A4 x A6 x 520d

[ROSSGR]

Anyone been in the same position as me?

Looking for a new car, narrowed it down to the above cars.All diesel models

Have a budget of 10k, could spend 12k if it was a really good deal but would rather keep the money for repairs etc.

I like the style/shape of an A4 S-line but they seem to command a premium over an A6????

I like the look of the twin exhaust at either end of the rear. Can't figure out what diesel models have this????

I like the presence of the BMW 520dSE, looking at 05 plates, cloth but willing to pay to get changed to leather (roughly 1k)

Can't decide. I know the A4 is not a direct comparison to the 5 series but have to consider as it's roughly the same money for the same age.

All opinions appreciated. Posted on Audi as I have more of a leaning towards them, just wondering wether the BMW is more for your money.

[Lost soul]

I have an 05 525d and it is a great ride , comfortable economical a relaxed loping long distance time machine , it really is a nice place to be on a long distance drive

[ROSSGR]

What real MPG do you et on a motorway run??

Official is about 60...........

[Lost soul]

ROSSGR said:

What real MPG do you et on a motorway run??

Official is about 60...........

Last summer i did Manchester to Hastings , traffic was heavey so no need to try harder , so i just sat at 70 returned 50mpg on average having covered some 40,000 miles she is averaging 39.2 mpg that include some high speed cross Euro thrashs

[ROSSGR]

50mpg sitting at 70..that's lower than I thought it would be. Where does that sit on the rev range...2800/3000rpm??

[Lost soul]

ROSSGR said:

50mpg sitting at 70..that's lower than I thought it would be. Where does that sit on the rev range...2800/3000rpm??

Lower than you though ,, meaning better or worse ?? i think 50 mpg out a 5 seires size car is pretty good going

at 70 shes is running at around 2k

[ROSSGR]

My fault, was looking at 520d spec...60mpg extra urban

Yeah 50's good for the size of the car. I read today the new engines in the 3-series are even better,109kg emmisions so low tax band

2000, man that must be pretty quiet?
My wifes 307cc sits at 3800 at 70mph!!

My mate has 5 series 07plate,petrol,not sure what one. Says don't do it,ride harsh,noisy cabin,probabloy due to RF tyres, poor dealer service (Glasgow)

Test driving one tomorrow hopefully 525d

[Lost soul]

I live in Denmark so ditched the runflats for winter tyres and we got a lot of snow and ice here this year

Like i said on a long run she is a great lace to be , i regularly do 1200kms trips and this car excells at this sort of trip

At 70 she is all clamness and serenity , but she will still cruse at 110-120 with no problem and is only a little louder the 5 is a great car

[Lost soul]

And yes it was quite loud with the run flats , they ruin the car when i fitted the winter tyres the car was transformed

[ROSSGR]

Back to Audi though....Why do A6 seem to be cheaper than comparable A4's??