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Erik
January 17th, 2003, 10:10
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Benman
January 17th, 2003, 16:41
i have to admit it is a little dissapointing to see that
the m3 still finishes on top but at least they did have
many good things to say about the all new s4. and
although it did not place 1st at least it did not place
last. ( after all it would be a pretty sad state when
volvos start beating audis ).

:addict:

Reno
January 17th, 2003, 20:51
Great article:0: I'm starting to like the S4 more and more.
M3 is impressive as well:D

johann
January 18th, 2003, 05:34
Originally posted by Benman
i have to admit it is a little dissapointing to see that
the m3 still finishes on top but at least they did have
many good things to say about the all new s4. and
although it did not place 1st at least it did not place
last. ( after all it would be a pretty sad state when
volvos start beating audis ).

:addict:

I think this is to be expected, the S4 is better in some ways and the M3 in others. IMO they are both (or at least seem to be in terms of the S4) very nice cars both built with differents goal.
The M3 is built to be a drivers car and the S4 to be a sporty allround car. I think they both reach there goal very well and I'm lookong forward to the RS4 which will in no doubt be faster than the M3, maybe it will be more involving or at least as involving ast the M3 as well. I certainly hope so. :)

I also hope that in the future BMW will offer the M cars as touring and with AWD as an option.

Cheers,
/Johan

tlaselva
January 23rd, 2003, 04:48
Just felt I should put in my .02 cents...........

I've been eagerly awaiting the release of this new Audi S4.
IMO, it's probably the best all around sedan built in its price range.

I've never been a big fan of these 'ratings'.
Too subjective.
The M3 wins, b/c of performance.
The S4 wins for everyday drivability.
Writer was obviously a sports oriented driver.

I own an E46 M3, and in Canada, our winter's can get ugly.
Would I drive my M in the Canadian winters? No.
Go on a 2-day driving trip? No.
Would I drive a S4 in these situations? Hell ya.

The M3 is more on the scale of performance.
The S4, is more on the side of everyday drivability and comfort.

The M3 is better in some area's, as the S4 is in others. :cheers:

Now I just need to convince the wife that we need an S4 for our everyday car......:devil:

johann
January 23rd, 2003, 10:36
tlaselva,

Did you drive your M3 with winter tires?

Cheers,
/Johan

Benman
January 23rd, 2003, 20:44
to tlaselva:

nicely put:0:

:addict:

masmuney
February 2nd, 2003, 07:10
What does everyone think about the new volvo s60r?

Erik
February 2nd, 2003, 11:42
And Autoweek on the new S4 V8... :s4addict:

S4 in Autoweek (http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=reviews&loc_code=index&content_code=09544429)

Snow
May 22nd, 2003, 18:05
I think that the Volvo is a bit over-priced. Okey, it's really fast and cool but hey, it's still a Volvo? You do pay a bit for the brand and Volvo S60 R (the R was left out in the comparising chart :rolleyes: ) is in my opinion not quit in the same league as the well known M3 and S4.

But the are surely on their way. I hope they succed!!