Bull

Didn't see "more enjoyable to drive" on that list.....

I too have never had any of the problems listed, including well over 100 track days on the 993.

Ritter v4.0

The only thing I open prefer about the Audi on a like-for-like basis is the steering wheel.

InTheAir

Exactly. ???????

Ritter v4.0

Oh, and the lights (highly modded) are vastly superior on the S4.

All others being equal (and of course they aren't) the 993 is immensely more enjoyable to drive IMO.

Robin 993DX

I think he was referrin to all the SAI problems the 96+ 993 owners were having in general. But interestingly enough the SAI + check valve assembly does exist also in a 95, it is just you wouldn't know if it is defective.

InTheAir

Yup, I understood Chris' post. I had thought the same thing--how would one know they have an SAI clog on an MY '95 and also why would they care. It doesn't effect performance or operation--just emissions at startup.

gordo993

He forgot these:

* The Audi is too slow and sluggish to gain any attention from the law.

* No pesky onlookers saying "nice car!"

* It's not a Porsche!

Ray Calvo

Had a '90 Coupe Quattro; loved it as a daily driver and was the best snow/winter vehicle I've ever had, but feel the 993 has been more reliable in 90K+ miles on both cars;
- Haven't had a water pump go in the 993
- Haven't had a timing belt go in the 993
- Haven't had the front A-arm bushings totally go on the 993
- Haven't had a headlight switch go on the 993 (went thru multiple steering column headlight switches on the Audi)
- Clutch died on the Audi at about 90K; 993 one strong at 93K
- Seem to remember adding oil more frequently to the Audi than the 993

Ritter v4.0

1. Not so. My Stage II+ S4 will outpull the 993 0-60, 0-100 and probably any other measure- IN A STRAIGHT LINE. The low-end torque at just 2k rpm is especially impressive, but it really pulls hard at 70-120 mph.

2. Actually surprising how many people used to comment on the Audi (I think now people are just in semi-awe over the 993).

3. Isn't and never will be. Viva la difference!

Livefreeandrive

Hey what were the specifications of the last Audi GT. I used have a friend with one and when they came out with the Quatro GT=we all WANTED one badly!!!=the 911 was getting ,,,,,,boring!!! at the time!+++ Shows my age?
Stevo

gordo993

Um... There is a ginourmous difference between a '87 Coupe GT and any current S4. The S4 is an awesome car and I'd love to have one as a daily driver. An '87 Coupe GT - not so much.