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Audi vs bmw reliability?

You can pick up a few year old CPO A6 or 5 series for cheap....
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
I have an old as FUCK A6 from like '03, or '04, have never h...
stimulating cruise ship
  10/17/17
BMW isn't the paragon of reliability either. Source:my own ...
aqua sneaky criminal
  10/17/17
lol @ striverfags buying overpriced junk
thriller crusty menage
  10/17/17
...
Spruce jap
  10/17/17
2-3 year old luxury cars aren't actually overpriced
Aphrodisiac Locus
  10/17/17
This. $28k for a 2 year old A6 with 4 years remaining of war...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
you will eat that in repair costs after the warraty is gone ...
greedy buff nursing home becky
  10/17/17
stfu you gook
Cowardly set alpha
  10/17/17
All cars depreciate. I'll trade it in in 4 years for another...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
whats teh point of buying then? why not just lease
greedy buff nursing home becky
  10/17/17
Depends on how much you drive and whether you want to deal w...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
bequeath to heirs
Spruce jap
  10/17/17
Leaving an A6 or 5 series is expensive as fuck. Figure $700/...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
those #s seem high but ill take your word for it buying a...
greedy buff nursing home becky
  10/17/17
A base 5 series is advertised at $540/month including a $350...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
except lots of people run those leases through their busines...
Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo
  10/17/17
Unfortunately, I don't own a business
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
sad!
Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo
  10/17/17
crrrrr
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/17/17
i never thought i'd be a lease guy, but the tax savings chan...
Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo
  10/17/17
...
Shimmering exhilarant house
  10/17/17
How the fuck you gonna haul your boat around with that shitb...
thriller crusty menage
  10/17/17
I own a big BOF SUV for that purpose
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
lol at these yuppie mobiles
Spruce jap
  10/17/17
theyre both shit, but audi is worse
greedy buff nursing home becky
  10/17/17
just buy a goddamn subaru outback
emerald tantric shitlib sweet tailpipe
  10/17/17
I've driven all the current Subarus. God awful NVH.
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
Mercedes and Porsche are both better. With Porsche however,...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
aren't you a prole with some shitty jeep?
chrome impressive goyim
  10/17/17
Sure. But my Jeep costs more than a bunch of Audis, Mercede...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
good choice IMO
Spruce jap
  10/17/17
Which choice? The current JGC or the Mercedes AMG?
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
latter
Spruce jap
  10/17/17
It is just an evolution of the former. It will be either a ...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
lol your wife and dog are going to starve with you spending ...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/17/17
I'm not doing it so people think I'm cool. I'm going to fre...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
amgs are a prescription for guaranteed pain if you aren't g...
splenetic maize pisswyrm
  10/17/17
Getting it used so I take advantage of the depreciation.
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
I generally am against the "zomg german car maintenance...
Cowardly set alpha
  10/17/17
Explain.
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
AMG parts, e.g. - brakes and shit cost like 2-3x what normal...
Cowardly set alpha
  10/17/17
I checked on ebay and there are plenty of perfectly reasonab...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
It's probably somewhat year/model specific. Maybe get a cons...
appetizing laser beams stock car
  10/17/17
never had major issues with BMW's except that the convertibl...
Cowardly set alpha
  10/17/17
(poor prole who wants flash of luxury car but cant afford it...
Galvanic step-uncle's house
  10/17/17
(guy who is about to note that OP should just buy a minivan ...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
(drooling moron)
Spruce jap
  10/17/17
Every single one of these threads ends up with some guy walt...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
Lexus, actually Though some base or near-base midsize Ge...
Galvanic step-uncle's house
  10/17/17
Actually, I don't want flash at all. It's just that mid leve...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
Don't buy a used 5 Series. My boomer parents got one for ...
Shimmering exhilarant house
  10/17/17
$1000/yr is doing better than average
aqua sneaky criminal
  10/17/17
doesn't seem right
Spruce jap
  10/17/17
Older 5 series like the E60 I believe we're pretty unreliabl...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
excluding things like oil changes, brakes pads/rotors, tires...
Lascivious ungodly genital piercing casino
  10/17/17
CapTTTainFalcon pls respond!
Lascivious ungodly genital piercing casino
  10/19/17
Tbf, I do all my own maintenance on my current cars. I.e. Pa...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
A lot of that stuff is also perfectly fine to do at normal s...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
I do that stuff myself mostly because it forces me to get to...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
ITT proles who buy "used" cars. ljl at you penny p...
