Another performance question, S4 vs. M3
03-13-2003, 08:52 AM
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New or old? New one no, old one yes(m)
The new S4 will probally only be one car length behind, I don't call that kicking a$$, the old one yes the M3 would kick its a$$,untill you feed it some chips...
03-13-2003, 09:04 AM
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A stock E46 M3 will kill a stock B5 S4, as it should. However...
most S4 owners don't stay stock. I'm sure your BMW loving friend is aware that bolt-ons do almost nothing on an M3. I'm still waiting for an M3 to step up. Pretty sure I'll be doing the "quicking."
03-13-2003, 02:55 PM
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RIn a straight line, yes. But factor hills and curves into the deqal and the story changes.
Current M3 0-60 high fours.
2004 S4 0-60 low fives.
All wheel drive allows S4 to get my vote.
2004 S4 0-60 low fives.
All wheel drive allows S4 to get my vote.
03-13-2003, 03:00 PM
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oh ya a big fat heavy S4 pig will outdo an M3 in the corners. whatever!
Now if you change your story to say in the middle of December in a New York snow storm yes, or in a very wet situation yes, and even off the line. but once up to speed, the handling of the M3 will nuke the stock S4
