Audi/Volkswagen are very expensive to maintain. They are the same thing and they have the same engines and things like that. If you can afford the premium maintenance go for it. I owned a Audi A4 2004 2.0T. And the smallest things go wrong at the most inoppurtune moments. Fun car great driving dynamics. But is NOT RELIABLE. I bought a Honda Accord and never looked back. You think I am kidding about those maintenance prices. O you will see my friend... you will see Oil change 89.95 30 for my honda. timing belt 1300 450 for my honda... transmission 4700/ 2475 for my honda. They are good for the first 50 thousand miles, and then they fall apart