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Which of these would you buy?

  • 15-12-2014 3:57pm
    #1
    Gits_bone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭


    08/09 Audi A4 2.0 Diesel
    08/09 BMW 3 series 2.0 Diesel
    10/11-ish VW Passat 1.6 Diesel

    These 3 cars are roughly the same price. Which one do you think is better/nicer/easiest to sell in 3/4 years time?


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  • #2
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    that bm engine has the timing chain issue, simply type in n47 into the search box for more information... what is your budget?


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Strange that a weedy 1.6 Passat would be thrown into this mix when there is a 2.0 available.


  • #4
    Gits_bone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Gits_bone


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    that bm engine has the timing chain issue, simply type in n47 into the search box for more information... what is your budget?

    Probably 14k very top!


  • #5
    Gits_bone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Gits_bone


    bump.

    Any more thoughts?


  • #6
    NIMAN
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    just my 2c worth, I'd go for the 2yr younger Passat, although maybe with a larger engine if you can find one.


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  • #7
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    From those 3 an A4, you'd get a decent 2 litre superb in that range but they don't look great is the downside.


  • #8
    Gits_bone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Gits_bone


    NIMAN wrote: »
    just my 2c worth, I'd go for the 2yr younger Passat, although maybe with a larger engine if you can find one.

    I would obviously consider a 2.0 litre Passat, just they seem to be very rare. nd probably more expensive. Would they be a 6 speed?


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    What about a Passat CC if you don't need a middle rear seat?


  • #10
    braddun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭braddun


    to get women bmw


  • #11
    Gits_bone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Gits_bone


    bazz26 wrote: »
    What about a Passat CC if you don't need a middle rear seat?

    Are they more expensive again?


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  • #12
    vienne86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,077 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    Gits_bone wrote: »
    08/09 Audi A4 2.0 Diesel
    08/09 BMW 3 series 2.0 Diesel
    10/11-ish VW Passat 1.6 Diesel

    These 3 cars are roughly the same price. Which one do you think is better/nicer/easiest to sell in 3/4 years time?

    You made up your mind yet? I have always found VW trade in well, but I think they are a bit over-rated.


  • #13
    Gits_bone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Gits_bone


    vienne86 wrote: »
    You made up your mind yet? I have always found VW trade in well, but I think they are a bit over-rated.

    No I have yet to decide and yet to drive any! It'll probably be feb before I buy.

    WHat's the depreciation like on BMW's and Audi's do you know?

    I'm drawn to the passat because it's newer, the Audi because that's what I wanted originally and the Beamer because it is the nicest looking of the 3.


  • #14
    bazz26
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    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Are they more expensive again?

    They are generally no more expensive than a similar year A4 that you have on your list.


  • #15
    NIMAN
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    bazz26 wrote: »
    They are generally no more expensive than a similar year A4 that you have on your list.

    Plus they have the added bonus of not being so ubiquitous on the roads.

    Nearly every 2nd car you pass in Ireland now is an Audi.

    The Passat CC is a classy (and better looking imho) alternative.


  • #16
    Gits_bone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Gits_bone


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Plus they have the added bonus of not being so ubiquitous on the roads.

    Nearly every 2nd car you pass in Ireland now is an Audi.

    The Passat CC is a classy (and better looking imho) alternative.

    So it would cost 13/14k for a 2009 Passat CC?

    I think the Beamer looks nicer.


  • #17
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I've owned both a 3 Series and Passat CC. A relative of mine bought a 2010 Passat CC 170BHP DSG privately earlier this year for just under €15k.

    The 3 Series is a nicer car to drive but the CC is a nicer place to be in. The 3 Series is smaller both inside and outside, rear legroom is very tight in them and the boot is small too. 3 Series diesels of that vintage also suffer from timing chain failure so either buy one that has already had it replaced or get a good warranty with it. CR TDi engine in the A4/Passat CC is also more refined and lively than the 3 Series diesel engine. Drive both before deciding though.


  • #18
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,696 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Gits_bone wrote: »
    So it would cost 13/14k for a 2009 Passat CC?

    I think the Beamer looks nicer.

    Again, which car we like is very subjective.

    But there's no way I'd say this car
    http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1094712&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D86%26r%3D2009%26g%3D0

    is nicer than this one
    http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1164746&r=s.php%3Fm[]%3D93%26o[]%3D2349%26yn%3D2009%26yx%3D2013%26g%3D0


    But each to their own.


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