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Tough choice; neither is "better", just different.

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Old 10-30-2020, 09:05 PM
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Default Tough choice; neither is "better", just different.

After many years with my 2011 RS 3.8, I am really excited to have just purchased my RS 4.0. To so many, it would seem nuts to have literally bought "the same car", but in having both, I can't stress enough, they are totally different machines. So much so, that they might as well be two different model names completely. The beautiful thing about having both is that sometimes I just feel like the "go kart" experience (the 3.8), and other times, I just crave the raw power (4.0) and accompanying sounds. The big point is ... totally new experience with EACH and so much variety to choose from depending on the preferred style of driving!!!!

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Amen brother. I owned my 4.0 and 3.8 together for four years but recently sold my 3.8. In retrospect I miss the 3.8 not because it's better but because it was different in it's own unique way. The 4.0 isn't just a 'better' car, it's a different experience that you can only really appreciate after thousands of miles in each. My advice is keep both and enjoy them for their differences.
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Old 10-31-2020, 03:04 AM
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^ yes, I miss the 3.8's I sold and the 3.6...
hindsight is 20/20
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Nice duo.
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Very nice - Im also looking around for a 4.0
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Looks like the makings of a perfect garage to me my friend. Well done, and I hope you can enjoy them both for many years and many thousands of miles. They simply do not make them like this anymore.
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Great choices in cars. Enjoy them!
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Old 10-31-2020, 02:25 PM
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The fastest colors for each model. Well done! enjoy the driving.
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Both amazing!
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soo...what are the differences? lol
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It's good to have RS choices.
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Originally Posted by ngng
soo...what are the differences? lol
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Originally Posted by Steve Theodore
Looks like the makings of a perfect garage to me my friend.
not sure about that.
bicycle storage could be improved.

cars?
near PERFECTION!
Enjoy.
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Fantastic first post!
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Originally Posted by mooty
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how much hp do stickers add?


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