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JStrathern
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Trying to make a decision on which one of these cars to get. Not looking for others to make my decision I'm just wondering what everyone's opinions is because it's a pretty tough choice, I do like all of them. Here are my 3 main choices as of now:

1. 2002 Audi TT Quattro - $10,995
225 horsepower I4
Cold Air Intake
Blow Off Valve
Turbo
Extra Set of Rims with Winter Tires
All Wheel Drive
89K Miles
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2. 2006 Acura RSX Type S - $9,000
200 horsepower V6
A Spec Body Kit
Front Wheel Drive
101K Miles
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3. 2004 BMW 325XI - $10,995
185 horsepower I6
102K Miles
All Wheel Drive
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JStrathern
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*TT and RSX are both manual 6 speeds, 325XI is manual 5 speed
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rtav
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Normally I would say jump on the Acura because of reliability, however, the fact the the Audi is all wheel drive is important if you are a skier
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J_BISCHOF
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if you plan on skiing get the beamer.
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TechnoPotamus
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RSX no doubt about it. TT is kinda girly, BMW isn't reliable enough, the acura is just sick. the RSX is an awesome car man
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Aaaron.
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out of those three, bmw
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3-6-steeze
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That's kind of a tough choice, I would say acura but it's front wheel drive, and the TT would be pretty fun but as said before it's pretty girly. If you don't need four wheel drive, I think the acura's the best choice.
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WikiWiki
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dont buy the tt- whoever was dumb enough to put a blow off valve on a car with a MAF is a fucking retard and probably abused the shit out of it.


seriously though- who the hell put a bov on a car that has a MAF? idiots thats who

also the tt isnt quattro its a haldex awd which is better for daily driving, not so much for going fast.
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Big_Spence
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the TT would look great with a mini skirt.
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Spic-N-SpaN
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my mom drives a 325xi and its such a fun care to drive, I dont have a ton of experience driving nice cars though
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Huck_Norris
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I'd go with the bimmer.  I'm very partial to inline 6s, great motors.  Also, it's got more room, better ride and AWD/5spd if I'm not mistaken so there you go...  My .02...  Just please don't turn into a bimmer douche please-  It's not a Ferrari.  Try to remember that.    

Wikki is 100% right on the TT, whoever owned that thing just wanted a turbo car to beat and impress girls by going WOT--->BOV and back again ten thousand times.  Don't buy their problem. 

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JStrathern
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Or it would look good with a front and rear lip kit and side skirts..

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Deluge
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go with the acura for sure
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spere
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I thought the RSX was a 4-cylinder?

Anyways, TT is not practical for a mountain car, even with awd. The rsx wouldn't be horrible in the snow as long as you get decent winter tires, and the bmw would cost more to maintain, but has more room for mountain trips.

They all have their positives and negatives, decide what you really need in a car and then it will be an easier choice.
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JStrathern
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I actually think you might be right, my bad. But as of now I'm leaning toward the RSX. Sure it doesn't have AWD, but with the money I save I can buy an extra set of black rims with winter tires on them and some other upgrades too. I'd also switch out the spoiler for a smaller one cause I think it looks kind of stupid.
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3-6-steeze
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I like the way you think
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Chompo.
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get the audi or beamer. Both are awd and are great. Also i am pretty sure you could probably find a better deal on a similar bmw. My dad got a 2002 325xi wagon with 75k for 9,000. It has also been super reliable, i would recommend it in a heartbeat.
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zakaroo
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BMW is classy. The TT or Acura isn't. The BMW has a lot of potential for upgrades as well.
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Big_Spence
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that's definitely up for debate...


