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    Bmw E90 320i vs Audi A4 B8/B8.5 1.8/2.0 tfsi

    How many kms did it have at the time that you purchased and what kinds of issues have you had? Are you also having to constantly add oil? There aren't many E90 320d that I've seen available, most I've seen are 320i just like the one I drove last week.
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    Bmw E90 320i vs Audi A4 B8/B8.5 1.8/2.0 tfsi

    Is there much different between the b8 and the b8.5 in ownership costs? If not I may even lean towards it. I've test driven both the E90 and B8.5 over the past week and I love both cars for different reasons.
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    Bmw E90 320i vs Audi A4 B8/B8.5 1.8/2.0 tfsi

    I'm really not fixed on the two cars but the interior quality and comfort is what I'm really keen on. I quite like the Volvo S60 but would this not be a more costly ownership than the two above? I'm not fixed on sedans nor German cars, my reason for picking these two as the main discussion is...
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    Bmw E90 320i vs Audi A4 B8/B8.5 1.8/2.0 tfsi

    Like I said, I'm open to options but I'm really hoping to get into something bigger and better feeling than the I20
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    Bmw E90 320i vs Audi A4 B8/B8.5 1.8/2.0 tfsi

    About R140k is what I'm willing to finance.
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    Bmw E90 320i vs Audi A4 B8/B8.5 1.8/2.0 tfsi

    Hello! I hope I've posted in the right place but I'm looking for a bit of help deciding between the bmw E90 and B8/8.5 Audi A4. I've always loved these two cars from afar but never got the chance to drive one. I am in the market for another car but I want to make sure that I make an informed...
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    Aftermarket Motor and service plans

    Hey Guys, A little problem I've got, I've landed on a 2010 I20 1.6 with 134000km. Drives like new but I'd like to make sure it stays that way. I'm looking for aftermarket warranties that would cover motor and service. Do you guys have any idea which companies offer good aftermarket warranties...
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    2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LT, 2010 i20 1.4 or 2011 Kia Cerato 1.6 hatch

    The Jazz is not my cup of tea, I personally cannot see myself driving one. Nothing against the car but it's not for me although I am open to more suggestions.
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    2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LT, 2010 i20 1.4 or 2011 Kia Cerato 1.6 hatch

    I can't really, if I stretch then I will be paying off a loan and that's not what I would want to do for my first car, I mean sure, I guess it's possible to stretch but I would really not like to. I don't need the fastest car in the world, I am drawn to these three cars but for the life of me...
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    2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LT, 2010 i20 1.4 or 2011 Kia Cerato 1.6 hatch

    Hi guys, so I have promised myself multiple times this year that I would buy my first car but I have decided to wait until I've got enough to buy something cash. Not too long ago I posted here to get advice on which was the better buy between the E46 320i and Audi b6 1.8T but I've since turned...
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    BMW e46 318i/320d vs Audi B6 1.8T/2.0 tdi

    Yes I have and based on what I've seen I'm not willing to offer more than 50k for the car of that vintage as I'll still be putting 20k aside for surprises meaning that in total I've got 70k to play with, if the price goes over 50k I may well buy a newer car and put the 50k down as a deposit.
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    BMW e46 318i/320d vs Audi B6 1.8T/2.0 tdi

    Thanks for this, I really appreciate it! Although it's quite a bit it hasn't scared me off. How many kms did you put on the clock and how long have you had it? Now if only someone with a b6 a4 has information of this nature.
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    BMW e46 318i/320d vs Audi B6 1.8T/2.0 tdi

    I haven't ever really taken a liking to the passat but I'll see if i can find one and check it out before buying anything Quite honestly I'm taken by both cars, I was looking for ownership experience more than anything as so that I could size up my options in terms of reliability and how they...
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    BMW e46 318i/320d vs Audi B6 1.8T/2.0 tdi

    I would yes, I'm pretty much open to any of the variants as long as the economy is relatively good. Fair point. Afore mentioned e36 with us at the moment has been with the family since '99 and it still beats strong. The only things that has ever needed surgery were the Clutch and cooling...
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    BMW e46 318i/320d vs Audi B6 1.8T/2.0 tdi

    Has anyone got any advise as to what I should look out for (buying advice) on these cars and parts that would likely need replacing other than the regular service bits? I've heard the expansion tanks and bushes could go on the e46as well as window regulators but that's about it. Not many videos...
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