Car Comparision: Audi S4 vs. Subaru WRX STi

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

shop around for a decently priced e46 m3

 

[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

no that guy too lol

 

[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

Haha I swear I've seen that car before. Any idea where in Seattle?

auburn

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

auburn

Ahh "Seattle."

I think I've been up there a couple times, but that car does look really familiar.

 

[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

i just know her from my audi club and same with that black audi on here

 

[coupe man 10+ year member]

s4 is sick.... im workin on puttin a big single turbo on my sc300 but i think my next car will be an s4...m3's are nice too but awd ftw

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

My dad's friend had an 02 S4. The climate control/radio unit went out 3 times in the year he owned it. He autoXed that car and it held its own against way more powerful/higher class cars. But those electrical issues forced him to get rid of it and he traded it for a 2003 Mustang GT (both he bought new). The climate control unit was $1200 a pop, yes covered under warranty but when the warranty runs out you're screwed. And the cars you are looking at most likely don't have a warranty.

If you want an AWD sport sedan and don't want to look like a boy-racer in the STi, look into a used Legacy GT or Spec B:

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

BTW, you realize all the cars you are looking at take premium fuel? They won't get drastically better mpg than your Gran Marquis and the extra fuel cost will offset the increased mileage. It is true though, even with a manual transmission, the Subies don't get great mileage considering their weight, engine size and gearing. Do you drive stick? The Mazdaspeed6 would be a nice choice too, but again mpg isn't that great and premium fuel. If you're looking for an AWD turbo car, basically don't expect much better gas mileage than your current car.

Im 20 so insurance would be through the roof, I live in IL so if i have to drive it in the snow Im sure the vette would **** ass.


Yeah, I can only wait.....

Yeah Im leaning towards the Audi, but I will look into that lexus snb778 mentioned earlier.

Um...have you checked the insurance on an STi or S4??

You need to do more research man. If you're looking for better mileage, lower insurance and good snow performance, there are a LOT better choices out there. It seems like you aren't sure what you are going for. You seem like you don't want to spend much on gas and insurance, but you're looking at premium/expensive to maintain cars that will have high insurance and not get much better mileage than your current car (especially after you mod them).

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

You moron there is rpm's in a hybrid.

PWNT!!... hows it taste?

 

[15nissen 10+ year member]

PWNT!!... hows it taste?

Well electric motors turn at a given RPM. Basically 100% torque @ any rpm. The small gas motors that work in conjunction with the electric motors of course turn some rpm's because again, its a piston powered motor.

I am not sure what your point is. My Geo doesn't have a tach? But really turns those rpm's @ 80 mph.

 

[Nismofreak 10+ year member]

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. My uncle has the s4. ****en love the car (v8) one. Its a pain in the ass he says to maintain but a killer car to have

 

[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

my turbo audi putting down over 300awhp got 30mpg still btw out of boost lol

 

[atoz350 10+ year member]

The audi's are rely nice cars but there expensive to maintain.

Not really.

 

[atoz350 10+ year member]

BTW, you realize all the cars you are looking at take premium fuel? They won't get drastically better mpg than your Gran Marquis and the extra fuel cost will offset the increased mileage. It is true though, even with a manual transmission, the Subies don't get great mileage considering their weight, engine size and gearing. Do you drive stick? The Mazdaspeed6 would be a nice choice too, but again mpg isn't that great and premium fuel. If you're looking for an AWD turbo car, basically don't expect much better gas mileage than your current car.








Um...have you checked the insurance on an STi or S4??

You need to do more research man. If you're looking for better mileage, lower insurance and good snow performance, there are a LOT better choices out there. It seems like you aren't sure what you are going for. You seem like you don't want to spend much on gas and insurance, but you're looking at premium/expensive to maintain cars that will have high insurance and not get much better mileage than your current car (especially after you mod them).

Audi's don't require premium fuel. It is only suggested for better performance. If he is in a bind, he can use regular for the time being.

 

[atoz350 10+ year member]

PWNT!!... hows it taste?

That is an electric car, not a hybrid. There is still a gas motor running in a hybrid.