Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when
looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out of his car. Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome in helping me decide. BOB |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
In article <1179209754.423132.249620@k79g2000hse.googlegroups .com>,
koumer@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB I'd go with a midrange Japanese car if pillowy handling and mundane styling aren't a problem. They're cheaper, more comfortable, and usually very easy to maintain. Based on my personal experience, I'd stay clear of the Honda hybrids. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
In article <1179209754.423132.249620@k79g2000hse.googlegroups .com>,
koumer@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB I'd go with a midrange Japanese car if pillowy handling and mundane styling aren't a problem. They're cheaper, more comfortable, and usually very easy to maintain. Based on my personal experience, I'd stay clear of the Honda hybrids. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
In article <1179209754.423132.249620@k79g2000hse.googlegroups .com>,
koumer@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB I'd go with a midrange Japanese car if pillowy handling and mundane styling aren't a problem. They're cheaper, more comfortable, and usually very easy to maintain. Based on my personal experience, I'd stay clear of the Honda hybrids. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
In article <1179209754.423132.249620@k79g2000hse.googlegroups .com>,
koumer@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB I'd go with a midrange Japanese car if pillowy handling and mundane styling aren't a problem. They're cheaper, more comfortable, and usually very easy to maintain. Based on my personal experience, I'd stay clear of the Honda hybrids. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when
> looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. There's no reason why the turbo engines won't be long-lived and reliable if they're maintained properly. However a NA engine has one less thing to go wrong so I'd expect it to be more reliable. I'd have thought that you'd be able to get a 3.2 A4 for similar price to the 325i if you'd rather have a NA engine. The Volvo is a step down in terms of quality |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when
> looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. There's no reason why the turbo engines won't be long-lived and reliable if they're maintained properly. However a NA engine has one less thing to go wrong so I'd expect it to be more reliable. I'd have thought that you'd be able to get a 3.2 A4 for similar price to the 325i if you'd rather have a NA engine. The Volvo is a step down in terms of quality |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when
> looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. There's no reason why the turbo engines won't be long-lived and reliable if they're maintained properly. However a NA engine has one less thing to go wrong so I'd expect it to be more reliable. I'd have thought that you'd be able to get a 3.2 A4 for similar price to the 325i if you'd rather have a NA engine. The Volvo is a step down in terms of quality |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when
> looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. There's no reason why the turbo engines won't be long-lived and reliable if they're maintained properly. However a NA engine has one less thing to go wrong so I'd expect it to be more reliable. I'd have thought that you'd be able to get a 3.2 A4 for similar price to the 325i if you'd rather have a NA engine. The Volvo is a step down in terms of quality |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 14 May 2007 23:15:54 -0700, koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when >looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a >ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three >wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I >lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo >turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a >regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought >a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out >of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome >in helping me decide. Audi has been "doing" turbos for many years. I've had three and none of them gave me any problems. Audi is noted for its trouble free turbos. I have put more than 100k miles on two (1990 200T wagon and 1994 S4) and currently drive an RS6 with twin turbos. Dave |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 14 May 2007 23:15:54 -0700, koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when >looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a >ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three >wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I >lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo >turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a >regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought >a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out >of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome >in helping me decide. Audi has been "doing" turbos for many years. I've had three and none of them gave me any problems. Audi is noted for its trouble free turbos. I have put more than 100k miles on two (1990 200T wagon and 1994 S4) and currently drive an RS6 with twin turbos. Dave |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 14 May 2007 23:15:54 -0700, koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when >looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a >ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three >wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I >lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo >turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a >regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought >a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out >of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome >in helping me decide. Audi has been "doing" turbos for many years. I've had three and none of them gave me any problems. Audi is noted for its trouble free turbos. I have put more than 100k miles on two (1990 200T wagon and 1994 S4) and currently drive an RS6 with twin turbos. Dave |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 14 May 2007 23:15:54 -0700, koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when >looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a >ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three >wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I >lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo >turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a >regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought >a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out >of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome >in helping me decide. Audi has been "doing" turbos for many years. I've had three and none of them gave me any problems. Audi is noted for its trouble free turbos. I have put more than 100k miles on two (1990 200T wagon and 1994 S4) and currently drive an RS6 with twin turbos. Dave |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
