German All-Wheel Drive Cars

zetableh · 04-05-2006, 12:39 PM

Hey all, I was just wondering what the guys here at GermanCarZone would think about this issue. As I've said, I'm helping my dad buy a new car, and he kinda wants something sporty, automatic, and AWD, and he's a lawyer, so a WRX automatic is a bit boy-racer for him. We've basically narrowed it down to 2 choices that he's interested in, and price is a factor in this comparison. I, personally, want Dad to get a car with a good amount of "Smile Factor" because I think that's what it comes down to in the end. So, price as a factor and Smile Factor as a motivator, which car of the following would you buy/recommend?

sunnyman12 · 04-05-2006, 01:21 PM

i hate the feel of the A4's so i would def go with the 3...but you need a sport package or 330xi

warot · 04-05-2006, 01:21 PM

I'm not too strong on Audi's lineup, but can you get Quattro on any engine? What size engine are we talking about for your dad's A4?

Anyway, I really believe that these are the 2 best cars in this segment. Of course, I would go for the BMW because I've worked a lot with the E90. I find it beautiful and it's a blast to drive. Keep in mind that with the 325, you are getting a 6 cylinder, so that makes a difference to me.

Just_me · 04-05-2006, 02:48 PM

Today I read that every fifth BMW sold in Sweden is using Xdrive.

Tumbo · 04-05-2006, 02:53 PM

Very easy choice for me. The Audi A4. When I think 4WD, I always think Audi & Subaru. And IMO the A4 looks much better then the 3series, especially with the S-line, DTM or SPortQuattro package. Good luck with your choice.

Audi4Life · 04-05-2006, 03:06 PM

A4 kicks butt

Just_me · 04-05-2006, 03:11 PM

What A4 version are we talking about? 2.0T?

zetableh · 04-05-2006, 03:37 PM

Yes, sorry, we would be talking about the 2.0T in the A4. Since my dad always swore he would never spend over $30,000 on a car, and now he's cross-shopping a BMW and an Audi, don't expect him to pop up to the 330xi or the 3.2 so quickly.

I have a feeling there won't be any S-Line body kits, no any sport packages involved. I don't think he'll even step it up for rims, unless the dealer includes them no-cost.

Just_me · 04-05-2006, 03:42 PM

I would choose 325ix because A4 is starting to get old and I think a new generation is around the corner?

Mr. Chigga_Chan · 04-05-2006, 05:35 PM

I think the Audi is the more attractive car, I don't know much about the Quattro setup vs the x-drive...if someone could post some more info that would be sweet....

I would tune that Audi if it was the 2.0 Turbo

View Poll Results: Which of these German AWD sedans would you buy?
2006 BMW 325xi Steptronic	24	52.17%
2006 Audi A4 Quattro Tiptronic	22	47.83%
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04-05-2006, 12:39 PM	#1
zetableh Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut/New York Posts: 708 Thanks: 184 Thanked 87 Times in 50 Posts	German All-Wheel Drive Cars Hey all, I was just wondering what the guys here at GermanCarZone would think about this issue. As I've said, I'm helping my dad buy a new car, and he kinda wants something sporty, automatic, and AWD, and he's a lawyer, so a WRX automatic is a bit boy-racer for him. We've basically narrowed it down to 2 choices that he's interested in, and price is a factor in this comparison. I, personally, want Dad to get a car with a good amount of "Smile Factor" because I think that's what it comes down to in the end. So, price as a factor and Smile Factor as a motivator, which car of the following would you buy/recommend?

04-05-2006, 01:21 PM	#2
sunnyman12 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London, Ont. Posts: 365 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars i hate the feel of the A4's so i would def go with the 3...but you need a sport package or 330xi

04-05-2006, 01:21 PM	#3
warot Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 53 Thanked 175 Times in 90 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars I'm not too strong on Audi's lineup, but can you get Quattro on any engine? What size engine are we talking about for your dad's A4? Anyway, I really believe that these are the 2 best cars in this segment. Of course, I would go for the BMW because I've worked a lot with the E90. I find it beautiful and it's a blast to drive. Keep in mind that with the 325, you are getting a 6 cylinder, so that makes a difference to me.

04-05-2006, 02:48 PM	#4
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,498 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars Today I read that every fifth BMW sold in Sweden is using Xdrive.

04-05-2006, 02:53 PM	#5
Tumbo Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,067 Thanks: 827 Thanked 632 Times in 262 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars Very easy choice for me. The Audi A4. When I think 4WD, I always think Audi & Subaru. And IMO the A4 looks much better then the 3series, especially with the S-line, DTM or SPortQuattro package. Good luck with your choice.

04-05-2006, 03:06 PM	#6
Audi4Life Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY Posts: 908 Thanks: 239 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars A4 kicks butt

04-05-2006, 03:11 PM	#7
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,498 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars What A4 version are we talking about? 2.0T?

04-05-2006, 03:37 PM	#8
zetableh Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut/New York Posts: 708 Thanks: 184 Thanked 87 Times in 50 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars Yes, sorry, we would be talking about the 2.0T in the A4. Since my dad always swore he would never spend over $30,000 on a car, and now he's cross-shopping a BMW and an Audi, don't expect him to pop up to the 330xi or the 3.2 so quickly. I have a feeling there won't be any S-Line body kits, no any sport packages involved. I don't think he'll even step it up for rims, unless the dealer includes them no-cost.

04-05-2006, 03:42 PM	#9
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,498 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars I would choose 325ix because A4 is starting to get old and I think a new generation is around the corner?

04-05-2006, 05:35 PM	#10
Mr. Chigga_Chan Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 498 Thanks: 1 Thanked 65 Times in 28 Posts	Re: German All-Wheel Drive Cars I think the Audi is the more attractive car, I don't know much about the Quattro setup vs the x-drive...if someone could post some more info that would be sweet.... I would tune that Audi if it was the 2.0 Turbo

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