M3 or S4
07-17-2002, 10:11 AM
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Hello, y'all...new here...
Anyhow, I'd personally take the M3 because it looks better and it is faster...BUT, if you were to have a third choice, a car that is very rarely mentioned here is the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG (I like this car better than either the S4 or M3) which is just as fast as the M3 and for a nicer price too...
Anyhow, I'd personally take the M3 because it looks better and it is faster...BUT, if you were to have a third choice, a car that is very rarely mentioned here is the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG (I like this car better than either the S4 or M3) which is just as fast as the M3 and for a nicer price too...
07-17-2002, 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by Yumchah
Hello, y'all...new here...
Anyhow, I'd personally take the M3 because it looks better and it is faster...BUT, if you were to have a third choice, a car that is very rarely mentioned here is the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG (I like this car better than either the S4 or M3) which is just as fast as the M3 and for a nicer price too...
Hello, y'all...new here...
Anyhow, I'd personally take the M3 because it looks better and it is faster...BUT, if you were to have a third choice, a car that is very rarely mentioned here is the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG (I like this car better than either the S4 or M3) which is just as fast as the M3 and for a nicer price too...
07-17-2002, 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by Type S
i will go with m3..always my dream car....
i will go with m3..always my dream car....
i might be wrong cuz i dont know that much about either of the cars...but i think the S4 doesnt have many "extras" in terms of body styling when compared to the regular A4s
is that right?
i totally LOVE the look of the new M3s they look so bomb and when compared to the 3 series the M3s just look so much beefier
but i totally understand the engine problems and thats a huge thing you have to consider
as for the current S4s are you guys saying they are TWIN TURBOed?!?!
thats insane!!!
anyone have the specs on these cars?
07-17-2002, 02:51 PM
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S4, IMO. You never hear problems of these cars, and they are first-rate quality. And the way the sequeltially tuned bi-tubos are, they will last a long time. The M3 is much faster, but will get more loks by people, like police than will the S4, it is "just" an Audi, yeah right. Plus the S4 had quattro AWD, and they are only one with Subaru, in AWD know-how.
My Vote S4!
My Vote S4!
07-17-2002, 03:33 PM
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without a doubt here the S4 is the way to go, only question is whether to get the current one or wait for the new generation with the supposed 340 hp. the M3 may be faster out of the factory, but like its been said, a chip, exhaust, and better tires will get an S4 ourperforming an M3 accross the board...plus the S4 is better than the M3 in the fact that its more practical, 4 doors, can be used as a winter car with no problem, etc....add my vote to the S4 column..in fact, if all goes well, the 2006 or 2007 S4 will be my next car!! after i add 100,000 miles to my CL-S and pay it off.
after i add 100,000 miles to my CL-S and pay it off.
07-17-2002, 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by Ming 2.7T
BMW M3 nice car , they are asking premium prices, engine woes.
S4 current model Bi-turbo, seems to be working fine after TBB scare, F-hose
New S4 will have the S6 V8 engine 340hp. THat engine is actually lighter than the 2.7T in current S4. WIll have a 6 speed. DOnt know the price, but would say~45-50k.
Any of these cars are a nice car to own.
BMW M3 nice car , they are asking premium prices, engine woes.
S4 current model Bi-turbo, seems to be working fine after TBB scare, F-hose
New S4 will have the S6 V8 engine 340hp. THat engine is actually lighter than the 2.7T in current S4. WIll have a 6 speed. DOnt know the price, but would say~45-50k.
Any of these cars are a nice car to own.
07-17-2002, 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by eclipse23
Ok so, no shit....
I am THINKING of buying one of these cars in let's say... a year from now or less. I want to hear from my compadre's a great arguement as to why is one a better choice or the other. I love them both and I would love some critiscisms. No haters or BS please, I know alot about either car but would love to hear what others think.
Ok so, no shit....
I am THINKING of buying one of these cars in let's say... a year from now or less. I want to hear from my compadre's a great arguement as to why is one a better choice or the other. I love them both and I would love some critiscisms. No haters or BS please, I know alot about either car but would love to hear what others think.
As for why, well, I think they're both German cars that will break and be expensive. Just not my style. I'm sure they're great cars, but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on either.
07-17-2002, 04:19 PM
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Re: Re: M3 or S4
Originally posted by JRock
I will just say Neither since you want opinions.
As for why, well, I think they're both German cars that will break and be expensive. Just not my style. I'm sure they're great cars, but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on either.
I will just say Neither since you want opinions.
As for why, well, I think they're both German cars that will break and be expensive. Just not my style. I'm sure they're great cars, but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on either.
My friend who has a 02' 330 Convert. was very glad to get rid of her BMW in 1 year of ownership... All I hear is problems...
for 40K+, & use consumers as beta tests
European cars... I'll stick w/ Japanese quality ... The turbo on my 94 Mr2 has 78K miles w/ occasional WOT... Still purrs fine..
07-17-2002, 06:45 PM
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Regarding the M3 engine problem, how common is it anyways? It shouldn't be any more an issue than the Acura tranny issue? Some people have problems, others are still problem free?
07-17-2002, 08:02 PM
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Regarding the M3 engine problem, how common is it anyways? It shouldn't be any more an issue than the Acura tranny issue? Some people have problems, others are still problem free?
Regarding the M3 engine problem, how common is it anyways? It shouldn't be any more an issue than the Acura tranny issue? Some people have problems, others are still problem free?
