s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
#12
01-11-2006, 02:25 AM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
ORIGINAL: mjvss21
buy an s4 and chip it then dont touch it. you have a reliable 300hp car with an insane amount of torque
buy an s4 and chip it then dont touch it. you have a reliable 300hp car with an insane amount of torque
Well, my vote would go the modded 1.8T. For 6G, you can make a 1.8T much faster and more reliable (yes, more) than a stock S4. It's called APR STGIII+. Of course, then you'll want wheels, suspension, brakes, but you would on a chipped S4 (a stock S4, really) anyway. Besides even a BT A4 will get decent gas mileage compared to an S4. Similar if not better. Plus there's the sleeper factor...and an A4's interior is as nice as you'll really need anyway, if you get heated seats. So A4+APR=goood.
Also, a sport package A4 turns in just as well (less mass in the nose, but higher profile tires) and grips almost as well as a stock S4. (The S4 has wider tires) Rolls less, too. S4 suspension isn't all that terrific.
#13
01-11-2006, 02:51 AM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
ORIGINAL: Yuikio
Except for when the F-hose gets riddled with holes and then the K03s start making the dentist drill noise...a chipped S4 doesn't last very long. Those K03s are not as durable as ours.
Well, my vote would go the modded 1.8T. For 6G, you can make a 1.8T much faster and more reliable (yes, more) than a stock S4. It's called APR STGIII+. Of course, then you'll want wheels, suspension, brakes, but you would on a chipped S4 (a stock S4, really) anyway. Besides even a BT A4 will get decent gas mileage compared to an S4. Similar if not better. Plus there's the sleeper factor...and an A4's interior is as nice as you'll really need anyway, if you get heated seats. So A4+APR=goood.
Also, a sport package A4 turns in just as well (less mass in the nose, but higher profile tires) and grips almost as well as a stock S4. (The S4 has wider tires) Rolls less, too. S4 suspension isn't all that terrific.
ORIGINAL: mjvss21
buy an s4 and chip it then dont touch it. you have a reliable 300hp car with an insane amount of torque
buy an s4 and chip it then dont touch it. you have a reliable 300hp car with an insane amount of torque
Well, my vote would go the modded 1.8T. For 6G, you can make a 1.8T much faster and more reliable (yes, more) than a stock S4. It's called APR STGIII+. Of course, then you'll want wheels, suspension, brakes, but you would on a chipped S4 (a stock S4, really) anyway. Besides even a BT A4 will get decent gas mileage compared to an S4. Similar if not better. Plus there's the sleeper factor...and an A4's interior is as nice as you'll really need anyway, if you get heated seats. So A4+APR=goood.
Also, a sport package A4 turns in just as well (less mass in the nose, but higher profile tires) and grips almost as well as a stock S4. (The S4 has wider tires) Rolls less, too. S4 suspension isn't all that terrific.
#14
01-11-2006, 03:30 AM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
Thanks, StevenTownshend.
Other things I thought of: S4 will be more to insure. S4 is much more expensive to mod, since even if you do the work yourself, you buy two of everything: turbos, manifolds, DVs, downpipes, cats, mufflers, etc. If you chip it, the turbos *will* eventually die, unlike the A4, and the parts+labor for installing new turbos can get into the double digits fast, especially if you upgrade.
Obviously, the resale on the classic B5 S4 will be higher than the A4, and if you can't be bothered to buy S4 body-accoutrements, the S4 will look classier. But the A4 is no less nice to drive, except for the engine note and the monstrous powerband, and more moddable, especially for the cash-flow-challenged enthusiast. So keep those things in mind...an S4 is nice, and its engine is a doozy, but it isn't all pros with the S4 over the A4.
Other things I thought of: S4 will be more to insure. S4 is much more expensive to mod, since even if you do the work yourself, you buy two of everything: turbos, manifolds, DVs, downpipes, cats, mufflers, etc. If you chip it, the turbos *will* eventually die, unlike the A4, and the parts+labor for installing new turbos can get into the double digits fast, especially if you upgrade.
Obviously, the resale on the classic B5 S4 will be higher than the A4, and if you can't be bothered to buy S4 body-accoutrements, the S4 will look classier. But the A4 is no less nice to drive, except for the engine note and the monstrous powerband, and more moddable, especially for the cash-flow-challenged enthusiast. So keep those things in mind...an S4 is nice, and its engine is a doozy, but it isn't all pros with the S4 over the A4.
#15
01-11-2006, 03:51 AM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
some time is wish i had a s4 then i get in my car and i remember that i can beat most s4's out there, now granted i could of put as much money into and s4 as i have my car and had one bad *** s4 but insurance would be hella high and my dad would not let me get and s4 cus they are too fast...go figure
#16
01-11-2006, 04:27 AM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
That's a real tough one..like they said earlier..it all depends on what you're willing to spend. I might be bias..but I would have to say go with the S4! You're gonna pay more now..and on insurance..I pay about $300/month! But honestly..if you don't get the S4..you'll be happy to pay less..but you won't be happy..that don't have one! I know I could've saved a lot by getting an A4..but I wouldn't have been as happy!
#17
01-11-2006, 10:58 AM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
also if you chip a S4 expect your turbo's to go out in like 50K big job lots of labour lots of parts definetly modding the A4 would be a better bet
#18
01-11-2006, 01:36 PM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
thanks for all the input!! i am thinkin a4 modded tastefully.. i dont have that much money to spend if i buy a s4. insurance for me for s4 is prolly going to be 300 a month.. ill pass on that.. the a4 was only half that..
#19
01-11-2006, 01:49 PM
RE: s4 or fixed up a4 for the price difference?
good call now start your modding and remember no body kits [:'(]