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Originally Posted by AJag
That's remarkably similar to the way I feel about the S4, and I really didn't notice how sloppy the handling was (even w/ the COs) until I got the C4S. If the S5 isn't a major step up I don't know if I can tolerate it, despite the gorgeous exterior/interior (I still think even my dated B7 S4 looks better than the majority of what's on the road and far superior to any BMW).
Ugh, not an easy decision to make. Test drove the C63, it's a beast but the RWD makes the winter reliability too poor for me to replace the S4 with it. Same w/ the M3, but the ride was surprisingly soft as well c/w the C63, though the handling was great and the power was nice but subtle, nothing as in your face as the C63's torquey beast.
I was pondering just adding an M3 or C63 to the stable but I really don't need 3 cars, especially with so much overlap in function. Maybe I should just wait and see if the RS5 is offered in the US?
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The rear wheel drive on the C63 and M3 shouldn't set you off for winter, nor should any other RWD car - it's all about tires, get a good set of snow tires and problem sloved - i dealt with 4 chicago winters in my e46 M3 with a set of Pilot Sport PS2's... never once used snow tires... it wasn't easy at times nor would i recommend it, but i dealt with it
to the topic, it's amazing how many M3's are available, i drove through the BMW lot the other day and saw at least 5-10 brand new M3's on the lot... couldn't believe it - never once saw that with e46 - must be easy to get, partially due to the price im sure...