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Audi vs bmw reliability?
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:29 AM Author: turquoise prole You can pick up a few year old CPO A6 or 5 series for cheap. I know audis of the past have been unreliable POS but has that improved? Looking at 2015-2016 MY. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462140) |
Date: October 17th, 2017 11:30 AM Author: Exciting mauve gas station I have an old as FUCK A6 from like '03, or '04, have never had any serious issues with it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462149) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:31 AM Author: translucent preventive strike dragon BMW isn't the paragon of reliability either. Source:my own bmw |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:34 AM Author: impressive carmine spot lol @ striverfags buying overpriced junk (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462197) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:35 AM Author: opaque cheese-eating institution round eye (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462202) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:44 AM Author: underhanded stock car mother 2-3 year old luxury cars aren't actually overpriced (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462285) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:57 AM Author: turquoise prole This. $28k for a 2 year old A6 with 4 years remaining of warranty sounds like a good deal to me. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462409) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:58 AM Author: Hairless buff becky international law enforcement agency you will eat that in repair costs after the warraty is gone brother, and the car value will plummet even more every year so you wont b eable to get rid ofit (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462413) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:59 AM Author: painfully honest base skinny woman stfu you gook (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462429) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:59 AM Author: turquoise prole All cars depreciate. I'll trade it in in 4 years for another CPO. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462431) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:00 PM Author: Hairless buff becky international law enforcement agency whats teh point of buying then? why not just lease (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462437) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:02 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Depends on how much you drive and whether you want to deal with the hassles that come with leasing.
I will say that buying used and trading for used tends to work out cheaper than leasing new and trading for new. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:04 PM Author: opaque cheese-eating institution round eye bequeath to heirs (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462481) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:07 PM Author: turquoise prole Leaving an A6 or 5 series is expensive as fuck. Figure $700/month once you factor in taxes and fees. Their advertised leases include huge required down payments. Over 4 years you'd spend over $30k on lease payments and have zero to show for it. After 4 years of ownership of a purchased CPO, you would probably save at least 10k, factoring in the value of the car at trade in. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462499) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:08 PM Author: Hairless buff becky international law enforcement agency those #s seem high but ill take your word for it
buying an old Audi seems like a terrible financial decision but w/e floats ur boat |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:11 PM Author: turquoise prole A base 5 series is advertised at $540/month including a $3500 down payment and not including any taxes or additional fees. Easily $700/month with zero down and including taxes and fees.
If you're owning an older BMW covered by a pretty decent factor warranty, how much risk is there? You're picking up a basically new car with less than 30k miles. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:20 PM Author: Orange principal's office new version except lots of people run those leases through their businesses resulting in huge tax savings. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462584) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:23 PM Author: turquoise prole Unfortunately, I don't own a business (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462600) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:25 PM Author: Orange principal's office new version sad! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462615) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:29 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park crrrrr (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462637) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:35 PM Author: Orange principal's office new version i never thought i'd be a lease guy, but the tax savings change the calculus entirely. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462667) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:10 PM Author: Galvanic famous landscape painting (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462520) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:22 PM Author: impressive carmine spot How the fuck you gonna haul your boat around with that shitbox car, striverfag? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462596) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:27 PM Author: turquoise prole I own a big BOF SUV for that purpose (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462625) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:35 AM Author: opaque cheese-eating institution round eye lol at these yuppie mobiles (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462203) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:36 AM Author: Hairless buff becky international law enforcement agency theyre both shit, but audi is worse (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462209) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:37 AM Author: Burgundy Adventurous Fanboi just buy a goddamn subaru outback (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462229) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:58 AM Author: turquoise prole I've driven all the current Subarus. God awful NVH. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462415) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:40 AM Author: thirsty generalized bond Mercedes and Porsche are both better. With Porsche however, when stuff goes wrong it costs an arm and a leg. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462260) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:41 AM Author: buck-toothed obsidian ratface aren't you a prole with some shitty jeep? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462265) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:58 AM Author: thirsty generalized bond Sure. But my Jeep costs more than a bunch of Audis, Mercedes, BMWs, etc.