koumer@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"G-man uk" wrote> > Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down > correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. There was a time in the US when Volvo dealers would put mineral oil in turbocharged Volvo engines (like the T5) and suggested keeping it there for the duration of the oil change interval which was something like 7.5k miles. I could see where the turbos wouldn't fancy it. Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"G-man uk" wrote> > Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down > correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. There was a time in the US when Volvo dealers would put mineral oil in turbocharged Volvo engines (like the T5) and suggested keeping it there for the duration of the oil change interval which was something like 7.5k miles. I could see where the turbos wouldn't fancy it. Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"G-man uk" wrote> > Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down > correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. There was a time in the US when Volvo dealers would put mineral oil in turbocharged Volvo engines (like the T5) and suggested keeping it there for the duration of the oil change interval which was something like 7.5k miles. I could see where the turbos wouldn't fancy it. Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"G-man uk" wrote> > Perhaps your friend was not aware of how to let the turbo cool down > correctly? Or maybe he just got a bad 'un. There was a time in the US when Volvo dealers would put mineral oil in turbocharged Volvo engines (like the T5) and suggested keeping it there for the duration of the oil change interval which was something like 7.5k miles. I could see where the turbos wouldn't fancy it. Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 15, 2:15 am, kou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a nice V6 and being Japanese, should give you many years of trouble-free motoring. It's a great-looking car as well, and certainly less expensive than the ones you list. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 15, 2:15 am, kou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a nice V6 and being Japanese, should give you many years of trouble-free motoring. It's a great-looking car as well, and certainly less expensive than the ones you list. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 15, 2:15 am, kou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a nice V6 and being Japanese, should give you many years of trouble-free motoring. It's a great-looking car as well, and certainly less expensive than the ones you list. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 15, 2:15 am, kou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > of his car. > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > in helping me decide. > > BOB Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a nice V6 and being Japanese, should give you many years of trouble-free motoring. It's a great-looking car as well, and certainly less expensive than the ones you list. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a > nice V6 and being Japanese, Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a > nice V6 and being Japanese, Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a > nice V6 and being Japanese, Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
"Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a > nice V6 and being Japanese, Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? Pete |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote:
> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? > It's got a > > > nice V6 and being Japanese, > > Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it > only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? > > Pete I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote:
> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? > It's got a > > > nice V6 and being Japanese, > > Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it > only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? > > Pete I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote:
> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? > It's got a > > > nice V6 and being Japanese, > > Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it > only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? > > Pete I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote:
> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? > It's got a > > > nice V6 and being Japanese, > > Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it > only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? > > Pete I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 17 May 2007 06:39:05 -0700, Dano58 <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote:
>On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote: >> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? >> It's got a >> >> > nice V6 and being Japanese, >> >> Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it >> only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? >> >> Pete > >I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, >I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Can we get this in a manual tranny? The other half is lusting after the Lexus RX300, and I really want to avoid buying a SUV, but she's not really interested in getting another Subaru (we've got a 1999 Legacy OBW, which is fine with me), so this is a point of contention. One advantage the Lexus does offer is a hybrid version, so .... Me: I just want a TT sooner or later. I love my 98.5 A4 and will keep driving and feeding it, but ultimately I need my little sportscar. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 17 May 2007 06:39:05 -0700, Dano58 <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote:
