Originally Posted by Likemystoppie? (Post 5829170)

Because that's the proper comparo. You compare level of car to level of car.

MB's entry is the C300 V6; the Audi the 2.0t. Audi's biggest (non S line) engine is the 3.2; MB's (non AMG) it's the 3.5L.

Now if you wanna compare the RS4 vs the C63, we can do that too. LOL

Originally Posted by Cope (Post 5822609)

You have to read the fine print. They compare it to the 328xi, C330 4matic, and Lexus IS250 AWD.

Originally Posted by andre5 (Post 5829521)

But then you end up comparing a 4 cyliinder all wheel drive car to a V6 rear wheel drive car? LOL It's a never ending cycle:)

Originally Posted by tooloud10 (Post 5829553)

Ah, they're comparing the Audi with the big engine to the competition with the small engine. Seems shady to me...
As for the commercial, it was...just a commercial.

Originally Posted by Chris from Cali (Post 5829605)

I've owned several recent Audis (2005.5 S4, 2007 A3, 2007 RS4) and they've been great cars. My RS4 is a monster - I'm only moving on because Mr. Sanner is making me a great deal on a 997 Turbo (and I like his stoppie). The A3 is now my wife's car, but it is phenomenal - quick, easy to drive, lots of fun. It's a 2.0T w/DSG - a perfect drivetrain combo that renders the V6 obsolete IMO. The S4 was really good, but the RS4 is a different planet when it comes to performance.

Also, my wife and I rented a 2008 A6 S-line for almost a month in CA and loved it. It rode great, got incredible gas mileage (30mpg???), and was fun to drive. I've heard the S6 is a little boring, but I bet it's VERY polished. If I were looking for a nice, comfy, fast cruiser the S6 would be up for consideration.

Originally Posted by MLindgren (Post 5821256)

My Audi experience is limited to the TT Roadster my wife drives. By far the most expensive car to maintain I've ever owned. The 4 yr/40K mile maintenance was right around $800 due to having to change the Haldex fluid. It's far more costly than Porsche maintenance which I find to be very fair.

Never again.

Originally Posted by Likemystoppie? (Post 5829609)

Did I REALLY have to type it all out for you??

Okay, fine.

MERCEDES BENZ C300 4MATIC (AWD) Vs. AUDI A4 2.0t Quattro. How's that?

Seriously..... :surr:

Originally Posted by Matias_S (Post 5835762)

Do you have to put out the same coin for these cars? If yes, then comparo is fair, if one requires more dinero then comparo is not fair...

Originally Posted by blk on blk (Post 5836315)

I have a 2008 A4 as a 4rd car. It is an very unoptioned, front drive 2.0 It is no frills, but is fine for its inteded purpose for my use. I haven't had it long so no issues for me. It is quiet, gets good mileage, looks nice, and was relatively cheap considering the 2009 was a new model so they were giving away the 2008's.

Originally Posted by C4SCABHVN (Post 5828812)

This post started with "For more than a decade, i've been with MB, BMW, and Porsche". And then went on to the Audi commercial and it's impact etc. That starting sentence describes me/my wife to a T - with the exception of a couple of Saab's and one VW Passat thrown in (which was essentially an Audi, anyways, back in the day).

My wife saw the commercial (and she's been a BMW person who just got an MB S550) and she LOVED it - all until she saw the ending!!! She asked me, "did we buy the wrong car"? The ad ABSOLUTELY hit home with her and I'll say this - having just plunked down the coin for the MB - made me think too. At a minimum, it will have me/us look at the Audi next time we're looking. An outstanding ad - and the music with it was perfect. Whichever agency they are using sure did a bang-up job!

Originally Posted by JJB236 (Post 5836608)

Unless Audi shapes up with the dependability issue, I will stay with the "old luxury."

Originally Posted by lig (Post 5836998)

Are you speaking from personal experience with regard to Audi?

Personally - after having one M-B (2003 E class - brand new) I will never buy one again. Complete and total POS. SBS brakes - joke. Fiber optic cabling - great idea - horrible execution. Squeaks and rattles very unseemly for a $50K+ car.

My Audi on the other hand has been outstanding even though I was expecting it to be pretty so-so in terms of reliability.

Originally Posted by lig (Post 5836998)

Are you speaking from personal experience with regard to Audi?

Personally - after having one M-B (2003 E class - brand new) I will never buy one again. Complete and total POS. SBS brakes - joke. Fiber optic cabling - great idea - horrible execution. Squeaks and rattles very unseemly for a $50K+ car.

My Audi on the other hand has been outstanding even though I was expecting it to be pretty so-so in terms of reliability.

Originally Posted by JJB236 (Post 5837285)

Nope, I never had an Audi, but that was the conclusion based on the info from the guys in here. And Audi not being in the top 10 list of JD Power reliability test kinda confirms it.

I'm not really surprised about your disappointment with the current E-class. My 300E is from 91 and still runs great at 199K miles. I think the MB status & quality was the best in the 80's and 90's. My family had the BMW 528, 740iL and now 745i Sport & 750i Sport. We never had any problems, although I hear many complaints from BMW owners.