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#380 of 828 Re: S4 vs. RS4 [circlew] by ateixeira Jan 12, 2007 (9:49 am)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 19, 2006 6:17 pm) We took an S4 cabrio from DC to Philly, and while extremely nice, nothing about it screamed "ultimate".   RS4 without question.   -juice Replies to this message: circlew (Jan 13, 2007 7:49 am) esf (Jan 14, 2007 11:09 pm) ateixeira (Jan 17, 2007 9:33 am)
#381 of 828 Re: S4 vs. RS4 [ateixeira] by circlew Jan 13, 2007 (7:49 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 12, 2007 9:49 am) Thanks juice. The rags say the RS4 is really over the top for this segment since it is probably better than the current/previous M's and price is skyscraper high.   Regards, OW
#382 of 828 M3 vs. RS4 by circlew Jan 13, 2007 (2:18 pm)
Here's a great example of some of the discusions on AWD and RWD in some of the best sedans around. Enjoy!   http://www.metacafe.com/watch/122116/2007_audi_rs4/   Regards, OW
#383 of 828 Re: S4 vs. RS4 [ateixeira] by esf Jan 14, 2007 (11:09 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 12, 2007 9:49 am) Hey, don't offend.   The S4 is a perfectly "ultimate" machine!       '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330 Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jan 17, 2007 9:33 am)
#384 of 828 Re: S4 vs. RS4 [esf] by ateixeira Jan 17, 2007 (9:33 am)
Replying to: esf (Jan 14, 2007 11:09 pm) Don't get me wrong, I've offer one of my kidneys for one of 'em.   -juice
#385 of 828 Re: S4 vs. RS4 [circlew] by monkstermann Feb 27, 2007 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 19, 2006 6:17 pm) Ultimate Audi?? No contest: R8 Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 28, 2007 7:03 am) circlew (Feb 28, 2007 7:35 am)
#386 of 828 Re: S4 vs. RS4 [monkstermann] by ateixeira Feb 28, 2007 (7:03 am)
Replying to: monkstermann (Feb 27, 2007 8:08 pm) That's not a sedan, though.   Beautiful car, however. Just the halo Audi needs.   -juice Replies to this message: circlew (Feb 28, 2007 7:35 am)
#387 of 828 Re: S4 vs. RS4 [ateixeira] by circlew Feb 28, 2007 (7:35 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 28, 2007 7:03 am) I believe Audi coming out with a RS6 also. 525-550HP. But there is the weight issue. RS4is heavy also.   When the 335Xi comes out, this will be BMW's closest shot at this category.   The Lancer EVO is also a good candidate but I believe the RS4 edges it in a few of the performance categories and the difference in accommodations are worlds apart.   Regards, OW
#388 of 828 Re: Audi #1 AWD [premiumdetail] by alltorque Jun 11, 2007 (9:17 am)
Replying to: premiumdetail (Dec 12, 2004 11:45 am) Sorry, but Audi did not invent 4WD or AWD. It was around long before Audi - lots of AWD stuff in WWII and before.............Willy's Jeep springs to mind as a prime example but lots of trucks ran similar systems, incl Land Rover just after WWII. Indeed, Stirling Moss won a Gold Cup race meeting in a 4WD car in 1961, Jensen introduced the FF, ( Ferguson Formula - that's Harry Ferguson as in Massey Ferguson), luxury car in 1966 and the first Range Rover appeared in 1970; but that was just a Landie in a smart suit.   Audi revolutionised the world of Rallying with their Quattro system and, therefore, are often - and incorrectly - attributed with the invention of 4WD. Well may be the best technical system; I cannot judge but is almost certainly best known car system.   Just me being an anorak. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 11, 2007 10:20 am) shipo (Jun 14, 2007 6:17 pm) kyfdx (Jun 14, 2007 7:39 pm) ateixeira (Jun 20, 2007 11:19 am) and 5 more...
#389 of 828 Crying by alltorque Jun 11, 2007 (9:50 am)
Hey folks, just reading thro' some earlier posts made me want to cry. Here in UK the price for a base Audi A4 Cabrio 1.8T is GBP25995 - that's around USD46k - without any options and not much discount available either. The Audi S6 with the 5.2 Litre V10 starts at GBP56600 or circa USD101k and forget any discount. And, of course we're at least 3000 miles closer to the factory than you guys/gals. Don't even get me onto the almost-USD7 per US Gallon cost of fuel over here, which makes running an S6 a game only for the seriously rich. I'm using USD for $ and GBP for £ 'cos I'm not sure how the system will interpret the symbols.   No, don't send sympathy - send money. Replies to this message: circlew (Jun 11, 2007 12:22 pm) alltorque (Jun 11, 2007 12:44 pm)

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