Probably getting a Mercedes AMG next. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:05 PM Author: opaque cheese-eating institution round eye good choice IMO (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462484) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:06 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Which choice? The current JGC or the Mercedes AMG? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462489) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:06 PM Author: opaque cheese-eating institution round eye latter (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462492) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:07 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond It is just an evolution of the former. It will be either a GLE 63 AMG or a GLC 63 AMG... Either way, it'll be fun. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462504) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:30 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park lol your wife and dog are going to starve with you spending $100K on a car. Move to LA already if you are going to waste that much on a car. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462641) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:12 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond I'm not doing it so people think I'm cool. I'm going to freakin' debadge the thing. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34467664) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:17 PM Author: Cerebral Cocky Crotch Church amgs are a prescription for guaranteed pain if you aren't getting fucked by depreciation, you're getting fucked by repair bills usually, both buy a used one, hope it's a good one, and at least you'll minimize the fucking
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:12 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Getting it used so I take advantage of the depreciation. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34467668) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:34 PM Author: painfully honest base skinny woman I generally am against the "zomg german car maintenance!!1" flame that gets run here, but don't fucking buy an AMG. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462662) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:55 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Explain. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463205) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:53 PM Author: painfully honest base skinny woman AMG parts, e.g. - brakes and shit cost like 2-3x what normal MB parts cost. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463630) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:57 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond I checked on ebay and there are plenty of perfectly reasonably priced shit on brakes and such. Cheaper than Porsche, for example (one thing that scared me off the Macan Turbo).
Compared to the performance parts I buy for my Jeep it is largely the same stuff anyway. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:42 AM Author: Confused 180 Indian Lodge It's probably somewhat year/model specific. Maybe get a consumer reports subscription where you can actually see reliability by year/model and specific car component. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462275) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:58 AM Author: painfully honest base skinny woman never had major issues with BMW's except that the convertible top was sps but that was before they switched to hard tops anyways. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462419) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:01 PM Author: Laughsome hyperactive business firm cumskin (poor prole who wants flash of luxury car but cant afford it so has to buy cpo and cares about reliability) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462446) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:03 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond (guy who is about to note that OP should just buy a minivan or some POS cheap car like the one he drives) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462470) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:06 PM Author: opaque cheese-eating institution round eye (drooling moron) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462491) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:10 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Every single one of these threads ends up with some guy waltzing in and declaring that if you can't afford to easily buy a new Ferrari with cash that you're a poor prole who should just buy [whatever piece of shit they're driving]. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462517) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:39 PM Author: Laughsome hyperactive business firm cumskin Lexus, actually
Though some base or near-base midsize German car from a few years ago would still get gaped off the line by a Camry |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:17 PM Author: turquoise prole Actually, I don't want flash at all. It's just that mid level class German cars drive so much better at highway speeds and are so much more comfortable than a comparable Camry or accord. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462563) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:09 PM Author: Galvanic famous landscape painting Don't buy a used 5 Series.
