ARmy Rumour SErvice

**leveller** · 30-05-2012, 18:30

Originally Posted by maccabonga

Yep, which allows them to produce an overall better quality, better value car.

Still an expensive Skoda though

**maccabonga** · 30-05-2012, 18:41

Originally Posted by leveller

Still an expensive Skoda though

I'd rather that than buying into the Bavarian image/name. Only a personal choice mind, each to their own. I was having this same argument the other day with a Punjabi who got really upset when he found out what the actual unit cost of production was of his £50k investment. For that car £7k.

He is a short arrse too!

**Gashtestdummie** · 30-05-2012, 19:03

Can't comment on the Audi A3, but have Had a 120d since Jan 2010 from new and it hasn't missed a beat.

Will probably break down on the way to work in the morning now!

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**mush_dad** · 31-05-2012, 08:11

Originally Posted by leveller

Still an expensive Skoda though

Isn't that a just a cheap Audi?

**yater_spoon** · 31-05-2012, 08:48

mini panels - pressed in swindon, mini engines built in hams hall - assembled by lazy fuckers in Cowley now known as BMW oxford as it sounds more classy.
I drive an 61 plate 2.0 tdi a3 well built but basic. Feels a bit weird going round corners to to the electronic stability system. My old Astra diesel had more get up and go aswell as features as standard

**eodmatt** · 31-05-2012, 08:51

Originally Posted by 2/51

Front tyres? How come...does she skid upto every junction? ;)

Back tyres I could understand..being rear wheel drive.

I bet ya she bounces kerbs....

**viceroy** · 31-05-2012, 10:24

Originally Posted by REgards

As an Audi driver (petrol) I would recommend the Beemer, VAG diesels are rarely as economical as advertised whereas the BMW is pretty good by all accounts. Also you'll provide amusement for other drivers in the winter negotiating icy roads in your rear wheel drive 'ultimate driving machine' :D

I have been driving an A4 1.8 TFSI for the last 6 months and I am very impressed with that engine. I would go as far and say that while its a bit less economic than its Diesel equivalent, it sounds and feels like a very potent, sporty engine, a pleasure you will not derive from any Diesel engine. The consumption is about 8L/100km but I do not pay much attention to that while driving. BMW has beautiful engines, particularly the straight six, much more so than the 4 cylinder blocks. Audi has very impressed me with this particular engine, fairly economic and delivers a punch when you need, sounds really great as well.

**viceroy** · 31-05-2012, 10:25

Originally Posted by jarrod248

I visited the Mercedes factory in Stuttgart last week and I was very impressed with the whole process.

Let's face it, if you could marry a Mercedes Benz, you would.

**jarrod248** · 31-05-2012, 10:30

Originally Posted by viceroy

Let's face it, if you could marry a Mercedes Benz, you would.

I kept the last one ten years and was still loathe to get shut of it, other than servicing it only cost me a battery and four new tyres. The only other marque i've bought more than one is Land Rovers.

**jarrod248** · 31-05-2012, 10:31

Originally Posted by viceroy

I have been driving an A4 1.8 TFSI for the last 6 months and I am very impressed with that engine. I would go as far and say that while its a bit less economic than its Diesel equivalent, it sounds and feels like a very potent, sporty engine, a pleasure you will not derive from any Diesel engine. The consumption is about 8L/100km but I do not pay much attention to that while driving. BMW has beautiful engines, particularly the straight six, much more so than the 4 cylinder blocks. Audi has very impressed me with this particular engine, fairly economic and delivers a punch when you need, sounds really great as well.

The only thing that sounds better than a straight six is a 'V' engine.