02-02-2013, 03:07 PM | #45 |
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The Merc might be just the ticket. It's practically a new car with the extensive revisions. Even the shape has changed. It really looks the business.
Get an E 350 Diesel BlueTEC (automatic) AMG Sport from £40,900. Just looked at the configurator. Heavily revised inside and outside. Very high quality.
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HI Jrinns,
Given you've been driving BMWs for a while (and presumably, that you like them), I'd hesitate on buying an Audi if I were you. They're a totally different drive to Beemers and it's down to taste as to which you prefer. Take a look at this review of the Audi A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro in Autocar. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...-bitdi-quattro Apart form the usual comments about the Audi drive being bit sterile, they also suggest you need to spec it up a fair bit to get a halfway decent drive. Given your space requirements, it might be worth test driving a 535d and then pushing your dealer on price against the Audi. If you can't get a sensible deal, you could look at a nearly new 535d. Each to their own, but driving an Audi is the polar opposite of most BMWs. Worth pausing before you go ahead. |
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As the review says: 'But this experience, as well as previous test drives, suggests that even a perfectly configured A6 BiTDi still couldn’t quite eclipse the BMW for overall dynamic appeal'.
And it is such a bloated looking thing. Most unattractive. The new E Class is a better bet. Loaded with equipment. He should compare the Merc and the BMW.
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I've always felt those wheels are a bit 'boy racer'.
I've never been able to get comfortable in Audis. Always got severe pain in my shins and a very sore back. 0-62 mph times should also never be the decider. Best of luck in your hunt. And ETTO. Last edited by F30AM; 02-03-2013 at 03:09 AM.. |
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The S Line A6 Avant do look very nice I have to agree. As regards the differences in driving dynamics I wonder how much is reality and how much is people's ideas. For sure a BMW fan will often keep loyal to the brand.
Having said all that I would probably struggle also going to an Audi. |
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For most people the Audi driving experience will be fine but when one changes from a hot hatch to a saloon, one needs a sporting saloon to lessen the trauma of the change. The F30 meets this requirement in spades and then some.
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I perfectly understand your dilemma. At the end of the day, bugger what we all say, but get the car that suits your needs best and at the best possible price. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are very good cars. They will get you from A to B in great comfort albeit a bit differently. Driving comfort should be your priority above the plethora of toys on offer.
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