I didn't like the driving feel of the s4 when I tested it. I currently have the 335i and I find myself enjoying myself more in the 335i more so than what I had experienced in the s4. The s4 is a great car however! Great handling, great power, easily modded to get more but at the end of the day, it didn't put a smile on my face like the rwd 335i did when I was able to swing the tail out. Btw, S4 had heavy understeer but I guess pro drivers can find a way to not do that.
@redd1th If you experienced understeer on your test drive you were perhaps diving an S4 without the sports diff. With it you can in fact achieve oversteer (you don't really need to be a pro drive). You just add throttle at the corner apex. Less road feel is the trade-off for better traction and faster cornering due to torque vectoring. I had considered the 335 but went for the S4 living in the rainy North West. Both cars are excellent options depending on your overall needs.
nevertheless, resale value will put BMW on the top followed by the Japanese cars Acura and Infiniti, so no matter what car make this guy or that guy or you may like, percentage wise, the market decides at the end of the day and resale value is a big part of the package if not the whole package...
Audi has the best quality interior and modern looks, BMW is plagued with peeling trim because they build a cheap car that has free 4yr/50 factored into the cost that is the same as the Audi without. Proper maintenance will keep the car out the shop
I'm an Audi guy but serioiusly "swinglow"?! You're gonna destroy the mfg warranty on a $60K car (like $20K engine) by modding the hell out of it?!! lol
I havent been in this car but i have driven the 2010 G37, there is a huge price difference and once you sit in the G37 you absolutely feel it. It feels cheaper than its price.
i havent been in the audi but it looks a lot expensive and i am sure it really is, I am saying that by judging it from other Audis i have been in.
you guys fail. this car cost way more than the TL and the G37, try comparing the A4 with them in the reasonable price range. it would be understandable if they are within 5k range, but they're not. No doubt the S4 out performed and has all the goodies, but at what cost. I'm a magazine subscriber and I laugh when I see the price differences.
@munnii not to mention the out of warranty repair costs associated with an audi or for that matter a bmw. They would both be great choices assuming you can trade them in for a new model when the factory warranty runs up. For the long run either of the japanese choices will come out ahead.
@panasonicboy then buy a corolla cuz US ppl love its reliability. :D
Most 2nd owners dk how to service this car that's where costs are adding up. They go to minute lube and pour mineral oil cuz Daddys truck can run on it. Beside cheapness of japanese cars is what I don't like.
Exactly. Hell, I was looking to trade in my (better looking) 335i coupe for a S4, the S4 WAS $5k AWAY FROM A $70k E92 M3. Hell effing no. It's a great car and it is slightly better than the 335i in interior and performance (the 335i coupe looks better than the S4 and the S4 looks better than the 335i sedan), but it's not worth it (in the U.S anyways)
I'm with Road and Track on this one. The new B8 is the best S4 ever. Audi just needs a snazy slogan to compete with the ultimate driving machines slogan. For now the drivers who don't care about the past, can enjoy the future, in this midsize sportsedan champ.
@swinglow33 I have the 2011 B8 and you can make 430hp with a ECU tune , through in a free flowing exhaust and a CAI, lighter wheels and tires with the money from the stroking costs and thats it, the ultimate driving machine. I came out of a 2006 BMW M3 with the same mods, the new S4 is the clear winner in my books.
I didn't like the driving feel of the s4 when I tested it. I currently have the 335i and I find myself enjoying myself more in the 335i more so than what I had experienced in the s4. The s4 is a great car however! Great handling, great power, easily modded to get more but at the end of the day, it didn't put a smile on my face like the rwd 335i did when I was able to swing the tail out. Btw, S4 had heavy understeer but I guess pro drivers can find a way to not do that.
redd1th 4 months ago
@redd1th If you experienced understeer on your test drive you were perhaps diving an S4 without the sports diff. With it you can in fact achieve oversteer (you don't really need to be a pro drive). You just add throttle at the corner apex. Less road feel is the trade-off for better traction and faster cornering due to torque vectoring. I had considered the 335 but went for the S4 living in the rainy North West. Both cars are excellent options depending on your overall needs.
redwerks 2 months ago
i would much rather have the 335i...BMW for life
BMWX5alpine 4 months ago
Nobody buys these cars anyway, so who the hell cares about resale value? Leasing is what 90% of people in this segment do.
geoff421 7 months ago
new new s4's are shitty... b5 rapes... b6 is sexy as hell. nuff said
jolio3151994 8 months ago
@jolio3151994 But the B8 performs, and looks good doing it too.
shibbness 6 months ago
It may be good. But how is the reliability?
mehiael 9 months ago
nevertheless, resale value will put BMW on the top followed by the Japanese cars Acura and Infiniti, so no matter what car make this guy or that guy or you may like, percentage wise, the market decides at the end of the day and resale value is a big part of the package if not the whole package...
