Hi All,
Went to BMW, VW, Audi, Lexus and Merc showrooms throughout last week.
-Audi A4 1.8T interior is nice but not full blown MMI, car underpowered, much slower than my E90 323, moreover CVT Gear box is weird.
-The 2.0TFSI with 7 speed DCT will only be available 1st Quarter next year.
The current 1.8T Audi A4 has a 4-5 months waiting list, no more S-line. They are not selling that many of these, I think they dont have APs for them, waiting for new National Automotive Policy.
-Q5 looks like a CRV and 'soccer mum' image.
-VW GTI MK6 has 'racer boy' image and car is ugly, saw it in Spore already.
-Merc C 230 prereg is priced similiar to the 325 sports, but no sat nav, no body kit, no iphone interface and not exactly good value. You'll need to like the Merc badge.
-Lexus, IS250 too expensive. No prereg option, no sat nav, no bodykit and etc.
Lexus RX, we bought a new Harrier 4 years ago at 2/3 of the RX price and it came better equiped (panoramic roof, power boot, 11 speakers etc...)
-Couldnt find a facelifted e60 525 sports. Dont like the recond ones from grey importers, all came with fake mileage. I'll probably look at the F10 in 2 years.
Concluded with my 4th 3 series
Just ordered an E90 325i Sports from Ingress. Will choose between White on Brown leather or Space Grey on Black leather at the end of the month, when the car arrives.
Thanks for all the advice.
BMW forever
energy