Audi A4 SE 2.4L or BMW 318i SE 1.9L

xiaokai

Hi I have 2 choices,
2003 Audi A4 SE 2.4L (55,000 Miles Used)
2002 BMW 318i SE 1.9L (42,000 Miles Used)
Irrespective of Price and Colour

Which one is a better drive?
Which one is a cheaper drive (mpg wise)?
Which one is cheaper to maintain/repair?

Sandoval

The reviews on Parkers.co.uk will probably give you the answers to all your questions.

xiaokai

Ya i had a look at them
The problem is they r soo similar
its hard to pick one

so i thought of asking around on forums to see if someone with experience in cars general would show me a difference so i can pick between the two

Dave_Z

I think i'd choose the Audi. Everyone will think you're a nob with a 318i. It's a shame as BMW make some very nice cars, but the 316/318 models have become too affordable and there's now no end of rude boys with M badges on the back driving them like total idiots. It'd have to be a 330i for me so i can at least leave said rude boys in my rear view mirror where they belong, lol.

HouseHuntr

xiaokai wrote: »

Which one is a better drive?
Which one is a cheaper drive (mpg wise)?
Which one is cheaper to maintain/repair?

The BMW is far superior to drive.
The Audi is likely to be slightly cheaper.
The Audi is probably the cheaper to maintain/repair.

Sandoval

Google "Honest John" and see if that website has any information that could sway your decision.

harveybobbles

Didnt think Audi did a 2.6 in that shape? Thought it was a 2.4? Anyway, the Audi engine is a lovely smooth one and will return early 30's. As for running costs - its only two extra spark plugs to change...

xiaokai

Dave_Z wrote: »

I think i'd choose the Audi. Everyone will think you're a nob with a 318i. It's a shame as BMW make some very nice cars, but the 316/318 models have become too affordable and there's now no end of rude boys with M badges on the back driving them like total idiots. It'd have to be a 330i for me so i can at least leave said rude boys in my rear view mirror where they belong, lol.

that is reassuring thank you

harveybobbles wrote: »

Didnt think Audi did a 2.6 in that shape? Thought it was a 2.4? Anyway, the Audi engine is a lovely smooth one and will return early 30's. As for running costs - its only two extra spark plugs to change...

Ya it is a 2.4 sorry typo

Lithian

Dave_Z wrote: »

I think i'd choose the Audi. Everyone will think you're a nob with a 318i.

All the c***s sold their BMWs and bought Audis a while ago.

Which one is a better drive? BMW
Which one is a cheaper drive (mpg wise)? BMW - 38MPG, Audi - 28MPG
Which one is cheaper to maintain/repair? If this is a concern an ageing bmw or audi probably isn't for you. Both have the capability to throw up large bills

harveybobbles

Lithian wrote: »

Which one is a cheaper drive (mpg wise)? BMW - 38MPG, Audi - 28MPG

Should really compare a 323/325 to the A4.

I can often make a 325i manual do close to 38mpg!

And an A4 2.4 mid 30's

Much prefer the a4 over the 3 Series though.

On another note - if you're looking at 3 Series around that age. Try to get the 02 facelift model wit hthe smoother front bumper, smaller fog lighst etc...

kriss_boy

Dave_Z wrote: »

I think i'd choose the Audi. Everyone will think you're a nob with a 318i. It's a shame as BMW make some very nice cars, but the 316/318 models have become too affordable and there's now no end of rude boys with M badges on the back driving them like total idiots. It'd have to be a 330i for me so i can at least leave said rude boys in my rear view mirror where they belong, lol.

There are many bmws in my town, none of which have M badges.

Id go for bmw- i did infact.