335xi vs. S4
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Admins/Mods/OP, apologies for the highjack....
Here's a picture I found from the new S4.
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I went to school for car design, and almost every car design studio has an Audi in house as there bench mark for interiors.
I like BMWs, but have been burned by there problem areas too many times now and can't see myself buying another one.
Every Audi I have owned has been reliable.
I like BMWs, but have been burned by there problem areas too many times now and can't see myself buying another one.
Every Audi I have owned has been reliable.
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I HATE error codes...
but if you have a well running car without any problems,it definitely is the ultimate driving machine.
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2000 S4 VS 2000 m3 is a close call. But a tuned B5 S4 beats the snot out of a tuned M3.
I have had both cars different makes and models. I drive my car every day rain, snow or shine. It says allot when a manufacture is banned from racing. And sorry to say but BMW does not have a current Dominating Race car they are middle of the pack.
08 RS6 wagon!! what BMW touches this car???
2000 S4 VS 2000 m3 is a close call. But a tuned B5 S4 beats the snot out of a tuned M3.
I have had both cars different makes and models. I drive my car every day rain, snow or shine. It says allot when a manufacture is banned from racing. And sorry to say but BMW does not have a current Dominating Race car they are middle of the pack.
2000 S4 VS 2000 m3 is a close call. But a tuned B5 S4 beats the snot out of a tuned M3.
I have had both cars different makes and models. I drive my car every day rain, snow or shine. It says allot when a manufacture is banned from racing. And sorry to say but BMW does not have a current Dominating Race car they are middle of the pack.
. It's only until the next gen TT M5 comes out soon enough. Also the cars your talking about was 9 years ago this is now that was then.
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It's not only a straight line beast and your original statement had nothing to do with regional markets. It was/is your opinion and has little to do with fact. We get it, you think BMW is the best. Cool. I think they are the most fun to drive also. But to make a blanket statement like you did is usually ignorant of facts. Save yourself the rolling eyes smilies...
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If you have $35k to spend on an AWD daily driver that would be used for the track sometimes, here are your main choices for cars produced in last 10 years:
BMW 335Xi
Audi S4
Mitsubishi EVO
Subaru WRX
Jeep GC SRT-8
Porsche 996 TT
No question I would go with the 996TT (https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-30ks-wow.html). If a longer term warranty was required, I would go with the 335Xi.
BMW 335Xi
Audi S4
Mitsubishi EVO
Subaru WRX
Jeep GC SRT-8
Porsche 996 TT
No question I would go with the 996TT (https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-30ks-wow.html). If a longer term warranty was required, I would go with the 335Xi.
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[quote=TTony;2206949]If you have $35k to spend on an AWD daily driver that would be used for the track sometimes, here are your main choices for cars produced in last 10 years:
BMW 335Xi
Audi S4
Mitsubishi EVO
Subaru WRX
Jeep GC SRT-8
Porsche 996 TT
No question I would go with the 996TT (https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-30ks-wow.html). If a longer term warranty was required, I would go with the 335Xi.[/quote}
well,the 996TT sure would easily win in this comparison
but you have to keep in mind that you have to keep the car running.
Maintenance,insurance,gas,mods etc.
Buying the car is the cheap part
btw,the original poster is ghost
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BMW 335Xi
Audi S4
Mitsubishi EVO
Subaru WRX
Jeep GC SRT-8
Porsche 996 TT
No question I would go with the 996TT (https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-30ks-wow.html). If a longer term warranty was required, I would go with the 335Xi.[/quote}
well,the 996TT sure would easily win in this comparison
but you have to keep in mind that you have to keep the car running.
Maintenance,insurance,gas,mods etc.
Buying the car is the cheap part
btw,the original poster is ghost
2 posts and gone
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Ha, whatever I'm still here, I just can't say much since I really don't know much. Hence I asked 
. I'm getting a lot of good insight and points though, thanks guys. Seems like the general consensus is the 335xi in terms of performance. What's this I read about "BMW's problem areas" in an earlier post? I really don't know what that pertains to.
. I'm getting a lot of good insight and points though, thanks guys. Seems like the general consensus is the 335xi in terms of performance. What's this I read about "BMW's problem areas" in an earlier post? I really don't know what that pertains to.
