Date: Sat, 08 May 2004 11:35:22 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter_nos_pam.com> Subject: Re: Cost of repair Audi BMW Saab...(crossposting)
Dave wrote: > > speakeasy wrote: > > > I'm looking at used Audis, Saabs, and bimmers, and wanted to get an idea of > > how costly repairs & > > maintenance would be. Most of the cars I'm looking at are in the '97-'99 > > 50k+miles $12,000 range. I hear BMW costs the most. But what about the > > others? Considering the car has been well cared for, what is life like > > after 100k miles? > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.657 / Virus Database: 422 - Release Date: 4/13/2004 > > Do NOT buy a SAAB. Do NOT buy a BMW. > > Buy an Audi. I think they're all very nice cars. When buying secondhand it is important to check for past 'issues', sometimes fixed for free by the manufacturers. Some BMW had engines that were dissolved by the petrol and the digital odometer can be changed. It is all a matter of personal preferences. BMWs are very common and their drivers are often ill behaved on the road. The new 1-series BMW looks horrible, like mangled metal. Older Audis look bland, like a piece of soap with wheels. New A4 is nicer. New BMW-5 is interesting, slicing a hole in the air by that little roof fin. BMW Z4? What were they thinking? Again looks like mangled metal. And finally Saabs; the pleasure of proper petrol turbo engineering.
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