[deackatera]

I need to retire my impala, it's starting to become a burden to repair. So I have managed to find two cars which i seem to like for under 15k. Problem is, I just can't decide which!

2007 Audi a4 2.0T Quattro AWD with 66k miles for $14,900
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
or

2006 Dodge Charger R/T RWD (5.7L) with 72k miles for $14,500

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

[Adiamant]

Audi!

Then check out goapr.com for the ECM upgrade and call it a day.

[deackatera]

Audi!

Then check out goapr.com for the ECM upgrade and call it a day.

What would that do for me? Sorry, when it comes to performance stuff im a n00b.

[Adiamant]

What would that do for me? Sorry, when it comes to performance stuff im a n00b.

Far for power at the wheels for $600, a HUGE difference in performance on that car. Especially with all wheel drive with torque at lower RPMs

[deackatera]

Oh my god.
[shocked]

[TouccuraLar]

Tough call.
That Charger is basically a Mercedes.

The Audi will have a nicer interior. 2006 wasn't good interior year for Dodge.
Plus where you live, AWD would be a nice addition for the winter months.


The Audi might have more minor problems, and be more expensive to repair just because it has a German Luxury badge on it. Automatically means higher repair costs from the dealer and more than likely from approved Audi mechanics.


Because of location and interior, I'd get the Audi.

[deackatera]

One thing I have to worry about is the ability to fit in it. Being 6'4 limits the vehicles I can drive greatly.

[iodigmaFemZem]

One thing I have to worry about is the ability to fit in it. Being 6'4 limits the vehicles I can drive greatly.

Well, I think you would be fine with the Audi, I am 6'1" and fat and I fit an A4 just fine.. I would go with that.

[rostpribru]

Tough call.
That Charger is basically a Mercedes.

In what way and in which universe?

Audi all the way.

[iodigmaFemZem]

In what way and in which universe?

Audi all the way.

Kinda based on an old E series I think, but that's only certain parts.

[vasyasvc]

My vote is for the Audi.

I personally think that a truck should only be an option only if you actually need a truck. If you don't need to haul stuff around most of the time, get a more economical car and rent a truck on days you do need to haul stuff.

[TouccuraLar]

In what way and in which universe?

Audi all the way.

Based off a Mercedes platform.
Mercedes suspension.
Mercedes transmission.
And some more stuff.
Almost effectively a cheap Mercedes with a HEMI.

Do remember that Mercedes did own Chrysler for a while, so got a lot of Mercedes stuff.
3.0L Diesel was Mercedes.
Current Grand Cherokee shares a Mercedes platform.
5-Speeds are Mercedes.
Chrysler Crossfire is straight up Mercedes.

Plus a lot of the other smaller components that make a vehicle come from a Mercedes parts bin.



Chrysler has always had good/bad *cough*Mercedes*cough* relationships with other companies.
AMC basically helped make Jeep what it became.
Mitsubishi and Chrysler shared a sh/t ton of stuff during the 90's. The current I4 is Dodge, Hyundai, Kia designed of which Mitsubishi uses as well (and in the EvoX). Compass/Patriot share a similar platform for the Mitsu Lancer. Dodge, BMW and GM worked together on that Hybrid transmission.
And now Chrysler is owned by FIAT, so is going to get a lot of FIAT technology, components and platforms.

[ElenaEvgeevnaa]

Based off a Mercedes platform.
Mercedes suspension.
Mercedes transmission.
And some more stuff.
Almost effectively a cheap Mercedes with a HEMI.

Do remember that Mercedes did own Chrysler for a while, so got a lot of Mercedes stuff.
3.0L Diesel was Mercedes.
Current Grand Cherokee shares a Mercedes platform.
5-Speeds are Mercedes.
Chrysler Crossfire is straight up Mercedes.

Plus a lot of the other smaller components that make a vehicle come from a Mercedes parts bin.



Chrysler has always had good/bad *cough*Mercedes*cough* relationships with other companies.
AMC basically helped make Jeep what it became.
Mitsubishi and Chrysler shared a sh/t ton of stuff during the 90's. The current I4 is Dodge, Hyundai, Kia designed of which Mitsubishi uses as well. Compass/Patriot share a similar platform for the Mitsu Lancer/Evo. Dodge, BMW and GM worked together on that Hybrid transmission.
And now Chrysler is owned by FIAT, so is going to get a lot of FIAT technology, components and platforms.

Tell Chrysler to get their **** straight. My PT Cruiser has a 2.4 turbo that gets like 15 MPG and only puts out 235 horsepower. Really???

[TouccuraLar]

Tell Chrysler to get their **** straight. My PT Cruiser has a 2.4 turbo that gets like 15 MPG and only puts out 235 horsepower. Really???

Has a lot lately.
Mercedes helped them make a lot of not so great stuff while they owned them.
Should have bought the Neon SRT4.



Buy the Audi! So long as you can afford the maintenance!
Don't you own like an 06' Impala?

[deackatera]

Has a lot lately.
Mercedes helped them make a lot of not so great stuff while they owned them.
Should have bought the Neon SRT4.



Buy the Audi! So long as you can afford the maintenance!
Don't you own like an 06' Impala?

I do. It's starting to fall apart. The entire front end needs to be repaired totaling around $1500, the transmission is starting to slip badly. This is after the $2,000+ i have already dumped into it for a bunch of repairs in the last 3 years.
It's almost at 140k so it's time to retire it.

[ElenaEvgeevnaa]

Has a lot lately.
Mercedes helped them make a lot of not so great stuff while they owned them.
Should have bought the Neon SRT4.



Buy the Audi! So long as you can afford the maintenance!
Don't you own like an 06' Impala?

SRT4 is identical really. Slightly more HP because it pushes more than 10 PSI. It's still the same engine and turbo. The weight is what makes it faster than my cruiser, but I like my cruiser's style. Plus I bought it used for under 10k fully loaded with 30k miles and then got 4k off Chrysler when they couldn't fix an idle issue.

[iodigmaFemZem]

SRT4 is identical really. Slightly more HP because it pushes more than 10 PSI. It's still the same engine and turbo. The weight is what makes it faster than my cruiser, but I like my cruiser's style. Plus I bought it used for under 10k fully loaded with 30k miles and then got 4k off Chrysler when they couldn't fix an idle issue.

It's hard to get STDs while driving a PT Cruiser as well.

[ElenaEvgeevnaa]

It's hard to get STDs while driving a PT Cruiser as well.

But it's fun to watch people with coffee can mufflers try to race you and then realize your car isn't using a coffee can to sound like it has balls. So many civic drivers QQ'ing.

[iodigmaFemZem]

But it's fun to watch people with coffee can mufflers try to race you and then realize your car isn't using a coffee can to sound like it has balls. So many civic drivers QQ'ing.

No doubt, that car should spank a number of ricers.

[dremucha]

I have a 2.0T A4 quattro. Good car. I'm 6'2" and fit in fine, there's room to spare. I've had mine 15 months and the only thing to break was an ignition coil. Cheap part and they've all been replaced under a recall now anyway. Mine get's the quoted economy figures as well, whatever that translates to in miles per US gallon. Quattro is good in the snow, mine was last year, as long as you're tyres arn't bald and shite. Mine is the 220bhp special edition, but also with an ECU remap to about 260bhp and it's pretty good. I think they all remap to the same anyway. Very worthwhile and no point doing anything more.