I'm thinking of a getting a car with less miles and can't decide between the two. I currently drive a 2006 Audi A4 with EVERYTHING (OEM navigation, 3.2L V6, bi-xenon headlights (that move when I turn), sunroof, front & rear fog lights, Bose audio...etc). I love it.
What I'm looking for / tradeoffs:
I kind of want a manual, but the 09 A4s are impossible to find in a manual where WRXs are basically only manuals. I also kind of want a nav unit, where all 09 A4s have them, and WRXs are hard to find with them (though i can just buy an aftermarket one). I need AWD, but they're both AWD so that's not a problem. I love the 255 hp I get from my current Audi, and I know the WRXs are pretty much the same, but 09 A4s are nearly impossible to find with the V6 engine to match my current hp, so i'd be downgrading power. I know the Subaru would be cheaper to work on and maintain etc (I've owned two Subarus), however, an 09 A4 would be slightly cheaper with the same miles. I want iPod integration, but I'm fairly certain that both cars come stock with iPod integration.
so...
A4 pros
---more features
---cheaper
A4 cons
---not a manual
---downgrade in power
WRX pros
---same power
---manual
WRX cons
---less features
---more expensive
---worse build quality (from experience -- not German)
Any suggestions?
What I'm looking for / tradeoffs:
I kind of want a manual, but the 09 A4s are impossible to find in a manual where WRXs are basically only manuals. I also kind of want a nav unit, where all 09 A4s have them, and WRXs are hard to find with them (though i can just buy an aftermarket one). I need AWD, but they're both AWD so that's not a problem. I love the 255 hp I get from my current Audi, and I know the WRXs are pretty much the same, but 09 A4s are nearly impossible to find with the V6 engine to match my current hp, so i'd be downgrading power. I know the Subaru would be cheaper to work on and maintain etc (I've owned two Subarus), however, an 09 A4 would be slightly cheaper with the same miles. I want iPod integration, but I'm fairly certain that both cars come stock with iPod integration.
so...
A4 pros
---more features
---cheaper
A4 cons
---not a manual
---downgrade in power
WRX pros
---same power
---manual
WRX cons
---less features
---more expensive
---worse build quality (from experience -- not German)
Any suggestions?