New S4 vs New 330I
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New S4 vs New 330I
My girl friend is planning to buy a new car..
She likes the New S4 and New BMW 330I...
Some reason she doesn't like the M3.. so..
I heard the Audi cars tend to have so many problems.. is it true?? However, my girl friend and I both test driven the New S4......... It's The Beast.... V8 engine with 350 HP in that smallass car....... handles extremely well also.. Quattro AWD..
Which car should she buy??
She likes the New S4 and New BMW 330I...
Some reason she doesn't like the M3.. so..
I heard the Audi cars tend to have so many problems.. is it true?? However, my girl friend and I both test driven the New S4......... It's The Beast.... V8 engine with 350 HP in that smallass car....... handles extremely well also.. Quattro AWD..
Which car should she buy??
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OKAY, MY GIRL WANTED ME TO CHANGE THE QUESTION..
NEW "AUDI S4" VS NEW "BMW 330i" VS "BMW M3"
MONEY ISN'T PROBLEM FOR HER.. SO ONLY PERFORMANCEWISE QUESTION..
WHICH CAR SHOULD SHE GET??
NEW "AUDI S4" VS NEW "BMW 330i" VS "BMW M3"
MONEY ISN'T PROBLEM FOR HER.. SO ONLY PERFORMANCEWISE QUESTION..
WHICH CAR SHOULD SHE GET??
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Audi in my opinion, wait for the RS-4 I read in Automobile that its coming to the states soon I think, but you were worried about reliability and you were talkin about a BMW?
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Well i would probably say get the 330i becuase i love that car, but if the money is there the m3 is the easy choice on that list for me, i love the s4 but i love m3 a little more. this is all mag racing though , ive only driven a b5 s4...modded of course
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Well...would she make use of a performance vehicle? I dont see the point in buying the M or the S4 if you dont know how to drive one, or you just wanna a car. If shes a spirited like some of us...Im partial to the M because I have one. If not...330CI. BTW...You're 20 and you have a g\f that can afford that type of car.
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If she is REALLY into driving then the M3 is the best choice on the list. If she is looking for a nice car that will get her from point A to point B, then the 330i would be best.
The M3 would be my pick from the list but does she really need a car like that? If she doesn't need that level of a car, then the S4 is not practical either and she should get the 330i. It still has plenty of power and would be much cheaper to own than the S4/M3
The M3 would be my pick from the list but does she really need a car like that? If she doesn't need that level of a car, then the S4 is not practical either and she should get the 330i. It still has plenty of power and would be much cheaper to own than the S4/M3
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Originally Posted by joshrsmith2411
Audi in my opinion, wait for the RS-4 I read in Automobile that its coming to the states soon I think, but you were worried about reliability and you were talkin about a BMW?
Does she need four doors? Does she always have a lot of people in her car, or does she tend to ride alone?
Either way, I love the S4 so just tell her to buy that.
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
My question is does she have a sister and is she single
Btw I'd go with the M3.
Btw I'd go with the M3.
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don't know about S4...but my friend's 2004 A4 has plenty of problems...she bought it new, too. problems that you don't expect from an AUDI...too many to list. but maybe it's just that ONE particular car...not sure.
330i with sports package is sold for $42k...a bit pricey to me.
if the price is in the same range, i would still buy the s4 probably...but again, if i have m3 as a choice...no doubt m3 is the one.
good luck.
330i with sports package is sold for $42k...a bit pricey to me.
if the price is in the same range, i would still buy the s4 probably...but again, if i have m3 as a choice...no doubt m3 is the one.
good luck.
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Thanks all for helping me out with the question..!
I guess I like the S4 better just because I've driven it and not M3.
I think M3 would be the best choice from the choice..
I'm gonna take my girl friend to the BMW dealer to test drive that M3.
However, question, isn't the whole New M3 coming out pretty soon?
I told my girl friend to buy the 330i since its the cheapest from the group and has enough power and handling..., but she said "everyone has the 3 series but not S4 or M3." .....
I guess I like the S4 better just because I've driven it and not M3.
I think M3 would be the best choice from the choice..
