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#35 of 275 Re: S4 Vs M3 [hgp] by stealth4 Jul 26, 2004 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: hgp (Jun 27, 2004 6:54 am) I have researched and drove both the M-3 and S4. For anyone truly passonate about a spirited vehicle nothing can compare to the S-4. I have a 2000 S4 which I purchased new and installed a performace GIAC chip as well as a chip for the auto shifter. My stealth black Audi with triptonic has yet to be taken by any vehicle on the road. It is with amusment that I pull up to any BMW including the M3 and blow their pants off. I get much use out of the hazard lights " a blink that the kids use when they pass another car in a race". I even had the oppurtunity to pass a BMW 760Li at over 140 mph.The BMW still has no idea what type of Audi passed him. The GIAC chip removes the MPH limiter and increases horspower beyond belief. After 5 years of fun I have not had one problem and the S4 still performs as it did in 2000. True BMW has a name and people like to say they have a "Beamer". As for me I'll take the Audi in black that just slowly pulls up next to you in your M3 and from that moment on the only thing you see is my rear plates. STEALTH4 Replies to this message: monkstermann (Jul 27, 2004 8:05 pm) parrish (Aug 05, 2004 8:59 am) fstshtngbrk (Aug 19, 2004 5:03 am) some_buddy (Aug 19, 2004 11:56 am) gregors4 (Mar 31, 2005 7:50 am) joecuda (Apr 07, 2005 7:39 am) kdshapiro (Sep 22, 2004 3:35 am) m3_r1 (Oct 05, 2005 6:13 am) showstopper1 (Oct 05, 2005 7:54 am) m3_r1 (Oct 05, 2005 12:59 pm) s4orcenj (Aug 09, 2007 1:10 am) kdshapiro (Aug 09, 2007 3:49 am)
#36 of 275 M3 auto tranny circa 1999 by monkstermann Jul 27, 2004 (7:58 pm)
Anybody out there have data on reliability on the 5spd auto trannies for above?? Am considering M3 convert with 107,000 on it, one owner, though carfax states it went through dealer auction recently. Is that something to be concerned about, the auction part?? Any feedback would be appreciated comparing hardtops vs convertibles too. Thanks!
#37 of 275 Re: S4 Vs M3 [stealth4] by monkstermann Jul 27, 2004 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: stealth4 (Jul 26, 2004 6:00 pm) Stealth4: what kind of mileage are you getting in "normal" driving. i.e. when your foot's not on the floor? Also, when did you do the chips and did you see any change in MPG after doing so? Monk
#38 of 275 Re: S4 Vs M3 [stealth4] by parrish Aug 05, 2004 (8:59 am)
Replying to: stealth4 (Jul 26, 2004 6:00 pm) stealth4: I believe that you are saying that you have the automatic transmission, but to confirm, is that corrrect?? I would really prefer automatic to anything else, as this would be a family car as well as my baby. If you do have the automatic, it is very nice to hear that it performs so well for you.   Thanks, John
#39 of 275 Re: S4 Vs M3 [stealth4] by fstshtngbrk Aug 19, 2004 (5:03 am)
Replying to: stealth4 (Jul 26, 2004 6:00 pm) Glad to hear of your experience with the S4. I have a 2004 S4 Avant and love it. Had a BMW 540 before; nice car...but a real bummer in snow or slick conditions. The S4 performs as well or better in dry...and just no comparison on slick.   I'm interested in the chip change-out you made. Where did you get the chip...who installed...what was cost...and what effect on mileage and "day to day" performance.   Thanks...   TDI Replies to this message: some_buddy (Aug 19, 2004 11:56 am) gregors4 (Mar 31, 2005 7:50 am) joecuda (Apr 07, 2005 7:39 am)
#40 of 275 Re: S4 Vs M3 [fstshtngbrk] by some_buddy Aug 19, 2004 (11:56 am)
Replying to: fstshtngbrk (Aug 19, 2004 5:03 am) TDI -   I'm interersted and surprised about your comparison with the 540. I agree about the snow part...   But the rest of the car? I have 2001 540-6spd, and I drove an '02 S4 before I leased the 540, NO COMPARISON, 540 was quieter, more comfotable, fast (perhaps not from a stop), better handling...   I think the S4 changed substantially since '02 is that the difference or do we just value different qualities in the car?
#41 of 275 S4 vs. m3 by bogueavant Aug 19, 2004 (6:52 pm)
Received S4Avant in 12/03 after 8 month wait lots of time to reconsider, drove Allroad/drove S4sedan..late model M3(02)In my humble opinion the S4Avant is as much an exercise in high performance as in style&function .My Avant solved the 3rd child issue with room to spare(previous car a TT(00))and blows the doors off unsuspecting M3's while camo'd as a wagon.Test drive them both but drive the S4 last you won't go back.ps Audi service is a plus Replies to this message: socaljoe (Jun 05, 2006 11:01 am)
#42 of 275 Automobile Magazine Test by scotth6 Aug 23, 2004 (12:35 pm)
The latest Automobile tested the S4 verses the M3 verses the Cadilac CTS-V and the M3 was their choice. The M3 will smoke the S4 except in a snow storm. Replies to this message: bahnstormer (Dec 31, 2004 10:08 am)
#43 of 275 So did Consumer Reports by kevin111 Aug 24, 2004 (6:51 am)
The difference in 0-60 between the cars was 0.1 secs, or virtually, none.   The M3 was the better handler, the S4 had a better ride and better for all seasons. Both were rated about the same.
#44 of 275 Test results by scotth6 Aug 27, 2004 (10:50 am)
When the 6 speed manual M3 is tested instead of the SMG version there is at least .4 difference between the vehicles and according to some tests more than that. Every test I have read and I get Motor Trend, Road & Track, AutoWeek, Automobile and Car & Driver have the M3 6 sped manual at 4.7 to 4.8 and the S4 at 5.1 to 5.4. Just the weight difference alone makes the M3 a much more nimble car but I do like the looks of the S4 and I understand it has a nice interior and the 4 wheel drive which are all good reasons to consider one. It really comes down to personal preference, also you get 4 years free maintenance with the Bimmer. Replies to this message: banx (Sep 09, 2004 10:09 pm)

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