Which would be a better first car?

Question

so i’m looking around to buy my first car, and it’s down to 2. Both are around the same price and have warranty.

A certified preowned 2005 Audi A4 Quattro

http://pictures.dealer.com/importautooutlet/3930a4db40463837014487c8f1669346.jpg

or

A new 2008 Mazda3

http://imgs.getauto.com/imgs/ag/ga/31/50/1/JM1BK12F081803150-1.jpg

I really loved the Audi when I took it for a test drive, the Mazda was also pretty good (but it drove too much like a go kart for me)

Which do you think would be a better car, that would also last a while.

Answer 1

Define better.  But you've already made up your mind and are going for the Audi, so why ask?

Answer 2

audi = bad problems

Answer 3

The one with the better warranty.

Answer 4

The 2 cars are not comparable.  Audi is higher end car and Mazda is not.  The Mazda seems to be a more plain model than the Audi.  Thats why you feel it like a go-kart.  Try test driving a Mazda with the bigger tires and see if that makes a difference for you.  It did for me.  Also take into account operating costs.  Which one would cost to maintain (oil changes, tune-upsetc...)  Also consider the warranty.

Answer 5

audi's tend to have alot of electrical problems, and things you have to remember is the mazda is american made now ford baught them out so they are no longer japanese (this is not a good thing.) the audi is german this means there is now a good chance the audi will last you just a little bit longer. but whenever the car needs work the audi will be twice as much for parts. the mazda will have a little more get up and go that is probably why it felt like a go kart. and you said this is your first car and just because of this the mazda will make every thing alot less complicated so if I where you I would defidently go with the mazda.

Answer 6

The Audi looks like it's in one of those well maintained dealerships, so you could count on that one to be great quality and inspected thoroughly. I'd choose the Audi.

Also, ask for a history report.

Answer 7

I guess you should also check insurance quotes for Mazda and Audi before buying one, for example here: http://autoinsurance.noneto.com

As I know it both expensive to insure.

Answer 8

the audi is all fluff and there is simly too much **** to break

besides I WOULD RATHER SLIT MY WRISTS THAN DRIVE A GERMAN CAR.

hitler sucks balls!

anywho though the mazda3 recieved an above average reliability rating and would also be better on gas.

Some other cars I would recomend are the;

-nissan sentra S-ER

-nissan altima 3.5

-Toyota corolla xrs

Answer 9

Mazda 100%

Audis are unreliable and the parts and service are sky high.

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Consum...

Highs: Nimble handling, engine and transmission, braking, standard ESC, reliability.