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828 messages, Last post on Oct 03, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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Replying to: dhanley (Apr 19, 2006 7:41 am) All I can say about he S4 is WOW! It is like it is chiseled from a block of granite compared to the Volvo. It is also so tight, responsive and the engine is to die for. Finally... an Audi with power...that corners like it is on rails. It is as close to perfection as any car I have ever owned. |
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Gets even better for 07, 6 speed manual confirmed, plus a Torsen rear diff, memory seats, black/blue seats that look nicer, and some new colors. That vehicle took a close 2nd in an R&T comparo, 1st when price was factored in, and these updates only make it better. It already had the quickest lap times and acceleration/top speed in that comparo. -juice |
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Replying to: themugster (Apr 09, 2006 1:39 pm) I have an S4 (Cabriolet) myself, and the S4 (and C55, M3) seems to be just a touch more extravagant (no offense!). It has the usual gorgeous Audi interior, 40 more horses, and it's about $10K more expensive on average dealer cars. The S60R is definitely above the G35/TL, and I can't pinpoint exactly where it is. Maybe it's in a class of its own? I think the S4 sedan is its closest competitor, but there's nothing direct...  '06 Audi A3 2.0T FronTrak • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330 AWD |
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Replying to: esf (Apr 19, 2006 7:15 pm) It doesn't have the punch, or pricetag of the M3 or S4. But it is nicer than the 330ix or G35 AWD or A4 3.0
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Replying to: volvomax (Apr 20, 2006 2:01 pm) It's the 3.2 FSI V6 in the A3/A4/A6/TT- and it generates 255hp. Something a bit confusing is that the new Q7 has the 3.6 liter FSI V6 from the '06 Passat- which generates 280 horsepower. Once the A6 and A4 get updated, they will most likely gain this engine, probably with about 10 more horsepower than in the Q7/Passat. For some reason, Audi decided not to put this new V6 in the new TT, and is sticking with the wonderfully-executed 3.2, but I think the 2.0T is good enough!
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VR6 did not make it to previous Passat. I would be surprised if it is adopted into Audi family. VR6 seems to be used in transverse applications and V6 in longitudal (North South). Krzys PS I hope I got spelling correct.
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Replying to: esf (Apr 19, 2006 7:15 pm) Here is the order of finish: BMW 330i Lexus IS350 Infiniti G35 Acura TL Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Cadillac CTS Volvo S60R AWD Saab 9-3 Aero I guess they couldn’t get the Volvo do go faster than 0-60 in 6.4 because of the desert heat.
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Replying to: tucsonbob (Apr 21, 2006 12:53 pm) Audi A4 2.0T quattro Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Spec_B BMW 325xi Lexus IS250 AWD Mazda Mazdaspeed 6 Infiniti G35X Volvo S40 T5 AWD As you can see, this was purely an AWD sport sedan test. I do wonder, however, why the Jaguar X-Type and Mercedes-Benz C240 4Matic weren't in here? Maybe they are too pricey, but still... I believe the S40 was unfairly put into this test- the S60 is more of a competitor here. The S40's main competitor is the Acura TSX, because both are oddly-positioned premium small sedans in the market, while these cars are closer to midsize. Just a thought. Here's the link: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=3280&page_number- - =1 Just to tell you, the red rocket in the main photo is the A4! It's an S-Line version, and looks incredibly good in one of the photos. The A4 line has been my favorite Audi since I first saw this article.
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Replying to: esf (Apr 23, 2006 2:05 pm) |
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Replying to: krzyss (Apr 21, 2006 10:16 am) The Subie top top honors when price was factored in. Not bad considering the '07 got a 6th gear ratio and a Torsen rear diff added to it. Now it might take first overall, since the Audi only won by about a point. -juice
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