>On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote: >> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? >> It's got a >> >> > nice V6 and being Japanese, >> >> Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it >> only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? >> >> Pete > >I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, >I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Can we get this in a manual tranny? The other half is lusting after the Lexus RX300, and I really want to avoid buying a SUV, but she's not really interested in getting another Subaru (we've got a 1999 Legacy OBW, which is fine with me), so this is a point of contention. One advantage the Lexus does offer is a hybrid version, so .... Me: I just want a TT sooner or later. I love my 98.5 A4 and will keep driving and feeding it, but ultimately I need my little sportscar. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 17 May 2007 06:39:05 -0700, Dano58 <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote:
>On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote: >> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? >> It's got a >> >> > nice V6 and being Japanese, >> >> Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it >> only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? >> >> Pete > >I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, >I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Can we get this in a manual tranny? The other half is lusting after the Lexus RX300, and I really want to avoid buying a SUV, but she's not really interested in getting another Subaru (we've got a 1999 Legacy OBW, which is fine with me), so this is a point of contention. One advantage the Lexus does offer is a hybrid version, so .... Me: I just want a TT sooner or later. I love my 98.5 A4 and will keep driving and feeding it, but ultimately I need my little sportscar. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On 17 May 2007 06:39:05 -0700, Dano58 <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote:
>On May 16, 9:37 am, "Pete" <nou...@nodomain.com> wrote: >> "Dano58" wrote> Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? >> It's got a >> >> > nice V6 and being Japanese, >> >> Doesn't it use Ford engines (not that they're bad or anything)? Or is it >> only the 4 cylinder ones that come from Ford? >> >> Pete > >I think it was co-developed by them, since Ford owns a chunk of Mazda, >I believe. But I think it's primarily a 'Mazda' engine. Can we get this in a manual tranny? The other half is lusting after the Lexus RX300, and I really want to avoid buying a SUV, but she's not really interested in getting another Subaru (we've got a 1999 Legacy OBW, which is fine with me), so this is a point of contention. One advantage the Lexus does offer is a hybrid version, so .... Me: I just want a TT sooner or later. I love my 98.5 A4 and will keep driving and feeding it, but ultimately I need my little sportscar. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 16, 2:23 am, Dano58 <dan.dibi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 15, 2:15 am, kou...@yahoo.com wrote: > > > I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > > of his car. > > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > > in helping me decide. > > > BOB > > Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a > nice V6 and being Japanese, should give you many years of trouble-free > motoring. It's a great-looking car as well, and certainly less > expensive than the ones you list. > > Dan D > '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 > Central NJ USA Thanks for the suggestion. The Mazda6's are a bit long. Unfortunately, I live in Hawaii, where the garages are absurdly small (most people park on the street and use their tiny garages for storage). I can barely shoe-horn in my two cars. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 16, 2:23 am, Dano58 <dan.dibi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 15, 2:15 am, kou...@yahoo.com wrote: > > > I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > > of his car. > > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > > in helping me decide. > > > BOB > > Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a > nice V6 and being Japanese, should give you many years of trouble-free > motoring. It's a great-looking car as well, and certainly less > expensive than the ones you list. > > Dan D > '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 > Central NJ USA Thanks for the suggestion. The Mazda6's are a bit long. Unfortunately, I live in Hawaii, where the garages are absurdly small (most people park on the street and use their tiny garages for storage). I can barely shoe-horn in my two cars. |
Re: Audi vs BMW vs Volvo
On May 16, 2:23 am, Dano58 <dan.dibi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 15, 2:15 am, kou...@yahoo.com wrote: > > > I'm short and retired. I polish my cars frequently. So, when > > looking for a low (I can polish it without having to get up on a > > ladder), short, functional car, I've narrowed my shopping to three > > wagons - the Audi A4 2.0T, the BMW 325i and the Volvo V50 2.4i or T5. > > I don't have the reactions any more for sporty driving. And I > > lean away from harsh suspensions. Alhough I like the Audi and Volvo > > turbos, But I doubt they're low maintenance nor long lived. I had a > > regularly aspirated Volvo before for 8 years, but a friend who bought > > a Volvo turbo at the same time only got three trouble free years out > > of his car. > > Any insights about the suspensions or the turbos would be welcome > > in helping me decide. > > > BOB > > Why wouldn't you consider something like the Mazda6 wagon? It's got a > nice V6 and being Japanese, should give you many years of trouble-free > motoring. It's a great-looking car as well, and certainly less > expensive than the ones you list. > > Dan D > '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 > Central NJ USA Thanks for the suggestion. The Mazda6's are a bit long. Unfortunately, I live in Hawaii, where the garages are absurdly small (most people park on the street and use their tiny garages for storage). I can barely shoe-horn in my two cars. |
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