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Old 07-07-2003, 10:55 PM
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Default so, why do you love your s4?

my uncle is looking to buy a (slightly used) new car.

in the past, he's been a big BMW fan, so he's leaning towards either an m3 or an m5. however, i'm trying to push him into an s4, and he seems fairly agreeable to the idea, but i haven't sold him yet.

what made you buy the audi over the bimmer? what makes you smile every time you sit down in your driver's seat? how do i get him to overlook the lil' issues that the s4 has had?

thanks in advance for your input!

(oh, btw, since he lives in NE ohio, i've already played the quattro card, and that definitely peaked his interest... i need more than that, though.)
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Default if the car was for your uncle..just go with a M5..

i was gonna get M3 too but ended up getting a S4 because M3 was not out yet when I bought my S4..plus I don't think I can afford 12k more to get a M3..it's a bit overpriced IMO.
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is he a Driver or a putter in the right lane?
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he's a driver.
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Default gotta ask the question: why?

i much prefer the driving characteristics of the s4 to that of the m5 or the e36 m3...

why do you prefer the bmw?
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Default cuz the reliability and looks(personal opinion)

but it seems like the reliability of the m3 engines doesn't look too good too.
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Default If he is a Driver and has Quattro...he was made for a Audi.

i lost count how many times i was stuck behind a
slow moving M3/M5 in traffic and wasted no time getting in front of these drones who dont have a clue. Find a wet area and let him test out the Quattro and let him then drive the M5 in the same conditions....Power without Control in Not Fun.....
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Default I think Audi gives you more value for your money than BMW.

BMW attaches a larger premium to its badge than does Audi.
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Default Driving characteristics of the S4 better?

I currently own a e36 M3 and am trying to talk myself into selling the M and picking up a S4 due to the tuneability. Stock vs. stock there is no comparison in handling between the two cars. The M wins hands down. What so you have to do to an S4 go get it to handle equal to or better than the M? I know 4wd gets it in the snow and wet conditions but where I live its dry more than its wet. I also have a second vehicle for the snow because I hate salt which equals rust!!
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I couldn't afford an E46 M3, so I got the S4.


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