BMW or Audi?

My cousin had a bmw, she said it was in the shop one week out of every month she had the car. Audi is just volkswagon and you're just paying a premium for the name.

BMW, SSG (Join to see). ALL THE WAY!

My two cents. When I was in my 20's and stationed in Germany I wanted a BMW. The exchange rate was very favorable towards the dollar and many GI's were buying the European cars (who wouldn't - the United States in the 80' were pumping out Chrysler K-cars while the Germans were pushing out the 300 series BMW's). I never bought one, my room mate did and let me use it when needed. (I digress)

Is the purchase a matter of want or necessity and can you afford the unseen expenses of either car (both are excellent choices though)? Depending upon locality your car insurance may be higher for a sports car; maintenance costs on both vehicles are higher than most domestic models; and is it something you can easily budget for? Just a few things to consider.

if I had to recommend one over the other I would lean towards the BMW. Audi to me is just a high priced Volkswagen.

At this stage in my life I prefer not to have car payments and am quite comfortable in my 2010 Ford Fusion.

I personally own a 2011 BMW 335i xDrive 4 wheel drive, it is a lovely ride, with the price of Premium gas going down there is a little less stress on my pockets. I bought mine used, I can tell you get the options you want up front, because many after market items void the warrenty. I want the nav screen and usb port added, that would cost me around $5,000 that I don't want to pay, because they have to rewire the car for the kits. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask, but I will say, I'm a bigger Audi fan than I am a Bimmer fan. Audi's just look so sexy going down the road.

Volvo XC 60.

Not Euro but the Infiniti Q60. Its a little more money but a lot more fun.

I'll begin by admitting up front I've never owned either brand, but since its release I've really liked the A4. A bit more 'distinctive' style (to me anyway) and there are just so many BMW 3 series out there. Bottom line, I don't think you'd be disappointed with either one of them. Drive them both and see which one feels like a better 'fit' for you and your personality.