[4nroots]

so here's the deal. I own an 06 330i and an 04 A4 avant. I just picked up the avant last year, and it has been in the shop more times than I can remember. In addition to that, it sucks in the snow (maybe I have a lemon?).

so the long and the short of it is that I have sold the avant and now need another 2nd vehicle. My 330i lease is up in about a year or so, and at that point I am going to get an X5. We have one kid (2) and another on the way. I don't want to blow my brains out on a 2nd car as the X5 is going to be more expensive than the 330i on a monthly payment. I have narrowed down my selection to two choices (car has to be auto...wife)

1. 2007 Nissan Altima SE V6 w/ CVT
2. 2007 VW GTI (5 door) w/ DSG

I have driven the altima, and it's not bad....but I am so spoiled by the RWD bimmer that driving a front driver kind of sucks (plus the example we drove exhibited a lot of torque steer). The GTI is nice...not the best looking, but has a lot of utility for baby gear etc...

what would you choose and why?

TIA