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BMW 540 or the Audi S4

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Old 11-20-01, 02:32 PM
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Default BMW 540 or the Audi S4

I was thinking of getting a second car but I cannot decide what to get. I was checking out the BMW 540 and the Audi S4. I am leaning more towards the Audi S4 but I am not sure yet. What do you guys think????
Old 11-20-01, 04:04 PM
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540i is nice, but first off you have your GS, second, it is getting redesigned in less than a year. (SO is S4) I would definitely get S4 to enjoy its handling/raw speed in a compact sport car, then to get a sedan again.
Old 11-20-01, 11:25 PM
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540 is a great car with lots of power but who can beat a $350 chip upgrade that will push your S4 from 250hp to 320hp?????

Too bad Audi doesn't get much respect anywhere. It *IS* a volkswagen somewhat hehehe.
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S4 is a VERY fun car. I would've gotten one if it's not that small (TINY! smaller than IS300) But hey bi-turbo and quattro, can't beat that!
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Yeah, get the S4 or wait for the Next gen. S4 that one will have a 4.2 V8 in such a small shell.
Either way, good choice!!
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I am gonna go look at some more cars this weekend. My g/f wants the GS so that is why I want to get something else. I will stil drive it but I just want somethng else too. If I knew what the new GS is gonna look like I might wait for it but I just need something else for now.
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The S4 is a very nice car and much cheaper I think? My friend's S4 ran a 13.4@104 with very little mods. I think he has a full exhuast header back some sorta chip that cost around 1k and coils. Those cars sound awesome with full exausts! BTW...I am not a bimmer fan!
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You already have a sedan, go for a real sports car. Forget both. If you are in the $42-60K market get something very different and unique.
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What I really want and I hope to have 1 day is a Porsche. AWD Turbo...
Old 11-26-01, 05:12 PM
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omg guys
R u taking cars cuz of 1/4 time?

Go for 540/6 with sport pak.

Awesome handling, M5 wheel....anyway if u need a rocket buy S4 or RS6 if u can find any

Bmw upgraides cost tooo much.....
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