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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:25:17 PM EDT
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I said sedan, not ugly motherhumping hatchback.  Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Budget open? RS7  I said sedan, not ugly motherhumping hatchback. How about an obscene abuse of power? CTS-V Wagon. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:25:23 PM EDT
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Subaru, pick a model you like, only the STI is going to get you 300hp, but it sounds like you don't need that much power given your driving and totaling your Audi Drove it for 15 years never in an accident. Tracked it a few times also. My driving is just fine. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:26:14 PM EDT
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Golf R
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:26:14 PM EDT
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Budget open? RS7 I said sedan, not ugly motherhumping hatchback. How about an obscene abuse of power? CTS-V Wagon. Remember the original RS4 station wagon? That was a cool looking car. Europe only though. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:26:49 PM EDT
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Golf R On the list already. Looks like it is going to be awesome. But waiting 6 months to a year won't work out too well. Local dealership has zero info on it yet. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:27:28 PM EDT
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Remember the original RS4 station wagon? That was a cool looking car. Europe only though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Budget open? RS7 I said sedan, not ugly motherhumping hatchback. How about an obscene abuse of power? CTS-V Wagon. Remember the original RS4 station wagon? That was a cool looking car. Europe only though. I wanted a C5 RS6 Avant so bad. ETA: My wife doe not understand my sport wagon fetish. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:28:45 PM EDT
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good motor? sounds like you need to find a TT with a bad motor... http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--D1btWjph--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/194pyj5xh0garjpg.jpg 
seriously though.. you'll never like the agricultural quality build of the subie. Guess it depends on how much you wanna spend though. but the 3.0T (supercharged) S4's are pretty damn nice. I would skip the 4.2 unless you find a well cared for low mileage one. they don't have 300HP but have damn good torque. s4 motor swap into a TT? Did it retain the quattro system? That looks fun! |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:29:37 PM EDT
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s4 motor swap into a TT? Did it retain the quattro system? That looks fun! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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good motor? sounds like you need to find a TT with a bad motor... http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--D1btWjph--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/194pyj5xh0garjpg.jpg
seriously though.. you'll never like the agricultural quality build of the subie. Guess it depends on how much you wanna spend though. but the 3.0T (supercharged) S4's are pretty damn nice. I would skip the 4.2 unless you find a well cared for low mileage one. they don't have 300HP but have damn good torque. s4 motor swap into a TT? Did it retain the quattro system? That looks fun! Sadly I don't fit into a TT. 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:30:43 PM EDT
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Budget? Open. Aside from Sti, 335 Xdrive, Audi S3 (close enough), Ford Taurus SHO |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:30:51 PM EDT
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thinking about getting an S4 myself. Was it worth it?
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:31:05 PM EDT
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Fix it and swap in a LS1.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:34:00 PM EDT
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I would have it towed home asap as to not incur storage there.... Then put it on Craigslist...it will sell fast....someone will put it back on the road.....I would take it if you were closer.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:36:08 PM EDT
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thinking about getting an S4 myself. Was it worth it? Had some expenses when it was getting older, but one to two thousand a year for that quality of vehicle versus a car payment was well worth it. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:37:33 PM EDT
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I would have it towed home asap as to not incur storage there.... Then put it on Craigslist...it will sell fast....someone will put it back on the road.....I would take it if you were closer. The dealership isn't going to charge for storage while I decide. I may still repair it but putting $3400 into it is gonna be tough. I am getting a detailed estimate today so I can pick and choose what the shop would do. I've got a very good relationship with them. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:40:12 PM EDT
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Well, I found a 2011 CPO MB E550 4matic in Minneapolis. Might have to look into that closer.
It's black though. Great for 15 minutes when it is clean. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:40:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:40:36 PM EDT
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Road was so icy this Monday that when I got out to look at the damage, I could hardly stand. Freezing rain sucks. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What ever you decide put a tennis ball under the gas pedal so you have to try harder to wreck the next one. Sorry about your ride for real though. Hope you are ok.Road was so icy this Monday that when I got out to look at the damage, I could hardly stand. Freezing rain sucks. Good thing it wasn't southern ice, you wouldn't be here to tell your tale! 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:41:24 PM EDT
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Good thing it wasn't southern ice, you wouldn't be here to tell your tale!
