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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Default Looking to buy B5 a4 is it a good car?

I'm new to Audi cars but I'm considering buying one. I currently drive a 92 legend with 220k and I think its time to get something else. I'm looking to get a b5 audi or a late e36 bmw. I'm looking for something that is pretty quick and reliable as my legend isn't horribly slow but its pretty reliable so I want a car thats at least as good as my legend or better. Anyone whos owned a legend or anyone that can help me decide. I checked out the newbie guide so I know audis are respectable cars but how do they compare to my legend and the e36s?
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Read faq
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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You post a question like that in an Audi forum? Ok I'll buckle. They're horseshit cars and no one likes them. We might as well shut the site down
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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If you find a well cared for Legend, Audi, or BMW, it will likely be reliable (to some extent...).

This thread might give you more insight
https://www.audiforums.com/forum/b5-...ing-a4-175601/
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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Yeah I should have read the faq first I just thought I could get some input from anyone on the site who has owned a car like mine or a bmw and now owns an Audi. Probably should have reworded my question didn't mean to set anyone off.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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Get one. Make sure everything that is timing related has been done or be prepared tO do it yourself for a big dollar. Before you buy ANY car; research is very important. Don't get fucked like I did. Read up, save yourself a shItload of heartache.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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Shoot a message to members Gumby and kolbs_91 - both have owned BMW as well as Audi and can give insight.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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**** an e36. When I lived back in nj my buddy drove one. I had a 98 b5 and I think his was 97 e36? Anyways, he spent a ton of money getting **** fixed on it , plus it eventuallt got rust. Soobys are good but I don't think their Awd can compare. It really all depends on the maintenance records for each car.
 
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JDM for life
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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^ +1

Don't buy Audis. E36 for the win.
 



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