This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

I own a 2005 Nissan Maxima. It has great pickup and I love its power (it's a V6 with 265 horsepower. Problem is, I'm getting a little bored and want to upgrade.

I'm looking at the Audi A4 sedan and a BMW 3 Series sedan.

I went to Kelley Blue Book, and saw, however, that the 2010 A4 only has 4 cylinder and 211 horsepower. However, the engine is "turbocharged".

The BMW has a V6 and comparable horsepower to the Maxima, however, I've heard that the 3 Series cars are tiny. I have a 3 year old son, therefore, I'd need to have a carseat in the back.

Here are my questions: #1: Has anyone driven both a Maxima and an A4? If so, how do they compare as far as power and the way they ride?

I am going to test drive the A4 on Monday, but was just wondering if anyone had any insight on this.

#2: Anyone have a BMW 3 Series sedan and have a carseat in the back? Is it a tight squeeze?

Any answers or info I could get on these cars would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

my BF has the audi...it's not slow at all

it's a great car

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

but both of those cars are smaller then the car you have now...I would be more concerned about that

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Yeah, I know both are smaller, but I also heard that the Audi A4 isn't AS small as the BMW.

Usually when we travel together as a family, we are in DH's car anyway, so having DS in the car isn't THAT much of a concern, as most of the time I'm driving, it's driving alone to work.

For the few times I run errands and take my car, I just need something that can accomodate a carseat and not be "crammed" if you know what I mean?

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Have you considered and Infinity M35 or a Lexus GS Series?

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

We just got the Acura TL.

It is beautiful, powerful, and about as much as the A4 or 3 series. It is bigger, the TSX (which I had before) is smaller and also an awesome car.

ETA: I just read about the car seat. We went with the TL over the 3 series or the C class Mercedes for this reason, it is bigger and more room for car sear and all the other baby gear

Message edited 10/9/2009 10:45:00 PM.

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

I have a BMW 5 series and it is a tight squeeze in the back seat. Sorry, for a family vehicle, I would recommend staying away from the BMW. Also, I don't find the 3 series to be THAT peppy, considering the power distribution.

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Posted by DiamondGirl

We just got the Acura TL.

It is beautiful, powerful, and about as much as the A4 or 3 series. It is bigger, the TSX (which I had before) is smaller and also an awesome car.

ETA: I just read about the car seat. We went with the TL over the 3 series or the C class Mercedes for this reason, it is bigger and more room for car sear and all the other baby gear

Message edited 10/9/2009 10:48:10 PM.

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Posted by KarenG2003

Posted by DiamondGirl

We just got the Acura TL.

It is beautiful, powerful, and about as much as the A4 or 3 series. It is bigger, the TSX (which I had before) is smaller and also an awesome car.

ETA: I just read about the car seat. We went with the TL over the 3 series or the C class Mercedes for this reason, it is bigger and more room for car sear and all the other baby gear

I think I looked at the TL, and it was more than I wanted to spend. I'll have to look that up again. Thanks!

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

The new TL is Smokin

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Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Go take a look....Also the TSX is very nice.

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

did you look at the new mercedes C300?

I was not a fan out of the old C Class but the new one is much better

I got a sick deal on my new ML350

3% interest, 2 months payments made, and they took about $5K off the invoice

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

I forgot- we had my BF god-daughter in the A4- she was fine in her car seat in the backseat

I was back there with her- there was plenty of room

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Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

I've driven the A4 quite a bit- my dad had one- and I used it at work.. honestly for the price of the car, I didn't think it was great- it did have "get up and go" but I found when the car was idling- say at a traffic lite- it felt like a darn cement mixer!

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

and that was with my BF and his cousin...who have the front seats all the way leaned back

so I think you will be fine

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Posted by DiamondGirl

We just got the Acura TL.

It is beautiful, powerful, and about as much as the A4 or 3 series. It is bigger, the TSX (which I had before) is smaller and also an awesome car.

ETA: I just read about the car seat. We went with the TL over the 3 series or the C class Mercedes for this reason, it is bigger and more room for car sear and all the other baby gear

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Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Well, I'm a proud owner of a 2010 Audi A4!! I pick it up on Monday! I'm so excited!!

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Good Luck with it. What color did you get? V6 or turbo 1.8? Did you get the extended warranty? I recommend that you do. What dealer did you buy from?
Scott

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

Thanks! I got Meteor Gray, which is a very dark gray, with black interior. They don't make 2010 A4's with V6, so I have 2.0 Turbo. I went to Huntington Audi and dealt with a really great guy there. I am definitely getting the extended warranty!

Message edited 10/11/2009 2:48:17 PM.

Re: This may be a long shot, but here goes...(Car related)

good luck with it. My friend has a 2005 A4 in that color