RRH

I was kind of fixed on the BMW, but a friend reckons I should look at the Audi.

Any thoughts / experiences?

hodgy0_2

isn't the fundemental difference FWD v RWD

RRH

The audi's a quattro, forgot to mention. Personally I'd rather have rwd, but interested in other peoples views / experiences.

hodgy0_2

and that is why I went for a Audi A4 Quattro 2.5TDI over a Beemer 320/330d when I replaced my Impreza

if Audi only came in FWD i would have gone Beemer

but you do pay a penalty for 4WD at the pumps I think

RRH

Mmmm. Its to be an everyday car for me- cutting down on cars, I gave the wife the X5 and thought I could live with the hawkeye sti day to day- which it turns out I can't.

I'm going to go for an estate so I have plenty of space for kids / dogs etc, but want something with a decent amount of power- and economy.

hodgy0_2

mmm similiar to me, Wife has a Landcruiser Amazon, but my decision the sell my Scooby was based on my mileage being 25k a year at the mo and although its all covered by my company ( i get a car allowance plus 18p a mile) I just am a bit greedy and wanted to make a bit of money off the petrol -- and I could see petrol process stabilising at over a £ a litre

plus I do love 4WD – which I think swung my decision – but my Audi is not as economical as I hoped for (much better than the Subaru)

I really wanted the 1.9 quattro but they are like rocking horse ****

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Between the 2, the 535 wins hands down, solid engine, much nicer than the 3ltr audi lump (they class the bmw engine as one of the best diesels on the market), so a no brainer for me

Tony

RRH

Yep, me too I think. I do tend to find that if I have to ask I'm not committed enough, and the BMW was the initial choice. the 335d touring has just been suggested though... wonder how much smaller they are than the 5 touring?

Andy M3

The Audi is the better choice if you need 4WD and a slightly bigger boot. The bmw is more fun, looks better and drives better IMO

hodgy0_2

I would not disagree with anything you say -- the Audi engine is not very good tbh

I suppose I will just have to wait for another **** winter to feel all smug as I drive passed a stranded beemer in the snow

but untill then it would be the beemer every time

Simon K

Ive got an audi 2.5 allroad (52 plate ). Mpg isnt too good 26-29 tops. Also, if you buy second hand, be aware of a automatic gearbox issue with the torque converter and have the diagnostics / faults read to ensure it's okay.

Also, avoid anything with air bag suspension. Wont even attempt to tell you guys how much Ive spent on new bags, etc etc.

TRremendous build quality on the Audi though, nice little gadgets and certainly great for load carrying / children.

SBK

hodgy0_2

isn't this just on the multitronic

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

My father in law has the A6 Le Mans, stunning looking, ride quite firm, quick-ish but I cant stand that diesel thing where just as it gets going it changes gear, lovely interior but I noticed vibes when it was idling that didnt seem in keeping with the cars upmarket image, felt like a Mondeo taxi sat at lights. I have been in a new shape 520D and ok it was slower but was impressed with how well it pulled considering, I think I just prefer BMW's, the Audi is however a nice motor.

Seeign as you dont want your Scoob any more, give it me as I still need to get it out of my system !

escott

iTrader: (1)

Beemer for me - better engine, more fun to drive. Audi has nicer interior though, but coming from a scoob that won't be a problem