APR Stage 3 01 S4 vs 01 M5
07-09-2004, 04:28 AM
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APR Stage 3 01 S4 vs 01 M5
I'm debating buying a bone stock 01 M5 vs getting an 01 B5 S4 and upgrading to stage 3 APR (or equivalent with competitors). With the upgraded turbos and components, will the S4 be as reliable as a stock M5?
07-09-2004, 05:29 AM
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Re: No highly modified performance car is going to be worry free...
Yeah, I drive about 4-5 miles to work everyday...
So, like me, the reliability doesn't really effect you too much - so I'd go for theS4 + k04's.
Hell, you can drive w/o a radiator for a mile.
So, like me, the reliability doesn't really effect you too much - so I'd go for theS4 + k04's.
Hell, you can drive w/o a radiator for a mile.
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I know a guy with an M5 - he has to carry around oil to keep it topped off cause it uses too much!
I've heard that's a common issue with M5's but don't take my word for it. That's just what I've heard. You're probably going to have trouble either way most likely. Both have their issues right out of the box.
I've experienced most of the S4 issues and most can be easily remedied with a better aftermarket component. I haven't had failed turbos and I'm almost at 70k miles. I almost wish they would fail so I could justify upgrading
I've experienced most of the S4 issues and most can be easily remedied with a better aftermarket component. I haven't had failed turbos and I'm almost at 70k miles. I almost wish they would fail so I could justify upgrading