Audi v BMW
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Audi v BMW
How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
quality to the A6s A8s?
TIA
matty
(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
quality to the A6s A8s?
TIA
matty
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Re: Audi v BMW
Audis are front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive cars -- BMWs are real-wheel
drive cars.
Rear-wheel drive is fine as long as you don't want to drive turns,
especially on wet or snowy roads.
"matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote in message
news:VZcyf.58166$VZ7.7495@fe09.news.easynews.com.. .
> How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
> (that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better?
> I'm
> thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
> quality to the A6s A8s?
> TIA
> matty
>
drive cars.
Rear-wheel drive is fine as long as you don't want to drive turns,
especially on wet or snowy roads.
"matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote in message
news:VZcyf.58166$VZ7.7495@fe09.news.easynews.com.. .
> How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
> (that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better?
> I'm
> thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
> quality to the A6s A8s?
> TIA
> matty
>
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Re: Audi v BMW
Audis are front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive cars -- BMWs are real-wheel
drive cars.
Rear-wheel drive is fine as long as you don't want to drive turns,
especially on wet or snowy roads.
"matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote in message
news:VZcyf.58166$VZ7.7495@fe09.news.easynews.com.. .
> How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
> (that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better?
> I'm
> thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
> quality to the A6s A8s?
> TIA
> matty
>
drive cars.
Rear-wheel drive is fine as long as you don't want to drive turns,
especially on wet or snowy roads.
"matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote in message
news:VZcyf.58166$VZ7.7495@fe09.news.easynews.com.. .
> How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
> (that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better?
> I'm
> thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
> quality to the A6s A8s?
> TIA
> matty
>
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Re: Audi v BMW
Audis are front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive cars -- BMWs are real-wheel
drive cars.
Rear-wheel drive is fine as long as you don't want to drive turns,
especially on wet or snowy roads.
"matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote in message
news:VZcyf.58166$VZ7.7495@fe09.news.easynews.com.. .
> How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
> (that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better?
> I'm
> thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
> quality to the A6s A8s?
> TIA
> matty
>
drive cars.
Rear-wheel drive is fine as long as you don't want to drive turns,
especially on wet or snowy roads.
"matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote in message
news:VZcyf.58166$VZ7.7495@fe09.news.easynews.com.. .
> How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
> (that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better?
> I'm
> thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
> quality to the A6s A8s?
> TIA
> matty
>
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Re: Audi v BMW
On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:15:49 GMT, "matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote:
>How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
>(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
>thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
>quality to the A6s A8s?
Last April, I traded in a 1998 BMW 3-series for a 2002 A4. I don't
regret the move. They're very different cars to drive, so if you're
used to one, you might find the other something of an acquired taste.
After test-driving the Audi, I was really unsure of myself. After
sleeping on it, I decided to go ahead. I don't regret it.
To answer your question, though, I think that the Audi build quality
is at least as good as BMW's, if not better. The visible finish is
certainly at least as good. It's too early to be certain what the
maintenance costs on the A4 will be, but I have difficulty believing
that they'll prove as bad as the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
BMW dealer.
The seats in the Audi are *much* more comfortable. (The BMW's driving
seat was so bad - no lumbar or lateral support - that it caused
sciatica and I replaced it with a Recaro.)
The driving position is better. (The steering wheel and pedals are
straight in front of me, where the BMW's were offset a bit. The gear
lever is slightly further back, and thus easier to reach.)
The Audi gearchange is slicker (both cars have manual gearchanges),
though not as easy as in my father's VW Golf.
The BMW was very susceptible to sidewinds. This is far less of a
problem in the Audi.
The BMW scores on overall driving experience. The engine is smoother
(straight-6 2.5l in the BMW, V6 3.0l in the Audi). the BMW was better
balanced and, once I got used to rear-wheel drive, the handling was
easier. Rather to my surprise, I actually preferred the BMW's
rear-wheel drive cornering to the Audi's, even though the latter is a
quattro. The Audi might have power to the back, but its tail is a bit
light.
Power/litre is about the same - roughly 70bhp/l. I can certainly feel
the extra power that I have in the Audi, even though it's a heavier
car.
HTH
Peter.
>How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
>(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
>thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
>quality to the A6s A8s?
Last April, I traded in a 1998 BMW 3-series for a 2002 A4. I don't
regret the move. They're very different cars to drive, so if you're
used to one, you might find the other something of an acquired taste.
After test-driving the Audi, I was really unsure of myself. After
sleeping on it, I decided to go ahead. I don't regret it.
To answer your question, though, I think that the Audi build quality
is at least as good as BMW's, if not better. The visible finish is
certainly at least as good. It's too early to be certain what the
maintenance costs on the A4 will be, but I have difficulty believing
that they'll prove as bad as the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
BMW dealer.
