# BMW 325xi or Audi A4?

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-325xi-or-audi-a4/257509
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [March 24, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-325xi-or-audi-a4/257509 "2011-03-24T18:14:27Z")
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### Author: ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)
#### Post date: [March 25, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-325xi-or-audi-a4/257509/33 "2011-03-25T13:32:35Z")

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> [@Ideas on legally "hiding" my car!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ideas-on-legally-hiding-my-car/40583/5):
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> Ilya, I never said I disliked my G35. You always get so defensive whenever anything is said negatively about anything you like. Calm down killer. I’d never buy a Jap luxury car after going Euro. Fit and finish on every German car I’ve been in has been better than the similarly classed Jap car. Engine reliability may be better in Jap cars, but that’s about it.

I get defensive because people talk as if they know Infiniti’s inside and out and try to suggest that someone like me (who spent a lot of money on his Infiniti) bought a POS. I’d expect anyone who likes their car to get defensive about it :lol. But in reality maybe 3 people on this forum (not including me) have actually owned one or spent a great deal of time in one.

I’m Ukrainian. There are 4 Russian body shops in Albany alone (one of which is my best friends). I’ve been in and driven MANY cars (some at great length) and I hear the least about Japanese cars when it comes to maintenance. Yeah they may rust more (Toyota trucks?), but as far as mechanics go, you’re better off with one of them (there is a reason why Camry, Civic, and Accord are best sellers).

That’s all I’m saying.

I’m sure if you babied the crap out of a BMW it would be perfect for 120kmi too, but be honest, most people don’t. His girl probably won’t. I don’t think people can argue that the cost of ownership is more expensive on a German car. It just is. I’m not saying they are bad cars, but they certainly aren’t the most fiscally responsible decision. **Hell, I’d own a 7-series if the interior didn’t look like crap to me.**

> [@Ideas on legally "hiding" my car!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ideas-on-legally-hiding-my-car/40583/6):
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> Oh. fair enough. I just feel like its literally in the shop every time I see you post. My 11 year old Audi sees the mechanic less. Well partially because thats me.

I was that way with the Maxima because it wasn’t under warranty (did EVERYTHING myself). The M is under warranty so I can’t be bothered doing some of the stuff myself. I do my own oil, tire rotations, sound/electronics installs but stuff like tranny flushes, etc. I just let them do it.

It’s understandable. I was the same way originally.

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