2002 Audi S4 or 2001 530i

[rp911t]

I'm, well undecided on which to purchase. Any info provided will help me with my decision making. Thanks.


2002 S4 Sedan 6-Speed quattro
Mileage: 40,438
Price: $31,995 *
Exterior: Light Silver Metallic
Interior: Onyx
Drivetrain: quattro® all-wheel drive
Transmission: Manual
Options/Packages
Premium Package -
Power Glass Sunroof
Homelink (r) Remote Transmitter
Auto Dimming Inside & Outside Mirrors
Bose (r) Premium Sound System
Ca Emissions
Silk Nappa Leather
Cold Weather Package -
Heated Front Seats
Expandable Ski/Storage Sack

2001 BMW 530i
Mileage: 36,356
External Color: Titanium Silver Metallic
Interior Color: Black Leather
Transmission: Manual
Price: $34,995 *
Installed Options:
Roof Trim Strips In Body Color
Xenon Headlights
In-dash Cd Player
Sport Premium Pkg

 

[Tom]

Tough choice, what are you aiming for? Speed or Comfort? From a luxury stand point, I would go with the 530. The B5 S4 is just too small for my liking.

 

[rp911t]

Hmm...Both? I believe both are beautiful cars..its just well the S4 is more of my age, but i love the BMW. I plan on getting an E90 when it comes out, so i need to keep that into consideration in terms of reselling the 5 or s4.

Also what is the best radar dector to purchase?

 

[jnejman]

You're paying way too much for 2001 530i.
I purchased mine with 59K miles for $24,000 from dealer in Texas.
It is 5speed with sport package.
Runs great!!!

 

[codex57]

That does sound a little high for a 2001 530i. Did you check kbb.org and stuff?

Anyways, it really does depend on whether you're going for more speed or comfort. The 5 isn't very big IMO, but compared to an A4, it's pretty big.

As for radar, it's basically btw the Valentine 1 or the Passport 8500. I think the Passport is currently in the lead. In CA, I don't think the cops use the new stuff so the V1 is still a viable option. I like the arrows personally.

 

[HornyHornet]

Maybe a little biased but I would consider the 530i. Better resale if you going to get the E90.

 

[NZL]

These are completely different cars.
Shouldn't you be comparing an A6 with the 530?

 

[rp911t]

Both cars are below KKB retail value, so yeah.

I know i should be comparing the 5 to the A6..but i don't want an A6..Its either the S4 or the 530i..i'm just undecided on which to purchase at the end of the month. S is located in Oakland, the 5 is in Bakersfield. I'm in Fresno basically. So yeah...

Do you know if bmw dealerships swap pre-certified cars?