i would never buy my son any of those for his first car. he's pretty much asking for you to race around in a poor mans sports car acting like you're above the law.
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Scrambles
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audi is impractcal for anything really, the acura is fwd, and the
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Scrambles
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fucking mobile ns. bmw is practical and awd so thats what id go for
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TuffGuy
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God damn skiers are so rich. But id go with the TT no doubt.
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Piste.Off
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TTs are chick cars, TL is fwd and an acura. Go with the bmw or get an a4.
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skia4life89
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Acura for sure. Very easy to maintain, and will be more reliable in the long run than the Audi and BMW. I work at a shop and Audis are super expensive to fix, and are in here all the time, and the beemers arnt too far behind them.
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*simba*
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I had my brother's Audi TT quattor for a week about a month ago and it rips. I'd definitely go with that.
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Piste.Off
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my bad RSX, still a no though. the bmw has 100k+ plus don't get it. TT uses haldex awd, aka it sucks.
seriously get an a4, its similar to your other cars, uses torsen awd, aka much better than haldex and you can get an 02-04 with under 80k miles for about 7.5-9k.
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A.Eberhard
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Fuck all these cars and get a WRX STI.
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CAPITA-DEVOURS
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id go with the bmw, my step mom has that one and it rips, its pretty decent in the snow if you have snow tires. and its got gutts.
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JStrathern
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It's not my first car but I understand what you're saying. And I'd say the beamer is a pretty respectable sports car for it's year.
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m.brus
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That fits in the price range? Doubtful
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KravtZ
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fucking rice burner nation right here....
some people have absolutly atrocious taste in cars. Great car don't ruin it by making it look fucking stupid.
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StreetsOfRage
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BMW, i have the exact same car, but 2006. its semi-fast and fun.
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JStrathern
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That was really just an example of general body kits.. I'm aware that one looks pretty stupid. I'm just showing that there are ways of making it look less girly.
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Lemuel
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Go RSX. Most reliable, FWD can do just as well in snow as AWD if you get good snow tires. You can still fit your ski stuff in, it may just be a little cramped. I would stay away from Audi, unreliable and very expensive to fix.
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JStrathern
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If I get the RSX I plan on putting a ski rack too, my friend has one on his and it looks pretty sick and works out well.
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kickel
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All of those cars have a ton of miles on them. I would suggest either raising your budget for less miles, or even look at less foreign cars, with lower miles.
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NotoriousTROLL
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joe, if you get the TT i will lose what little respect I have for you.-sam.
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I_Am_Mod
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where i live TT drivers are either middle aged rich women or bros...., i'd go for the beamer...
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Sam.Carson
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acura
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geteducated
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rsx, but if you like to look at yourself in the mirror, bmw. forget about the audi.
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Lemuel
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I wasn't sure if you could rack an RSX, I don't think I have ever seen one but it would definitely look sick and be real convenient. Good luck with your choice.
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JStrathern
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Why the fuck is your name Bruins Fan?
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NotoriousTROLL
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shhhhhhhh. Something cuased me to get my other account banned. for a while.
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Bumblesteeze
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The audi isn't very practical for transporting ski gear, it's still a nice car though..

It would go with either the BMW or the acura. I'm guessing that you're a young driver and as you know, insurance isn't cheap. The insurance on the BMW will probably be more expensive then the acura. Another thing to keep in mind is that you will pay a lot more money for repairs on the BMW then on the acura.

If you think you can afford the repairs and the insurance on the BMW, then go for it. If you feel like you're going to become a financial slave to your car then go with the acura which is still a great car. The acura is a manual which is in my opinion, more fun to drive.

Tough decisions though
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Ski_Alot
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TT is awd
beemer has ski space
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Steeze_Minister
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grass is green
the sky is blue
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The_Beekeeper
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You sound like every douchey kid at my school who thinks he knows about cars.
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SPskier543
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The TT if your a 17 y/o spoiled girl, the 325xi if you want a car that's actually useful and fun to drive. Or look for a 330xi, which is even more fun
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D-Roche74
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idk about older bmws, but newer ones cost a shit load for mateniance.
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steezysteeze
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that acura looks badass
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Funnel
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BMW no doubt.
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