[gehmjc21]

Alright guys, I have to get some opinions here, but first some background info....

I purchased my first BMW a few years back - e92 blk/blk 6mt. Absolutely loved the car. I\'ve always been a coupe guy, I don\'t like people in my back seats :-). Anyways, I don\'t like to do any mods to my cars (just me) but I decided to put the jb3 in there, unreal! I loved that car. BUT living in upstate ny I see 150 inches of snow a year, I was sick of putting my car up for the winter and driving a clunker in the snow. So I decided to get the b8 s4 almost two years ago. Prestige, blk/blk 6mt, sport diff. I love the car. It\'s a little less \"showy\" as my e92 (besides the LEDs) and the awd takes away from the rwd drive but all in all the car is great. Handles the snow with ease, yet I haven\'t tuned it. Here\'s my dilemma. One, I married now and driving in my car is my freedom :-) so I kind of miss that two door look. Two, I need to stay awd. Three, I want something that I can tune. FOUR, should I lease or buy? I never believed in leasing but I always want to change cars every 2-3 years, does it even make sense to buy?? Five, I just miss my BMW. Most of the Audi forums don\'t come close to e90, I end up reading more on here than AZ or QW. Okay so here are my final thoughts -
2012 Audi A6
2011+ BMW 550xi
2012 BMW 650xi
2011+ BMW 335xi coupe

I don\'t want to sacrifice HP and the A6 shares the same engine as my S4, but it\'s also 500lbs less than the 550xi - fully load Ed a6 is about $15k less than the 550xi, plus I like the look of the prestige with 20s. I love the new 650xi but it may be too \"boaty\"? Then again I\'d hate to get in a 12\' 335xi and have the new model come out in a year or two. And the S5 does nothing for me. Enough is enough, sorry for my ranting, I wanted to get some opinions and spark some conversation. Thanks guys.

[gehmjc21]

Or even the F30 335xi....

[Dozhdbog]

My gf's dad has a 2012 a6 with all the trimmings. It is one really sweet, well-balanced, refined yet sporty ride. And you get your own personal wifi hotspot!

If money's no object, I'd go with that 650, then the a6. After that it's a toss up.

[JBE90335]

i would just keep the S4 out of all of these. They're so much more rare than any 3-series and I think they look better too.

[E90_boostjunky]

if your looking for speed get the 335xi and tune the shit out of it, but if your looking for something sporty, comfortable, and fast, then stick with your S4 there pretty badass. not that the 335xi isnt comfortable or sporty

[gehmjc21]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I do like the fact the A6 has google earth and that touchpad, pretty amazing. I'm thinking after this winter I'll throw in and apr tune and see how the S4 moves. Maybe once that 650xi gran coupe comes around that could be something to think about. Cheers.

[CJ421]

Leasing makes sense if you like to switch cars every 2-3 years and don't put more than 10-12k miles/year.

I would stick with a 3-series if you want to tune the car. Mods for the new 6-series are rare and very expensive (Dinan). Same with the 5-series.

So either get a 335xi now, or wait until this time next year (or perhaps a bit later) to order the new 3-series coupe (it hasn't even been unveiled yet).

[gehmjc21]

Thanks CJ, I definitely stay under 12k a year. Is the new 335i going to have the N55 engine?

[nichojo]

I. Love. This. Car.

[gehmjc21]

Originally Posted by nichojo

I. Love. This. Car.

550i(xi)? Ive been thinking to get away from black and go white. That's gorgeous.

[nichojo]

Originally Posted by gehmjc21

550i(xi)? Ive been thinking to get away from black and go white. That's gorgeous.

Yep, I usually don't like 5'ers but the M-Sport makes me .

I've seen it come up in my rear view mirror more than once and every time I'm in awe. It's mean.

[gehmjc21]

you could get this $15k less, I don't know?!

[nichojo]

Originally Posted by gehmjc21

you could get this $15k less, I don't know?!

Done and done. That's a beautiful car.

[CJ421]

Originally Posted by gehmjc21

Thanks CJ, I definitely stay under 12k a year. Is the new 335i going to have the N55 engine?

Yes. The current 3'er coupe is one of the best looking vehicles on the road IMO.

Go test drive.

[gehmjc21]

I should test drive. All I've driven is the N54. And all I remember is the car with a tune! Either way they're still beautiful cars.