 6,306 people before you. - Blownaway 2008-08-04 18:18:47 (32 views)

Lashing out now? I know why. Why did you delete your post? - Spoonie G 2008-08-02 15:16:38 (64 views)

tritto - Big D 2008-08-02 14:24:16 (26 views)

Quadritto!! - Spoonie G 2008-08-02 15:09:01 (46 views)

Absolutely! '09 3.2 more than $3000 less than comparably equipped '08 328xi - davant 2008-08-01 11:53:38 (245 views)

I know, as if $3K meant anything in this class..... - B7Quattro Pete 2008-08-01 13:43:14 (120 views)

Why only compare xi BMWs to Audi quattros? - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 13:14:24 (194 views)

People either want AWD or they don't. - Bob58 2008-08-02 07:41:08 (77 views)

well said - Blownaway 2008-08-02 10:27:08 (21 views)

Point well taken. - Steve K - AVDG 2008-08-01 14:14:55 (88 views)

Id like to see your a$$ in Chicago on the side of the road - Blownaway 2008-08-01 14:03:18 (128 views)

I never had a problem in upstate NY with Snow tires and RWD. - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 14:27:03 (96 views)

What? - tboned 2008-08-01 13:18:32 (132 views)

FWD is fine for economy cars and those below 180-200 hp - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 13:51:46 (120 views)

isnt there a BMW forum for you to go play at....maybe you are on BMWs Payroll - Blownaway 2008-08-01 14:04:53 (71 views)

funny... because you are on Audi's payroll. - ZaGerman3.0TT 2008-08-01 23:49:50 (35 views)

and Mercedes and Jaguars and Hondas and Porsches...:) - Blownaway 2008-08-02 10:26:05 (27 views)

That's your best comeback? Hopefull you're better at sales - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 15:30:56 (88 views)

Yet, Lexus, Acura and Infinity all still manage to call themselves - Blownaway 2008-08-01 15:38:55 (106 views)

Infiniti has no FWD cars. Lexus ES is FWD but does not pretend to be a sport sedan - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 15:42:13 (81 views)

Um... - Blownaway 2008-08-01 15:49:16 (96 views)

True, but they should offer them at launch - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 15:59:14 (87 views)

Valid Point - Blownaway 2008-08-01 16:02:56 (78 views)

Audi AG must have shifted from wanting volume growth in the U.S. - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 16:12:22 (85 views)

Yeah but to get that volume and then take a hundred million hit - Blownaway 2008-08-01 16:18:03 (79 views)

regarding 'following' BMW, MB, Lexus etc: see Audi's well-used slogan - rbt 2008-08-01 13:55:23 (83 views)

Fully "tarted" '08 328xi $49,420...'08 A4 3.2 $48,040 - davant 2008-08-01 10:53:25 (183 views)

What about an "09" A4 3.2? - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 13:21:44 (59 views)

Perhaps Audi is a better managed company than BMW... - John J Szobocsan 2008-08-01 10:48:04 (160 views)

B7 3.2 pricing already put the V6 way above 328i prices. - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 10:18:03 (129 views)

The size of the car places it directly against the 5 Series - Blownaway 2008-08-01 09:55:30 (122 views)

Re: The size of the car places it directly against the 5 Series - dsw123 2008-08-01 11:02:07 (187 views)

When you see the car in person, you will know what I mean. - Blownaway 2008-08-01 12:43:09 (134 views)

In that case, the A6 must be directly placed against the 7-Series. Wrong! - Bada Bing 2008-08-01 10:24:39 (117 views)

I immediately noticed the 3 series is much more narrow. The B pillar is in my space.... - MKV Aaron 2008-08-02 05:26:01 (35 views)

Yes, I do. - Bob58 2008-08-01 08:40:20 (109 views)

You are wrong. - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 09:10:50 (90 views)

And you're still an idiot. You've been playing this broken record since before the A5 world premiere - Bob58 2008-08-01 20:14:55 (69 views)

I love you too Bob58. - Spoonie G 2008-08-02 09:58:22 (23 views)

Of course you are right - justhacking 2008-08-01 07:51:33 (204 views)

Re: Of course you are right - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 09:13:36 (147 views)

Audi is no longer the value leader amongst the German "Big 3." - Fxhomie 2008-08-01 07:49:56 (274 views)

3 series is now the smallest in the segment. - Blownaway 2008-08-01 09:57:26 (149 views)

After driving both the A4 3.2 and 328 at the Audi Driving Experience, - snagitseven 2008-08-01 08:32:21 (371 views)

Stop fighting it. We "all just know" that price and horsepower are the only valid criteria. - tboned 2008-08-01 09:00:43 (96 views)

Yep! This is 'merica! ;-) - jprice@CPS 2008-08-01 10:12:00 (58 views)

OH NOW YOU ARE FORCING ME TO BUY A BMW </Big D> :p - Moro is an Orange 2008-08-01 10:10:42 (66 views)

excellent... - Big D 2008-08-01 13:55:19 (75 views)

Upon reflection, I think you're right on the money. - snagitseven 2008-08-01 09:35:57 (124 views)

Not the "only" criteria but it is a criteria. Disagree? - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 09:10:00 (70 views)

Then why IMMEDIATELY post about "competition" when pricing is released? - tboned 2008-08-01 10:26:05 (97 views)

Re: Then why IMMEDIATELY post about "competition" when pricing is released? - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 13:18:46 (83 views)

Actually if you compare prestige to a comparable level of eq on a BMW it does... - Hokie_Audi 2008-08-01 07:25:16 (260 views)

Re: Actually if you compare prestige to a comparable level of eq on a BMW it does... - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 07:28:49 (215 views)

Re: Actually if you compare prestige to a comparable level of eq on a BMW it does... - motocross 2008-08-01 08:48:52 (184 views)

Re: Actually if you compare prestige to a comparable level of eq on a BMW it does... - Spoonie G 2008-08-01 09:08:19 (159 views)

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