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BMW or audi

  • 31-01-2012 11:16pm
    #1
    Ray Mond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 536 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for a car nearly a month now any car I look at I'm told they're crap and troublesome so looking at a BMW 316, 318 or an Audi a4 don't wanna go above 1.8 litre cos insurance tax and of course petrol, any one any opinions on them are the models trouble and way are they like on fuel... I'm looking at 06 07 also wat sort of price shud I be paying with low milage


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  • #2
    sean1141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    basicly your only buying a badge as the 1.6/8 usually sold here are the most basic and low spec models. you might buy a high spec ford mondeo for the same kind of money. but if you really want a bmw or audi go for it.. maybe check some of the uk sites. they usually have higher spec cars


  • #3
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    Yeah, it's a trouble if you don't want to go over 1.8. Basically people that buy 1.6 or 1.8s aren't bothered to get the extra goodies.
    Example? Compare the 316d ES and the 335i.


  • #4
    mattser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,310 ✭✭✭mattser


    Neither. MERCEDES.


  • #5
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,691 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Strange choice of 2 cars, one is rear wheel and the other front wheel, completely different driving experiences.

    If you want rear wheel look at bmw, lexus, mercedes.


  • #6
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    1.8t A4 wouldn't be so bad if you can insure it. Otherwise go for a 318i. Avoid the 1.6 in either.

    Regarding the specs, I know someone with a 318i M Sport and it's got at least 7-8k in extras so there are exceptions to the rule.


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  • #7
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    There's also the infamous 1.9/2.0TDi. There should be plenty of them around with the odd one being decently specced.


  • #8
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If you are going to be limited by engine size to 1.8 then I would choose an A4 1.8t over a 316i everytime. Yes the 3 Series is rwd but in 1.6 316i form it is a waste of time, it's 115bhp verses the 163bhp of the A4 1.8t. Either that or buy something else.

    BTW the 318i is 2.0 litre.


  • #9
    Ray Mond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Ray Mond


    Thanks for the replys i don't really care ablout if it's rear wheel drive or high spec I just want a either one whichever has least problems and better fuel consumption ?? Would the 1.8 t be real heavy on juice


  • #10
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,691 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Have you considered a Golf GTI MkV, its a serious car and you'd get a pretty nice one the same year as the audi or bmw.

    It's a 2.0L but that's only €68 euro a year more than a 1.8.

    Review here: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/usedcartests/242269/buyers_guide_vw_golf_gti_mkv.html

    For the 200bhp power the mpg is good and it shouldn't be that hard pick up a nice one with low miles. It's worth a look.


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