southwind

Probably a dumb question on Audi World but would like to hear your input.

skabaru

the biggest factor was money... and AWD. I think that is is a pretty wagon, no doubt... but I got a fairly loaded A4 at much less than the BMW... The cost of my A4 was nearly the base price of the BMW, and I didn't get AWD... got figure. That eliminated it pretty early on.

southwind

Your new car looks great and thanks for confirming the audi choice as that is the direction I am leaning.Infact I am giving some thought to the S4 avant which is outragous and will be rare in years to come.

skabaru

but the 1.8T is nearly as much fun (not really, but it makes me feel bettter to say that) and all the aftermarket parts make it a fun thing to play with.

I have no regrets at all about my A4... And I am begininning to think that NOT being a BMW owner is sorta nice... But if I were one, I would be fine with that... heehee

kdurant

...on learning that I was considering the Audi: "well you know, people look at you differently when you get out of a BMW."

Yes, and that's a bad thing.

The 325xi, however, is a very nice car, despite the "snob premium" you have to pay. Comparably equipped to the A4 2.8 Avant I ordered, the BMW came in at about $3000 more.

skabaru

the BMWs are super nice, but not $3000-$5000 nice...