Crawly carmine new version kitchen
  10/17/17
To me, it's the proles who spend waste their money on a $60k...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
The aftermarket warranties that you can negotiate be include...
Narrow-minded contagious crackhouse
  10/18/17
Chad: big ass 4x4 truck, big dog in back of truck with tongu...
thriller crusty menage
  10/17/17
It really is model specific, each brand has ones with a mino...
exciting weed whacker mediation
  10/17/17
Apparently the new model 5 series from this past year is a d...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/17/17
I drove both the 540i and the E Class. The BMW is much bette...
Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo
  10/17/17
already planning on getting rid of the m240?
Aphrodisiac Locus
  10/17/17
its a lot of fun, but uses a lot of gas - and I don't get to...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/17/17
fuck it man. If you're not driving it that much then who car...
Aphrodisiac Locus
  10/17/17
tcq
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
TCR. Earl is retarded about cars.
Translucent Hairless Liquid Oxygen Public Bath
  10/17/17
it's also not very comfortable driving for over an hour or s...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/17/17
Don't the n20 engines have major timing chain issues? I know...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
edit NM
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/17/17
Might as well get the 540i, no? Not much more expensive.
Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo
  10/17/17
Pretty sure I told u this shit when u talked about this car ...
greedy buff nursing home becky
  10/17/17
i fit in the car fine. lots of space in the front seat and l...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/19/17
So you got a small, super fast car you didn't really need an...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
i.e., the 540i...
Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo
  10/17/17
Yep.
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
gas mileage is much worse, and what is the advantage? a lit...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/19/17
You barely drive and make plenty of cash. Who cares about t...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/19/17
should I get the 6 cylinder subaru outback too for the other...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/19/17
$7k is nbd, especially for you. I've never regretted gettin...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/19/17
assume one kid and a dog and we take it biking and skiing/sn...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/19/17
Outback seems like a perfectly reasonable choice.
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/19/17
but no sense in getting the 6 for the outback.
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/19/17
I always get a big engine. Small engines suck.
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/19/17
also remember that I am leasing whichever car is more expens...
pale garrison juggernaut
  10/19/17
Look, for me it wouldn't be but if you don't care then sure,...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/19/17
$5300
Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo
  10/19/17
both are sps
racy citrine jewess space
  10/17/17
Other suggestions? CTS (super cheap CPO)? GS350 (considerabl...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
dont you have like 300k in student loan debt? if that's you...
racy citrine jewess space
  10/17/17
90k with dreams of PSLF in 2 years. Bigfed with low COL in f...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
oh ok I was thinking of someone else. yeah lexus much more ...
racy citrine jewess space
  10/17/17
Yeah, I'd get like an F-150 Raptor or something if I were in...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
Looked into the raptor. It's a hell of a truck but new is ex...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
Maintenence is far less though and reliability will be much ...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
Not so sure on reliability. Not a huge fan of turbo engines ...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/17/17
Everything is turbo these days, but I totally agree with you...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/17/17
Turbos are SPS unless on a diesel. None of these new tu...
Tripping Mad Cow Disease
  10/18/17
Does Audi still make a manual paired with their 3.0 SC?
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/18/17
The 3.0 is now turbo instead of SC. And bolted to a 8 speed...
aqua sneaky criminal
  10/19/17
TDs break too. I'm fine with the new auto trannies. ...
Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete
  10/18/17
My Audis have been reliable
disgusting faggot firefighter
  10/18/17
Good insight. Seems later model audis are fairly reliable. I...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/18/17
Did you consider the 535i when you bought your A6?
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/18/17
Two follow up questions
Lascivious ungodly genital piercing casino
  10/19/17
I've had three BMWs and never had anything seriously go wron...
provocative double fault chapel
  10/18/17
how many miles did you own each for? I keep my cars for abou...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/18/17
First one about 80k, second one about 60k, third one is new.
provocative double fault chapel
  10/19/17
faGGOT Yuppies die die die
Big ruby idiot
  10/19/17
Anyone drive the new CTS? It's a fucking steal to buy a 2015...
Wild fiercely-loyal locale
  10/19/17


