What car to purchase?

Out of those you posted, I'd have to say the A6...

 

Lexus LS430. You can get a great deal on the old models right now.

 

Im surprised more didn't pipe in for the 740. I've never had one, but have only heard good things about them.

 

how do you describe boring? of the cars on your list i have experaince with all but the alfa. the others i would describe as boring only becouse they do there job with out much incedent or flair. reliable and tough is what you'd want for your winters so i'd side for something with 4-wheel drive. so the audi edges ahead. however if you've grown up in that weather then it shouldn't be that hard to drive any of them in the winter.

for offroad snow treking i've had ford trucks, rovers, and audi's. the rovers come in 1st for hard core offroad, Audi second and the rest behind. however the rovers come in dead last for all other types of driving and you'll need a big bucket to contain the parts that keep falling off as you move along so for allaround the Audi wins again.

for fun factor a Rs4 or Rs6 would do it. however for what ever demented reason the Audi's are tiny inside. odd for a german car but the A4 is useless for more than 2 people and the A6 is tight. but jump to the A8 or the new Q7 and you get your space back in spades. go figure.

opinions off now

 

Could be expensive. I'd go for the M5 preferably but the most logical decision would be the A6!

 

2002 Audi A6.

 

i got to drive my friend's dad's 740i one, it is an awesome car! he traded that in for the 745, which he said was alright, but he hated the idrive, and now he has the 750il, which he says is the best of all 3. but the 740 really can be a beast if you treat it right, plus the luxury is second to none in that class.

 

Howso?

You can pick one up in nice shape for $15-20grand?

 

AUDI A6
Alfa
BMW's (M5 for sporty driving 760 for luxury/comfort)

 

Big luxury car, big engine, big $$$$$$$ if something goes wrong.

I've always had BMW's and they are very reliable but i know for sure that annual services can be expensive sometimes and the bigger the engine, the bigger the cost (obviously)

 

GT-R, GTS-t, GTS?

 

I've had enough problems with my German cars (two Porsches, a BMW and an Audi) that I'm probably done with them.

I'd vote for a Lexus IS 350 or an Infiniti G35 coupe. Maybe not the best for heavy snow; but they would work fine for the snow I get.

I suppose if I had to shop for something to get through heavy snow, I'd consider SUVs. Maybe a Toyota 4Runner. I test-drove one a week ago, and it was a fun vehicle (surprisingly).

 

Swedish winter? uhhhh Volvo!

Mine goes through snow like a wounded sloth, but has never even thought about quiting!

 

Saab 9-5, not that they're really Swedish cars anymore.....

 

From what I've been told, you're extremely lucky to get any Japanese import that's ever had its oil changed.

Out of your original list, I'd take the A6 (in Avant form). What about a V70R, or a 9-3 Viggen?

 

I prefer the look of the Avant over the saloon.

 

Not to hijack, but I am looking for cheap commuter wheels. I like the newer 9-3's and the 9-5, yet heard bad things about them. I test drove a 9-5 and liked it. Why do you recomend it?
Thanks
Sam

 

subaru wrx sti - 300 hp, + 4wd. Can't go wrong in the snow or street.

 

go for the alfa. my friend in denmark has one and he likes it.