I hope the S4 meets my expectations...
04-04-2005, 08:58 AM
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I hope the S4 meets my expectations...
I'm looking for a used S4 currently - maybe spend $22K. Anyway, there are not any other cars I'm interested in at this price point.
I'm basically in the market for 4 door sports car as a balance between appeasing my wife (4 doors) and my desires (performance). Anyway, I've never even driven one.
I hope I'm not getting ahead of myself...but for the last several years, I told myself my next car is going to have little more *****. An M3 (E46) would have been my dream car.
I've been driving an '95 Integra for the last ten years. Perhaps I'm just looking for some reassurance...
I'm basically in the market for 4 door sports car as a balance between appeasing my wife (4 doors) and my desires (performance). Anyway, I've never even driven one.
I hope I'm not getting ahead of myself...but for the last several years, I told myself my next car is going to have little more *****. An M3 (E46) would have been my dream car.
I've been driving an '95 Integra for the last ten years. Perhaps I'm just looking for some reassurance...
04-04-2005, 09:14 AM
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Bought mine and had it shipped from Mass-Florida..never drove it or any S4 before I got it..
Coming from an integra I don't think you will be dissapointed in anything but the handling maybe, and that can be fixed. BTW never regretted the purchase except maybe when I see Meems E46 (another forum member).
04-04-2005, 09:22 AM
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The S4 is a very heavy car, and is built like a tank <m>
...never drove an Integra, but every Japanese car I've ever driven feels very "thin" by comparison. I personally love the steering feel and solidity of the Audi.
Once you chip it, you will not believe the low-end grunt of these cars. I don't think you will be disappointed.
My S4 is about my 35 th car and my all-time favorite.
Once you chip it, you will not believe the low-end grunt of these cars. I don't think you will be disappointed.
My S4 is about my 35 th car and my all-time favorite.
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04-04-2005, 09:30 AM
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I had an Integra for over 6 years before I got the S4. I really liked the Integra. In fact,
the only reason why I got the S4 was that I was sick and tired of my Integra being broken into (I live in Silicon Valley, and Hondas are especially popular around here). After 175k+ miles, I traded it in for the S4. The Integra Type R is IMHO one of the best handling FWD cars in the world bar none- the S4 will never be like an Integra in handling (it's a pig), BUT it is solid, mature, and refined. Definitely a step up. Going Stage 2 (ECU modification and cat-back exhaust) like I did for under $1500 total (which included labor BTW) yields a huge power increase (around 320 HP/350 lb/ft TQ at crank).
If you're concerned about reliability, be aware that some S4's are "problematic". This is no Honda. Some S4's have exhibited no problems at all. Get a 2001.5 or newer to be safe. If you want a track car- save your money for the M3, Lotuse Elise, or Honda S2000. If you want a well-rounded daily driver w/ fine German luxury/sport attributes, stop looking- the S4 is your car. Of course, if you want more room, save more money and get a used RS6. =D
If you're concerned about reliability, be aware that some S4's are "problematic". This is no Honda. Some S4's have exhibited no problems at all. Get a 2001.5 or newer to be safe. If you want a track car- save your money for the M3, Lotuse Elise, or Honda S2000. If you want a well-rounded daily driver w/ fine German luxury/sport attributes, stop looking- the S4 is your car. Of course, if you want more room, save more money and get a used RS6. =D