2008 RS4 cab vs. 2009 M3 convertible

A4Allan · 02-10-2008, 01:40 PM

Well folks, I'm trying to decide on what my new open top toy will be. I've narrowed it down to 2 as evident of the subject, though I'd have to wait for the M3s arrival. Any thoughts from those on this board as to which to go for and the pluses/minuses of each would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers and tia...

MrBucket · 02-10-2008, 02:32 PM

sykotoy · 02-10-2008, 02:51 PM

S4@last!::Now B7 RS4 · 02-10-2008, 02:54 PM

most? The M3 may be a better choice on the track.

Vijay · 02-10-2008, 03:00 PM

If you don't need AWD, go for the M3. Just as with the standard M3 and RS4, however, quattro makes the power of the car far more accessible and safer to use on public roads.

sillyboy · 02-10-2008, 05:44 PM

Auditude2.0T: BT PWR · 02-10-2008, 05:45 PM

April · 02-10-2008, 06:02 PM

April · 02-10-2008, 06:28 PM

it affects the center of gravity the most. So while a tin top is nice, a 335 version is probably more in character with the car. Neither the RS4 Cab nor the M3 convertible is going to scare an Elise driver when the road gets twisty, but the hardtop is most certainly not a sporting choice.

The seams in the hardtop looks absolutely dreadful if the car is light coloured. Only consider dark colours.

And then there is exclusivity. Only 300 Audi Cabs have been sent to the US.

Finally, most bugs will show up in the first year or two. Given the engine snafus of the previous M3 and over-heating problems on the 335, it might be prudent to wait it out a year and see what develops.

In the end though, pick what floats your boat. Convertibles are never a logical choice

A4Allan · 02-10-2008, 07:49 PM

And I guess it does boil down to a number of things...quattro vs. hardtop. I'm an Audi purist given that I already have a C4 S6 avant which I use during the winter however for those days tooling around on the twisties, quattro just give me the security that I feel most comfortable with.

With that...what color RS4 cab?? I'll keep the forum posted...

Thanks again to all!!

02-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
MrBucket AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 597	All wheel drive vs folding hardtop is what it mainly comes down to. __________________ 275/30/19 Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R krazy glue tires Ferodo DS2500 Club-Race brake pads

02-10-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
sykotoy AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 700	Both great....tough choice __________________ Phantom Black Euro Spec/ I Pod / Solar Roof/ Buckets / Flat Bottom Wheel Mods/ H+R Srings and Sways, full milltek system on next week Current RS4 B7 1/4 mile record holder :O) (stock) 12.883

02-10-2008, 02:54 PM	#4
S4@last!::Now B7 RS4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,552	Edit: Sorry didn't notice cab: Do you really need AWD and what are you going to use the car for the most? The M3 may be a better choice on the track. __________________ 2008 AVUS RS4 Silver leather/CF, iPod adpater Magnaflow exhaust Milltek downpipes Huper Optik Tint and 3m Clear Mask 2007 Q7 Quartz Gray Stock for now

02-10-2008, 03:00 PM	#5
Vijay AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,485	M3 will look much better as a convertible...... If you don't need AWD, go for the M3. Just as with the standard M3 and RS4, however, quattro makes the power of the car far more accessible and safer to use on public roads. __________________ ********************************************** Current Stable: Audi Porsche * BMW* **********************************************

02-10-2008, 05:44 PM	#6
sillyboy AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 784	gotta agree...not a huge fan of the RS4 cab looks...... __________________ 2010 Gray Q5 Prem Plus/Nav 2010 Passat tdi 2011 Range Rover Sport S/C Past: 2005 S4 Blk/Blk 2007 RS4 Blk/Blk Stasis SLs/Milltek/short throw/275s 2007 A3

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02-10-2008, 05:45 PM	#7
Auditude2.0T: BT PWR Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,340	if you need AWD, widebody and nice interior RS4 otherwise M3. __________________ My Stable: 06' A4 2.0T Quattro Stage III Family Stable: 07' Phantom Black RS4 09' BMW X5 3.0 Sport 02' MB Ml500 Lorinser 01' Volvo S80 T6 (Exported to Greece) 01' A6 4.2 Highly Modded (Gone but not Forgotten)

02-10-2008, 06:02 PM	#8
April AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 52,940	Cab and track are almost mutually exclusive;-) __________________

02-10-2008, 06:28 PM	#9
April AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 52,940	The 3 series hardtop vert adds not only about 400lbs, but adds them up high, where it affects the center of gravity the most. So while a tin top is nice, a 335 version is probably more in character with the car. Neither the RS4 Cab nor the M3 convertible is going to scare an Elise driver when the road gets twisty, but the hardtop is most certainly not a sporting choice. The seams in the hardtop looks absolutely dreadful if the car is light coloured. Only consider dark colours. And then there is exclusivity. Only 300 Audi Cabs have been sent to the US. Finally, most bugs will show up in the first year or two. Given the engine snafus of the previous M3 and over-heating problems on the 335, it might be prudent to wait it out a year and see what develops. In the end though, pick what floats your boat. Convertibles are never a logical choice __________________

02-10-2008, 07:49 PM	#10
A4Allan AudiWorld Member 1995 Audi S6 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 225	Thanks to all for you input... And I guess it does boil down to a number of things...quattro vs. hardtop. I'm an Audi purist given that I already have a C4 S6 avant which I use during the winter however for those days tooling around on the twisties, quattro just give me the security that I feel most comfortable with. With that...what color RS4 cab?? I'll keep the forum posted... Thanks again to all!!

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