My boomer parents got one for 30,000, and in the past ten years they've spent over 10,000 on maintenance. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:10 PM Author: translucent preventive strike dragon $1000/yr is doing better than average (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462522) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:24 PM Author: opaque cheese-eating institution round eye doesn't seem right (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462959) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:32 PM Author: turquoise prole Older 5 series like the E60 I believe we're pretty unreliable. The F10 seems more reliable, although that probably depends if you get it in poverty spec with less to go wrong. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462651) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:46 PM Author: amber stage excluding things like oil changes, brakes pads/rotors, tires, basic maintenance etc. what has that 10,000 been spent on? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34464163) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:22 PM Author: amber stage CapTTTainFalcon pls respond! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479559) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:14 PM Author: turquoise prole Tbf, I do all my own maintenance on my current cars. I.e. Pads, rotors, fluid changes, oil, tire rotation, filters, minor repairs like sensors. I say this that if you don't do your own DIY maintenance and minor repairs, I'm not sure it would be wise to own a German car. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462548) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:15 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond A lot of that stuff is also perfectly fine to do at normal shops. You get eaten alive if you do it at the dealership, so don't do that. Sure, the dealership will tell you that you couldn't possibly get new tires at Walmart but they're fucking liars and tires are tires. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462553) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:21 PM Author: turquoise prole I do that stuff myself mostly because it forces me to get to know how the car is put together, I can be certain it's done correctly within the factory service manual specs, and it's just plain enjoyable to work on cars (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462587) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:19 PM Author: bearded sienna address ITT proles who buy "used" cars. ljl at you penny pinching soccor moms. Remember, Chad buys new xoxohth... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462576) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:22 PM Author: turquoise prole To me, it's the proles who spend waste their money on a $60k+ car when one can be had for half that in nearly the same condition and with plenty of Warranty remaining. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462595) |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 6:34 PM Author: Exhilarant property The aftermarket warranties that you can negotiate be included on CPO cars (since they are 90% margin) are 180 and way better than factory warranties too.
My friend bought a CPO Mercedes that was under a year old with a 5yr unlimited-mileage warranty thrown in. The car has been in the shop so many times before it was even 2 years old that the warranty has paid off big time. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:36 PM Author: impressive carmine spot Chad: big ass 4x4 truck, big dog in back of truck with tongue hanging out, big boat, chicks in bikinis on said boat drinking canned prole juice and rumchatta, camp fires on the beach snuggled up with Stacy while strumming guitar.
Striverfag: student loan debt, no truck, no boat, lives in studio apartment, no yard so no big dog, drives tiny shitbox "foreign" car that was manufactured in South Carolina, drives with "Titan" the Shitzu dog in front seat, no gf but regularly listens to Stacy getting railed next door while trying to get some sleep for shit corporate job. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:42 PM Author: lilac hateful bawdyhouse It really is model specific, each brand has ones with a minor thing here or there. Generally, nearly every car these days is far more reliable than even 10 years ago. Also, with some models and packages you're buying a car with a ton of power and technology, don't expect that to necessarily be perfect, there are tradeoffs. A 550HP M6 or M5 requires two car batteries, and was designed to deplete them so they could eek out an EPA number (alternator doesn't draw enough to keep them fully charged over time); so there is an extremely expensive battery change bill to expect with those cars as they require 'coding' (((GC))) for each battery. If you don't want that, get a Camry.
As for BMW vs. Audi; if you need AWD, get an Audi with the real Quattro system (not Haldex) and if possible the sport differential. I have an S4 w/ 400whp and no issues at $34k miles; bought it used with 10k and tuned/pully'd from nearly day 1.
If you prefer RWD, BMWs are perfectly fine. I personally like the Audi RS7 and any of BMW's "Grand Touring" 4-door coupes; you can get a 4-door M6 used for ~60k w/ low miles. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:02 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park Apparently the new model 5 series from this past year is a decent improvement and better than the mercedes E class.
My next car will probably be a sad 4 cylinder 5 series. Or an outback. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:05 PM Author: Orange principal's office new version I drove both the 540i and the E Class. The BMW is much better, and this is from someone who generally prefers Mercedes.
The design of the new 5 series is gorgeous too. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:06 PM Author: underhanded stock car mother already planning on getting rid of the m240? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462838) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:59 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park its a lot of fun, but uses a lot of gas - and I don't get to drive fast very often. I put on so few miles (under 5000 per year) that I should probably buy out the lease and sell it rather than turn it back in. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463231) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:00 PM Author: underhanded stock car mother fuck it man. If you're not driving it that much then who cares about mpgs? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463235) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:01 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond tcq (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463241) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:05 PM Author: Mind-boggling shimmering patrolman useless brakes TCR. Earl is retarded about cars.
