want to buy a car, 3 out of 4 are BMWs...some help

jetblk328i · 03-25-2008, 08:56 PM

hey, i am planning to get rid of my 99 RX 300 because its well almost 10 years...ive been looking at a couple of cars all used ive done some researching but still need help

04,5,6 X3 CPO...Pros:CPO is nice, no tranny problems seen on 07s. X good in snow,cheapest prolly
Cons:uglier than one now, gas mileage might not be as good as 07,not as powerful

07 X3 pros:a bit better looking, more power,better interior
Cons:tranny, not CPO,bit more expensive

04-06 5 series XIs...
Pros: better interior, decent fuel economy,better looking, no tranny problems
Cons:more expensive

05 CPO Audi A6
Pros:looks good, quattro, fuel economy is good
Cons:bit under powered

so few questions regarding fuel economy due to high prices

1. 5 XI vs A6 3.2 quattro...who has better fuel economy

2. 04-06 X3 vs 07 X3....again, who has better fuel economy

3. 1 Vs 2 ?

Which would you have? all feedback is welcome! Thanks!!

x5love · 03-25-2008, 09:18 PM

Personally I like both the 5 and the A6 better than the X3, and they'd both get better fuel economy than the X and be more comfortable. I don't know about actual fuel economy figures tho, I'm sure a quick google search would yield the results you need.

peakpro · 03-25-2008, 09:21 PM

A6 is sharp, a nice drive and comfortable

Davin · 03-26-2008, 12:10 AM

04-06 5 series XIs...
Pros: better interior, decent fuel economy,better looking, no tranny problems
Cons:more expensive

your third option. It appears that this one has no problems and it better to pay the extra bit of money for something in mint condition rather than spending less and buying something you'll have to spend money on to fixup. It could cause more problems

spacedogg · 03-26-2008, 03:02 AM

What's wrong with getting a newer RX? I know, I know...not exactly driving excitement...but a very dependable SUV as a second car.

How about an Xi E91?

jetblk328i · 03-26-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

What's wrong with getting a newer RX? I know, I know...not exactly driving excitement...but a very dependable SUV as a second car.

How about an Xi E91?

well to be honest i hate the new RX to me its really ugly i hate the look of the rear. hah a e91....i never did like station wagons plus it wouldnt provide much more room...besides in the boot.

E82tt6 · 03-26-2008, 05:18 PM

NOT a fan of any kind of SUV. Both the A6 and 5er are nice.

Year's_End · 03-26-2008, 05:28 PM

I'd get the A6. Pre-facelift 5er's are ugly imo. What kind of transmission does the A6 have?

jetblk328i · 03-26-2008, 05:37 PM

6 speed tiptronic...3.2L V6 making 255 Hp and 245ish? lb tq...not that much for a big sedan....

N54YO · 03-26-2008, 05:42 PM

X5 man.

PresaMat · 03-26-2008, 05:56 PM

X6! Tt V8 Ftw

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jetblk328i Colonel 335 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	want to buy a car, 3 out of 4 are BMWs...some help hey, i am planning to get rid of my 99 RX 300 because its well almost 10 years...ive been looking at a couple of cars all used ive done some researching but still need help 04,5,6 X3 CPO...Pros:CPO is nice, no tranny problems seen on 07s. X good in snow,cheapest prolly Cons:uglier than one now, gas mileage might not be as good as 07,not as powerful 07 X3 pros:a bit better looking, more power,better interior Cons:tranny, not CPO,bit more expensive 04-06 5 series XIs... Pros: better interior, decent fuel economy,better looking, no tranny problems Cons:more expensive 05 CPO Audi A6 Pros:looks good, quattro, fuel economy is good Cons:bit under powered so few questions regarding fuel economy due to high prices 1. 5 XI vs A6 3.2 quattro...who has better fuel economy 2. 04-06 X3 vs 07 X3....again, who has better fuel economy 3. 1 Vs 2 ? Which would you have? all feedback is welcome! Thanks!!
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x5love Captain 82 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Personally I like both the 5 and the A6 better than the X3, and they'd both get better fuel economy than the X and be more comfortable. I don't know about actual fuel economy figures tho, I'm sure a quick google search would yield the results you need. __________________ E92 335i\|Jet Black\|Black Dakota\|Alu\|Step/paddles\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6FL\|Navi\|Heated Seats\|CA
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peakpro Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: ex-Z4; now looking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	A6 is sharp, a nice drive and comfortable
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Davin Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC iTrader: (0)	04-06 5 series XIs... Pros: better interior, decent fuel economy,better looking, no tranny problems Cons:more expensive your third option. It appears that this one has no problems and it better to pay the extra bit of money for something in mint condition rather than spending less and buying something you'll have to spend money on to fixup. It could cause more problems
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spacedogg Colonel 206 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	What's wrong with getting a newer RX? I know, I know...not exactly driving excitement...but a very dependable SUV as a second car. How about an Xi E91?
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E82tt6 Colonel 110 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	NOT a fan of any kind of SUV. Both the A6 and 5er are nice.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1267 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I'd get the A6. Pre-facelift 5er's are ugly imo. What kind of transmission does the A6 have? __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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jetblk328i Colonel 335 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	6 speed tiptronic...3.2L V6 making 255 Hp and 245ish? lb tq...not that much for a big sedan....
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