Which RS4 is more aggressive looking? B5 or B7?

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Which looks more aggressive?

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Which RS4 is more aggressive looking? B5 or B7?

Post by A20LEE » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:07 am

As above, had this discussion with friends. I think the B7 was more aggressive but all my friends think the B5 is :?:

So lets settle it, which is the most pumped up, meanest, bad ass estate on the roads! B5 or B7

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Post by drjones1 » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:16 am

A20LEE wrote:As above, had this discussion with friends. I think the B7 was more aggressive but all my friends think the B5 is :?:

So lets settle it, which is the most pumped up, meanest, bad ass estate on the roads! B5 or B7
I have to say the B5 looks more arrogant in its posture, one will not go past you without you knowing what it is, you cant say that for a B7.

With the right wheels a B5 looks so mean..

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Re: Which RS4 is more aggressive looking? B5 or B7?

Post by A20LEE » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:25 am

drjones1 wrote:
I have to say the B5 looks more arrogant in its posture, one will not go past you without you knowing what it is, you cant say that for a B7.

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Thats a good point. You may have hit the nail on the head there, you do spot a B5 RS4 from a mile away were the B7 needs a second glance.

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Post by lynchy » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:03 am

thats so true you always have to have a second look with the b7 as it might be a s-line model but you can tell straight away with the b5 but i never really see many b5`s . i think the b5 looks alot better with a set of 19`s
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Post by silversurferRS4 » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:14 am

The B7 is naturally more aggressive looking in NON-RS4 spec so this detracts from the RS4 more aggressive styling whereas the B5 in NON-RS4 spec looks very whimpy hence the B5-RS4 looks very pumped up and mean in comparison. If you have both cars side by side, then I am sure the B7 will look more aggressive but compare to the basic spec equivalent, the jump in aggrssiveness, the B5 wins. IMO

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Post by andream88 » Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:08 pm

My girlfriend says that the B7 looks melt. And i agree lol
(^^referred to the bumpers...)

However, the B5 looks way more refined and aggressive at the same time IMHO.
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Post by A20LEE » Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:28 pm

silversurferRS4 wrote:The B7 is naturally more aggressive looking in NON-RS4 spec so this detracts from the RS4 more aggressive styling whereas the B5 in NON-RS4 spec looks very whimpy hence the B5-RS4 looks very pumped up and mean in comparison. If you have both cars side by side, then I am sure the B7 will look more aggressive but compare to the basic spec equivalent, the jump in aggrssiveness, the B5 wins. IMO

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Post by Jules » Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:51 pm

I think in standard form the b7 looks slightly more aggressive,but i think the colour is a massive factor.If you see a sprint blue b7 you know what it is straight away and it looks good imo.
Driving a avus b5 i think they blend in abit,its only people that are in to cars that give it respect.
I'd say that the audi i have gets the least looks of all the cars ive owned in the last 10 years,which isn,t always a bad thing. But i still love it
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Post by Contigo » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:32 pm

Yes they are stealth and understated but mine is lowered and looks quite muscular in it's stance. I see people turning heads now and then but to most people who drive grotboxes it's just another audi a4 avant. I think the same can be said for the B7 too though as the amount of Slines I see and have to do a double take on it mental, same with the C6 RS6 too.
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Post by Nige_RS4 » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:51 pm

I voted for the B5. One time I went to pay at my local Shell garage, the girl behind the counter said "have you got a bodykit on that, it looks sooo mean!"
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Post by quattrokid1 » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:59 pm

B5 for me...

not just saying that because I have the use of one,but from head on the B5 looks like its spent the night in a haunted barn on a thundery night drinking racing fuel and steroids:):):)

Also best in red!!!!

As said theB7 you really do need to have a good look at it for the tell tale signs it is actually an RS and not an S line, cant mistake a B5 for much else can you/ colour also plays a big part as well.
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Post by lengster1 » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:08 pm

Even though i looking at jumping from b5 to b7 have to say the b5 is serious looking car,my ex wfe was behind me in mine one day and have to say i had a double take in the mirror they look awesome

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Post by davey » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:56 pm

quattrokid1 wrote:.

Also best in red!!!!
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Post by pomy » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:50 am

B5 for me every time... this pic from another post says it all :twisted:
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Post by Jules » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:44 am

That black one says it all,any b7 would pull over and cry with that in its rear view mirror :lol:
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