Picking new Ride B6 Audi/Mini/E46 BMW??

mannin32 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 07:43 AM

I just sold my Audi so now I am looking to get either a 02+ A4 1.8t, 02+ Mini Cooper S, BMW 325i/Ci at the auction next week and I don't know what to get. I have driven all of them and like each one in their own respect but still don't know which way to go. There are things about the Audi I don't like and there are things about the Bimmer I don't like. So what to get any comments you guys have would help.

I love the look of this A4 with the RS4 wheels, it is really slick.

AMCbimmer · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 07:51 AM

Even though the Mini's are cool cars they would not hold up well in a crash. I would go for the 325Ci.

mannin32 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 08:08 AM

Mini's have the best safty crash ratings in their class, against Civic's and other compact's etc. with that said I really don't think I would get a Mini because it is just that, too small. So my real choices are between the 325 and A4.

Here is what I am thinking...

325i/Ci
BAD--More expensive/ only 3/36k maintince/ not many engine pref. mods/ small 6 cyl. engine/ no rear seat heaters

GOOD--leather/ RWD more fun better/ nice body kits/ Breyton Magic wheels(my fav)/ sport seats/ 2 dr or 4 dr/ convertable style door windows on Ci/ power seats

B6 A4
BAD--no sport seats stock ones suck/ coilpack defect/ slow 1.8t until eng. mods/ no leather/ no power seats

GOOD--rear heated seats/ good leg room in rear seat/ very tuneable/ S4 body kit and front seats/ 4 door transport friends/ 4/50k maintence/ AWD great for wet weather

These are just a few thoughts

DJ · #4 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 08:47 AM

I'd go with 325Ci...

Proteinbeast · #5 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 12:45 PM

Its between the A4 and the 325Ci...

A4 is a little more practical, the 325Ci is a little more sporty.

PeterBattle · #6 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 05:07 PM

DO NOT GET A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR!!! GET THE A4 or the BIMMER

Syko · #7 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 05:24 PM

Did you not see the pictures of the mini that flipped and slid about 100 yards on its roof? You couldn't tell it was that bad of a crash.

bmwm3n528 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 05:31 PM

the audi is hot...its not called the B6 though...called the 8E...

Nics · #9 (**permalink**) 07-01-2003, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Syko
Did you not see the pictures of the mini that flipped and slid about 100 yards on its roof? You couldn't tell it was that bad of a crash.

can u link me up with the pics?

btw, i got a 325 coupe and I dig it.

mannin32 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 05:50 AM

Could you guys post reasons why to pick one over the other? I like both just needs to see some way to pick one

kreativdesigns · #11 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 07:17 AM

The audi is mostly front wheel drive even though it's "AWD." Isn't that true?

fuuukaiai · #12 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 07:30 AM

damn, the audi doesnt even have leather? weak...

mannin32 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-02-2003, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kreativdesigns
The audi is mostly front wheel drive even though it's "AWD." Isn't that true?

No it is a mechanicly controled AWD system that divides the power up equally 25% to each wheel in normal driving conditions. So it really is a true AWD car. Volvo's on the other hand are 80 or 90% front wheel drive in normal driving conditions. Those suck balls.

Yeah it is pretty weak that the 1.8t you can't get leather in, I really like leather so much nicer than letherette. But rear heated seats are pimp when you have a car full of girls.