AUDI A4 or BMW 320I Edit: Bought A4 2.0 TDi

Ricky_63 · 24th January 2008, 08:23

Hi

Have been confused between the following choices.

Audi A4 1.8T vs BMW 320i ...OR... Audi 2.0 Diesel vs BMW 320d

Audi is giving me 2.5L discount whereas BMW is giving 1.0L off. The Beemer is a Dec 2007 production model, whereas the Audi is 2008.

Need to deciede within today or latest tommorow. There is another choice I have

a 2001 BMW 320i in mint condition. Have yet to drive it though, what should the price on that one be ?? Asking is 18.5L

I would be greatful if informed suggestions on the above are made to help me deciede.

Thanks

moralfibre · 24th January 2008, 08:55

I would choose the Audi A4 over the BMW 320d. Not that I have driven either or even sat in any but IMO the Audi has more appeal than the BMW for sure.

rev_hard · 24th January 2008, 09:04

What a dilemna to have

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Audi does have the exclusivity factor going for it. If you can opt for the S-line , that would be absolute killer.

IMO, BMW's have started looking like they are made by Koreans!!

Happy purchasing. Good-luck

rev_hard

khanak · 24th January 2008, 09:18

Any reason for not chosing the 325i instead? You have the Octavia for those long distance runs when you want to save money. Why not get the 325i which has more equipment than the 320d, is a bit faster and also a bit cheaper.

To add to the confusion, have you had a look at the new C class?

khanak · 24th January 2008, 09:34

Are you planning on getting the 320i or the 320d?

maxbhp · 24th January 2008, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky_63

Need to deciede within today or latest tommorow. There is another choice I have

a 2001 BMW 320i in mint condition. Have yet to drive it though, what should the price on that one be ?? Asking is 18.5L

I would be greatful if informed suggestions on the above are made to help me deciede.

Thanks

I think 18.5L is on the higher side.

On your latest dilemma on a choice between A4 and BMW 320 , I would prefer 3 series coz its one car that has nil weakness according to many journos and more over be it interiors or exteriors , the quality of material is great.
By the way why dont you peek into the BENZ showroom and have a look at the latest C-Class. Am a BMW enthu but the latest C-class do look promising apart from its weird back(subjective).

spadival · 24th January 2008, 10:46

IMHO..A4 is a bit boring to look at .. Go for the BMW 320D

Sahil · 24th January 2008, 11:16

Is it the NEW A4 that your are talking about? I doubt it would come on discount then, there is another thread started by GTO that the A4 was available in bombay for 22 Lakhs ! So you should bargain harder, for that price i'd recommend the A4 !
But if i were in your place i would wait for the new A4 (which will be a little more exp). If you are in a hurry then the 320d is the best package and since its on 1 lakh discount its even better.
Did you look at the new C-class at all? Suggest you test drive the C220 CDi.

P.S: Stay away from a used car if you can afford a new one, dont be tempted by a 7 year old model which is not even at a very attractive price!

GTO · 24th January 2008, 11:17

Ricky, what you are being offered is the A4 which has been now discontinued. Its a really lacklustre sedan, which simply cant match the BMW for equipment level, handling or even after-sales. Plus, the resale will be far far lower. Also, it is a front wheel drive that really can't handle anywhere as well as its competitors. Do you really want to buy a car that is going to be replaced by the all new gen very soon?

Go for the 320D. It completely annihilates the 320i, and is a pretty spirited diesel. IMHO, its a lot better overall car for India than the 325.

The new C220 looks competent too. But I wouldn't recommend you touch a Mercedes for atleast 2 - 3 years after launch. Not unless you want to be a guinea pig in solving their electronic glitches.

srishiva · 24th January 2008, 11:18

Audi would be a good choice. The new A4, if you can wait would be a great choice.

iraghava · 24th January 2008, 11:20

Among the options listed, 320d would be the one I would choose otherwise the 325i. The 320i is not really that fun to drive.

Ricky_63 · 24th January 2008, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Is it the NEW A4 that your are talking about? I doubt it would come on discount then, there is another thread started by GTO that the A4 was available in bombay for 22 Lakhs ! So you should bargain harder, for that price i'd recommend the A4 !
But if i were in your place i would wait for the new A4 (which will be a little more exp). If you are in a hurry then the 320d is the best package and since its on 1 lakh discount its even better.
Did you look at the new C-class at all? Suggest you test drive the C220 CDi.

The New A4 does not come to the dealers till the month of September '08. There is no dealer in Delhi / NCR offering the A4 @ 22L. If they were I'd have had it in the garage by now :-) The nerw A4 is coming with a 3.2Ltr engine (same as the TT) so it will be fairly more expensive, & honestly I do not think I need so much power. Have yet to drive the A4 2.0 tdi

As for the BMW it is a 2007 production model hence the discount.

Let's see, thanks for the inputs

Cheers

ram_hyundai · 24th January 2008, 11:34

bargain more on the 2007 model beemer for atleast 2.5 lakh upwards.the new c class is launched already ,go see her before you decide.320 d is a better option for spirited drives,
ram

kbk_75 · 24th January 2008, 11:36

Rick, why not try to get a test drive in both cars so that you can decide for yourself rather than rely on others' opinion? WRT the 2001 BMW, 18.5 lakhs is utter lunacy. That car is seven years old, so it should be selling for more like 30% of it's original cost, IF THAT. I'd say it's not worth more than 10-12 lakhs MAX if it's in good condition.

