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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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2009 Audi A4 or Mercedes C350?

I'm shopping for a new car and I'm stuck between the new Mercedes C350 and the new Audi A4 with the led's in the headlights. Which car do people prefer and why? I was all set to get the C350 then I read Edmunds review and now I really don't which is the better buy all around. I was considering the Bmw 335i but the sedan is ugly and there iss no room in the coupe. Any suggestions?

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=126666
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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c350 only comes in an auto transmission, go for the a4 with a stick shift
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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mercedes c series other than AMG, FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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audi ftw
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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I'd take the mercedes any day.

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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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In all honesty what other cars are there to really consider?

The G35 sedan has the power but its ugly, same with the bmw 335i not only is it ugly but once you start adding options your heading into 5 series prices, the 335i couple and G37 are great but I really want something with 4 doors. The new TL is ugly. The EVO X is also great but insurance is insane. If anyone can make any other suggestions I would appreciate it.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Let's face it. you live in jersey. weather in NE SUX.
the new audi a4 looks great, its a 4dr, little luxurious and awd.
mercedes c350 looks ok, its a 4dr, and unless its 4matic, its rwd. luxurious, but cant see much from c series.
g35 sedan, even though its "ugly", awd, 4dr, great driveability. also as luxurious as mercedes and audi, or superior.
If i were in your shoes, def go with audi or infiniti. Ive had driven both g35x(4dr awd which was my ex's car) and audi a4(current wifey's), they are all great. g35x seems like you will have more room if you are looking for a family-oriented car. mecedes c300 4matic(my friend's car) sux *** even on wet road. Dont get my wrong, mercedes(E,S,CLS,anything other than C) are great cars. but in the end,
MERCEDES C FTMFL.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Audi has the 2.0t, quattro, and dsg. Or I'd get the 08 Tl type s.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by aboh6leenz
Audi has the 2.0t, quattro, and dsg. Or I'd get the 08 Tl type s.
Have you eve driven one of those? i mean tl-s is nice too but the OP clearly stated that tl is ugly. you are one of those honda heads rnt ya?
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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You should consider the Passat CC. They will be available in October I believe. Pictures don't do them justice, they look amazing. The 3.6L VR6/4Motion is a potent combination...

http://www.autospies.com/images/user...assat-cc-3.jpg
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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I think he's talking about the 07-08 body style Kim because thats the only one offered in Type S. The new 2009 TL is the one that I think is ugly.

But I think you are right the Audi A4 might be the better choice in the end.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Audi more power to the ground and better mpg's thats all i got to say about it.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 06RS
You should consider the Passat CC. They will be available in October I believe. Pictures don't do them justice, they look amazing. The 3.6L VR6/4Motion is a potent combination...

http://www.autospies.com/images/user...assat-cc-3.jpg
VW = Poor People's car who demands Germans but yet cannot afford audi, porsche, bmw, mercedes.
ehhhhh, NO THANX
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartinez1170
Audi more power to the ground and better mpg's thats all i got to say about it.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by kim.ry
Have you eve driven one of those? i mean tl-s is nice too but the OP clearly stated that tl is ugly. you are one of those honda heads rnt ya?
08 Tl type s. He said new Tl so I could only imagine he's talking about the 09. And yes I am one of those Honda heads.

Oh yeah what about the IS350?

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