Audis.

awoftam, Oct 22, 7:14pm
I love the look of them and their rep. However I have learned not to listen to hype. Are they good reliable cars! Maintained well do they deliver! Are they expensive to be serviced etc etc. Have a subaru and looking at selling and buying an A4; don't want a gutless wonder tho.
attitudedesignz, Oct 22, 7:17pm
Oh you'll be hearing plenty when jazz sees this thread.
bmc460, Oct 22, 7:23pm
Watch the transporter movie's,you can drown one in a lake,get towed out with a tractor then start up and drive off.They must be good,yeah right.
awoftam, Oct 22, 7:24pm
That's helpful.
edangus, Oct 22, 7:30pm
Nice cars (well the higher end models) but when they break they can be rather expensive. Then again, you do get a lot of car for your money.

Then again I assume you have a Twin Turbo Subaru. So you would be use to spending money.
awoftam, Oct 22, 7:35pm
Nope, I have a Forester. And I am used to spending money on the darn thing. I want a good reliable car.that will be looked after, serviced etc and won't break down every time I look sideways at it. Well, that's a bit harsh but it is costing me more than it should.
edangus, Oct 22, 7:40pm
There is something about Euro cars that keeps you buying them. I think its the lack of road noise. They are so much more insulated. Everything seems thicker, the glass, the door rubbers, the carpet, the underlay.
awoftam, Oct 22, 7:43pm
Mmmmmmm, yes, I have also been looking at the mazda 6 station wagon (I have a dog). Not that many 2/3 yo ones on the market. A good sign!
edangus, Oct 22, 7:48pm
Leases and warranties have not run out yet. wait till mid next year. there will be plenty. Meanwhile, have a look at a 5 series BMW wagon. Nice ride. 528i or bigger. the 328 is also very good.
awoftam, Oct 22, 8:00pm
Ohhhhhhh no, sorry edangus; BMWs haven't got a good rep and the 3 people I know who have had them would never have another; however they have all been second hand (around 3 years old).
edangus, Oct 22, 8:07pm
Fair enough. Go for the Audi.or dare I say a VW.
awoftam, Oct 22, 8:11pm
Yea thought about those too; same car de-speced (sp)
00quattro00, Oct 22, 9:30pm
What model a4! b5(94-01), b6(01-05), b7(05-08) or b8(08-present)! What engine!
jane310567, Oct 23, 7:04pm
we have a 2000 A6 quattro and is has cost us a very pretty penny for servicing! Nice car tho!
desmodave, Oct 24, 5:46am
Whats it cost you and for what ! Do you use an Audi agent for your servicing !
paul861, Oct 24, 7:52am
mates got a 99 A8(!) awesome car to drive, but it eats tyres and r+m isnt cheap
awoftam, Oct 24, 6:47pm
A4. However think I may pass and go for a newish mazda 6 s/w; unfortunately practicalities must come into play.