You know when you post a question like that, our opinion will be bias since you are posting it in G35 Forum. I bet if you post the same question in A4 Forum (if there's any), then they will say get the A4. But there is no way I will get A4 over a G35 Coupe.

 

you are not comparing apple to apple.
the competition for the A4 1.8T quattro is the G35X sedan.

And there is a lot of more punch on a stock G.
The A4 is expensive and you need to spend more if you want some punch

 

If you go Audi...nothing less than an S4

 

G35 coupe all the way.

 

This was my dilemma when I was trying to choose. At the time, I couldn't find one in the sub 35k range with low miles. Like others have mentioned, the comparison isn't really for the same type of cars. An important distinction would be if you're going to get a manual or auto as well. As far as reliability issues, the G35 is going to be way better, and has way more grunt out of the box...I guess it comes down to your application, but the G35x seems more like a comparable model...

 

make sure you have warranty. if you dont...you may be in some trouble

 

ATL_Red_G35 - what were your impressions of the 330ci? faster or slower than the G35, and did you test the auto or manual versions. My stepbrother is always saying the G35 is overatted in terms of horsepower and I'd like to know why you chose the G. I of course wouldn't get any BMW unless it was an M3 and I know those have reliability issues as well-

 

I am a former owner of a B5 A4 1.8tmq (turbo, manual, quattro). It was chipped, had an intake, bailey's dv, neuspeed sways, upgraded brakes etc. The interior on the audi is Far better than the G. Handeling is very stable and predictable. Dollar for Dollar, increasing horse power is less expensive. However, maintenance became an issue after 80k miles. Just lookup ICM/coilpacks/sludge at www.audiworld.com.

With the mods I was able to get 29MPG in the A4. I only get 23-24MPG in the G. Obviously, the torque is alot better in the G.

Also, the A4 stock turbo is small. low hanging fruits are a chip, K&N, exhaust. After than you have to go with an upgraded turbo (stage III). For my 70 mile daily commute from Valencia to Pasadena CA, I enjoy the G.

 

I was the owner of a 2002 A4 1.8T Audi up until about a month ago when I got my 2005 g35 Sedan and here are my thoughts:

- The A4 interior is better than the g35 in looks and feel but not as roomy.
- The ride was stiffer in my A4 but that's probably because I had the sport suspension. The g35 sedan isn't as tight around the corners and tends to roll which I hope will change if I decide to add better suspension.
- G35 definitely has more power but the A4 felt more responsive.
- More power means it's not as fuel efficient as the A4.
- BIG ISSUE which made me go for the G35. RELIABILITY. I bought my A4 new so the warranty was nice for those 4 years especially because they took care of everything down to the brakes and the windshield washer fluid. I had numerous problems before and after my warranty expired including:
- Coil's had to be replaced
- Oil sludge buildup so some hoses and clamps had to be replace
- auto leveling xenon lights would cut out when taking corners fast (nothing like your car winking at cops when you're driving fast)
- and the rack and pinion had to be replaced ($1200)

There were many other smaller problems that added up and led me to get rid of the car. I wanted a car I liked that would last me for a while. So I bought the G35 and I haven't regretted it since. I love my new g35.

 

i test drove the 330i, is350, a4, g35 coupe, g35 sedan, and the acura tl

i believe they are all in the same class, except for the tl.

330i
- handles well
- sparse interior
- slow acceleration; lags a bit coming off 1st

is350
- steering was loose
- very luxury interior
- smooth driving

a4
- 1st gear is torqued really high
- steering was tight
- interior felt cheap; buttons installed felt like they were gonna fall off

g35 sedan
- average acceleration
- average interior
- average overall

g35 coupe
- 1st gear is torqued pretty high, less than a4
- sparse interior
- handles decently
- horrible turning radius

acura tl
- good price to feature
- front wheel drive - slips if pushed
- handles above average

i would have to say my top3 would be the is350, g35coupe and the tl. the is350 was too expensive to lease, being that its in high demand. the tl was front wheel drive and i just couldnt live with that, but other than that the price and feature set really made it a great deal. i ended up with the g35 coupe, which despite its interior performs quite well.

the a4 in my opinion, or the dealership that i went to provided subpar service, the navigation unit had problems 'updating software' when the salesman inserted a nav dvd, the buttons were cryptive and felt like i could rip them off, other than the interior and cust serv, the car itself drove pretty well. it accelerated well and agressively off the line, and steering was very tight and solid.

if your gonna lease, i would reconsider the a4, providing that they have better service. ultimately where you get the car will determine overall enjoyability of the car, from my experience, the service reflects the quality of the car.

good luck.

 

Same question before I got my G, but the last decision is...ya, everyone know...a G !!! That's why I am here...
Audi is good, but G is better...price, and the quality you will get...

Kcc