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:09 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park it's also not very comfortable driving for over an hour or so.
It's fun and it accelerates well, but I am wondering if I would not have an overall better experience in a much bigger 530i which is cheaper, more fuel efficient, and can go fast enough even with the turbo 4, for 99% of the driving I do with the m240.
Also I share my car with my wife sometimes and she does not drive fast at all, wasting the 240. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:13 PM Author: turquoise prole Don't the n20 engines have major timing chain issues? I know they've moved to the n46 but not sure if the same issue exists. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463328) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:16 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park edit NM (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463354) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:40 PM Author: Orange principal's office new version Might as well get the 540i, no? Not much more expensive. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463519) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:59 PM Author: Hairless buff becky international law enforcement agency Pretty sure I told u this shit when u talked about this car U are a tall dood, lol at being comfy in a ducking 2 series |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:05 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park i fit in the car fine. lots of space in the front seat and lots of headroom (more than the mercedes C class).
The problem is that the seats are so close to the ground that you legs stick out straight more than bend. This is uncomfortable for the ass and hips at any height. Same deal for my wife who is pretty short. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:02 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond So you got a small, super fast car you didn't really need and now are going to sell it, wasting money? WTF?
Get a decent all arounder - something comfortable enough, fast enough, etc. |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:03 PM Author: Orange principal's office new version i.e., the 540i... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463733) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:04 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Yep. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463737) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:04 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park gas mileage is much worse, and what is the advantage? a little extra push on the freeway onramp if there is no traffic? Both 530i and 540i can go 100 mph with no problem. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479446) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:20 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond You barely drive and make plenty of cash. Who cares about the freakin' gas mileage? Eat the cost and have a car with enough power that you won't miss the M series 99% of the time. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479537) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:21 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park should I get the 6 cylinder subaru outback too for the other car?
Isn't the 540 like $7,000 more than the 530. Seems like a lot of money for a little. |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:23 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond $7k is nbd, especially for you. I've never regretted getting the more powerful engine. Seems better than paying a bunch for a car that's inadequate. Pay the money, maintain the car, keep it for a long time and enjoy.
For the other car that depends on a bunch of variables, including whether you are having kids, how you'll use it, etc. |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:24 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park assume one kid and a dog and we take it biking and skiing/snowboarding. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479572) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:27 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Outback seems like a perfectly reasonable choice. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479598) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:28 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park but no sense in getting the 6 for the outback. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479605) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:29 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond I always get a big engine. Small engines suck. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479616) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:26 PM Author: claret philosopher-king trailer park also remember that I am leasing whichever car is more expensive. 35% tax write off >>> any other consideration as to savings by buying slightly used or whatever.
If I am only keeping a car 3 years and am a commute-pig, how is a reasonably quick turbo 4 inadequate? |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:32 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Look, for me it wouldn't be but if you don't care then sure, get a small engine car. I don't really understand that, but then again, you're not me. I also drive like a madman and just got a new Uniden R3 radar detector. You probably drive 5 over the speed limit. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479640) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:25 PM Author: Orange principal's office new version $5300 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479578) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:05 PM Author: Shivering narrow-minded area volcanic crater both are sps (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462835) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:05 PM Author: turquoise prole Other suggestions? CTS (super cheap CPO)? GS350 (considerably more expensive? E350? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463277) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:19 PM Author: Shivering narrow-minded area volcanic crater dont you have like 300k in student loan debt? if that's you, a toyota corolla/camry (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463365) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:21 PM Author: turquoise prole 90k with dreams of PSLF in 2 years. Bigfed with low COL in flyover country. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463377) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:24 PM Author: Shivering narrow-minded area volcanic crater oh ok I was thinking of someone else. yeah lexus much more reliable and cheaper to maintain than audi or bmw (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463400) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:46 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Yeah, I'd get like an F-150 Raptor or something if I were in your shoes. That doesn't sound like a smart setup for a German luxury car. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463562) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:26 PM Author: turquoise prole Looked into the raptor. It's a hell of a truck but new is expensive as fuck (twice what I would pay for a CPO luxury car) and since they don't depreciate at all, makes zero sense buying used. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463975) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:27 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Maintenence is far less though and reliability will be much better. And you'll get more respect in middle America. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463988) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:29 PM Author: turquoise prole Not so sure on reliability. Not a huge fan of turbo engines stressed to put out tons of HP. Liked the raptor better when it ran a 6.2l. Plus the Ford warranty is shitty. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34464008) |
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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:40 PM Author: thirsty generalized bond Everything is turbo these days, but I totally agree with you. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34464122) |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 1:33 AM Author: Comical chest-beating laser beams Turbos are SPS unless on a diesel.
