BMW vs. Audi - long term reliability

rbirns1rbirns1 Member Posts: 318
edited November 2015 in General
Audi (and VW) has a reputation for their cars needing expensive repairs as they age. Is the same true for BMW?

I have been considering a used A4 to keep long term, but that reputation is giving me pause. I have owned a VW Passat for 12 years, and it has in fact had some expensive repairs. Am I better off with a 3-series as far as long term reliability, or are they similar to Audi?

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  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,133
    edited November 2015
    I think the German marques are all similar, with the possible exception of Porsche (if you keep up the maintenance religiously, which is expensive). That said, a recent well-maintained 3 series would be as good as any German car. I've considered it.
  • carboy21carboy21 Member Posts: 760
    The famous German engineering demands expensive maintenance. I would never buy a used German luxury sedan. My choice would be Lexus, Acura or Infinity.
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