Phil Robyn

Ken Freeman wrote:

> True, but there is a lot of platform in common between them.
>
>
> What does "hth" mean?

HTH - hope this helps.


--
Phil Robyn
Univ. of California, Berkeley

u n z i p m y a d d r e s s t o s e n d e - m a i l

Max

VW/Audi are related. They share some technology and even their finance
company is shared.

"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 06:58:53 -0500, "Ken Freeman"
<kenfreeman@peoplepc.com>
> wrote:
> [snipped]
> >I think there is ultimately more durability in a BMW than in a Nissan,
> >though the frequency of repair in a Nissan will be lower. I would not
> >trust Audi at this point, because I hear too many stories of VW
> >products of recent years leaving people immobile.
>
> He's not asking about VW products, he's asking about an Audi.
>
> hth
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd

Max

I would agree, Nissan is good but not excellent in reliability. If you like
the BMW size, comfort, price, etc, it would be a superior pick. Audi has
too many concerns surrounding its reliability. It would have to be a give
away in price in order for me to buy one.

"WB" <baneham9@rogers.com> wrote in message
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> My expreience with both the Nissan Maxima and the Beemer would conclude
that
> the cost of ownership for the Beemer is lower, reliability higher, build
> quality way hogher, comfort and driveability in a different league.
>
> WB
>
>

Ken Freeman

Thanks - it does indeed help.
"Phil Robyn" <zipprobyn@uclink.berkeley.edu> wrote in message
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> Ken Freeman wrote:
>
> > True, but there is a lot of platform in common between them.
> >
> >
> > What does "hth" mean?
>
> HTH - hope this helps.
>
>
> --
> Phil Robyn
> Univ. of California, Berkeley
>
> u n z i p m y a d d r e s s t o s e n d e - m a i l
>

Greg Gentry

Hmmmm....if enrolling in graduate school I assume you are broke so unless
you DIY a lot of the work the BMW will be costly running it to the dealer
for every little thing.

I have a 99 323is (E36) and it has been very reliable. This is the last
year model that they made for the E36 and BMW had worked most all the bugs
out by then. In mid 99 they switched to the E46 and reliability went way
down as most cars do when they go to an entirely new design.

The 99 323 is right in your price range. You could get one with low miles.
Also do not underestimate the 97/98 328's. They are good cars as well with
a little more power than the 323. If you are real adventurous you could get
an M3 with a little higher miles. I decided against the M3 cause the
insurance was a lot higher.

Here is a pic of mine.

http://www.nillah.net/BMW2web.jpg

Good luck.

Greg
"Darren" <wayman88@iwon.com> wrote in message
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> I will be enrolling in graduate school soon but will be commuting
> about 100 miles each way, twice a week for about 3 years. This is on
> top of working full-time. I need a car that can provide this
> transportation. I am looking at a 2000+ Maxima, a 1999+ BMW 3-Series
> or a 1999+ Audi A4 or A6. I will be spending about $15k-$17k for this
> car. Obviously repair costs and reliability are key factors for this
> planned commute.
>
> Any suggestions?

ENN

The last year of production for the E36 was modelyear 1998 the E46 came out
in 1998
model year runs from summer to summer eg. a 98 model is produced from summer
97 to summer 98




"Greg Gentry" <recorddude@mindspring.com> skrev i en meddelelse
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> Hmmmm....if enrolling in graduate school I assume you are broke so unless
> you DIY a lot of the work the BMW will be costly running it to the dealer
> for every little thing.
>
> I have a 99 323is (E36) and it has been very reliable. This is the last
> year model that they made for the E36 and BMW had worked most all the bugs
> out by then. In mid 99 they switched to the E46 and reliability went way
> down as most cars do when they go to an entirely new design.
>
> The 99 323 is right in your price range. You could get one with low
miles.
> Also do not underestimate the 97/98 328's. They are good cars as well
with
> a little more power than the 323. If you are real adventurous you could
get
> an M3 with a little higher miles. I decided against the M3 cause the
> insurance was a lot higher.
>
> Here is a pic of mine.
>
> http://www.nillah.net/BMW2web.jpg
>
> Good luck.
>
> Greg
> "Darren" <wayman88@iwon.com> wrote in message
> news:527cd7f5.0401151823.4b97519d@posting.google.c om...
> > I will be enrolling in graduate school soon but will be commuting
> > about 100 miles each way, twice a week for about 3 years. This is on
> > top of working full-time. I need a car that can provide this
> > transportation. I am looking at a 2000+ Maxima, a 1999+ BMW 3-Series
> > or a 1999+ Audi A4 or A6. I will be spending about $15k-$17k for this
> > car. Obviously repair costs and reliability are key factors for this
> > planned commute.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
>
>

C.R. Krieger

"Michael Low" <metrocomm@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
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>
> If traction is an issue I'd pick an AWD - Subaru or BMW.
> Always pack a shovel in Winter.

And, if you're following that advice, make it a *long* shovel; because
shoveling snow from around the wheels doesn't help. You've gotta get it out
from under the *bellypan* of the car to get it unstuck.

Don't ask me how I know. >:^[
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; done that)

Bob Libutti

Greg;

If you want to "enjoy" driving the 100 mi Rt each day go for the A4
or,BMW. Get them checked by a competent mechanic who knows those cars.
If you want relaibility go Japanese- Maxima or Acura.

I have a 98 Q A4, 90k mi. bought new.Love the drive. Starting at 50k,
I've put in well over $3.5k in repairs. My wife drives a 98 Acura CL
bought new. So far she has spent "0" on repairs.

Good luck,

Bob

Greg Gentry wrote:

> Hmmmm....if enrolling in graduate school I assume you are broke so unless
> you DIY a lot of the work the BMW will be costly running it to the dealer
> for every little thing.
>
> I have a 99 323is (E36) and it has been very reliable. This is the last
> year model that they made for the E36 and BMW had worked most all the bugs
> out by then. In mid 99 they switched to the E46 and reliability went way
> down as most cars do when they go to an entirely new design.
>
> The 99 323 is right in your price range. You could get one with low miles.
> Also do not underestimate the 97/98 328's. They are good cars as well with
> a little more power than the 323. If you are real adventurous you could get
> an M3 with a little higher miles. I decided against the M3 cause the
> insurance was a lot higher.
>
> Here is a pic of mine.
>
> http://www.nillah.net/BMW2web.jpg
>
> Good luck.
>
> Greg
> "Darren" <wayman88@iwon.com> wrote in message
> news:527cd7f5.0401151823.4b97519d@posting.google.c om...
>
>>I will be enrolling in graduate school soon but will be commuting
>>about 100 miles each way, twice a week for about 3 years. This is on
>>top of working full-time. I need a car that can provide this
>>transportation. I am looking at a 2000+ Maxima, a 1999+ BMW 3-Series
>>or a 1999+ Audi A4 or A6. I will be spending about $15k-$17k for this
>>car. Obviously repair costs and reliability are key factors for this
>>planned commute.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>
>
>

419-Buster

"Darren" <wayman88@iwon.com> wrote in message
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> I will be enrolling in graduate school soon but will be commuting
> about 100 miles each way, twice a week for about 3 years. This is on
> top of working full-time. I need a car that can provide this
> transportation. I am looking at a 2000+ Maxima, a 1999+ BMW 3-Series
> or a 1999+ Audi A4 or A6. I will be spending about $15k-$17k for this
> car. Obviously repair costs and reliability are key factors for this
> planned commute.
>
> Any suggestions?

IMO - the Max or BMW would be far better options than the overpriced
Volkswagen.


You might look into a '99 Maxima, as those models are more reliable than the
newer ones.