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BMW 325i coupe 1992>>>>>>>>>AUDI S6 1997
M50b25 NV engine>>>>>>>>>>> AAN/034 l5 turbo engine with CAMS and remap
197 hp 5900rpm>>>>>>>>>>>> 300 HP / 6000 rpm
244 nm 4400rpm >>>>>>>>>>>400nm / 3000 rpm
1300kg >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1770kg(heavy stuff)
157hp/ton>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 169hp/ton
13/100 city driving>>>>>>>>>> 16-17/100 city driving
RWD=Fun factor >>>>>>>>>>>>awd traction
weight distrubition 50/50 >>>>>>60/40 (or more)
Oversteer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> understeer(alot)
LPG + Petrol>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Petrol only(pay x2 for fuel)
Fun factor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> safety factor
Sporty>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Luxury
comfort >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>???? comfort
stong NA engine >>>>>>>>>>>>Legendary l5 turbo audi engine!!!
Many aftermarket parts>>>>>>>> many aftermarket parts
2 door 5 seats >>>>>>>>>>>>>4 door 5 seats
rwd lsd 2.93 ratio >>>>>>>>>>>Fulltime AWD torsen center and rear LSD (No torque no AWD-no braking traction)
1.8 rod to stroke->>>>>>>>>>>1.66 rod to stroke ratio - engine build for low end torque more stress on rods
Less strees on rods>>>>>>>>>>stock internals pretty beefy

(this is non pro spec done by me to specific cars offers im looking at)

HELP ME DECIDE BETWEEN THE TWO CARS PLS
I am 22 years old in collage (might help you get in the role)

94-99 Celica.

That is all.

The 325i is a safe and luxurious car too. Maybe not as safe as the Audi in snow and ice, but if you went with a 328is it had traction control standard. If I had to choose between the two I'd go with the BMW. Then again, I hate sedans. I'm not sure about an older AWD turbo vehicle either, lots of expensive things to go wrong.

neither, you are a 22 year old college kid. what makes you think you can afford either one? think about maintenance, get a celica or honda.

Hence why I said BMW. Over there I'm sure the cars and parts are cheaper than they are over here, and BMW's are reliable cars. Just when anything breaks it costs you an arm and a leg here in the States. Besides, maybe he's a well to do 22 year old college kid. Ehh, could get a Lexus SC/Toyota Soarer.

yes the s6 is a pretty rare car here but the e36 you can get everywhere and parts are pretty cheap. i just got back from the state on a student program(Work and Travel) work my ass off all summer and got some money so...both cars are cheap im looking for a good cheap "performance" option. i got a job now too so i dont think it will be a much of a problem.

I personally love the Audi S6 but the upkeep on the car is outrageous over here in the states.

maintenance isn't really an issue. as i do everything my self.I've done everything from driveshafts to engine piston rings and valve stem seals on my 6gc celica.
My experience with cars so for: 1st car Opel/Vauxhall Omega A 1991 3.0 24v(good car good power but a bit to heavy,soft and ugly),second car BMW e36 - 320i (Good car great driving position and stuff,not enough power tho consumed as much petrol as an 328i) my last car an Celica 6g ST 7afe(very good car, love the looks , engine easy to work on, but the power is just too low, and i hate fwd).Had alot of issues with the celica changed nearly everything on the car , wheel hubs piston rings, valve stem seals, nearly every suspension part,clutch and some other stuff.I even did a ITB setup on the car but no use without cams and pistons.I don't know if i picked a badly maintained car and the roads here are just awful . So im looking for a new toy! I would love a Supra or an SC300 or an Celica GT4 but these cars here are REALLY rare so price is off the edge and part prices for toyota is just x2 german cars.

See, it's just the opposite over here. In that case I'd definitely say get a 325/328.

Both cars are old as dirt and will need a lot of work to keep up.

it depends on the mileage/condition and price of each..
just posting general specifications is not going to help

1992 BMW you're easily looking to replace a guibo, FCABs, RTABS, and other various wear items. Not to mention not good gas mileage.
1997 S6 bad gas mileage, turbo will start to go if high miles. oil consumer (same as the bmw)

if you're looking for a DD, these are not what i'd be looking at....something newer, that isn't going to be a maintenance whore
They are also VASTLY different cars....id suggest figuring out what you need/want the car to do and function as then go find one that best fits your qualifications.

This post has been edited by playr158: Dec 12, 2012 - 4:37 PM

Could get a late 90's 328is. Originally got 20/28, and is a few years younger. Anything of age is expected to need work, but at the same time anything past late 90's early 00's you can't work on it. Then there's no guarantee the newer car will be more reliable. I say get something you can actually work on.

Yeah gas mileage is an issue but as i said the bmw 325i i was looking has LPG injection witch is 2 times cheaper then petrol. 1 gallon of gasoline is around 7$ here so its
an issue.But i am sure the bmw gets a better mpg than the audi.i just want a faster good handling car.as an old car it is expected to have problems.good newer cars are really pricy. The 328i is a good car too but im not really not a fan of low end torque cuz if you trow in some cams ( bmw cams really easy to get) you lose the heart of the car cuz its not made to go past 6k rpm.and if you someday turbo the car you need higher rpm too keep up with turbo. Turboing bmw's is really good here a lot of parts.

Get what makes you happy. I'd think the BMW would be a good car. I had thought about getting one, but over here parts are expensive.