No longer an s4dreamer !

[s4dreamer]

Thanks for the suggestion Dippy. I haven't used that method in years when choosing a car - I tend to go with my heart rather than my head.

However, facing the dilemma of what car I really want, I think it may give me a good start on whittling down the selection list - if I can keep the emotion out of it [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

After seeing Chris' S4 the other night, I'm leaning back towards that now [img]images/graemlins/062802beat_prv.gif[/img]

[PhilT]

Trev, just get an RS4. You, and everyone else for that matter, know that that's what you want [img]images/graemlins/rs4-button.jpg[/img] [img]images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]

[Gareth]

You need to drive the M3 my friend.... [img]images/graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img]

[DavidT]

Trev,

Have a drive in my S4 at the next northern meet and see what you think.

BTW, when is the next one mate ? [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

[JohnH]

Think you just missed it as it was on the 29th June!!

[clived]

Re the "not enough go" comment, I know AmD have already seen 400bhp from a chip and exhaust, and I'm sure the others will do / have done similar or better. Maybe worth trying a tuned car before making your mind up based on performance... of course, won't make it look any more special!

Cheers, Clive

[Riz_RS4]

of course, won't make it look any more special!

how about this? [img]images/rsul/18464-S4S.jpg[/img]

[s4dreamer]

Thanks Riz, I think that might just be too "special" for me. [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Actually, it wasn't particularly the looks of the S4 because I already knew it looked like yer basic A4 - just the whole package didn't do it for me.

400bhp sounds more interesting though, so I may wait and see if I can pick up a second-hand car in 6-9 months, then maybe get it tuned.

I'd ruled out the M3 because I want a comfortable M-way cruiser for a family of 4 as well as something that is happy pottering around town, and the M3 didn't strike me as fitting that bill. Having said that, I just realised that I've never actually driven one, so now might be a good time to have a test drive. Not sure about having to have "w@nker" tatooed on my forehead if I get one though? [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Gareth]

Thanks Riz, I think that might just be too "special" for me. [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Actually, it wasn't particularly the looks of the S4 because I already knew it looked like yer basic A4 - just the whole package didn't do it for me.

400bhp sounds more interesting though, so I may wait and see if I can pick up a second-hand car in 6-9 months, then maybe get it tuned.

I'd ruled out the M3 because I want a comfortable M-way cruiser for a family of 4 as well as something that is happy pottering around town, and the M3 didn't strike me as fitting that bill. Having said that, I just realised that I've never actually driven one, so now might be a good time to have a test drive. Not sure about having to have "w@nker" tatooed on my forehead if I get one though? [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Great car the M3 but you can't get away from admitted dubious image. But do you drive a car or drive an image? [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

[s4dreamer]

But do you drive a car or drive an image?

That's a good question!
However, I'm not put off the M3 by the image - I've owned a BMW (tractor) before and didn't mind the image then, so I doubt I'd care now.

What put me off was my perception that it had to be pushed (ie revved) to be enjoyed at its best, and wasn't a particularly comfortable family car. But as I've already indicated, since I've never actually driven one, maybe I should find out!

[Gareth]

Yes, you need to drive one [img]images/graemlins/jump_clap.gif[/img]