What's the deal with the weak engines?
09-01-2007, 08:12 AM
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No I'm not in the US, must be different for different countries I guess.
I was using Australian prices, thats where I am. Thats a huge variation in price difference for the different countries. I suppose that the 335i might be a better choice in the US, but certainly not for me here costing so much more, I'd be better to go for an S4/S5. Our dollar is weaker, but I didnt think it would make such a huge difference in the price of cars.
09-01-2007, 08:12 AM
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Yeah its a huge difference here, I wonder why.
Well you can see why I'm in favor of the A4 3.2 and 3.0TDI now, I never realised that the price gap was so low in the US, but its massive here.
Do Audis cost more in the US, or is it that the Au BMWs are charging more?
Cause in comparison to BMWs and Mercedes Audi's usually cost less here. Really confusing.
Do Audis cost more in the US, or is it that the Au BMWs are charging more?
Cause in comparison to BMWs and Mercedes Audi's usually cost less here. Really confusing.
09-01-2007, 08:20 AM
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I've yet to see you make any
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you just said that "the 3.2L v6 is only 0.4 of a sec slower than the 335i"? Since the 335 is faster than the S4 by about.03-.04 seconds you are basically saying that the 3.2l is as fast as the S4. No matter how you spin it (with wildly inaccurate manufacturers claims), the 3.2l Audi A4 will get its *** handed to it by the 335. Reality is harsh sometimes, and for some people reality is hard to accept.
09-01-2007, 08:29 AM
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Re: It's hard to compare apples to apples, but if you look at...
It's more than just the faster 0-60 times. Its more like faster to 0-whatever, better balanced handling, better fuel economy, better resale, faster 30-50, faster 50-70, much faster 1/4 mile. Also, free maintenance is also included in the price difference. IF the 335 had a nicer interior, I would gladly spend the extra $3.5k. BMW gives you more bang-for-the-buck than Audi. There really isn't any denying of that fact.
09-01-2007, 08:46 AM
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its OK to be a fan as long as you realize that what you are worshiping isn't perfect
I've yet to hear you say anything about Audi other than 100% unadulterated praise. We all know that nothing is perfect(especially cars). So for a person to pretend that a complete brand of cars is perfect, worries me a little bit about that person.
09-01-2007, 08:58 AM
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O.K. then.
Only things about Audi that I don't like are, the A3, the S3 looks good though; thats pretty much it. I wouldn't like the brand unless they did everything that I expected them too, if they don't do that for you then they arn't perfect for you. Everyones different and likes different things. If there is something about the cars that I don't like e.g if I thought that the A4 engines wern't powerful enough, I don't get fussed, just simply go up a step to the S4 or RS4. You can't expect to get bargain prices for these cars. I've accepted that.
I pretty much do however like everything about the cars they make. Of course, my favorite models are the S and RS models and I'll always strive to get one. Theres just such a huge choice that if you arn't happy with one thing, you can easily look at another. I usually don't bother to make a fuss about something if I don't like it anyway (unless its shocking, and nothing that I've seen Audi make has been shocking), theres nothing worse than someone who complains all the time and there are quite a few people that I know who do that.
I pretty much do however like everything about the cars they make. Of course, my favorite models are the S and RS models and I'll always strive to get one. Theres just such a huge choice that if you arn't happy with one thing, you can easily look at another. I usually don't bother to make a fuss about something if I don't like it anyway (unless its shocking, and nothing that I've seen Audi make has been shocking), theres nothing worse than someone who complains all the time and there are quite a few people that I know who do that.
09-01-2007, 09:07 AM
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Folks here base their comparisons on performance not price.
If they were to base their comparisons based on price, the Audi's wouldn't be competitive. So instead folks here are comparing Audis that cost $8k+ more than the competing BMW just so the Audi can compete. It's really sad if you ask me.