None of these new turboed cars is going to last for shit without major repair bills. Between direct injection and turbos they are all ticking maintence bombs.
What’s left that is not direct injection and/or turbo? And rule out any CVTs or dual clutch or too many speed autos. Whatever it is, but that. Manual trans and nornally aspirated, normal injection (superchargers are ok though). |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 11:18 AM Author: turquoise prole Does Audi still make a manual paired with their 3.0 SC? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34470053) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 12:46 AM Author: translucent preventive strike dragon The 3.0 is now turbo instead of SC. And bolted to a 8 speed auto. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34476874) |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 11:49 AM Author: thirsty generalized bond TDs break too.
I'm fine with the new auto trannies.
But yeah, there are basically no cars fitting your description anymore. |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 11:37 AM Author: Angry boiling water locus Subject: My Audis have been reliable I've owned two new A6 Audis - a 2001 2.7T that I kept for 11 years because I liked it so much, and a 2013 A6 3.0T. I had only very minor problems with the 2.7. The 3.0 has been totally trouble free for 5 years, and is without a doubt the finest car I've ever owned. I also have a 2012 BMW 335i convertible I bought used two years ago. It stays at my winter place and doesn't get used much. It had some initial issues with oil leaks, but other than that it has been fine. Before the 2.7T I had a Mercedes E320 purchased new. It had a lot of problems over the 5 years I owned it, and kind of soured me on the M-B brand. The least reliable cars I've ever owned were a Chrysler Concorde and a VW van. Every high end car is a depreciation disaster. If you do buy an Audi, I recommend Audi Care. It's a prepaid maintenance program (not a warranty) that will save some serious $ over dealer prices. For example, the dealer price on the 55000 mile service was $1200, but the Audi Care price for both 55000 and 65000 was about $750. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34470256) |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 4:11 PM Author: turquoise prole Good insight. Seems later model audis are fairly reliable. I do all my own maintenance myself in accordance with the factory service manual so I really only care about repairs. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34472815) |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 5:49 PM Author: turquoise prole Did you consider the 535i when you bought your A6? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34473570) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:24 PM Author: amber stage Subject: Two follow up questions 1) What was the cause of the oil leak issue with the 335i? Worn out gasket?
2) Even $750 for a 55,000 mile service seems steep. What exactly does that entail? |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 5:51 PM Author: floppy disturbing dingle berry I've had three BMWs and never had anything seriously go wrong with any of them. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34473584) |
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Date: October 18th, 2017 5:55 PM Author: turquoise prole how many miles did you own each for? I keep my cars for about 100K. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34473607) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 12:43 AM Author: floppy disturbing dingle berry First one about 80k, second one about 60k, third one is new. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34476858) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 12:45 AM Author: Domesticated Excitant Step-uncle's House faGGOT Yuppies die die die (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34476871) |
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Date: October 19th, 2017 12:59 PM Author: turquoise prole Anyone drive the new CTS? It's a fucking steal to buy a 2015 CPO. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479415) |