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Wow ! 3864 pound curb weight listed by C&D is horrible. That is just shy of an M5.

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Old 04-08-2003, 10:07 AM
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Default Wow ! 3864 pound curb weight listed by C&D is horrible. That is just shy of an M5.

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Not much more than the B5 S4.
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Around 270 lbs more...
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How come all of Audi's official curb weights list around 3650?
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Default Interesting how

reviews of both the M5 and the B6 S4 <b>don't</b> seem to include the statements, "Gosh, this car is such a heavy pig, it handles like crap and I hate driving it!"

There is far too much emphasis being placed on numbers and stats, and not the overall package, IMHO. If it's a fun car to drive, it's a fun car to drive... regardless of whether it weighs 3,864 lbs or 3,400 lbs. Guess what? Both are pretty heavy. If you want a lightweight, nimble car, you shouldn't be looking at V8-powered German sports sedans.
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Is it that much? I was thinking the B5 was 3700ish. You're probably right.
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it's funny how people react to the magazine reviews. I mean really who cares what the magazines say.

The most important thing is you buy the car that is <b>right</b> for you, not what the magazine says.
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Dry weight?
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According to the model guide, B5 Sedan is 3593 lbs (1630 kg), Avant is 3704 lbs (1680 kg).
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Default Re: Interesting how

If you want a lightweight, nimble car, buy an Elise--it's a fine car.

I'd love to have one. I'd just rather have an S4.


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