In RS4, out 997S
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Good choice Chris...see my thread here about the RS4 and the 996TT...
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turbo-forum/358943-rs4-vs-996tt-very-impressive.html...
Increasingly, other brands are making similar performance cars which makes modern Porsches seem out of place.
I have a 993 and also own an Audi Q7. I am looking for a weekend toy however the 997 range is just too ‘common’ for my liking...am now looking elsewhere...could end with an F355.
I looked at the Audi R8 but it is just not for me...lacks instant appeal in real life...disappointing!
I do like the RS4 though...now when would Audi make an RS7 or bring to market the V12 Q7?
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turbo-forum/358943-rs4-vs-996tt-very-impressive.html...
Increasingly, other brands are making similar performance cars which makes modern Porsches seem out of place.
I have a 993 and also own an Audi Q7. I am looking for a weekend toy however the 997 range is just too ‘common’ for my liking...am now looking elsewhere...could end with an F355.
I looked at the Audi R8 but it is just not for me...lacks instant appeal in real life...disappointing!
I do like the RS4 though...now when would Audi make an RS7 or bring to market the V12 Q7?
#62
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Originally Posted by RaceCarDriver
Maybe because I'm up in New Jersey but I don't think of Northern Virginia as a place that gets a foot of snow very often. I bought my p-car from a rennlist member from Maryland and they got less than a quarter of the snow I experience most years.
Good Luck with your RS4, I love the color. It is a great car and the best Audi yet.
Good Luck with your RS4, I love the color. It is a great car and the best Audi yet.
Believe it or not, there is enough snow around here to render a 911 useless. Not to mention the mega-idiots prowling the streets that don't notice low-slung sports cars. On the streets around the last place I lived, the roads were never swept. I am sure it's nothing like NJ, but it's enough to rule out 365 driving.
I also owned an S4 prior to my 911 - it was a great car. I can only say that the RS4 is an order of magnitude better. I tell my Evo friends it's like the jump from a Lancer to an Evo - it's that dramatic of a difference.
#63
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Hey Chris
Good luck with your new RS4...it looks awesome and I am sure you'll love it. As for the Marine Corps plates...I understand. Semper Fi. My next 08 purchase maybe if I get posted to Deleware...an 08 BMW M3 coupe (with the new V8) and a manual transmission! The MRS ain't moving so if I gotta commute 80+miles a day each way I'll do it in an thoroughly ENJOYABLE manner! I'll keep my 997 too cause no way I am putting that many miles on it. Rob
Good luck with your new RS4...it looks awesome and I am sure you'll love it. As for the Marine Corps plates...I understand. Semper Fi. My next 08 purchase maybe if I get posted to Deleware...an 08 BMW M3 coupe (with the new V8) and a manual transmission! The MRS ain't moving so if I gotta commute 80+miles a day each way I'll do it in an thoroughly ENJOYABLE manner! I'll keep my 997 too cause no way I am putting that many miles on it. Rob
#64
Originally Posted by InTheAir
All right, who bought Chris' 997 from the dealer? It was up on their website for about a day or so and now it is listed as sold.
You rat, whoever you are!
You rat, whoever you are!
Already?!?
I was going to look at the car on Friday.
Doh!
Pete
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Chris!
Wicked car! I can smell the new-ness from here! I literally, out loud went "Whhhhhat!" when I saw the engine bay! And the white piping around the seats Mmmmm.
ANY chance we can hear a sound clip of that V8!? Pretty please?
Wicked car! I can smell the new-ness from here! I literally, out loud went "Whhhhhat!" when I saw the engine bay! And the white piping around the seats Mmmmm.
ANY chance we can hear a sound clip of that V8!? Pretty please?
#66
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Originally Posted by cleanme
Chris!
Wicked car! I can smell the new-ness from here! I literally, out loud went "Whhhhhat!" when I saw the engine bay! And the white piping around the seats Mmmmm.
ANY chance we can hear a sound clip of that V8!? Pretty please?
Wicked car! I can smell the new-ness from here! I literally, out loud went "Whhhhhat!" when I saw the engine bay! And the white piping around the seats Mmmmm.
ANY chance we can hear a sound clip of that V8!? Pretty please?
As for sound clips, it must be experience in person! If I can get a decent digital audio recorder, I'll post it.
#67
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Originally Posted by 996CAB
I looked at the Audi R8 but it is just not for me...lacks instant appeal in real life...disappointing!
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The RS4 is the best sports sedan, no question about it...
Beatiful car !
Beatiful car !
#69
And I think it's more rare, than a 997 2S these days...
Good for Porsche, but the exclusivity and rareness is gone... You can see now much more 997's than RS4's
Right ?
Good for Porsche, but the exclusivity and rareness is gone... You can see now much more 997's than RS4's
Right ?
#70
Three Wheelin'
^ uh, you don't see any RS4's.....hec, i've only seen one other on the road and i live in los angeles county! they're definitely around in California , probably more of them here than in any other state, and by a large amount. as for porsche exclusivity? 997's are everywhere. a real shame in some ways.
#71
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
I also owned an S4 prior to my 911 - it was a great car. I can only say that the RS4 is an order of magnitude better. I tell my Evo friends it's like the jump from a Lancer to an Evo - it's that dramatic of a difference.
The magazines seem to love the RS4, but my experience with the S4 showed me the S4 was too heavy, had overassisted steering, terminal understeer, poor fuel economy, an overly harsh ride, and too much roll. I'd hope your RS4 addresses those issues, especially the suspension setup and steering feel.
#72
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Originally Posted by nkhalidi
For $20k over an S4, I'd certainly hope the RS4 is an order of magnitude better.
The magazines seem to love the RS4, but my experience with the S4 showed me the S4 was too heavy, had overassisted steering, terminal understeer, poor fuel economy, an overly harsh ride, and too much roll. I'd hope your RS4 addresses those issues, especially the suspension setup and steering feel.
The magazines seem to love the RS4, but my experience with the S4 showed me the S4 was too heavy, had overassisted steering, terminal understeer, poor fuel economy, an overly harsh ride, and too much roll. I'd hope your RS4 addresses those issues, especially the suspension setup and steering feel.
The RS4 is really worth every penny over the S4 - and I think the S4 is a great car.