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Nilanka wrote: View PostAny BMW or Audi owners in the group? Good experiences? Bad experiences?
BMWs are expensive as f*ck to maintain, and purchase, and aren't much better than Audis in terms of performance or ride experience. BMW does however offer complimentary Oil Changes under the Warranty, which I guess is a nice perk. Lol
I thought you were looking at the Golf R though??
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Joey wrote: View PostHave heard nothing but great things about Audi's, and I'm on a German Car forum thing, and the Audi guys are very vocal. "Best Cars on the Market" I have seen several times. While that's likely an exaggeration, my VW has been completely perfect (knock on wood) for going on a year now, and Audis are just better VWs.
BMWs are expensive as f*ck to maintain, and purchase, and aren't much better than Audis in terms of performance or ride experience. BMW does however offer complimentary Oil Changes under the Warranty, which I guess is a nice perk. Lol
I thought you were looking at the Golf R though??
I did own a BMW 320I about 10 yrs. ago and it served me well...no complaints. It was a stick ...just got back from Europe at the time and got the bug I guess. Wasn't sorry. Circumstances changed and additions came along (incl. the pooch) so had to let it go. But I was shocked at the b/s the VW guys pulled on the pollution manipulations. VW obviously passed on their polluted management style to Audi who took a bit of a dip there performance wise for a few years but I understand back in good graces as far as the ride goes. Haven't owned a Detroit type since..... lol.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostAny BMW or Audi owners in the group? Good experiences? Bad experiences?
I bought it used in early '13 and it had low mileage. Still no major repairs, just regular maintenance (basically just oil changes and I replaced the brakes). Every time I visit my mechanic I'm expecting something to come up but I end up getting the thumbs up.
*knock on wood*
I was somewhat of a "tuner" back in the day so I loved/enjoyed my Acura (RSX) and Honda (Civic) but I really love my BMW and I think my next ride will be another BMW if possible.
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Joey wrote: View PostHave heard nothing but great things about Audi's, and I'm on a German Car forum thing, and the Audi guys are very vocal. "Best Cars on the Market" I have seen several times. While that's likely an exaggeration, my VW has been completely perfect (knock on wood) for going on a year now, and Audis are just better VWs.
BMWs are expensive as f*ck to maintain, and purchase, and aren't much better than Audis in terms of performance or ride experience. BMW does however offer complimentary Oil Changes under the Warranty, which I guess is a nice perk. Lol
I thought you were looking at the Golf R though??
So I've narrowed it down to the F30 BMW 335i, or the B8.5 Audi S5. Hoping to get a stick, but a little tougher to find.
Oddly enough, I'm not interested in the 2-door BMW 4 series, nor the 4-door Audi S4.
And I've heard horror stories regarding maintenance/repair costs with both brands. If I buy out of warranty, I have comfort in knowing that there's a very reputable independent shop near my house that specializes in German brands. So I'll save some $$$ there.
The smart decision is to wait until the fall of 2018 (when my youngest son is out of day care), but I'm not sure I have the will power.
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Joey wrote: View PostWould definitely go with the S5, but only because that's one of my favourite cars on the market.
At least, that's how I'm justifying a potential 2-door purchase
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Nilanka wrote: View PostYa, it's the front runner, for sure. Only hesitation is the 2-door, and lack of practicality with 2 kids currently under 5 years old. But we do have an Acura MDX for most of our family hauling. And 90% of my driving time is solo (to and from work). Very soon, kids will be old enough to hop in the back and buckle their own seat belts.
At least, that's how I'm justifying a potential 2-door purchase
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Nilanka wrote: View PostYa, it's the front runner, for sure. Only hesitation is the 2-door, and lack of practicality with 2 kids currently under 5 years old. But we do have an Acura MDX for most of our family hauling. And 90% of my driving time is solo (to and from work). Very soon, kids will be old enough to hop in the back and buckle their own seat belts.
At least, that's how I'm justifying a potential 2-door purchase
I'm with Joey on this one. Get the S5... it's such a sweet ride!! But in any case, you can't go wrong with a BMW 335i as your second choice.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostWell folks, I bit the bullet on Saturday and purchased this beauty. I pick it up next weekend. Can't wait!
Now I just need to teach my wife how to drive a stick, lol.
I’d suggest buying a cheaper car to smoke the clutch on lolSunny ways my friends, sunny ways
Because its 2015
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