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[QUOTE=youngbimmer;2207302]
If you have $35k to spend on an AWD daily driver that would be used for the track sometimes, here are your main choices for cars produced in last 10 years:
BMW 335Xi
Audi S4
Mitsubishi EVO
Subaru WRX
Jeep GC SRT-8
Porsche 996 TT
No question I would go with the 996TT (https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-30ks-wow.html). If a longer term warranty was required, I would go with the 335Xi.[/quote}
Second that, I would get another 996TT. There are still a few out there that are in great shape and they can be turned into monsters. But I need a practical car so I will stay with the RS4.
well,the 996TT sure would easily win in this comparison
but you have to keep in mind that you have to keep the car running.
Maintenance,insurance,gas,mods etc.
Buying the car is the cheap part
btw,the original poster is ghost
2 posts and gone
BMW 335Xi
Audi S4
Mitsubishi EVO
Subaru WRX
Jeep GC SRT-8
Porsche 996 TT
No question I would go with the 996TT (https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-30ks-wow.html). If a longer term warranty was required, I would go with the 335Xi.[/quote}
Second that, I would get another 996TT. There are still a few out there that are in great shape and they can be turned into monsters. But I need a practical car so I will stay with the RS4.
well,the 996TT sure would easily win in this comparison
but you have to keep in mind that you have to keep the car running.
Maintenance,insurance,gas,mods etc.
Buying the car is the cheap part
btw,the original poster is ghost
2 posts and gone
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Ha, whatever I'm still here, I just can't say much since I really don't know much. Hence I asked . I'm getting a lot of good insight and points though, thanks guys. Seems like the general consensus is the 335xi in terms of performance. What's this I read about "BMW's problem areas" in an earlier post? I really don't know what that pertains to.
. I'm getting a lot of good insight and points though, thanks guys. Seems like the general consensus is the 335xi in terms of performance. What's this I read about "BMW's problem areas" in an earlier post? I really don't know what that pertains to.the main problem with the 335s are the fuel pump, but that has now been corrected. i agree with many above that for performance, the BMW will win every time. they just handle soooo much better than Audis. I like Audi interiors, but thats about it.
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opinions opinions!! I just thinks its funny that Audi came out with quattro in '80..the only other company that had AWD was Subaru. Bmw didnt do it until 90 +/-? Audi has been refining Quattro ever since. Now you can get AWD in a Ford Tarus
Say what you want but you only need one Audi and you can drive it 24/365 yet the BMW Chapter member has a 335 prob as a Daily, M roadster for sunny days and an X5 for bad weather..I have an S5 and probably have more fun more of the time and dont have 2 car payments...
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opinions opinions!! I just thinks its funny that Audi came out with quattro in '80..the only other company that had AWD was Subaru. Bmw didnt do it until 90 +/-? Audi has been refining Quattro ever since. Now you can get AWD in a Ford Tarus
Say what you want but you only need one Audi and you can drive it 24/365 yet the BMW Chapter member has a 335 prob as a Daily, M roadster for sunny days and an X5 for bad weather..I have an S5 and probably have more fun more of the time and dont have 2 car payments...
Say what you want but you only need one Audi and you can drive it 24/365 yet the BMW Chapter member has a 335 prob as a Daily, M roadster for sunny days and an X5 for bad weather..I have an S5 and probably have more fun more of the time and dont have 2 car payments...
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So I've read the post on this thread and I am a little surprised. I'm considering buy an 06 S4, but the 07 335i is also the same price point. Aside from styling, as that is a topic which seems to be in dispute, what car has the best performance stock. Which one wins 0-60, 1/4 Mile, skidpad, etc. I'm looking at the 2wd version of the 335i.
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If it helps you out...my wife had an '02 Audi that she just adored. She now drives an X5 and her lease is up in July of this year and is now searching for her next car. She loved the styling of my 335i (no X) and handling so much she is 99% sure she will get the '09 335xi. Her quote that I agree 100% with ---- "Audi's interiors are beautiful and nicer than the BMW but the styling (especially the front end grill area) and performace pails in comparison to the BMW"
No doubt Audi is a master of the awd system
Drive them both and see for yourself. Two good choices IMO
No doubt Audi is a master of the awd system
Drive them both and see for yourself. Two good choices IMO