I'm gonna take my girl friend to the BMW dealer to test drive that M3.
However, question, isn't the whole New M3 coming out pretty soon?
I told my girl friend to buy the 330i since its the cheapest from the group and has enough power and handling..., but she said "everyone has the 3 series but not S4 or M3." .....
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Originally Posted by chkelly
what is thecost difference for m3 vs s4? both low 50s?
S4 with options (at most $55 G...)
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Originally Posted by JS + TL
Thanks all for helping me out with the question..!
I guess I like the S4 better just because I've driven it and not M3.
I think M3 would be the best choice from the choice..
I'm gonna take my girl friend to the BMW dealer to test drive that M3.
However, question, isn't the whole New M3 coming out pretty soon?
I told my girl friend to buy the 330i since its the cheapest from the group and has enough power and handling..., but she said "everyone has the 3 series but not S4 or M3." .....
I guess I like the S4 better just because I've driven it and not M3.
I think M3 would be the best choice from the choice..
I'm gonna take my girl friend to the BMW dealer to test drive that M3.
However, question, isn't the whole New M3 coming out pretty soon?
I told my girl friend to buy the 330i since its the cheapest from the group and has enough power and handling..., but she said "everyone has the 3 series but not S4 or M3." .....
Also tell her to look at the C55 as it is in the same price range as the M3 and S4 if she decides to go with the higher end models.
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Originally Posted by JS + TL
Thanks all for helping me out with the question..!
I guess I like the S4 better just because I've driven it and not M3.
I think M3 would be the best choice from the choice..
I'm gonna take my girl friend to the BMW dealer to test drive that M3.
However, question, isn't the whole New M3 coming out pretty soon?
I told my girl friend to buy the 330i since its the cheapest from the group and has enough power and handling..., but she said "everyone has the 3 series but not S4 or M3." .....
I guess I like the S4 better just because I've driven it and not M3.
I think M3 would be the best choice from the choice..
I'm gonna take my girl friend to the BMW dealer to test drive that M3.
However, question, isn't the whole New M3 coming out pretty soon?
I told my girl friend to buy the 330i since its the cheapest from the group and has enough power and handling..., but she said "everyone has the 3 series but not S4 or M3." .....
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Originally Posted by youngTL
And everyone else, don't try and say that women don't care about how a car drives. Even ones that don't care or don't think they do suddenly start caring when they drive a GOOD car that's much better than average.
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Originally Posted by Xenogen
Tell that to my mother who has an ML500 and treats it like shit, and most of the women that I have dated. Not to mention she is 18...How much driving experience do you think she has to handle one of those ?
I'm actually surprised that your gf is even looking at the M3/S4. That is a lot of vehicle for an 18 year old girl.
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I'm actually surprised that your gf is even looking at the M3/S4. That is a lot of vehicle for an 18 year old girl.
No way to say this without being rude, but her dad or whoever is buying this car isn't too bright if he gives an 18 year old girl M3 or S4 power. I can see a 330i at most, but if were her Dad, I wouldn't get more than a 325 or A4 2.0T.
Some parents amaze me with the clueless-ness (if that's a word).
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No way to say this without being rude, but her dad or whoever is buying this car isn't too bright if he gives an 18 year old girl M3 or S4 power. I can see a 330i at most, but if were her Dad, I wouldn't get more than a 325 or A4 2.0T.
Some parents amaze me with the clueless-ness (if that's a word).
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how about a SL65 or SLK65
I'd like to see that SLK65. You'd have a one-of-a-kind car there since there isn't one.
The SLK55 is sweet however. The SL65 is >$200K.
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Originally Posted by Scott in Houston
No way to say this without being rude, but her dad or whoever is buying this car isn't too bright if he gives an 18 year old girl M3 or S4 power. I can see a 330i at most, but if were her Dad, I wouldn't get more than a 325 or A4 2.0T.
Some parents amaze me with the clueless-ness (if that's a word).
Also, I've driven it quieta long time.. but it's not DANGEROUS at all.. Feels very firm and safe..