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What ever you decide put a tennis ball under the gas pedal so you have to try harder to wreck the next one. Sorry about your ride for real though. Hope you are ok.Road was so icy this Monday that when I got out to look at the damage, I could hardly stand. Freezing rain sucks. Good thing it wasn't southern ice, you wouldn't be here to tell your tale!
I've heard about that southern ice. That shit is WACK, YO! |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:43:42 PM EDT
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Ive got the 2015 S4 and its sweet
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:45:35 PM EDT
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335i xDrive
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:45:48 PM EDT
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Get a cheap beater and wait for the B9 S4.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:47:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:49:52 PM EDT
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Ive got the 2015 S4 and its sweet They discontinued my S4's color on the 2015s (Estoril Blue) 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:51:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: On the list already. Looks like it is going to be awesome. But waiting 6 months to a year won't work out too well. Local dealership has zero info on it yet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Golf R On the list already. Looks like it is going to be awesome. But waiting 6 months to a year won't work out too well. Local dealership has zero info on it yet. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:55:59 PM EDT
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B5 S4 is best S4... Ja.....OP, used RS4? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:56:32 PM EDT
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Budget? Open. Aside from Sti, 335 Xdrive, Audi S3 (close enough), Ford Taurus SHO That's a big bitch. And no manual option. Good job Ford! 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 6:57:28 PM EDT
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If price is not an object, get yourself a Tesla S85D. In my opinion, its the single best car on the road (but I am partial to Tesla's)
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:04:52 PM EDT
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new A8 They run good
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:08:17 PM EDT
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I'd have it fixed. Especially since you say how much you will miss the car. It's what I did in a very similar situation. Insurance Co. paid so much, I covered the rest.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:08:27 PM EDT
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If price is not an object, get yourself a Tesla S85D. In my opinion, its the single best car on the road (but I am partial to Tesla's) It's also electric, and batteries fucking suck.
Did I mention he lives in North Dakota? We all know how much batteries love cold too.
Does Tesla make a nice car? Yes. Does battery technology exist to make it truly viable? No. I'd only consider buying one if they went the Fisker route and put a generator on board. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:12:23 PM EDT
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Even new, that is a downgrade. Quattro is far superior. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Care to elaborate? I know Audi wins the fit and finish and NVH categories, but I'm not sure on the mechanical side. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:15:18 PM EDT
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Just bought myself an S4 last week for my birthday. Used b6 with JHM tune, intake spacers, exhaust, 6-sp m/t.
The V-8's sure sound good with a nice exhaust. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:15:28 PM EDT
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Another S4.
Just traded in my 2006 S4 with ~55k on it. 
Had to get a kid hauler.
On the plus side, I get better gas mileage in an Armada than an S4 |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:15:39 PM EDT
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If price is not an object, get yourself a Tesla S85D. In my opinion, its the single best car on the road (but I am partial to Tesla's) Price no object choice is an AMG E63 4matic. 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:15:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:16:11 PM EDT
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Care to elaborate? I know Audi wins the fit and finish and NVH categories, but I'm not sure on the mechanical side. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Care to elaborate? I know Audi wins the fit and finish and NVH categories, but I'm not sure on the mechanical side. He's correct. Quattro really has no peer. It is pretty amazing. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:17:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNo BMW dealership in the state I live in. Their loss I guess. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:19:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No BMW dealership in the state I live in. Their loss I guess. Quote HistoryQuoted: No BMW dealership in the state I live in. Their loss I guess. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:25:19 PM EDT
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E90 Xdrive 335
Can make big power if you want to also. 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:25:33 PM EDT
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Volvo Polecat. Yeah now there's you a vehicle that will have some serious trade-in value.
