928 S4 vs M3
04-19-2006, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fourside
Either way, I'm glad to hear that an auto in an S4 isn't a big deal. Hopefully I will have myself one pretty soon.
You will not go wrong....the up side is you don't need a clutch
The downside is adding ATF
04-19-2006, 10:16 PM
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No disrespect to a brand new Neon - Honest!
I bought a 9 year old 928 and am on my 11th year driving it.
Call me a pessimist or a realist, but while I think the SRT-4 neons are very capable machines and you get a LOT for your new car dollar with them, you will not be able to replicate my Porsche ownership experience with that Dodge. A 9 year old Neon will likely be pretty ragged and who in their right mind would happily drive a ragged old car for another decade beyond that?
My car is still track worthy. Time will reveal the longevity prospects of the neon.
I have nothing bad to say about M3s. Personal preference thing is what it really comes down to.
Old 928s and oldish M3s share the roads and track very nicely. I can live with this.
Call me a pessimist or a realist, but while I think the SRT-4 neons are very capable machines and you get a LOT for your new car dollar with them, you will not be able to replicate my Porsche ownership experience with that Dodge. A 9 year old Neon will likely be pretty ragged and who in their right mind would happily drive a ragged old car for another decade beyond that?
My car is still track worthy. Time will reveal the longevity prospects of the neon.
I have nothing bad to say about M3s. Personal preference thing is what it really comes down to.
Old 928s and oldish M3s share the roads and track very nicely. I can live with this.
04-19-2006, 10:29 PM
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I'd recommend a 5 speed if you're into a more sporty feeling than an automatic. If you're going to use the car as a commuter for work, go for an automatic. IMO both drivetrains are very satisfying, but clutch jobs on 928s creep me out more than doing one on my 944. 
04-19-2006, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by fourside
Can anyone tell me which would be faster for street driving: an '87 S4 AUTO or an '86 S 5-speed?
Stock vs stock, the auto S4 outpowers the S. Chipped vs chipped, I would put my bet on the 5 speed '86.
A 5 speed in stop and go traffic is NO fun. If i didn't have other vehicles to abuse in heavy traffic city driving, I would prefer an automatic.
If your street driving includes traffic, faster is just one of several things to consider, IMHO.
04-19-2006, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TheStig
where in San Diego are you? I'm in Chula Vista, you're welcome for a demonstration if you like 
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