Used Car buyer question
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Re: Used Car buyer question
"Ken Freeman" <kenfreeman@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
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> don't like the reduced security in snowy weather or the high cost of
> dealer maintenance, but the car is phenomenal in any other conditions.
> I have not put snow tires on it, and maybe I should have. After I got
> a few things restored, I have had no failures that prevented using the
> car, even on vacation trips.
Ken: Don't hesitate, do it now. All-season tires are a poor compromise in
any conditions, but worst in winter weather. Good, modern technology snow
tires are incredible by comparison. Don't saddle a great machine with such
poor shoes.
-Russ.
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"Ken Freeman" <kenfreeman@peoplepc.com> wrote in message news:<100fk7snp4lio44@corp.supernews.com>...
> The Bimmer isn't likely to meet your price point, but it will be the
> most satisfying car. Also you should consider poor weather behavior.
> A 3-series ix which has all-wheel drive might be good for you, if you
> find a good price. I commute in Michigan daily about 70+ miles round
> trip in a 1992 325 with a 5-speed, now up to about 140k miles. I
> don't like the reduced security in snowy weather or the high cost of
> dealer maintenance, but the car is phenomenal in any other conditions.
> I have not put snow tires on it, and maybe I should have.
I've done winter driving in Michigan and you should be on WINTER or
even SNOW tires. If you commute you often have no choice but to be
out there on whatever tires you have.
....yes, you should heed your own advice.
After I got
> a few things restored, I have had no failures that prevented using the
> car, even on vacation trips.
>
> 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. It's too bad,
> because I've been thinking of looking at an all-wheel drive or
> front-wheel drive sedan (325ix, quattro, or 9-5).
I find VWs very disappointing to own especially with regard to
durability. They look nice and even drive well but don't seem
designed to last. Their engines seem to perform well but also seem
not to be designed with durability in mind. VWs tend to look and feel
tired as quickly as the rest of the non-luxuary marques...with a
puddle of oil under them to boot. Recent models seem to have
reliability problems.
I don't lease and only buy to own for the long term so I care about
durability.
IMO, the new Audis have the best interior fit and finish but are too
staid for my taste. Audi exteriors are too egg-like to me;
plain-looking. I could never gather enough interest to own one.
I don't like FWD and think they're potentially more dangerous than RWD
in Winter. If traction is an issue I'd pick an AWD - Subaru or BMW.
Always pack a shovel in Winter.
Michael
> The Bimmer isn't likely to meet your price point, but it will be the
> most satisfying car. Also you should consider poor weather behavior.
> A 3-series ix which has all-wheel drive might be good for you, if you
> find a good price. I commute in Michigan daily about 70+ miles round
> trip in a 1992 325 with a 5-speed, now up to about 140k miles. I
> don't like the reduced security in snowy weather or the high cost of
> dealer maintenance, but the car is phenomenal in any other conditions.
> I have not put snow tires on it, and maybe I should have.
I've done winter driving in Michigan and you should be on WINTER or
even SNOW tires. If you commute you often have no choice but to be
out there on whatever tires you have.
....yes, you should heed your own advice.
After I got
> a few things restored, I have had no failures that prevented using the
> car, even on vacation trips.
>
> 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. It's too bad,
> because I've been thinking of looking at an all-wheel drive or
> front-wheel drive sedan (325ix, quattro, or 9-5).
I find VWs very disappointing to own especially with regard to
durability. They look nice and even drive well but don't seem
designed to last. Their engines seem to perform well but also seem
not to be designed with durability in mind. VWs tend to look and feel
tired as quickly as the rest of the non-luxuary marques...with a
puddle of oil under them to boot. Recent models seem to have
reliability problems.
I don't lease and only buy to own for the long term so I care about
durability.
IMO, the new Audis have the best interior fit and finish but are too
staid for my taste. Audi exteriors are too egg-like to me;
plain-looking. I could never gather enough interest to own one.
I don't like FWD and think they're potentially more dangerous than RWD
in Winter. If traction is an issue I'd pick an AWD - Subaru or BMW.
Always pack a shovel in Winter.
Michael
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"REInvestments" <nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> What "infamous coil replacements"? And where can one go to learn more
> about Audi A 6 reliability?
Check out this website:
http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Audi_A6.html
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> What "infamous coil replacements"? And where can one go to learn more
> about Audi A 6 reliability?
Check out this website:
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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
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
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Re: Used Car buyer question
Darren,
If you can find a Audi S6 from the '95 or 96 model year with low mileage you
won't be dissapointed. The engine is bullet proof (230 hp). I've owned one
for a year and a half and had a couple of things to replace, thats expected,
which I have been able to do myself - battery, turbo water pump, thermostat.
You'll have regular maintenance to pay out for, but its a fun car to drive.
Tony
Ottawa
"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?
If you can find a Audi S6 from the '95 or 96 model year with low mileage you
won't be dissapointed. The engine is bullet proof (230 hp). I've owned one
for a year and a half and had a couple of things to replace, thats expected,
which I have been able to do myself - battery, turbo water pump, thermostat.
You'll have regular maintenance to pay out for, but its a fun car to drive.
Tony
Ottawa
"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?
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Tony,
Thanks very much for the input. I took a look at the car you
recommended and the prices seem significantly more than the other cars
that I'm considering. I really can't justify spending almost $20k+ on
a 9 or 10-year old car.
Once again, thanks and any other thoughts would be appreciated.
"Tony Curran" <tony.curran@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<8x0Ob.8340$c1.1065220@news20.bellglobal.com> ...
> Darren,
>
> If you can find a Audi S6 from the '95 or 96 model year with low mileage you
> won't be dissapointed. The engine is bullet proof (230 hp). I've owned one
> for a year and a half and had a couple of things to replace, thats expected,
> which I have been able to do myself - battery, turbo water pump, thermostat.
>
> You'll have regular maintenance to pay out for, but its a fun car to drive.
>
> Tony
> Ottawa
>
> "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?
Thanks very much for the input. I took a look at the car you
recommended and the prices seem significantly more than the other cars
that I'm considering. I really can't justify spending almost $20k+ on
a 9 or 10-year old car.
Once again, thanks and any other thoughts would be appreciated.
"Tony Curran" <tony.curran@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<8x0Ob.8340$c1.1065220@news20.bellglobal.com> ...
> Darren,
>
> If you can find a Audi S6 from the '95 or 96 model year with low mileage you
> won't be dissapointed. The engine is bullet proof (230 hp). I've owned one
> for a year and a half and had a couple of things to replace, thats expected,
> which I have been able to do myself - battery, turbo water pump, thermostat.
>
> You'll have regular maintenance to pay out for, but its a fun car to drive.
>
> Tony
> Ottawa
>
> "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?
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True, but there is a lot of platform in common between them.
What does "hth" mean?
"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
What does "hth" mean?
"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
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Re: Used Car buyer question
If repair and maintenance costs are an issue, stay away from the
Beemer....they are costly to maintain. The Maxima would be my choice as the
cost of ownership would be lower. Also insurance cost will be much lower
than an Audi.
"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?
Beemer....they are costly to maintain. The Maxima would be my choice as the
cost of ownership would be lower. Also insurance cost will be much lower
than an Audi.
"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?