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Old 04-26-2004, 08:33 PM   #1
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Default Selling the Corvette, Looking at an S4

Hey all. The time has come to buy a house for myself and my fiance. I'm selling the corvette and am looking to buy something that goes well in the snow (AWD), has some good power, has some class and luxury, and is easy to upgrade and modify. I have about $24,000 to spend and was looking at getting a 2001 Audi S4 6 speed. Do you all think this is a good chioce?

I know many of you are hung up on the STI and EVO, but they just don't have the interior sophistication that I'm looking for. Any ideas?

Any buyers for the corvette? You can see it better here:

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Old 04-26-2004, 08:37 PM   #2
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The S4 is for sure a great choice IMO!

I hope you will get good offers for the Vette! Maybe RC could buy it for his little girl

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Old 04-26-2004, 08:46 PM   #3
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wow 600hp!
i dont think its worth it unless u will do something like that to the s4, and anways i prefer the corvette, but i guess u got tired of it.
and if i had the cash i would buy it (i bet eveyone says that)
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Old 04-26-2004, 08:52 PM   #4
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A friend of mine just got a new S4 as a gift from his parents for graduation and he loves it...especially after previously driving a Ford F-150 pickup...I love that car, the only thing that really bothered me about it was that the backseat is really small, I can barely fit. Then again if you have a corvette any kind of backseat would be a plus since the vette has no backseat at all...

And BTW I will try and get some pics of the S4 for you to see this week..
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Old 04-26-2004, 09:01 PM   #5
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I would rather get a used BMW 540i which will give you quite a bit
of the thrills of driving an M5 for quite a bit less money. And of course
it will be bigger than the S4 which is an important thing to consider
if you are planning on having, or already have, some of those lovely
lumps of protoplasm.

[qupte="oscargarza88"]i dont think its worth it unless u will do something like that to the s4[/quote]
He needs a family car now. It may be hard for you to understand
now but eventually you will have a family of your own and will understand
how cars take a bit of a back position when you get a family.
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Old 04-26-2004, 09:09 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by FerrariFerrari
I would rather get a used BMW 540i which will give you quite a bit
of the thrills of driving an M5 for quite a bit less money. And of course
it will be bigger than the S4 which is an important thing to consider
if you are planning on having, or already have, some of those lovely
lumps of protoplasm.

[qupte="oscargarza88"]i dont think its worth it unless u will do something like that to the s4
He needs a family car now. It may be hard for you to understand
now but eventually you will have a family of your own and will understand
how cars take a bit of a back position when you get a family. [/quote]

yea i understand...
ando cundt u complete a not very old s6 for about that money?
its strange, i looked on ebay and nothing showed up, just the new ones. is there any old ones in the us, or only new ones, cause in mexico there were so i guess in us there is also...
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Old 04-26-2004, 09:13 PM   #7
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Well, I'd have to say the rear-seat capacity will probably not be very important for quite some time. Baby seats would not be a problem to get in/out with a 4-door, and leg room for infants, even up to like 10 years old wouldnt be a problem in the S4 either (I've sat in an A4 back seat, im assuming they're the same). The S4 would probably be a much better family performance vehicle, especially in the winter as it has better traction, not as noisy, more spacious, probably a bit safer crash wise than the vette, and also it would still be hella fast, so I think that would be an excellent choice to trade your vette for. Man, I admire you for being able to let that corvette go...
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Old 04-26-2004, 09:51 PM   #8
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Letting the Vette go is one of the hardest things that I've ever had to do. I'll still be upset about it years from now. But it's the practical choice. I need money for a down payment on the house and the Vette can provide that plus enough to get a nice daily driver. I really like the S4 because it's quick, sophisticated, has awd, and is easily upgraded. Having back seats isn't really a factor though. I just like the car. Don't plan on having any kids soon, but the practicality of a 4 door is always nice. Thanks for all your input.

DMbaseball--I look forward to seeing those pictures
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Old 04-26-2004, 09:56 PM   #9
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hes taking up the job of selling his car for a woman hes dedicated!
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Old 04-26-2004, 09:58 PM   #10
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Don't remind me!! But yes, I love her and she's worth it.
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Old 04-26-2004, 10:03 PM   #11
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that is one SEXY BADASS CAR (i dont really like Corvettes so this is something you would never hear from me)
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Old 04-26-2004, 11:47 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by coloradosilver
Letting the Vette go is one of the hardest things that I've ever had to do. I'll still be upset about it years from now. But it's the practical choice. I need money for a down payment on the house and the Vette can provide that plus enough to get a nice daily driver. I really like the S4 because it's quick, sophisticated, has awd, and is easily upgraded. Having back seats isn't really a factor though. I just like the car. Don't plan on having any kids soon, but the practicality of a 4 door is always nice. Thanks for all your input. http://www.jabbasworld.net/index.php
http://www.jabbasworld.net/index.php

DMbaseball--I look forward to seeing those pictures
I read your writeup about the vette on the "Sell Site" and all I can say is WOW. Great car - 590+hp shit , I always saw your sig pic, but never realized it had such a great engine.
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Old 04-27-2004, 12:11 AM   #13
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a very sad day indeed, but at least ur looking to replace it with a performance sedan and not a camry or somethin of the sort. good luck on selling the vette, finding an S4 to ur liking, and a house worthy of u and ur wife!
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Old 04-27-2004, 01:08 AM   #14
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This is really a good decision coloradosilver.
I like enormously the B5 Audi S4, you will not be disappointed. I suggest you to do a full RS4 conversion with a 2.7T APR Stage III. The sound of the V6 biturbo is just unbelievable !!!

You need this:



Power Figures:

412hp/482lb-ft on 93 Octane

452hp/495lb-ft on 100 Octane

If you want a good S4/RS4 conversion company, I suggest you this link:
http://www.achtuning.com/

Look at these videos of the S4 APR Stage III of Zerin from Dubspeed Racing.

http://videos.imolas4.com/1552treffen2001/zerinS4.mpg
http://videos.imolas4.com/aprbbq2002/funrun1.mpg
http://videos.imolas4.com/aprbbq2002/zerin_dyno.mpg
http://videos.imolas4.com/zerin/aprbbqzerin2.wmv
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Old 04-27-2004, 02:09 AM   #15
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Try www.audiworld.com i am sure those forums will defintely help you! goodluck hunting your new car!
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