How do they Compare

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How do they Compare

Post by atourtel » Thu Apr 10, 2003 7:52 am

Thinking about an RS6 curently own a RS4 how do the 2 compare is the 6 that much superior to justify the large chunk of money or is the 4 still a very good car

looking for some feedback from you guys that have had both

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Re: How do they Compare

Post by kcsun » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:13 am

I would compare the RS4 to a silph like PhilT [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]

The RS6 is more like JR [img]images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img]

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Re: How do they Compare

Post by ammwhite » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:46 am

Not sure about RS4 vs. RS6, but I'd take Alicia Silverstone in the Aerosmith videos please [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]
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Re: How do they Compare

Post by Riz_RS4 » Thu Apr 10, 2003 6:25 pm

RS4 is a nice size and i personally prefer the looks compared to the 6 [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] both wicked cars thou [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img]
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Re: How do they Compare

Post by Reno » Thu Apr 10, 2003 6:35 pm

RS4 is a nice size and i personally prefer the looks compared to the 6 [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] both wicked cars thou [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img]
I agree with that, i think the RS4 has a younger image, i feel the 6 as the ultimate car for my dad...

About anything else then looks i can't have an opinion, as not owner...but on looks and image the RS4 wins for me [img]images/graemlins/nodder.gif[/img]
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Re: How do they Compare

Post by TurkS4 » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:09 pm

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I agree with that, i think the RS4 has a younger image, i feel the 6 as the ultimate car for my dad...[/quote]

Estate car = younger image..... [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]

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Post by Riz_RS4 » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:12 pm

Yeah but these arent just estate`s their Avants! [img]images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]
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Re: How do they Compare

Post by TurkS4 » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:19 pm

I digress...

Avant = Younger image.... [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/033102ass_1_prv.gif[/img]

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Post by Riz_RS4 » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:22 pm

Im 22 and love the RS4/RS6 Avants so ha ha [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/<beep>_you.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img]
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Re: How do they Compare

Post by TurkS4 » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:42 pm

Having a bit of fun [img]images/graemlins/jesterlol.gif[/img]

would prefer a Rs4 though in a coupe or a saloon format, purely on the basis that it should be lighter and therefore quicker and better handling, so as to match or surpass the M3.... [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/sloppy.gif[/img]

But hey, I would buy the avant today if I had the cash....maybe next year [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Re: How do they Compare

Post by Riz_RS4 » Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:51 pm

hehe [img]images/graemlins/elefant.gif[/img]

I RS3 Avant would be a intresting concept...... smaller than the RS4 and would probably be more tunable too........ i`d say that the 3.2 V6 Bi-turbo would be tunable to 500bhp! easy! [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]
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Re: How do they Compare

Post by PhilT » Fri Apr 11, 2003 4:03 am

would prefer a Rs4 though in a coupe or a saloon format, purely on the basis that it should be lighter and therefore quicker and better handling

I think that you might find that this may not be as real as you think. What is the weight difference between a Saloon and an Avant (S4 and S4). Also, not so sure that a saloon would handle better, look at what Volvo did for years....
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Re: How do they Compare

Post by Bushy » Fri Apr 11, 2003 7:19 am

I agree with Phil, OK it is an Avant but with a good size wheel base it probably suits the power more than a smaller saloon or coupe style, however I initially would have prefered a saloon, the Avant has totally grown on me

I think the saloon or coupe would be a totally differnt beast.

The way i drive i think on the track the Avant size and aerodynamics mean that the rear can get twitchy but doesnt actually loose total grip until well past the limit, whereas a saloon would loose rear stability at slower speeds

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