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Volvo S60 R polestar 
Eta. <a href="http://s717.photobucket.com/user/VolvoTechT5/media/F1D0F83A-5758-473F-85CA-9118A98E4094.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww180/VolvoTechT5/F1D0F83A-5758-473F-85CA-9118A98E4094.jpg</a> Volvo Polecat. Yeah now there's you a vehicle that will have some serious trade-in value.
He kept the last one for 15 years. Trade in was shit on that too right? |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:28:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:39:38 PM EDT
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A new A4, they are EXCELLENT cars. I own and have 30K miles on one. No they're not, at least not compared to the B6 generation ones. Not nearly as good in the snow for some reason, and I feel like I'm driving a Volvo. They have somehow nerfed these B8 chassis cars. OP, the B6 S4 is actually great. 340hp aluminum V8, great car. The new S4 is good on paper but I've never driven one. Given that it's based on the current A4 which sucks, I'm not sure about those. Condolences on the loss of the old S4. I loved that 2.7 twin turbo engine, I'm impressed with people who keep those for 15 years. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 7:53:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Care to elaborate? I know Audi wins the fit and finish and NVH categories, but I'm not sure on the mechanical side. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Care to elaborate? I know Audi wins the fit and finish and NVH categories, but I'm not sure on the mechanical side. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 8:14:20 PM EDT
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I'm currently trying to make a similar decision. Still driving the BMW so I can wait while the Golf R comes out.
I'm currently thinking: Golf R, Audi s3 or s4, MB CLA45 AMG. I have enjoyed a string of BMWs but want to try something different. Drove a Subaru WRX STI and although fun, the ride would be difficult to live with everyday and it feels really cheap. Not to mention you feel like a douche in one if you're out of your 20's. |
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Posted: 12/19/2014 8:26:31 PM EDT
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good motor? sounds like you need to find a TT with a bad motor... http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--D1btWjph--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/194pyj5xh0garjpg.jpg
seriously though.. you'll never like the agricultural quality build of the subie. Guess it depends on how much you wanna spend though. but the 3.0T (supercharged) S4's are pretty damn nice. I would skip the 4.2 unless you find a well cared for low mileage one. they don't have 300HP but have damn good torque. s4 motor swap into a TT? Did it retain the quattro system? That looks fun! Sadly I don't fit into a TT. Yeah, some one did a RS4 driveline into a TT. not that you couldn't just make more power with a turbo 3.2TT. but that car was built in like 2001 before there was a 3.2TT. still a awesome swap though since the quattro driveline is better then the early haldex. there are RS6's around. they are truely awesome vehicles, big SOB's and only have auto trans. but software alone pushed them to like 550HP. beware, if you want one find someone in your area who can adequately fix them, and have a lot of money to spend when they do break. I work on a few, torque converters are common failures and its a engine out repair, even valve cover gaskets are engine out repairs. removing the engine is not for amateurs, or shops not properly equipped. they are like working on exotics. Have you considered a RS4? they are awesome to drive, that suspension and engine you won't even realize a 4 door car can do that, plus with the S button pushed its pretty fun watching that tach swing over to 8k in a hurry... don't overlook the S3 or next Golf R, the EA888 family of engines is phenominal. something like 370 HP and 0-60 times at about 3.7 seconds. 
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Posted: 12/19/2014 8:28:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2014 8:30:26 PM EDT
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Cadi CTS AWD 3.6L V6 Twin T.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 8:31:04 PM EDT
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http://fourtitude.com/features/Reviews_amp_Road_Tests_14/driven-2015-audi-s3-sedan/
And if that doesn't cut it, hang in there for the RS3... 367hp 2.5TFSI (or over 400 with a tune). And I thought I read that the RS3 would have a new Quattro system of some sort, which will then work it's way down the line to the rest of the cars.
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Posted: 12/19/2014 8:32:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2014 8:45:26 PM EDT
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Don't know what mods you had on your S4 but a bolt on + meth N54 BMW 335xi will surely give you the giggles.
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