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BMW 320d M Sport or Audi A4 (2003)

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  • #2
    bofh666ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭bofh666ie


    Having just switched from A4 to 530d myself - BMW, without a shadow of a doubt.
    Advantage of the A4 where it comes to parts is high commonality with Passat. Still not cheap for either car though.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Tlevinxs wrote: »
    ........

    BMW

    .............


    Audi

    ......

    Are you actually considering any of those cars that you linked to?


  • #4
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    bofh666ie wrote: »
    Having just switched from A4 to 530d myself - BMW, without a shadow of a doubt.

    Yeah, I switched from a Yaris to a Skyline, I'd have to say Nissan are much better than Toyota...

    :rolleyes:


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The bmw. A4 fwd is just a slightly nicer passat


  • #6
    Tlevinxs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 79 ✭✭Tlevinxs


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Are you actually considering any of those cars that you linked to?

    Yea Im looking at these 2 to buy


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  • #7
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    I'd consider the 3 Series, and I'd run a mile from the A4.


  • #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    77mpg me hole


  • #9
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,430 ✭✭✭bladespin


    No word on history for the BM, seems very expensive for what it is too; an 8yr old 100k miler.
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  • #10
    Tlevinxs
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 79 ✭✭Tlevinxs


    bladespin wrote: »
    No word on history for the BM, seems very expensive for what it is too; an 8yr old 100k miler.


    Yea thats a bad point, he doesnt have service history


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
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    bladespin wrote: »
    No word on history for the BM, seems very expensive for what it is too; an 8yr old 100k miler.
    There's plenty fat in the price.


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  • #12
    J77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 315 ✭✭J77


    I would be seriously apprehensive about buying a modified B6 A4 especially from someone who has put AMG alloys on it.

    77mpg..... lol


  • #13
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    The A4 is a winner for the skangermobile thread. Tossy would love it as she is pure felt spec.

    The Bimmer is a winner for dreamer of the year.


  • #14
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    bladespin wrote: »
    No word on history for the BM, seems very expensive for what it is too; an 8yr old 100k miler.
    There's plenty fat in the price.


  • #15
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Another RS4 TDi. :rolleyes: Why do owners do this, it is so daft.

    Both are overpriced too and no service history. I wouldn't bother with either of them.


  • #16
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    Find a decent Audi A4 Quattro, better than either an Audi A4 FWD or BMW 320d.


  • #17
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    €8,500?! LOL

    Surely you could find something better for that much....


  • #18
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    That A4 looks like a right heap of dirt. Of those two cars it's got to be the BMW no question.

    That said, I wouldn't be buying a 320d with no service history, those cars have the potential to be huge money pits, and common problems include turbo and swirl flap failure(which writes off the engine), not to mention DMF, MAF and positive crankcase breather trouble too!

    OP, have a look at different cars, those two are far from the best cars available. Service history, especially in the 3 series, is essential.


  • #19
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Another RS4 TDi. :rolleyes: Why do owners do this, it is so daft.

    Cause it makes ya look cool. :rolleyes: :D


  • #20
    Benny Cake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Benny Cake


    Is it just me or are the german style plate on the BMW horrific????


  • #21
    RedorDead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RedorDead


    -Chris- wrote: »
    I'd consider the 3 Series, and I'd run a mile from the A4.

    This! 3 Series looks a far better car in that generation. A4 is horrible.


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  • #22
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    RedorDead wrote: »
    This! 3 Series looks a far better car in that generation. A4 is horrible.

    E46 arguably better than B7, but anything is better than this Felt abomination :D.


  • #23
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,560 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    -Chris- wrote: »
    E46 arguably better than B7, but anything is better than this Felt abomination :D.
    BWM diesel E46...common problems are the exhaust centre box and the turbo.

    I've just spent €2,500 getting a near engine rebuild on mine (2003) after the main stealer failed to replace the crankcase breather at 100K causing the turbo to fail.

    €8K is silly money, €4K is nearer the mark. Make sure you get a full service history.


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