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TuxedoKat

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1. I'll ask my husband for you

Mon Aug 4, 2014, 12:51 PM

Aug 2014

He's a big time car nut. He even reads car magazines in German (not his native language!). He may have another recommendation though! For myself, I like the looks of the Infiniti. It just looks smoother and more modern to me.

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Any DU car nuts out there? Seeking advice on next purchase... [View all] ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 OP

I'll ask my husband for you TuxedoKat Aug 2014 #1

I've been looking at this. REAL hard. Starting at about $30,000... it's a nice machine. BlueJazz Aug 2014 #2

Looks nice but it's a little small for me... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #17

IF all else was equal OriginalGeek Aug 2014 #3

That He Said RobinA Aug 2014 #48

I'm really more of coupe or convertible person myself. alarimer Aug 2014 #4

Ok TuxedoKat Aug 2014 #5

Reliability is a huge issue with me steve2470 Aug 2014 #6

I've had three Infinitis in a row and they have all been superbly made vehicles. ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #12

Then maybe Audi is the one for you, best wishes and good luck :) nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #15

btw, please come comment on this thread steve2470 Aug 2014 #7

More input on this please nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #52

One of my motorcycle riding buddies here in Houston cloudbase Aug 2014 #8

As a trucker who has transported both models to dealers..... A HERETIC I AM Aug 2014 #9

Very certain... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #10

OK...fair enough.... A HERETIC I AM Aug 2014 #11

Pocket the money and buy a Yugo LynneSin Aug 2014 #13

bwahahaha steve2470 Aug 2014 #14

I don't think you can buy one anymore LynneSin Aug 2014 #16

just for kicks I went looking for one steve2470 Aug 2014 #44

The Audi is a beautiful car and it's lines will age well, much like the 94-01 7 Series BMWs... bluesbassman Aug 2014 #18

Two thoughts Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #19

Good points, but... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #21

I'll grant you the ultimate driving machine Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #22

Sort of how I feel about my Infiniti's... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #25

What you describe about Lexus is Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #28

The Q50's drive-by-wire is interesting... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #31

I checked what you said about oil changes... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #24

That's good news Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #26

You said that oil changes must be done by the dealer... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #29

That's funny on the DVD. They don't want to have to dig one up Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #30

You can BitTorrent Audi nav DVDs... LOL ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #32

Their is also that W12 floating around out there too. Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #33

I've seen that... I am not sure if I am convinced... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #34

Indeed Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #36

I got the chance to drive that engine and that awd system, but Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #20

I vote for the Audi, because it's utterly gorgeous petronius Aug 2014 #23

Out of the two I would go for the Audi maddezmom Aug 2014 #27

Greatest car their is IMHO Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #37

I guess I should have said have driven only SUVs in the US maddezmom Aug 2014 #38

I'm back in an SUV now Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #39

Yeah, right! maddezmom Aug 2014 #41

Yup. Half a Volvo V50 Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #42

Their is nuttin like toolin' round in 3 series convertible on a day made for it Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #40

Mine was red and it was a really fun ride! But it stayed in the garage in bad weather. mnhtnbb Aug 2014 #49

I want to know irisblue Aug 2014 #35

They are not old enough for me. BootinUp Aug 2014 #43

The Prius locks Aug 2014 #45

But you gotta drive it six times around the globe Boom Sound 416 Aug 2014 #46

As a car guy who never let practicality get in the way, I'd choose the Audi. Throd Aug 2014 #47

My car is a 1986. MADem Aug 2014 #50

Good feedback... ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #53

I can't say for certain, but I think it might be the A4 MADem Aug 2014 #55

I vote for the Audi. Gorgeous looks. mnhtnbb Aug 2014 #51

UPDATE: My current thinking... sigh! ReverendDeuce Aug 2014 #54