Sahil · 24th January 2008, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky_63

The New A4 does not come to the dealers till the month of September '08. There is no dealer in Delhi / NCR offering the A4 @ 22L. If they were I'd have had it in the garage by now :-) The nerw A4 is coming with a 3.2Ltr engine (same as the TT) so it will be fairly more expensive, & honestly I do not think I need so much power. Have yet to drive the A4 2.0 tdi

As for the BMW it is a 2007 production model hence the discount.

Let's see, thanks for the inputs

Cheers

If mumbai dealers can offer the A4 @ 22 OTR there is no reason why Delhi dealers cannot offer the same price if not more ! Let the dealer know of the discounts in Bombay, if he doesnt match it (which he should/can) it makes more sense to buy the car from Bombay and get it delivered or driven to your doorstep(which is a small cost).
Here is the link to the thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...akhs-road.html

24th January 2008, 08:23	#1
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,883 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	AUDI A4 or BMW 320I Edit: Bought A4 2.0 TDi Hi Have been confused between the following choices. Audi A4 1.8T vs BMW 320i ...OR... Audi 2.0 Diesel vs BMW 320d Audi is giving me 2.5L discount whereas BMW is giving 1.0L off. The Beemer is a Dec 2007 production model, whereas the Audi is 2008. Need to deciede within today or latest tommorow. There is another choice I have a 2001 BMW 320i in mint condition. Have yet to drive it though, what should the price on that one be ?? Asking is 18.5L I would be greatful if informed suggestions on the above are made to help me deciede. Thanks
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24th January 2008, 08:55	#2
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 7,944 Thanked: 11,659 Times View My Garage	I would choose the Audi A4 over the BMW 320d. Not that I have driven either or even sat in any but IMO the Audi has more appeal than the BMW for sure.
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24th January 2008, 09:04	#3
rev_hard BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 361 Thanked: Once	What a dilemna to have. Audi does have the exclusivity factor going for it. If you can opt for the S-line , that would be absolute killer. IMO, BMW's have started looking like they are made by Koreans!! Happy purchasing. Good-luck rev_hard
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24th January 2008, 09:18	#4
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,746 Thanked: 171 Times View My Garage	Any reason for not chosing the 325i instead? You have the Octavia for those long distance runs when you want to save money. Why not get the 325i which has more equipment than the 320d, is a bit faster and also a bit cheaper. To add to the confusion, have you had a look at the new C class?
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24th January 2008, 09:34	#5
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,746 Thanked: 171 Times View My Garage	Are you planning on getting the 320i or the 320d?
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24th January 2008, 10:46	#7
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 1,771 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	IMHO..A4 is a bit boring to look at .. Go for the BMW 320D
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24th January 2008, 11:16	#8
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,871 Thanked: 4,713 Times	Is it the NEW A4 that your are talking about? I doubt it would come on discount then, there is another thread started by GTO that the A4 was available in bombay for 22 Lakhs ! So you should bargain harder, for that price i'd recommend the A4 ! But if i were in your place i would wait for the new A4 (which will be a little more exp). If you are in a hurry then the 320d is the best package and since its on 1 lakh discount its even better. Did you look at the new C-class at all? Suggest you test drive the C220 CDi. P.S: Stay away from a used car if you can afford a new one, dont be tempted by a 7 year old model which is not even at a very attractive price! Last edited by Sahil : 24th January 2008 at 11:18.
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24th January 2008, 11:17	#9
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 60,074 Thanked: 191,981 Times View My Garage	Ricky, what you are being offered is the A4 which has been now discontinued. Its a really lacklustre sedan, which simply cant match the BMW for equipment level, handling or even after-sales. Plus, the resale will be far far lower. Also, it is a front wheel drive that really can't handle anywhere as well as its competitors. Do you really want to buy a car that is going to be replaced by the all new gen very soon? Go for the 320D. It completely annihilates the 320i, and is a pretty spirited diesel. IMHO, its a lot better overall car for India than the 325. The new C220 looks competent too. But I wouldn't recommend you touch a Mercedes for atleast 2 - 3 years after launch. Not unless you want to be a guinea pig in solving their electronic glitches. Last edited by GTO : 24th January 2008 at 11:31.
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24th January 2008, 11:18	#10
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,318 Thanked: 2,073 Times	Audi would be a good choice. The new A4, if you can wait would be a great choice.
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24th January 2008, 11:20	#11
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Among the options listed, 320d would be the one I would choose otherwise the 325i. The 320i is not really that fun to drive.
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24th January 2008, 11:34	#13
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,018 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	bargain more on the 2007 model beemer for atleast 2.5 lakh upwards.the new c class is launched already ,go see her before you decide.320 d is a better option for spirited drives, ram
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24th January 2008, 11:36	#14
kbk_75 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,231 Thanked: 372 Times	Rick, why not try to get a test drive in both cars so that you can decide for yourself rather than rely on others' opinion? WRT the 2001 BMW, 18.5 lakhs is utter lunacy. That car is seven years old, so it should be selling for more like 30% of it's original cost, IF THAT. I'd say it's not worth more than 10-12 lakhs MAX if it's in good condition.
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