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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:29 AM
Author: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:30 AM
Author: stimulating cruise ship

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: aqua sneaky criminal

BMW isn't the paragon of reliability either.

Source:my own bmw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462160)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:34 AM
Author: thriller crusty menage

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: Spruce jap



(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: Aphrodisiac Locus

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: greedy buff nursing home becky

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: Cowardly set alpha

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: greedy buff nursing home becky

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462457)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:04 PM
Author: Spruce jap

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: greedy buff nursing home becky

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

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462509)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:11 PM
Author: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462529)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:20 PM
Author: Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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: Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo

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: Shimmering exhilarant house



(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: thriller crusty menage

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Spruce jap

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: greedy buff nursing home becky

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: emerald tantric shitlib sweet tailpipe

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: chrome impressive goyim

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

Sure. But my Jeep costs more than a bunch of Audis, Mercedes, BMWs, etc.

Probably getting a Mercedes AMG next.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462418)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:05 PM
Author: Spruce jap

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Spruce jap

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: splenetic maize pisswyrm

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



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462906)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:12 PM
Author: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Cowardly set alpha

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Cowardly set alpha

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463663)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 11:42 AM
Author: appetizing laser beams stock car

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: Cowardly set alpha

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: Galvanic step-uncle's house

(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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

(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: Spruce jap

(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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Galvanic step-uncle's house

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

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34464112)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:17 PM
Author: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Shimmering exhilarant house

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462515)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:10 PM
Author: aqua sneaky criminal

$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: Spruce jap

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Lascivious ungodly genital piercing casino

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: Lascivious ungodly genital piercing casino

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Crawly carmine new version kitchen

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Narrow-minded contagious crackhouse

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34473882)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:36 PM
Author: thriller crusty menage

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462675)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 12:42 PM
Author: exciting weed whacker mediation

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462714)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:02 PM
Author: pale garrison juggernaut

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462815)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:05 PM
Author: Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34462832)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 1:06 PM
Author: Aphrodisiac Locus

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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: Aphrodisiac Locus

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Translucent Hairless Liquid Oxygen Public Bath

TCR. Earl is retarded about cars.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463278)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:09 PM
Author: pale garrison juggernaut

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463298)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 2:13 PM
Author: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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: Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo

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: greedy buff nursing home becky

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

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463692)



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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:05 PM
Author: pale garrison juggernaut

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479457)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:02 PM
Author: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34463723)



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Date: October 17th, 2017 3:03 PM
Author: Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479553)



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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:23 PM
Author: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

$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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479565)



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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:24 PM
Author: pale garrison juggernaut

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: pale garrison juggernaut

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?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479587)



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Date: October 19th, 2017 1:32 PM
Author: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Chartreuse razzle-dazzle ceo

$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: racy citrine jewess space

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: racy citrine jewess space

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: racy citrine jewess space

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

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: Tripping Mad Cow Disease

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).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34468414)



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Date: October 18th, 2017 11:18 AM
Author: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: aqua sneaky criminal

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: Rusted soul-stirring theatre keepsake machete

TDs break too.

I'm fine with the new auto trannies.

But yeah, there are basically no cars fitting your description anymore.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34470367)



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Date: October 18th, 2017 11:37 AM
Author: disgusting faggot firefighter
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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: Lascivious ungodly genital piercing casino
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?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3766644&forum_id=2#34479571)



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Date: October 18th, 2017 5:51 PM
Author: provocative double fault chapel

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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: provocative double fault chapel

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: Big ruby idiot

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: Wild fiercely-loyal locale

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)