The seats in the Audi are *much* more comfortable. (The BMW's driving
seat was so bad - no lumbar or lateral support - that it caused
sciatica and I replaced it with a Recaro.)
The driving position is better. (The steering wheel and pedals are
straight in front of me, where the BMW's were offset a bit. The gear
lever is slightly further back, and thus easier to reach.)
The Audi gearchange is slicker (both cars have manual gearchanges),
though not as easy as in my father's VW Golf.
The BMW was very susceptible to sidewinds. This is far less of a
problem in the Audi.
The BMW scores on overall driving experience. The engine is smoother
(straight-6 2.5l in the BMW, V6 3.0l in the Audi). the BMW was better
balanced and, once I got used to rear-wheel drive, the handling was
easier. Rather to my surprise, I actually preferred the BMW's
rear-wheel drive cornering to the Audi's, even though the latter is a
quattro. The Audi might have power to the back, but its tail is a bit
light.
Power/litre is about the same - roughly 70bhp/l. I can certainly feel
the extra power that I have in the Audi, even though it's a heavier
car.
HTH
Peter.
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Re: Audi v BMW
On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:15:49 GMT, "matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote:
>How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
>(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
>thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
>quality to the A6s A8s?
Last April, I traded in a 1998 BMW 3-series for a 2002 A4. I don't
regret the move. They're very different cars to drive, so if you're
used to one, you might find the other something of an acquired taste.
After test-driving the Audi, I was really unsure of myself. After
sleeping on it, I decided to go ahead. I don't regret it.
To answer your question, though, I think that the Audi build quality
is at least as good as BMW's, if not better. The visible finish is
certainly at least as good. It's too early to be certain what the
maintenance costs on the A4 will be, but I have difficulty believing
that they'll prove as bad as the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
BMW dealer.
The seats in the Audi are *much* more comfortable. (The BMW's driving
seat was so bad - no lumbar or lateral support - that it caused
sciatica and I replaced it with a Recaro.)
The driving position is better. (The steering wheel and pedals are
straight in front of me, where the BMW's were offset a bit. The gear
lever is slightly further back, and thus easier to reach.)
The Audi gearchange is slicker (both cars have manual gearchanges),
though not as easy as in my father's VW Golf.
The BMW was very susceptible to sidewinds. This is far less of a
problem in the Audi.
The BMW scores on overall driving experience. The engine is smoother
(straight-6 2.5l in the BMW, V6 3.0l in the Audi). the BMW was better
balanced and, once I got used to rear-wheel drive, the handling was
easier. Rather to my surprise, I actually preferred the BMW's
rear-wheel drive cornering to the Audi's, even though the latter is a
quattro. The Audi might have power to the back, but its tail is a bit
light.
Power/litre is about the same - roughly 70bhp/l. I can certainly feel
the extra power that I have in the Audi, even though it's a heavier
car.
HTH
Peter.
>How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
>(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
>thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
>quality to the A6s A8s?
Last April, I traded in a 1998 BMW 3-series for a 2002 A4. I don't
regret the move. They're very different cars to drive, so if you're
used to one, you might find the other something of an acquired taste.
After test-driving the Audi, I was really unsure of myself. After
sleeping on it, I decided to go ahead. I don't regret it.
To answer your question, though, I think that the Audi build quality
is at least as good as BMW's, if not better. The visible finish is
certainly at least as good. It's too early to be certain what the
maintenance costs on the A4 will be, but I have difficulty believing
that they'll prove as bad as the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
BMW dealer.
The seats in the Audi are *much* more comfortable. (The BMW's driving
seat was so bad - no lumbar or lateral support - that it caused
sciatica and I replaced it with a Recaro.)
The driving position is better. (The steering wheel and pedals are
straight in front of me, where the BMW's were offset a bit. The gear
lever is slightly further back, and thus easier to reach.)
The Audi gearchange is slicker (both cars have manual gearchanges),
though not as easy as in my father's VW Golf.
The BMW was very susceptible to sidewinds. This is far less of a
problem in the Audi.
The BMW scores on overall driving experience. The engine is smoother
(straight-6 2.5l in the BMW, V6 3.0l in the Audi). the BMW was better
balanced and, once I got used to rear-wheel drive, the handling was
easier. Rather to my surprise, I actually preferred the BMW's
rear-wheel drive cornering to the Audi's, even though the latter is a
quattro. The Audi might have power to the back, but its tail is a bit
light.
Power/litre is about the same - roughly 70bhp/l. I can certainly feel
the extra power that I have in the Audi, even though it's a heavier
car.
HTH
Peter.
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Re: Audi v BMW
On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:15:49 GMT, "matty" <matty@nohome.com> wrote:
>How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
>(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
>thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
>quality to the A6s A8s?
Last April, I traded in a 1998 BMW 3-series for a 2002 A4. I don't
regret the move. They're very different cars to drive, so if you're
used to one, you might find the other something of an acquired taste.
