Being that l never owned either make l am finding this decision very tough. I have owned every other make except Asian makes.

This is going to be a commuter vehicle for my wife so l planned on buying a 2 yr old cert convertible with no more then 25,000 miles and keeping it as long as the extended warranty is in force. My wife will probably drive 18/20,000 miles a year and l live in New Jersey.

My ideal year would be 2005/2006 but if the price and car are right l would go back to a 2004.

What were the engine choices? And is there any options that l should avoid? Are there any years that l should avoid.

Now putting it up against the BMW 3 series vert, which is the better choice? I am aware that the A4 is a better looking car but let's look under the skin.

Thanks

Alan

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I am very surprised that l have only 31 views and no reply's! Was this a tough question or that this is a no brainer as far as a comparison. It seems that every thread relates to a problem of some kind so l have to assume that the A4 is not as problem free as a 3 series BMW.

Thanks for the looks but it seems that nobody has an opinion to share!

Can anybody suggest another Audi Forum where there are car people?

Thanks

They're 2 totally different cars. RWD vs Quattro/FWD. Turbo'd VS N/A. The only real similarity is that they were made in Germany.
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There's an A4 vert?

While l fully understand the differences between the drives, but living in New Jersey it doesn't come into play. If it is going to snow then my wife will stay home.

l for one like a rear wheel drive machine but drive a fwd volvo daily. My rwd car is a vette but that only comes out on perfect days.

My concern is the way they are made and how durable they are.

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Excursion > A4

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BMW is usually perfer by some who just love that "badge" and is pretty common on the road, however an Audi is more unqiue.

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Both are German cars, so both could have issues. We are not talkaing about Hondas or Toyotas here. But if they are under warrantee, hopefully you will be OK.

2.0T (200hp) and 3.2 (250hp) are avail for the 2005-2006 model years in the cabriolet (convertable).

Drive both, and then choose the one that you prefer.

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I just made the switch from BMW. I owned 5 different 3 series over the last 15 years. They are extremely reliable, put out good power, have incredible handling and look sweet. If it's for your lady, she'll be stylin'. I only switched because I wanted all wheel drive and the BMW dealer here in NM is crap. No chance for any deals...so it was time for a switch. You won't be disappointed with a BMW. They're great cars, and quite different from Audi. Take 'em both for a spin and let us know what you think. Everyone's different. Either way, you'll have a sweet car. Oh yeah, get the 330, not the 325. For the uninitiated BMW specifies models by series the liters, so 330 is 3 series 3.0 liter, etc. Get the sport package too. The seats are way more comfortable and the handling rules. You'll be driving it at some point and don't want to limp around the corners.

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