09-13-2024, 06:35 AM | #1 |
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Goodbye 4 rings and hello BMW
Hi all.
Making my first ever plunge into the BMW seen with a 320i G20. Extremely excited! I have owned many VAG group cars, mainly Audi's, over the years but after taking the latest A4 for a test drive, I came to the conclusion that it just felt numb and just like every other Audi I've had. I was stuck on what to go with next and happened to come across a garage with a 3 series G20, albeit a diesel but thought why not try it. Never driven a BMW in my life BUT wow! What a different machine it is. The push from the rear, the dynamic feel from the steering and the ride. It is a night and day difference from the front wheel cruisers I have had over the years. When they say it's a driver’s car, I totally get it now. Quite a lot of kit from standard compared to the Audi's, where everything seems to be an optional extra. I still cannot fault Audi's interior design, best in the business imo but the BMW is growing on me and is a bit more driver focused. Oh, and I love that it is not just touch screen only - although this will probably change with the next revision. Keen to learn everything about the G20 3 series and what it has to offer. |
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09-14-2024, 02:09 AM | #3 |
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Welcome ! I jumped into an M340i touring from an S4 avant / S5 sportabck over prior 7 years. The interior quality of Audi is best in class, though whilst great cars, were very long in the tooth. Audi wanted me to trade in my S5 for another Audi - but I couldn’t find anything that excited me - the model range has not evolved.
G21 is lovely place to sit and very well refined. Not as good to look at , but much better to drive. What is also surprising is that the B58 petrol is at least as economical as the V6 diesel turbo of the S5 ! So even on engine technology, I believe BMW are well ahead. Enjoy the ride. How lucky are we ! |
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09-14-2024, 06:59 AM | #5 |
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Audi looks better. BMW goes better. I've always gone for go better but do like to look at Audi in the car park.
Had a little moment with an "S" something off an A road roundabout. It looked great in the rear view mirror. |
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09-14-2024, 09:01 AM | #6 | |
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09-16-2024, 04:00 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I’m still getting used to the idea of not having to use a vag-com to fix every little issue haha
It’s great to join a community with fellow BMW aficionados who’ve also walked the Audi walk - what took us so long! Already catching that mod bug - my wallet is already on high alert! Got my eye's on a few OEM+ mods, nothing crazy. Let the fun commence. |
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