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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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For 38K, which is the better car?

A 2006 GS300 fully loaded AWD with Mark Levinson audio, navigation, etc.with 11k miles or a 2006 Audi S4 Quattro with 35K miles (100K mile warranty)?

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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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I would take the S4, hands down. But I like sportier cars.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nyclio
A 2006 GS300 fully loaded AWD with Mark Levinson audio, navigation, etc.with 11k miles or a 2006 Audi S4 Quattro with 35K miles (100K mile warranty)?
Let's throw a new 2008 G37 into the mix too.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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let's not. heheh

S4 ftw.

German V8 > many many many things.....
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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S4
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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audi.
not a fan of how the GS looks
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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new G37, IMO

but S4 would be my choice out of those two...now if it was the GS350, then that might win it over for me
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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S4 x 5
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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S4!!!!

New GS looks like crap...its like a giant hatchback sedan
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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S4 i like sorptier however my dads owns a GS350 maxed out, thats more cruiser then anything
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Hmm Lexus would be cheaper to maintain however the s4 would be a blast to drive.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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08 G35 over both. S4 if I had to choose.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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what about Infiniti M45
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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what about Infiniti M45

Never liked the tail end of the M..
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Never liked the tail end of the M..
if with the refreshed tail end? They changed it in 08, made it less hideous.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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a fully loaded GS300 sounds tempting, but i'd take the S4.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
They changed it in 08, made it less hideous.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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S4, but I might reconsider for a WALD GS w/ a BBK and a few other goodies...
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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tough decision, but damn like this vip style GS.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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^^^^

Damn, that is sex on wheelz

Personally, I think GS looks more ballin...
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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i like the GS' looks too.

it's just if i was going to buy either one now, i don't want/need a car of the GS' size.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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2008 G35... for 38K you can pretty much get a loaded one.




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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:57 AM
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just going by the OP's options here... even if it was the GS430 (tho, I'm not sure if the GS430 came with a AWD option)... I'd still go with the S4.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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I can only see myself in a Lexus if I'm pushing 50... even then its questionable.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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S4!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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I wouldn't even consider the GS...or the S4 for that matter. If you don't need 4 doors then I'd go for a used E46 M3.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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S4 if you don't care about reliability. Would be the Lex for me since my practical side wins out every time (for a daily driver, anyway).
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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what does "better" mean?
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Answering the question at hand, if I wanted a conservative luxury cruiser I would go with the Lexus. If I wanted a sportier, "drivers" car I would go with the S4.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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S4 no question.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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isnt that S4 really overpriced
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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S4, but if you look into the lexus at least get a gs430- my mom picked her 06 with 25k miles up for $35k
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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How bout a CPO BMW 530i?

Id go with the S4 if I had to choose from those options.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Despite the Haterade bath on the GS330, I have been in one and it's EXCELLENT.

It's a vault. That car with the Levinson system would be an absolute pleasure to ride in.

The question I have is about your motivation. Do you want to drive something or ride in it. Do you want a visceral experience or endless luxury. In the end, these cars are so diametrically opposed that I think it's either or.

Frankly, the G35S isn't in the same class. It's not as nice as the GS nor as fun as the S4.

You can't go wrong with either the GS or S4 in my opinion. I think you'd love both for entirely different reasons.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Audi!!!!!!!!! :d
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
Answering the question at hand, if I wanted a conservative luxury cruiser I would go with the Lexus. If I wanted a sportier, "drivers" car I would go with the S4.


It really depends what you want the car for...
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Despite the Haterade bath on the GS330, I have been in one and it's EXCELLENT.

It's a vault. That car with the Levinson system would be an absolute pleasure to ride in.

The question I have is about your motivation. Do you want to drive something or ride in it. Do you want a visceral experience or endless luxury. In the end, these cars are so diametrically opposed that I think it's either or.

Frankly, the G35S isn't in the same class. It's not as nice as the GS nor as fun as the S4.

You can't go wrong with either the GS or S4 in my opinion. I think you'd love both for entirely different reasons.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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S4, or get yourself a used 2003 BMW 745I or 750LI/I.
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