Thinking about making a switch from an E46 M3 to the B7 RS4...any known problems or issues
03-10-2009, 02:03 PM
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You didn't misstate - mine does that too. I was just highlighting the coughing/spitting and...
otherwise general annoyance to be woken in the morning as witnessed by the shaky and rumbly exhaust, and likely by the number of shotguns my neighbors have pointed towards my house as I take off 
03-11-2009, 12:04 AM
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I made the same transition
For me it was definitely worth it given my location.
With the snow and all, the quattro really helped and I can honestly say I trust the RS4 much more than the M3 and drive it alot more.
Granted, I will say that it is definitely more fun with the M3, the RS4 gives more drive-ability. It is alot more practical, more room, more comfort.
No major problems for me.
Only problem so far was the cigarette fuse failed but it was a simple fix.
Very reliable and practical car.
With the snow and all, the quattro really helped and I can honestly say I trust the RS4 much more than the M3 and drive it alot more.
Granted, I will say that it is definitely more fun with the M3, the RS4 gives more drive-ability. It is alot more practical, more room, more comfort.
No major problems for me.
Only problem so far was the cigarette fuse failed but it was a simple fix.
Very reliable and practical car.
03-11-2009, 04:57 AM
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Re: I made the same transition
I did too.
The RS4 is more practical, but the M3 I found to be more fun to drive and mine was much more reliable. My RS4 before it got totaled was in and out of the shop. The RS4 motor is a gem too, very usable power.
RS4 is a great machine, but not sure if Im going to get another one or jump back into a M3, a e90 this time around.
The RS4 is more practical, but the M3 I found to be more fun to drive and mine was much more reliable. My RS4 before it got totaled was in and out of the shop. The RS4 motor is a gem too, very usable power.
RS4 is a great machine, but not sure if Im going to get another one or jump back into a M3, a e90 this time around.
03-11-2009, 06:39 AM
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I ahve been running since late sept.
with the "hot air intake, and have seen no noticeable difference on my car *except* when I am in a big city in rush hour, i.e. Portland or Seattle. If I lived in those cities and had to drive in traffic daily, I would probably reconsider it, however where I live, I never get above 219degF engine oil temp day or night, 30mph or 80mph. Only time I go above 208deg or so is when I am running it hard.
On disclaimer here though, I have not had it in the full heat of summer yet. The car has seen 90degrees in Sept, Oct, but that's it. When out at highway speeds car is still around 208deg in that weather. That is well within any temp specs on the oil. I would say it is only 2-4 degrees higher than having the flap in place.
Would be interesting to see the difference when the WBGT index is higher, say in the southeast, or even Seattle on a 90deg day vs here in the desert. heat transfer will be affected in that high humidity.
On disclaimer here though, I have not had it in the full heat of summer yet. The car has seen 90degrees in Sept, Oct, but that's it. When out at highway speeds car is still around 208deg in that weather. That is well within any temp specs on the oil. I would say it is only 2-4 degrees higher than having the flap in place.
Would be interesting to see the difference when the WBGT index is higher, say in the southeast, or even Seattle on a 90deg day vs here in the desert. heat transfer will be affected in that high humidity.
03-11-2009, 08:10 AM
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My friend got an e90 instead of the RS4 and regrets it.
Just like they say.. ****ty steering and (surprisingly) he complains of a poor shifter.
Of course, we live in new england so he also complained about not having as good traction in the snow as an AWD
Of course, we live in new england so he also complained about not having as good traction in the snow as an AWD