Is the Audi S4 the biggest performance bargain?
Discussion
Roan said:
Why would you bother with B6 S4s when you can have an E39 M5 for the same money, or indeed less? I didn't. Relatively speaking then, not a performance bargain IMHO.
The E39 is quite a bit older though and not as discreet. This is what I like about the S4, bar a couple of badges you'd never know!PetrolTed said:
We've had one for about 4 years now and love it. Beautifully torquey V8, a very good auto 'box (with paddles if you want more entertainment) and a pretty nice interior.
Handling wise it's typical of Audi of that period and not sharp, but it's in keeping with the character of the car and it's not 'bad'. I really enjoy driving it. 4WD too which helps in the snow.
Tax is only two hundred odd quid and MPG aside, it's been pretty reasonable to run.
MPG will be irrelevant as I'll be doing less than 7000 miles a year. Way I see it the less miles I do the better the car I can get! I imagine the MPG is in the high teens?Handling wise it's typical of Audi of that period and not sharp, but it's in keeping with the character of the car and it's not 'bad'. I really enjoy driving it. 4WD too which helps in the snow.
Tax is only two hundred odd quid and MPG aside, it's been pretty reasonable to run.
Blown2CV said:
It's not THAT fast, or THAT cheap is it? I always heard (not experienced however) that the S4 was a bit lardy and not really the bargain version of the RS4 that you seem to be suggesting. Sleeper I will grant you, but bargain not so much.
The RS4 surely isn't £10-£20k better than an S4. They're not THAT different on paper at least- anyone driven both?gizlaroc said:
Only someone who hasn't driven them both would ever say that.
The RS4 is one of the finest motor cars ever built, the S4 is.....well, at only twice the price the RS4 is a fukin' steal!
Could you elaborate? I really am interested in the differences! 0-60 and 0-100 times seem roughly the same (0.5 second in it?) top speed obv the same.The RS4 is one of the finest motor cars ever built, the S4 is.....well, at only twice the price the RS4 is a fukin' steal!
The RS has a fair more bhp and nicer bumpers. Is the drive much better?!
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