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Audi A4 with Quattro.

by anthonyrubin 18y ago

dcurtis 18y ago
I think this is the best option for most people. Audis are like Macs, they retain their value really well.
- mikeyur 18y ago
  Unless they're intel macs.. then they get sold for the same price as the old G4s.
webwright 18y ago
Really? Everything I read about Audis when I was researching cars told me that: A) they weren't very reliable. Not a huge deal with a good warranty, but an unreliable car is inconvenient as hell. B) they have a high cost of repairs. I think Audio and VW are good examples of marketing driven car brands. If you want a reliably luxury car, a Lexus seems to be at the top. Of course, the idea of buying a $50k car seems just plain ridiculous in this (or any) economy.
- kingnothing 18y ago
  I've had my 2003 A6 for 2 years now and haven't had anything go wrong that doesn't typically go wrong on a car that old (water pump, a couple of ignition coils, etc). My dealer charges somewhere around $90 or $100 per hour for labor, which is in line with any luxury car brand.
- tptacek 18y ago
  My dad drives a 4 year old Audi A6 and my friend drives an 8 year old A4; the A6 has had more maintenance issues than my (finicky) M3, but the A4 probably gets less than $200 of love a year and still runs fine. If you drop $50k on a car, you don't get to complain how hard your startup is to fund. On the other hand, everything I hear says that now is a good time to buy silly cars, given the market.
naish 18y ago
VWs are a good option for those with a more limited budget. They are fun to drive, hold their value, and some of the higher-end models (e.g., the Passat) offer similar drive trains and handling for much less. I've got a 4motion Passat wagon (4motion is exactly the same AWD system as Quattro) which cost several thousand dollars less than a (smaller cargo volume) A4 Avant. It's not quite as nicely appointed, but has all of the luxuries that one really needs. The VW Rabbit (and GTI, if you have a larger budget) is also a great vehicle. The GTI is far superior to the A3 (hatchback version of the A4) in everything but price.
huhtenberg 18y ago
Audi is the understated luxury car. The only visual difference between the A4 and the S4 (sports model, 2x in price) is a pair of chrome plated side mirrors. If this sort of understatement is your thing, you will love Audi. If you like your bling to be obvious, get the BMW. If you don't care either way, get Benz :-) icey, given your price range, I would at least test drive an S4. It is a really good car, esp. if you like the actual process of driving.

Audi A4 with Quattro.

dcurtis 18y ago

I think this is the best option for most people. Audis are like Macs, they retain their value really well.

mikeyur 18y ago
Unless they're intel macs.. then they get sold for the same price as the old G4s.

webwright 18y ago

Really? Everything I read about Audis when I was researching cars told me that: A) they weren't very reliable. Not a huge deal with a good warranty, but an unreliable car is inconvenient as hell. B) they have a high cost of repairs. I think Audio and VW are good examples of marketing driven car brands. If you want a reliably luxury car, a Lexus seems to be at the top. Of course, the idea of buying a $50k car seems just plain ridiculous in this (or any) economy.

kingnothing 18y ago
I've had my 2003 A6 for 2 years now and haven't had anything go wrong that doesn't typically go wrong on a car that old (water pump, a couple of ignition coils, etc). My dealer charges somewhere around $90 or $100 per hour for labor, which is in line with any luxury car brand.
tptacek 18y ago
My dad drives a 4 year old Audi A6 and my friend drives an 8 year old A4; the A6 has had more maintenance issues than my (finicky) M3, but the A4 probably gets less than $200 of love a year and still runs fine. If you drop $50k on a car, you don't get to complain how hard your startup is to fund. On the other hand, everything I hear says that now is a good time to buy silly cars, given the market.

naish 18y ago

VWs are a good option for those with a more limited budget. They are fun to drive, hold their value, and some of the higher-end models (e.g., the Passat) offer similar drive trains and handling for much less. I've got a 4motion Passat wagon (4motion is exactly the same AWD system as Quattro) which cost several thousand dollars less than a (smaller cargo volume) A4 Avant. It's not quite as nicely appointed, but has all of the luxuries that one really needs. The VW Rabbit (and GTI, if you have a larger budget) is also a great vehicle. The GTI is far superior to the A3 (hatchback version of the A4) in everything but price.

huhtenberg 18y ago

Audi is the understated luxury car. The only visual difference between the A4 and the S4 (sports model, 2x in price) is a pair of chrome plated side mirrors. If this sort of understatement is your thing, you will love Audi. If you like your bling to be obvious, get the BMW. If you don't care either way, get Benz :-) icey, given your price range, I would at least test drive an S4. It is a really good car, esp. if you like the actual process of driving.