Cars with a bit of excitement | Audi News & FAQs

Matt, 

I am in the market for a new car, but I have the hardest time deciding. My 1997 E class is getting a bit on in years and I need to change it before it explodes while I'm driving it. I've looked at the new Audi A4 and BMW 3 series as potential candidates, but remain completely unconvinced on buying either one. Should I hang on to my faithful old Benz till it decides to kill me, or buy a car I am not entirely sure about?

PS. I am going through my quarter-age crisis (24) and would like to find something that's got a little more excitement than a Merc.

Maybe you can point me in the right direction

Thanks,
Luay from Jordan

Hi Luay,

Lie down on the couch. Close your eyes. Let me help, old chap.

If you are 24 and can afford a new A4 or 3-series, but don’t want to all your hair to fall out through boredom, here’s what you do: You go and buy a one year old Audi TT or a two year old BMW Z4, or Honda S2000 or Nissan 350Z.

These are all perfectly balanced, comfortable, rapid, GT cars that will make you smile as you climb in, let alone pull away. You may also get a girlfriend. Or a better girlfriend. Or several. These are powerful machines, my friend.

What you don’t do is continue in a banger that you think is about to kill you or buy a ‘grey’ saloon targeted at those sinking under the burden of their middle-aged responsibilities.

My invoice is in the post,

Matt

P.s. So Jordan doesn’t have a scrappage scheme then? Shame, you’re the first person I’ve met who could benefit!