maybe my next car

S4to335 · 02-20-2009, 10:06 AM

This car was in the paddock next to me at Laguna Seca on Monday/Tuesday...it is very nice...my only issue is how much power I would be losing going from a chipped 335i to a chipped A4 2.0T.

SE3P_to_E90 · 02-20-2009, 10:18 AM

Audi --> BMW --> back to Audi?

I have to admit, the new A4's are very sexy, even more so than the new c-class, but still a stepdown from the e90 imho... Gotta love those headlamp LED's though

Tim2189 · 02-20-2009, 10:20 AM

why not wait for the S4?

S4to335 · 02-20-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SE3P_to_E90

Audi --> BMW --> back to Audi?

I have to admit, the new A4's are very sexy, even more so than the new c-class, but still a stepdown from the e90 imho... Gotta love those headlamp LED's though

It is actually VW --> BMW --> BMW -- > VW --> VW --> Audi --> Audi --> Audi --> Audi --> Audi --> Audi --> BMW --> Audi --> Audi --> BMW

I have had to many issues with my 335i.

S4to335 · 02-20-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc328ci

why not wait for the S4?

In this market...with the wifey not making decent money in real estate...I cannot handle a $800+ / month Audi S4 lease payment.

imported_Nomad · 02-20-2009, 10:37 AM

It depends on if you are going quattro or FWD; the FWD will not be able to put much power to the ground and the steptronic transmission cannot handle much over 300 TQ or HP unless things have changed since the B7 and MKV platforms. With the quattro and a Haldex, you should be able to shift a lot of the power to a RWD bias and their are a lot of tunes available for Audi as I suppose you already know: APR, REVO, GIAC.

Greeney · 02-20-2009, 10:44 AM

Beauty! If Audi buys my car back as I hope I will look seriously at the A4/S4

lyjw88 · 02-20-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

Beauty! If Audi buys my car back as I hope I will look seriously at the A4/S4

Hell no. Keep your S5!!

Greeney · 02-20-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lyjw88

Hell no. Keep your S5!!

To bad the dealer things I broke my own car huh?

methodtim · 02-20-2009, 12:33 PM

OP, I totally agree with you. I'm going to be taking a long and serious look at the A4/S4 for my next car. Those things are sexy, but I do worry that I'm going to miss the power (which is why I'm leaning more towards the S4).

stickypaws · 02-20-2009, 12:56 PM

Looks are only skin deep

S4to335 · 02-20-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stickypaws

Looks are only skin deep

The S-line interior rocks in the new A4..check out the S-line seats...the whole console..placement of everything..is so nice for me.

E92AXM · 02-20-2009, 05:54 PM

I want to like all the new audi's (a4, a5, tt-s etc.) but audis prices are just beyond ridiculous. Not that they aren't top quality and such, but they definitely aren't bang for your buck type cars. I really use to hate 350z g37 etc , but i saw a new 370z today in blue and i was like

, it really was impressive. That may be a good option for you as well.

methodtim · 02-20-2009, 10:01 PM

^ True, they're pricey for entry-level luxury.

Garduna · 02-20-2009, 11:53 PM

The thing is tho, at lease for me, Audi has been for the a while now has some of the BEST interiors EVER. BMW to me isn't up to par with them just yet. They are getting close but not there yet.

If you want more performance out of your toy, get a BMW. If you want luxury with some kick in your car, get a Audi.

JayeJaymes · 02-21-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

This car was in the paddock next to me at Laguna Seca on Monday/Tuesday...it is very nice...my only issue is how much power I would be losing going from a chipped 335i to a chipped A4 2.0T.

wow that pic is almost identical to the pic of your car in your sig

S4to335 · 02-21-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by J.Rob

wow that pic is almost identical to the pic of your car in your sig

Yeah...same turn at Laguna Seca raceway...Turn 3 entry...Turn 2 exit in the background.

Soni · 02-22-2009, 08:45 AM

I am also consider getting this when my lease is up next year!!

Hula-Hula · 02-22-2009, 10:10 AM

Too bad the S4 is too expensive, that thing is CRAZY!

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md80tom · 02-22-2009, 12:11 PM

the 2.0T and 335i are not comparable, even chip wise. 335i's get what, 330, 340whp with a chip? I'd give the quattro hugging A4, 230-240whp. Torque however, will be up there near 300 if not past.

This would be a little easier if you had a 328 :P

Greeney · 02-22-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hula-Hula

Too bad the S4 is too expensive, that thing is CRAZY!

Its supposed to cost less than the outgoing model...

S4to335 · 02-22-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gtiTom

the 2.0T and 335i are not comparable, even chip wise. 335i's get what, 330, 340whp with a chip? I'd give the quattro hugging A4, 230-240whp. Torque however, will be up there near 300 if not past.

This would be a little easier if you had a 328 :P

I dunno about you...but decreasing payments right now seems like the prudent thing to do...THAT is why I am considering the A4 at this time.

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