B8 S4 or GTR - help me make a decision....
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The S4 is Phantom Black with Blk/Gray interior
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Yes, I know, apples and oranges.....but the two cars I'm considering right now. 2010 S4 is so a good mix of everything, but can look a little "off" from some angles (wish it had the S5 front/back end). The GTR is obviously a lot more passion/excitement, trading off ease of getting my kid in the back seat, some comfort items, and another $15k or so (used).
S4s with drive-select, decent color, and s-tronic are somewhat sparse in my area, but a GTR in the 65-70k range are very rare, so I'd have to ship one here. Obvious downsides to that - probably another $1-2k plus having the wait, and not seeing the car before dropping a whole lot of money.
I have a S2000 as my other car and plan on keeping it (it's why i'm only looking for dual-clutches right now).
What do you guys think? I know it's a funny unique situation, but need some help making a decision (considering fun, looks, depreciation, up front cost, blah blah blah). I know it's largely subjective, but just want some perspective
Thanks in advance!
S4s with drive-select, decent color, and s-tronic are somewhat sparse in my area, but a GTR in the 65-70k range are very rare, so I'd have to ship one here. Obvious downsides to that - probably another $1-2k plus having the wait, and not seeing the car before dropping a whole lot of money.
I have a S2000 as my other car and plan on keeping it (it's why i'm only looking for dual-clutches right now).
What do you guys think? I know it's a funny unique situation, but need some help making a decision (considering fun, looks, depreciation, up front cost, blah blah blah). I know it's largely subjective, but just want some perspective
Thanks in advance!
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Dave - if you could had to build to having a S4 and GTR, which one would you get first if you were in my shoes? I'm thinking GTR then S4 in a year or so, but maybe that's not the right order. I don't typically buy new, so the premium for a S4 is not something I feel 100% about.
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Dave - if you could had to build to having a S4 and GTR, which one would you get first if you were in my shoes? I'm thinking GTR then S4 in a year or so, but maybe that's not the right order. I don't typically buy new, so the premium for a S4 is not something I feel 100% about.
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If you can live with a sports sedan then the S4 is at the top of the heap right now. I have one and am quite happy with it. However, you are going to be in the $50's, and if it's your time for a true sports car, that could put you in a lower mileage, mid 2000's 996TT. Slipping junior in the back will take a little effort but you would have a Porsche icon at less than half of the original cost. Have one and driving it is a rush. You can't loose either way.
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Had a 997S, not a turbo, but was great for 2 years! It's down to these two cars only although I shudder everytime I see those S5s. Wish they had it in S-Tronic!
My daughter is less 1.5 years old so fit shouldn't be an issue, but kind of crazy to think of the GTR as a daily with a car seat in it. HAHA - will probably have to get rid of the S2K and get the S4 or something similar soon after, I guess.
Man - never had this much trouble making a car decision - normally, the new wheels would be in my garage by now.
My daughter is less 1.5 years old so fit shouldn't be an issue, but kind of crazy to think of the GTR as a daily with a car seat in it. HAHA - will probably have to get rid of the S2K and get the S4 or something similar soon after, I guess.
Man - never had this much trouble making a car decision - normally, the new wheels would be in my garage by now.
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Seeing as most of us here (in the Audi section 
) think you should get a new S4... designate the S4 as 'heads' and the GTR as 'tails'... Find yourself a quarter and flip that sucker!
Let gravity and physics decide for you.
) think you should get a new S4... designate the S4 as 'heads' and the GTR as 'tails'... Find yourself a quarter and flip that sucker! Let gravity and physics decide for you.
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Plus, you already have a 5-series.
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Yep - 5 series will be turned back in July.
GTR deal fell through - and it appears that prices on GTRs are going UP.....and there isn't a S4 with drive select and s-tronic anywhere near me....so maybe i'm adding the M3 to my mix (with DCT coupe only)....
GTR deal fell through - and it appears that prices on GTRs are going UP.....and there isn't a S4 with drive select and s-tronic anywhere near me....so maybe i'm adding the M3 to my mix (with DCT coupe only)....
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Why not consider a used M6 if you're considering M3?