Yeah that's what the general consensus is but I just have this thing, especially with older Audi's. They are one of our (BMW) arch rivals, it's like being a 49er fan then having to convert to a Rams fan.....LOL, I'lll never do it. I realize it is apples and oranges but just an analogy. I distinctly remember how poorly made the Audi's were compared to BMW back in the day. And I still here they have issues and require a lot of maintenance with the new ones, whether true or not I wouldn't know because I never owned one.
I love our E61 M-Sport Touring X-drive but it's supposed to be my wife's and I don't want to get same car. I'll look into it a little more, maybe start lurking on Audi forums or something (heaven forbid). Porsche S 4's are an option, just a pricey one. I may be selling my '89 Porsche 911 Silver Anniversary soon which is a great car and yes, a rival of course to BMW too, but at least the quality and reliability, especially the G-50 '87-'89 models is there. But not 4wd, and even though it would handle well in the snow w/ ice tires, just can't do it. Too low in the front anyways with the IROC air dam and the chemicals they put down in the winter would tear it up and it is in pristine condition (as a driver, well sorted, just not a show car). I feel too old for a Subaru WTI or Mitsubishi EVO.
A privateer built Safari Porsche would be awesome but they are going for big bucks so I still am keeping my eyes peeled for a rust free, low milage, 80's 325ix but the secret is out on those. I keep looking locally and never see them come up for sale, if they do they are total POS's and overpriced. Maybe wait for this market to crash and bottom feed after Porsche sells. Having a really hard time unloading that, really hard time, I love that thing. '89 is like new for me compared to a '73...
