Gunkata
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Lombard, IL
I did not comment on the 335 for a reason. To say a B7 S4 SUCKS is a reach... Especially coming from any of us here with GTI's...
I previously said the S4 wouldn't be good on the track and wouldn't be a fun toy/play car. I agree with you. The OP said he was looking for a DD car. And you agreed that the S4 is a better DD car... Who likes to argue here??
I know I would still rather have a B7 S4 over a comparable 335i X-Drive. They have the same performance (S4 and 335i X-Drive Sedan) but the 3 has a worse interior, and Quattro > X-Drive.
And in terms of gas mileage;
B7 S4 - 15/23mpg
335i X-Drive Sedan - 16/25mpg
I will take that small hit for 40 more hp, 1.2L more displacement, and 2 more cylinders...
S4 > 335i X-Drive Sedan (B7 and EASILY B8)
And Audis CPO warranty is one of the best there is. Better than BMW's... VERY important when buying a used high-performance European car.
As I've owned "better" cars than the GTI, I feel I can accurately comment that the B7 S4 basically.... sucks, primarily for how much it costs and how it drives. I do agree with your other points - esp on the interior and seats.
That said, I still would much rather drive/have a 335xi over that S4 for the easy tunability and better handling/driving feel, imho. I agree tho, the CPO audi warranty would probably be better. B8 S4.. that's a whole nother story, hell I almost just bought one, lol...