Audi B7 S4 or BMW 335 xi (NEEDS YOUR IMPARTIAL 2 CENTS)
03-25-2008, 06:52 AM
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i went from a B6 S4 to 335 back to a B7 S4
i missed the all wheel drive! and the V8. both are great cars but you are looking at the xi and that i have not driven
03-25-2008, 10:08 AM
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this may provide some info you're looking for..
granted its a thread that compares the 335xi and the 335i..
Also, KW makes a variant 3 suspension for the 335xi. Quaife, i think, has an lsd available but its supposedly a waste of money (not sure).<ul><li><a href="http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79114">http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79114</a</li></ul>
Also, KW makes a variant 3 suspension for the 335xi. Quaife, i think, has an lsd available but its supposedly a waste of money (not sure).<ul><li><a href="http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79114">http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79114</a</li></ul>
03-25-2008, 10:32 AM
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BMW logic:
Not a hard-core performance car and the car has stability / traction control anyway.
I hate the logic, but that's what their excuse is...Our Z8 doesn't have limited slip either, and that makes no sense at all...
I hate the logic, but that's what their excuse is...Our Z8 doesn't have limited slip either, and that makes no sense at all...
03-25-2008, 10:46 AM
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Not a hard core performance car?? Wow, now I'm seeing how BMW cheaped out...
My 1993 525i had limited slip differential, granted it was a $500 option..
I'm shocked to see BMW cut corners in those kind of performance areas... What next? a BMW on a FWD platform? that should save some more money on the drivetrain as well...
I'm shocked to see BMW cut corners in those kind of performance areas... What next? a BMW on a FWD platform? that should save some more money on the drivetrain as well...
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03-25-2008, 11:16 AM
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Ive owned a B6S4 and now B7A4. I like BMW for their balance and handling
and the E46 M3 is one of my favorite looking cars.
unbiased right here.
I could own a BMW fine. But I love the way Audi feels inside, the material, the design, and they look really god outside. Not shouty, but not dull either. They are beautiful. A little heavy in AWD form but reasonable.
The draw back to the 4.2 was mpg.
all my opinions and reasoning hope it helps.
unbiased right here.
I could own a BMW fine. But I love the way Audi feels inside, the material, the design, and they look really god outside. Not shouty, but not dull either. They are beautiful. A little heavy in AWD form but reasonable.
The draw back to the 4.2 was mpg.
all my opinions and reasoning hope it helps.
03-25-2008, 11:26 AM
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Same reply everytime... comparable performance but not close when it comes to interior/design...
335xi is also way cheaper to lease than the S4 so there is also the exclusivity factor if you like the fact that there isn't a S4 in every parking space.
03-25-2008, 11:31 AM
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Agreed
I saw a few 2008 BMW's recently at an auto show and I was shocked to see how dated the interior looked. It was nice mind you, but the materials and layout looked like the mid 80's to my father-in-law and I. I said something to the sales rep about it, he immediatley looked at the ground, and agreed.