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02-28-2009, 11:07 PM
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My Ride: Retired 2008 535i Titanium-silver with sport, premium, steptronic, NAV, HUD
Retired 2006 525i
My wife was in her 10 month old 2008, Honda Odyssey, when she somehow ended up in a shallow ditch. As she tried to back out, the wheels started spinning and friction caused the dry grass to catch fire (the fire fighters' theory). Before the fire quickly engulfed the entire car, my wife managed to escape with our 10 month old baby. Thank God no one was hurt although it was a mentally stressful experience for her.
Now she refuses to sit in another minivan/SUV. She wants a car.
I'm torn between the 2009 Audi A4 Quattro and the Mercedes C300 AWD. We already have my 535i, so we decided to go with a different flavor rather than get another BMW.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
Now she refuses to sit in another minivan/SUV. She wants a car.
I'm torn between the 2009 Audi A4 Quattro and the Mercedes C300 AWD. We already have my 535i, so we decided to go with a different flavor rather than get another BMW.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
02-28-2009, 11:13 PM
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man that is scary. really sorry to hear about that man but glad to know that your wife and baby are ok.
as for a replacement, between those two for her Id probably pick the benz. well Ive driven a friend's new C-class, havent driven an audi though so cant comment on that.
as for a replacement, between those two for her Id probably pick the benz. well Ive driven a friend's new C-class, havent driven an audi though so cant comment on that.
02-28-2009, 11:40 PM
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sorry to hear about that man!!! glad to hear they're both safe!
An M5 would be an icing on a cake!!!! or a cherry on top of that icing!
An M5 would be an icing on a cake!!!! or a cherry on top of that icing!
03-01-2009, 12:01 AM
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I am sorry to hear about your wife and childs accident! Thank God they got out safely!
As for a car. I would go with the new Audi, they are great! A 328/335 would be nice too...
As for a car. I would go with the new Audi, they are great! A 328/335 would be nice too...
03-01-2009, 01:18 PM
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Holy crap! Glad they're OK. That's scary. Either car, you can't go wrong for comfort, safety, and all that, but the new A4 looks hot. Just to keep it in the family, how about a 3 series like Waco suggested? My sister has an '06 325xi and loves it.
03-01-2009, 02:39 PM
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Wow, what a story, glad everyone is okay, as for the car good luck with your decision! 
Are we sure she didn't light the thing just to get something other than a minivan??? 
03-01-2009, 03:51 PM
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I am very happy to hear that your wife and child escaped unharmed. As for replacement car, go with the C300 4Matic. Great choice.
That is the exact same car that I am researching for my wife's first car. I also did not want to go with 2 BMWs unless it was going to be an SUV.
That is the exact same car that I am researching for my wife's first car. I also did not want to go with 2 BMWs unless it was going to be an SUV.
03-01-2009, 04:52 PM
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
Sorry to hear about her mishap. atleast no one was hurt. Strange thing about your wife's van. I wonder if there was a leak in the fuel after she got in to a ditch and yes, the friction on the tire spinning could have caused fire. 