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<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2560796.phtml">B5 S4 compared to B7 RS4 on B5 Forum</a></li></ul>

VerrÜckt

Seems like a fair thread to me...with mostly fair responses.

HiRev

but the real interest lies in trying to build a fast car for less coin (mod b5) which can also be rewarding. For most of us, we've been there, done that. The RS4 is the most satisfying car I've ever owned (post Stasis/Ohlins). I've had stage I/II Audi's (b5, RS6). Neither of those cars ever put a grin on my face like the RS4. Other than straight line drags, there is absolutely no comparison. It's also interesting to note, the RS4 is receiving the highest accolades of any Audi prior from the automotive press. I don't recall the same hype for the b5 or b6, but they were never testing highly modded cars. There is certainly something desirable about this car because it's lured more M and P car owners than any Audi prior.

Bob W. - undead

yes, mental illness is interesting.

ESFO

It was nothing like the asinine rich thread a few threads down.

VerrÜckt

That's just 'cause the RS4 guys drink more Cognac. :-)

absoluteis

and as TopGear puts it.. This is the first audi that rides correctly.

Translation? The B5 does not ride as nicely.

Period, full stop.

VerrÜckt

and Audi has a ways to go to make things really "neutral". They've done well to reduce understeer.

The B8/B9 platforms should see a total redesign of quattro and will make changes in the weight distribution.

HiRev

and didn't Clarkson say the RS4 has one of the top 20 motors of all time?

Bob W. - undead

"best engine of all time" in the rock-climber episode.