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828 messages, Last post on Oct 03, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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Replying to: esf (May 20, 2006 10:37 am) Had it not been a Porsche Audi dealership, the S4 may have been my next car. But, as I previously posted, I also test drove the new 911 S4 and was swept off my feet. Back when I leased my Boxster S, the 911 was out of my reach and I was not that impressed with the 996 model. But the new 997, especially the 355hp S version, is much improved. The 911 is a true sports car, whereas the S4 is a sports sedan, which did make me think twice about the 911 practicality. But I really don't need a back seat and I now have access to a SUV through a friend if I need one. I am rethinking my decision to order a Coupe instead of a Cab. Enjoy your S4. It is a very nice car. |
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Replying to: redsoxgirl (May 11, 2006 8:31 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Jun 30, 2006 4:27 am) Don't get me wrong, the 2004 330ix SP was a very nice car, but at that time, had I decided to go with the 3 series for optimal perfomance and handling, I would have gone with the rear wheel drive version. I am not sure if the new 3 series puts the "ix" on a more equal level with the "i" in handling and performance. But I still think I'd be inclined to save the weight of AWD unless climate conditions mandated it. I faced the same issue when I briefly considered trading my 2005 911 C2S for a 2006 model. I considered and test drove the C4S. The added weight and slightly less efficient drivetrain took quite a bit of the edge off of the nimble handling and acceleration I enjoy with the "2". I even know some much more serious Porsche enthusiasts that prefer the handling and feel of the RWD GT3 to the much heavier AWD Turbo.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jul 12, 2006 5:31 am) |
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I think the issue is that ultimate is related to more then performance. The evo is a very quick car indeed. But an AWD bmw is ahead in a lot of other areas: comfort, safety, interior quality, etc. I don't want a car if it doesn't have heated seats and is noisy/nervous on the highway. Sure, get the evo if you want a track car. |
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I look forard to the 335 version of this AWD 3 series. This could be one of the best cars around next year in AWD circles. BMW 335xi sedan on sale in March Posted Nov 15th 2006 3:57PM by John Neff Filed under: Car Buying, Sedans/Saloons, Safety, BMW BMW's twin-turbo, 3.0-liter inline-six is turning out to be as exciting an engine as the automaker's lauded 5.0-liter V10. Though its horsepower rating is down a couple hundie compared to the V10, the experience of dropping the hammer on a perfectly balanced inline-six that's sucking in more air than a Dyson upright is awesome (or so we've heard). The engine debuted in the 3-Series Coupe, followed by an appearance in the 3-Series Sedan, and finally we've learned when it will be taking up residence in the all-wheel drive 3-Series Sedan. The vehicle, known as the 335xi, will be available in March of 2007 according to this page on BMW's Military sales website. With 300 horsepower, all-wheel drive and BMW handling, the 335xi promises to be everything to everyone. |
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Replying to: circlew (Nov 18, 2006 9:15 am) Not hardly. Even if BMW was inclined to offer a true sports suspension on their AWD models (something they've yet to do), I still would still opt for a 335i equipped with RWD over AWD. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 18, 2006 11:00 pm) My preference for RWD would be strictly for a performance sports car for dry, summer driving and some really good track time. For all the commuter roads and the 4 season capability, the confidence of AWD with a better power/weight ratio will do it for me. Perhaps that's why there is an ever increasing selection of sports models and better and better infusion of performance engineering finding their way to more and more family sedans. |
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