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02-23-2011, 05:28 AM | #1 |
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E9x m3 vs B7 Audi RS4
I went to the audi showroom with my buddy who was looking for used RS4 and the Sales claimed that RS4 handles way better then the m3, is that true? I havent driven RS4 but i know its 4wd. Rs4 handles better then e9x m3?
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02-23-2011, 06:41 AM | #3 |
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The RS 4 does handle extremely well. I can't comment on the M3, however since I have never driven one.
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02-23-2011, 09:18 AM | #5 |
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02-23-2011, 11:20 AM | #7 |
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I always find it funny what car salesmen say ... In reality the M3 will outperform the RS4 on the track. However, since most of us drive on normal roads, an argument can be made that the RS4's handling will be better for day-to-day driving in rain/snow/etc...
In any event, can't go wrong with either. I'd chose a B8 S4 [NOT RS4], but I like the AWD and styling better.
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02-23-2011, 12:04 PM | #9 |
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Hahahaha funiest thread!!just hope you didn't take that salesman seriously cause thats his job man!!if you go to a bmw salesman he wouldn't even mention the rs4 or any oyher audi if you ask him about it..he'll surely laugh like i just did...just watch top gear m3 vs rs5(wich is a coupe so it handles better than the rs4..there's also alot of upgrade for example the engine is now at the rear of the axle)keep in mind that the m3 was lauched in 2008 and the rs5 this year and still it could'nt beat it!!!!
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02-23-2011, 12:17 PM | #10 |
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I owned a 2008 B7 Rs4. I love how advise is given based on someone else's review or a tv show's review. I have driven the M3 on a couple occasions. First, in regards to the Audi, the torque is split 40/60, giving the rear tires more bias and reducing understeer. Unless driven to the limit, you will have a hard time unseating that car. Second, in cars like the Rs4 and M3, they have levels of grip which not only offer high levels of confidence, but also have capabilities that far exceed my (and maybe yours, unless you're a pro driver) driving skill.
That said, there are things about the Rs4 that are better than an M3 and vice versa, the interior for instance. Mine had the Audi Prestige interior and titanium package. 8 piston front brakes were pretty awesome as well. |
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02-23-2011, 01:16 PM | #11 |
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the only thing i can say is m3 has the nicest exhaust note from V8. My old e92 m3 with meisterschaft gt2 exhaust and deleted the second cats sounds insane
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I would rather have the engine in the B8 S4.
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02-23-2011, 02:25 PM | #14 |
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Again, this is a track with professional driving pushing the car to the limits (speed wise, which the M3 is easily faster). In every-day driving, the cars perform differently.
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Remember that the e90 M3 is newer than the B7 RS4... that being said, the RS4 just isn't as great as the M3. I have been around both plenty and I'd like to argue that the Audi aged very fast
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02-23-2011, 08:26 PM | #19 |
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Well...I was never a huge fan of Audis...but was always curious about the RS4.
I have 136K miles on my e46 M3, and felt it was time to get something new. I wanted a V8 and 4 doors, so I had my eye on the e90 M3. I test drove a used RS4 last weekend and was blown away...much better than I expected. Unless you drive the car at its limits, it's not going to plow...it felt more balanced than I expected and the damping was superb...With that being said, I'm picking it up this Saturday...and it has a GMG cat-back exhaust which sounds great. I never thought I'd see myself out of a BMW... As for Salesmen...I remember test driving a Subaru Legacy GT, and the salesman tried to convince me that it handled better than a Porsche.
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02-24-2011, 09:08 AM | #22 |
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hardly any e9x M3 owners in this thread. to answer the OP's question - the M3 handles much better than an RS4. with that said, test drive both - obviously no car is for everyone.
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