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
Is this her first manual? That would be a beast to start off on. My choice though would be the M3. I love that damn car!
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Originally Posted by chewi
how about a SL65 or SLK65
I don't think her dad's gonna let her daughter buy the 65.. because he has 55.. lol..
BTW, the benz dealer said that there won't be any SLK65.. nothing confirmed though.
Actually, she was considering the SLK55 AMG too, but I think it's too small..
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Thanks again for all of you who replied!!
I see some of you guys think M3 or S4 is too much for 18 years old girl and too dangerous to drive for the girl.. Yes, I agree with the fact that those type of cars are too much for her.. but it isn't dangerous at all.
She's the youngest one from the family.. and her parents are extremely wealthy..
However, she's not spoiled at all excerpt for CARS...... she just loves to drive and have fun..
Well, we went to the Mckenna BMW yesterday and tried to find the White M3 but didn't have any. There were only two more White M3 left in the entire CA area.., but the dealer said that they might be able to order one for her.. She finally made her mind for.. "M3"
One more Question~~~
Do you guys think the convertible M3 is more dangerous than the normal Coupe one? She wants to get the convertible, but I don't want her to buy that car if it is fairly more dangerous than the coupe.. Any thoughts would be appreciated..
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I see some of you guys think M3 or S4 is too much for 18 years old girl and too dangerous to drive for the girl.. Yes, I agree with the fact that those type of cars are too much for her.. but it isn't dangerous at all.
She's the youngest one from the family.. and her parents are extremely wealthy..
However, she's not spoiled at all excerpt for CARS...... she just loves to drive and have fun..
Well, we went to the Mckenna BMW yesterday and tried to find the White M3 but didn't have any. There were only two more White M3 left in the entire CA area.., but the dealer said that they might be able to order one for her.. She finally made her mind for.. "M3"
One more Question~~~
Do you guys think the convertible M3 is more dangerous than the normal Coupe one? She wants to get the convertible, but I don't want her to buy that car if it is fairly more dangerous than the coupe.. Any thoughts would be appreciated..
Thank You!
Aaron
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Okay.. my girl friend has been driving her dad's Benz (SL55 AMG) for over 8 months.. No problems at all.. She drives pretty aggresively too..
Also, I've driven it quieta long time.. but it's not DANGEROUS at all.. Feels very firm and safe..
Also, I've driven it quieta long time.. but it's not DANGEROUS at all.. Feels very firm and safe..
It's nuts to give a new driver (someone with less than 5 years experience minimum) that kind of HP.
Your reasoning that 8 months and no problems plus that it "feels very firm and safe" show that you probably are too young to get it too. No offense, but it's hard to say without sounding like an old geezer. hehe (I'm 34)
You said, "She drives pretty aggressively". That is all I need to hear to know FOR SURE without a doubt that I'm correct. Giving her a fast car is just stupid. Her dad needs to have his head checked. He may have $$$, so what? How much $$ does it take to replace his daughter.
You asked about convertable vs. coupe. Coupes are always safer, but I'm getting a kick out of the safety concern all the sudden regarding coupes, but you throw it out the window regarding power.
So if she drives a convertable for 8 months with no problems, is it considered a safe car now?
Seriously, I'm not trying to talk down to you or rip on your gf. I'm sure she's a nice person and I'm sure her parents are too. I just think they have a serious problem with their judgement to give her a car like that.
I have done way more than my fair share of high speed driving and have a lot of track time to back up my conclusions. I've seen experienced drivers get into trouble with power like that, and giving that to the inexperienced just compounds the danger.
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white M3 is gorgeous. post some pics once you get it.
doesn't matter what she has, even a civic, she can still drive aggressively and gun it, floor it..whatever you call it. LOL... with that said, it's better to be in something safe at least.
but remember, when you drive 'aggressively', you're putting someone else's life in danger, too.
Be safe and have fun.
doesn't matter what she has, even a civic, she can still drive aggressively and gun it, floor it..whatever you call it. LOL... with that said, it's better to be in something safe at least.
but remember, when you drive 'aggressively', you're putting someone else's life in danger, too.
Be safe and have fun.