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Old 03-25-2010, 03:58 PM
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Ok, but that doesn't address your comment about the G35/350z lacking in performance.
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B/c I want a performance car & I cannot get a new S4/RS4 for $30k

I have a wide variety of interests. Sue me.
That's very true.

But why look at a $12k S4 that's 10 years old and a brand new Camaro SS? That's just

Pick a price range and then buy the best car in that range for what you're looking for ...
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Ok, but that doesn't address your comment about the G35/350z lacking in performance.
Short of FI, you aren't getting anymore power from them.
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Only if it has the V16 TDi ... Gas mileage!
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Originally Posted by charliemike
That's very true.

But why look at a $12k S4 that's 10 years old and a brand new Camaro SS? That's just

Pick a price range and then buy the best car in that range for what you're looking for ...
It's crazy for me to look at all my options? I disagree. I like & want a lot of different cars, but can only replace my daily with one.

I will drive them all & see what I like most. If I like the S4 enough, I'll look at certified 07/08s.
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Short of FI, you aren't getting anymore power from them.

Same can be said for the B6 S4 and it surely isnt THAT much quicker than a 350z.
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Originally Posted by New_Car
Short of FI, you aren't getting anymore power from them.


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It's crazy for me to look at all my options? I disagree. I like & want a lot of different cars, but can only replace my daily with one.

I will drive them all & see what I like most. If I like the S4 enough, I'll look at certified 07/08s.
Do this. Please drive all of them and more and more and more since you like to look at all your options. You should take your favorite car magazine with you, so it can help you with brainstorming when you can't think of something new to test drive.

Don't ask for help when you are not really willing to take advice from us. Clearly your list of cars is all over the place.

I could probably get banned for this, but you are pretty fking close-minded noob.
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Same can be said for the B6 S4 and it surely isnt THAT much quicker than a 350z.
But it's a V8 & AWD. I love me some V8 & AWD.
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Why not buy a cheap civic to DD and then you can get a less reliable more fun car.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Same can be said for the B6 S4 and it surely isnt THAT much quicker than a 350z.
Actually, I'm pretty sure they are about even in most categories (or the S4 is slightly slower).
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^ who cares though, he said he's too spoiled by his previous 10 second car.
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
Why not buy a cheap civic to DD and then you can get a less reliable more fun car.
B/c I'm an auto enthusiast that wants another car w/some performance & fun to offer?

I take it you didn't read my list.
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^ who cares though, he said he's too spoiled by his previous 10 second car.
Yeah, I normally commute 50 miles each way in a 10-second car myself.

Because, you know, commuting and drag strip runs are essentially the same thing.
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B/c I'm an auto enthusiast that wants another car w/some performance & fun to offer?

I take it you didn't read my list.
great attitude noob
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I would get the V8 S4...like a 04-05. But the bimmers you listed don't really compete...I mean how could you put 335i with C6 Vette? I would do 335xi actually...AWD FTW...
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