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Mitevo7

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get the LCI model, fit the BMW performance steering & exhaust....u'll enjoy the car much2 longer :biggrin:
Yes i will do that, currently just made appointment to test drive both 323 and 325 in the same shop. Its rare to have both in the house. Can do direct comparison.

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Turbocharged boat haha ! Well i did enlist A4 1.8T into my choices, was very concern with the gearbox problem (CVT). The one i am looking at is 2012 ver.



Definitely LCI model, many issues have been rectified. Rule of thumb for me is to always buy facelifted model.

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Ken
I think the Audi CVT gearbox is rather problem free, haven't heard much issues. But its CVT. I dread CVTs.

The BMW 8 speed ZF is all you ever want. The BMW 6 speed ZF in the E90s are not too bad. If I were to compare, I'd say the 8 speed is smoother & faster than the 6 speed. But the 6 speed is faster than many other gearboxes out there, just maybe not as seamless. Still a little pronounced on the gear changes.

Caldina a supermodel? I think at best a hand or face model. A full fledged supermodel is like a Lambo. Completely useless in doing anything except making you happy.

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Making you VERY happy. Especially getting you laid left right and centre.
 

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I think the Audi CVT gearbox is rather problem free, haven't heard much issues. But its CVT. I dread CVTs.

The BMW 8 speed ZF is all you ever want. The BMW 6 speed ZF in the E90s are not too bad. If I were to compare, I'd say the 8 speed is smoother & faster than the 6 speed. But the 6 speed is faster than many other gearboxes out there, just maybe not as seamless. Still a little pronounced on the gear changes.
I like the E90 design more than F30. It has a design of its own, just like the E46. Will feedback to you guys after i test drove F30. Haven't have time to try one.

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I like the E90 design more than F30. It has a design of its own, just like the E46. Will feedback to you guys after i test drove F30. Haven't have time to try one.

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Please do. But from my own observation in E90 MSport 320d and F30 MSport (without adaptive suspensions), I can tell you FOR SURE, the F30 is way more comfortable.

https://blog.caranddriver.com/a-tal...eveals-why-the-e90-and-f30-feel-so-different/

This article is VERY informative on e90 vs f30 with actual measurements.
 

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ixeo

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It's also the reason why the E90 is better dynamic wise as compared to F30 (IMO).
from the measurements in the link above, not necessarily.. but the diminished steering feel is what many claims.
 

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If willing to pay the rm2.3k road tax that is! :biggrin:
Not just roadtax bro, insurance too. The CC also affect insurance -_-". That's why 2.5 litre is the max for me.

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Poison ... Red colour, very flashy but i love it. Is this Quattro or FWD ? He didn't really describe. I found one Quattro A4 sells about RM100k but the car feels very harsh to drive, almost Evo like. May be shot absorber.

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this model i think high chance is quattro...

and being wagon, the ride could be a little bit more on plushy side.... (due to extra tail weight)


...or perhaps during your last test, u were accidentally pressed the sport button mode? :driver:
 

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this model i think high chance is quattro...

and being wagon, the ride could be a little bit more on plushy side.... (due to extra tail weight)


...or perhaps during your last test, u were accidentally pressed the sport button mode? :driver:
Hahaha i set the adaptive dampers to sport, may be that's why ... DSG shift lightning fast. But ride and handling, BMW 325i is better.

Wagon ride? I would consider Evo IX Wagon :adore:

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Hahaha i set the adaptive dampers to sport, may be that's why ... DSG shift lightning fast. But ride and handling, BMW 325i is better.

Wagon ride? I would consider Evo IX Wagon :adore:

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Ken
Why not Audi Avant S4? Since you have an Evo already.
 

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