Baltahfeek 9 months ago
Isn't the TL an A6 or 5-Series competitor? S4 and 335i are best. The rest is crap
EuroSport2006 9 months ago
@EuroSport2006 No because Acura also has the RL that competes with the A6 and the 5-Series
GobinThePwner 7 months ago
I love the s4
esanta1992 10 months ago
Audi has the best quality interior and modern looks, BMW is plagued with peeling trim because they build a cheap car that has free 4yr/50 factored into the cost that is the same as the Audi without. Proper maintenance will keep the car out the shop
preno911DW 11 months ago
I like his last comment.
toxa56 1 year ago
I'm an Audi guy but serioiusly "swinglow"?! You're gonna destroy the mfg warranty on a $60K car (like $20K engine) by modding the hell out of it?!! lol
pfquattros 1 year ago 6
@pfquattros : Yeah, us car g33ks do this kind of stuff, because we love cars, not warranties. Peace!
daranew 1 year ago
Took Audi 3 years to barely beat the 335i..Audi is always a little to behind
srt4turbo1 1 year ago
A 335i BMW loaded to the top like an S4 cost the same amount. Only thing is that the Audi is better.
MrLegion2 1 year ago 24
I havent been in this car but i have driven the 2010 G37, there is a huge price difference and once you sit in the G37 you absolutely feel it. It feels cheaper than its price.
i havent been in the audi but it looks a lot expensive and i am sure it really is, I am saying that by judging it from other Audis i have been in.
AliGhanizad 1 year ago
you guys fail. this car cost way more than the TL and the G37, try comparing the A4 with them in the reasonable price range. it would be understandable if they are within 5k range, but they're not. No doubt the S4 out performed and has all the goodies, but at what cost. I'm a magazine subscriber and I laugh when I see the price differences.
munnii 1 year ago
@munnii not to mention the out of warranty repair costs associated with an audi or for that matter a bmw. They would both be great choices assuming you can trade them in for a new model when the factory warranty runs up. For the long run either of the japanese choices will come out ahead.
panasonicboy 1 year ago 2
@panasonicboy then buy a corolla cuz US ppl love its reliability. :D
Most 2nd owners dk how to service this car that's where costs are adding up. They go to minute lube and pour mineral oil cuz Daddys truck can run on it. Beside cheapness of japanese cars is what I don't like.
leonmobileca 1 year ago
@munnii
Exactly. Hell, I was looking to trade in my (better looking) 335i coupe for a S4, the S4 WAS $5k AWAY FROM A $70k E92 M3. Hell effing no. It's a great car and it is slightly better than the 335i in interior and performance (the 335i coupe looks better than the S4 and the S4 looks better than the 335i sedan), but it's not worth it (in the U.S anyways)
akburst510 1 year ago
I'm with Road and Track on this one. The new B8 is the best S4 ever. Audi just needs a snazy slogan to compete with the ultimate driving machines slogan. For now the drivers who don't care about the past, can enjoy the future, in this midsize sportsedan champ.
S4Louie 1 year ago
I still like the V8 S4 this car replaces. I bored mine over and stroked it out. It makes 380ish HP, and sounds great.
swinglow33 1 year ago
@swinglow33 RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRight.
scribklu 1 year ago
@swinglow33 I have the 2011 B8 and you can make 430hp with a ECU tune , through in a free flowing exhaust and a CAI, lighter wheels and tires with the money from the stroking costs and thats it, the ultimate driving machine. I came out of a 2006 BMW M3 with the same mods, the new S4 is the clear winner in my books.
jimbofisherman 1 year ago 3
I'm getting this car when im 17 :P
great car
50bryangomez 1 year ago