New RS4 in Avant and Cabriolet form too?
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='253673' date='Mar 12 2006, 03:03 PM
Clarkson says RS4 is better than m3... what more could you want ![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
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Equally BMW will almost certainly be looking to trounce the rs4 with the new e90 based M3.
Since both models will have similar v8 engines they will be very close rivals indeed.
For me the key attributes of a BMW are the rear wheel drive and the dynamics especially the level of 'feel'. By contrast the A4 is 'numb'.
The RS4 will be a fine car, but it will be heavier cause of the quattro system. I think it will fill a niche, but I don't think it would seriously tempt me away from an M3 - even though I am not a fan of the e90.
I also find audi dealers pretty annoying (having visited a few for test drives) - they just seem to try TOO hard.
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Originally Posted by 525dse' post='253632' date='Mar 12 2006, 07:29 AM
Audi RS4 Cabriolet, With this much power I can't help but think the handling will be terrible, however Audi have said they have revised the suspension and stiffness as necessesary.
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And the RS4 Avant, with added weight over the rear axle could this be a more natural handling car than the saloon?
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And the RS4 Avant, with added weight over the rear axle could this be a more natural handling car than the saloon?
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I could live with my wife?s decision on this model but no more. I'll have to force her into an E92 cabrio hopefully an M
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cobradav,
I agree. It's been hard to warm up to this Nuvolari grill.
But take a closer look at pictures of the A4. See where the front plate goes? If I owned an RS4 I would lose the front plate and paint that section to the body color. It would make a big difference, in my opinion.
I agree. It's been hard to warm up to this Nuvolari grill.
But take a closer look at pictures of the A4. See where the front plate goes? If I owned an RS4 I would lose the front plate and paint that section to the body color. It would make a big difference, in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Centurion' post='254219' date='Mar 13 2006, 12:16 PM
cobradav,
I agree. It's been hard to warm up to this Nuvolari grill.
But take a closer look at pictures of the A4. See where the front plate goes? If I owned an RS4 I would lose the front plate and paint that section to the body color. It would make a big difference, in my opinion.
I agree. It's been hard to warm up to this Nuvolari grill.
But take a closer look at pictures of the A4. See where the front plate goes? If I owned an RS4 I would lose the front plate and paint that section to the body color. It would make a big difference, in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='254168' date='Mar 13 2006, 02:44 PM
I just can't get past that ugly front on the new Audi (every model now). They had decent lines and looks before but they have botched them (at least the front) up in their latest renditions.
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='254488' date='Mar 14 2006, 03:30 AM
opinions opinions, i prefer it much more to the old a4 design, looks agressive ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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This time around I gave serious thought to an a4 or a6, but I can't get past the lack of rwd.