07-17-2002, 09:14 PM
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On a side note, I went to my local Audi Dealership today just to see what's what and the guy told me no more S4's this year. They only made like 1500 and he would love to sell me one but.....none available.
07-18-2002, 01:21 PM
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My friend has a 325 CI convert,and since hes had the car (since oct) its been fine.No engine problems,no problems at all and hes been driving it hard since he got it.I have a couple other friends with bimmers and they are running fine.No problems.So whoever says they break down easily must have bad luck :P
07-18-2002, 01:46 PM
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Here are some custom color M3's.....available for $2k extra.
Velvet Blue (looks like purple). There are others available, Lemans Blue, Electric Red, Blue Water, etc.
Dakar Yellow II
Avus Blue
Gray Green
Velvet Blue (looks like purple). There are others available, Lemans Blue, Electric Red, Blue Water, etc.
Dakar Yellow II
Avus Blue
Gray Green
07-18-2002, 03:49 PM
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OMFG< Avus blue is incredible!
07-18-2002, 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by AC TL
My friend has a 325 CI convert,and since hes had the car (since oct) its been fine.No engine problems,no problems at all and hes been driving it hard since he got it.I have a couple other friends with bimmers and they are running fine.No problems.So whoever says they break down easily must have bad luck :P
My friend has a 325 CI convert,and since hes had the car (since oct) its been fine.No engine problems,no problems at all and hes been driving it hard since he got it.I have a couple other friends with bimmers and they are running fine.No problems.So whoever says they break down easily must have bad luck :P
07-18-2002, 05:23 PM
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I personally would take the s4 over the M3 any day especially if your talking about the new yet to be released s4. However if your going on pure looks I would buy the M3 because it is more intimadating and sporty. The s4 is a sleeper.
07-18-2002, 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by bigbadboss101
Regarding the M3 engine problem, how common is it anyways? It shouldn't be any more an issue than the Acura tranny issue? Some people have problems, others are still problem free?
Regarding the M3 engine problem, how common is it anyways? It shouldn't be any more an issue than the Acura tranny issue? Some people have problems, others are still problem free?
If you drive the car easy all the time, you'll never have a grenaded engine. On the other hand, if you drive it like it was meant to be driven (read: HARD!), then you are at high risk for engine failure.
Trust me, I know.
Besides, according to BMW, the SMG should NOT allow an overrev condition. Obviously, that is not true.
07-18-2002, 09:22 PM
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Originally posted by tommyboy
I personally would take the s4 over the M3 any day especially if your talking about the new yet to be released s4. However if your going on pure looks I would buy the M3 because it is more intimadating and sporty. The s4 is a sleeper.
I personally would take the s4 over the M3 any day especially if your talking about the new yet to be released s4. However if your going on pure looks I would buy the M3 because it is more intimadating and sporty. The s4 is a sleeper.
05-19-2007, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Hello, y'all...new here...
Anyhow, I'd personally take the M3 because it looks better and it is faster...BUT, if you were to have a third choice, a car that is very rarely mentioned here is the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG (I like this car better than either the S4 or M3) which is just as fast as the M3 and for a nicer price too...
Anyhow, I'd personally take the M3 because it looks better and it is faster...BUT, if you were to have a third choice, a car that is very rarely mentioned here is the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG (I like this car better than either the S4 or M3) which is just as fast as the M3 and for a nicer price too...
In light of Yummy's recent 30K post, I decided to take a second to look up his 1st, for no good reason. This is the newest I could find, but it was 2 mos. after he first joined. Is there a newer one?
05-20-2007, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
I don't know much about those two cars but I would go with m3..
this question was posed 5 years ago....check my post just before yours to see the point of this.
05-20-2007, 12:30 AM
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not a fan of them M3 mostly because of the people that drive them. Id say S4. Good all around car. and you get quatro for the winter time
05-20-2007, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by revitupwriteitoff
I think you guys are missing the point of reviving this 5-yr old thread....It seems to be Yummy's 1st post. Look at my 1st response to this. 
Hey, rev, you'll need to repeat this a couple more times and we might get a clue that this isn't about the M3 v. S4. Or just ignore the thread and let it go off on its merry way since it's one of those never-ending subjects, like TL v. G35...
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05-20-2007, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by revitupwriteitoff
I think you guys are missing the point of reviving this 5-yr old thread....It seems to be Yummy's 1st post. Look at my 1st response to this.
05-20-2007, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Who cares?
won't happen again.
05-20-2007, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
we talking new? If so then it hard to pick which one since the new S4 isnt out yet. But then again i would go for the M3 since most of the bugs will be worked out by next year. Unlike the new s4, i dont think i would trust a new model. 
so much for that
05-20-2007, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by revitupwriteitoff
I think you guys are missing the point of reviving this 5-yr old thread....It seems to be Yummy's 1st post. Look at my 1st response to this. 
Yummy's first post and he said "y'all"
05-20-2007, 03:17 PM
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So... did the OP actually buy a car three years ago? hehehe sorry for going off topic.
Yeah Yumcha said Y'all, I'm guessing he used to be in alabama before he moved up north
Yeah Yumcha said Y'all, I'm guessing he used to be in alabama before he moved up north
05-20-2007, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by revitupwriteitoff
Evidently very few people...but you didn't have to be rude about it. Two negreps out of this? I thought negrep was generally reserved for rude people, not people that mistakingly think something is funny or interesting when it isn't.
won't happen again.
won't happen again.
lol, yeah... I was being rude.
Think before you bump a 5 year old thread to point out something completely retarded.
Thanks.
