2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
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2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
design, and iDrive.
The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
doesnt bother me.
The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
the HP.
I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
Anyways - opinions?
It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
design, and iDrive.
The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it
doesnt bother me.
The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think
I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not
the HP.
I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i.
I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not
looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
Anyways - opinions?
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote
>I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
And you like the new Audi styling with the big snoz?
> Anyways - opinions?
The latest Car & Driver likes it a lot, but they don't like the sport
suspension.
Floyd
>I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
And you like the new Audi styling with the big snoz?
> Anyways - opinions?
The latest Car & Driver likes it a lot, but they don't like the sport
suspension.
Floyd
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote
>I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
And you like the new Audi styling with the big snoz?
> Anyways - opinions?
The latest Car & Driver likes it a lot, but they don't like the sport
suspension.
Floyd
>I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
And you like the new Audi styling with the big snoz?
> Anyways - opinions?
The latest Car & Driver likes it a lot, but they don't like the sport
suspension.
Floyd
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
"Seth Brundle" <brundlefly76@hotmail.com> wrote
>I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
And you like the new Audi styling with the big snoz?
> Anyways - opinions?
The latest Car & Driver likes it a lot, but they don't like the sport
suspension.
Floyd
>I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade.
> It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
>
> BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body
> design, and iDrive.
>
> The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really
> wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly
> looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
And you like the new Audi styling with the big snoz?
> Anyways - opinions?
The latest Car & Driver likes it a lot, but they don't like the sport
suspension.
Floyd
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
Randy
5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
Randy
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
Randy
5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
Randy
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
Randy
5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
Randy
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
On 02 Dec 2004 18:48:11 GMT, mikado95@aol.com (Randy S) wrote:
>I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
>5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
>experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
>his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
>yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
>I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
>However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
>options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
>Randy
Forget the Honda's. Err, Acura's.
I looked at the TSX, TL and the G35X and found all wanting. A lot. Got
an 2004 A4 1.8 q almost fully loaded. The Japanese are too much like
American car makers: rather than finesse, they will give you too much
HP for the front wheels and hope you don't get the implications of
what they have done. And the cars themselves while priced 'well' miss
on a few key areas (those areas are largely personal). Compare feature
by feature and either Audi or BMW will win over the Japanese.
>I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
>5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
>experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
>his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
>yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
>I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
>However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
>options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
>Randy
Forget the Honda's. Err, Acura's.
I looked at the TSX, TL and the G35X and found all wanting. A lot. Got
an 2004 A4 1.8 q almost fully loaded. The Japanese are too much like
American car makers: rather than finesse, they will give you too much
HP for the front wheels and hope you don't get the implications of
what they have done. And the cars themselves while priced 'well' miss
on a few key areas (those areas are largely personal). Compare feature
by feature and either Audi or BMW will win over the Japanese.
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
On 02 Dec 2004 18:48:11 GMT, mikado95@aol.com (Randy S) wrote:
>I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
>5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
>experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
>his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
>yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
>I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
>However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
>options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
>Randy
Forget the Honda's. Err, Acura's.
I looked at the TSX, TL and the G35X and found all wanting. A lot. Got
an 2004 A4 1.8 q almost fully loaded. The Japanese are too much like
American car makers: rather than finesse, they will give you too much
HP for the front wheels and hope you don't get the implications of
what they have done. And the cars themselves while priced 'well' miss
on a few key areas (those areas are largely personal). Compare feature
by feature and either Audi or BMW will win over the Japanese.
>I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
>5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
>experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
>his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
>yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
>I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
>However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
>options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
>Randy
Forget the Honda's. Err, Acura's.
I looked at the TSX, TL and the G35X and found all wanting. A lot. Got
an 2004 A4 1.8 q almost fully loaded. The Japanese are too much like
American car makers: rather than finesse, they will give you too much
HP for the front wheels and hope you don't get the implications of
what they have done. And the cars themselves while priced 'well' miss
on a few key areas (those areas are largely personal). Compare feature
by feature and either Audi or BMW will win over the Japanese.
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Re: 2005 545i vs 2005 A6 4.2
On 02 Dec 2004 18:48:11 GMT, mikado95@aol.com (Randy S) wrote:
>I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
>5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
>experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
>his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
>yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
>I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
>However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
>options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
>Randy
Forget the Honda's. Err, Acura's.
I looked at the TSX, TL and the G35X and found all wanting. A lot. Got
an 2004 A4 1.8 q almost fully loaded. The Japanese are too much like
American car makers: rather than finesse, they will give you too much
HP for the front wheels and hope you don't get the implications of
what they have done. And the cars themselves while priced 'well' miss
on a few key areas (those areas are largely personal). Compare feature
by feature and either Audi or BMW will win over the Japanese.
>I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
>5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
>experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
>his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
>yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
>I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
>However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
>options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
>Randy
Forget the Honda's. Err, Acura's.
I looked at the TSX, TL and the G35X and found all wanting. A lot. Got
an 2004 A4 1.8 q almost fully loaded. The Japanese are too much like
American car makers: rather than finesse, they will give you too much
HP for the front wheels and hope you don't get the implications of
what they have done. And the cars themselves while priced 'well' miss
on a few key areas (those areas are largely personal). Compare feature
by feature and either Audi or BMW will win over the Japanese.