After test-driving the Audi, I was really unsure of myself. After
sleeping on it, I decided to go ahead. I don't regret it.
To answer your question, though, I think that the Audi build quality
is at least as good as BMW's, if not better. The visible finish is
certainly at least as good. It's too early to be certain what the
maintenance costs on the A4 will be, but I have difficulty believing
that they'll prove as bad as the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
BMW dealer.
The seats in the Audi are *much* more comfortable. (The BMW's driving
seat was so bad - no lumbar or lateral support - that it caused
sciatica and I replaced it with a Recaro.)
The driving position is better. (The steering wheel and pedals are
straight in front of me, where the BMW's were offset a bit. The gear
lever is slightly further back, and thus easier to reach.)
The Audi gearchange is slicker (both cars have manual gearchanges),
though not as easy as in my father's VW Golf.
The BMW was very susceptible to sidewinds. This is far less of a
problem in the Audi.
The BMW scores on overall driving experience. The engine is smoother
(straight-6 2.5l in the BMW, V6 3.0l in the Audi). the BMW was better
balanced and, once I got used to rear-wheel drive, the handling was
easier. Rather to my surprise, I actually preferred the BMW's
rear-wheel drive cornering to the Audi's, even though the latter is a
quattro. The Audi might have power to the back, but its tail is a bit
light.
Power/litre is about the same - roughly 70bhp/l. I can certainly feel
the extra power that I have in the Audi, even though it's a heavier
car.
HTH
Peter.
>How do you rate the quality of a modern Audi compared with a modern BMW
>(that's interior/exterior finish, engine, gearbox)? Comparable, better? I'm
>thinking specifically of the A3 and A4 here, so whether they are different
>quality to the A6s A8s?
Last April, I traded in a 1998 BMW 3-series for a 2002 A4. I don't
regret the move. They're very different cars to drive, so if you're
used to one, you might find the other something of an acquired taste.
After test-driving the Audi, I was really unsure of myself. After
sleeping on it, I decided to go ahead. I don't regret it.
To answer your question, though, I think that the Audi build quality
is at least as good as BMW's, if not better. The visible finish is
certainly at least as good. It's too early to be certain what the
maintenance costs on the A4 will be, but I have difficulty believing
that they'll prove as bad as the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
BMW dealer.
The seats in the Audi are *much* more comfortable. (The BMW's driving
seat was so bad - no lumbar or lateral support - that it caused
sciatica and I replaced it with a Recaro.)
The driving position is better. (The steering wheel and pedals are
straight in front of me, where the BMW's were offset a bit. The gear
lever is slightly further back, and thus easier to reach.)
The Audi gearchange is slicker (both cars have manual gearchanges),
though not as easy as in my father's VW Golf.
The BMW was very susceptible to sidewinds. This is far less of a
problem in the Audi.
The BMW scores on overall driving experience. The engine is smoother
(straight-6 2.5l in the BMW, V6 3.0l in the Audi). the BMW was better
balanced and, once I got used to rear-wheel drive, the handling was
easier. Rather to my surprise, I actually preferred the BMW's
rear-wheel drive cornering to the Audi's, even though the latter is a
quattro. The Audi might have power to the back, but its tail is a bit
light.
Power/litre is about the same - roughly 70bhp/l. I can certainly feel
the extra power that I have in the Audi, even though it's a heavier
car.
HTH
Peter.
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Re: Audi v BMW
The message <i5cks15s174tbkupplsd2ovs5iku1big3b@4ax.com>
from Peter <peter@allblue.f9.co.uk> contains these words:
> the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
> BMW dealer.
Grief - that's more than I paid for my Audi in the first place!
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from Peter <peter@allblue.f9.co.uk> contains these words:
> the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
> BMW dealer.
Grief - that's more than I paid for my Audi in the first place!
--
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Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.
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Re: Audi v BMW
The message <i5cks15s174tbkupplsd2ovs5iku1big3b@4ax.com>
from Peter <peter@allblue.f9.co.uk> contains these words:
> the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
> BMW dealer.
Grief - that's more than I paid for my Audi in the first place!
--
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Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.
from Peter <peter@allblue.f9.co.uk> contains these words:
> the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
> BMW dealer.
Grief - that's more than I paid for my Audi in the first place!
--
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Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.
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Re: Audi v BMW
The message <i5cks15s174tbkupplsd2ovs5iku1big3b@4ax.com>
from Peter <peter@allblue.f9.co.uk> contains these words:
> the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
> BMW dealer.
Grief - that's more than I paid for my Audi in the first place!
--
Skipweasel
Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.
from Peter <peter@allblue.f9.co.uk> contains these words:
> the GBP1200/year that I paid the local
> BMW dealer.
Grief - that's more than I paid for my Audi in the first place!
--
Skipweasel
Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.