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My 1st love was 2006 BMW 325i Sport + Prem 6MT but I married the 2016 M3 BSM MDCT.
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And you pull the DME and check for mechanical over revs as part of PPI etc etc But hey, don't let me talk you out of that Camry |
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Not sure why so much hate on the new S4. Test drove it twice as it's a top 2 contender for my next car (current lease is up in November). Torn between 2018 S4, E90 M3 or a 15/16 F80 M3.
The S4 is light years ahead of BMW in terms of everything OP mentioned. The interior is absolutely stunning and really...most people do not track their car so the argument of sportiness is complete bullshit and fanboy propaganda in this case. The S4 is the more financially solid choice and also a breathe of fresh air for OP as it has a very nice lush factor to it. Congrats on the purchase and you'll be back on your feet in no time... in the meantime, enjoy the Nappa Seats!!! |
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All the sporty details (stiffness of the ride, exhaust noise, aggressiveness of the engine response/throttle) make a huge difference for me. And they make a difference to my wife as well, who complains about them every single time she gets into the car... It's obviously a matter of opinion, as many things in life. What's right for you might not be for others. However, I'll take these amazing features any day vis-à-vis the excellent Audi interior/navi / other cool features (which I actually do like a lot). My 2 cents |
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05-13-2018, 12:03 PM | #95 | |
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I myself have been driving over a decade of M3's....e46, then an e90 M3, then a F80 M15. Driving dynamics, performance, handling, etc, etc, where just to die for. I don't think Audi will ever touch it in that regard. But I've been driving my S4 for over a week, and although power and handling are not on par, it is PLENTY good for a DD or a quick twisty like the highway off ramps or taking a sharp corner in streets. I've done it, and plenty fine. The acceleration and power is not M3 category, but it's not a yugo either ... and tiptronic is not even close to a DCT, but it's pretty fast and plenty good. If staying with the performance and handling was my highest priority right now, I would've stayed in the M3 even if at a higher price, but I'm satisfied with the "overall" performance the S4 is giving me at a lower cost factor, and I happen to spend the bulk of my time INSIDE the car, not on the track or outside looking at it, and when I'm driving I cannot stop admiring the virtual cockpit, the seats, the media sound performance, the massage features, and the rest on my S4.
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For the love of god people, stop comparing the S4 and M3. S4 absolutely spanks the current generation of the 340i M Sport. I absolutely loathe the F3X 3/4 series. Chintzy cheap interior (especially in the more basic forms), motors that are grumpy sounding (4 cylinder turbo), and tragic and downright awful steering feel. Outside of efficiency and technology, I strongly feel that BMW took a step back from the E9X generation with the F3X.
The new A4 is leaps and bounds better than the current 3 series, lets see how BMW steps it up with the next gen. M3 and S4 are not competitors. My 2 cents ... lol /rant. |
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Honestly in a similar position since my lease ended right when M3 production ended until the G80 models and trying to lease something that's on the lot (1) doesn't meet exactly what I want and (2) lease prices are crazy (comparatively to what I have now) and are asking A LOT down.
I'm buying my '15 M3 out, going to put on the LCI taillights, and sell in a year or so when I can get my hands on a G80 M3 lease. I looked at the S4/S5 and know that I'd be disappointed even thought it would be newer than my M3.
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If that's the case then I'd still be happy holding on to my '15 M3 as BMW will have not done much to out-date it, especially if I put a bit of money into cosmetic and performance upgrades.
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And to further your point about the interior, after 3 years of M4 ownership I already feel very tired of it. That's why I ordered the full interior on my incoming M3. I wish the M3 interior looked like the Audi ones though. |
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All and all, I'm happy so far. Do I miss my M3? ABSOLUTELY! the power, driving dynamics, and road feel are sorely missed...and not being able to go to the track is another bummer. Am I happy with the switch? without a doubt! temporary change, trying something different, AMAZING daily driver and interior, save some money until the G80 comes out, and enjoy the sound system and tech gadgets (Virtual Cockpit, etc) tremendously. good decision all things considered.
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