Ace7

I totally agree that power is not everything and I have not driven the RS4. I just feel Audi could have made the RS4 more of a trophy/ niche car than a replacement for the S4.

Andy

Ace7

If I'm looking for all-out performance/ track car I would look at the cheaper ZO6 or Viper. If I wanted a super exotic I would look at a Porsche/ lambo/ Ferrari. I have a hard time seeing where the R8 fits b/c it doesn't have the performance numbers or the appeal to fit well into either of these groups (just my opinion having no seat time in any of these cars).

Andy

Diavan

We can keep telling us that. might make us feel better

afxjzs

although, i'd lean towards the I6 over the V6

but QUATTRO > X-Drive

S4iowa

And it's more exclusive at only 300 units a year.

S4iowa

there are several B7 RS4 owners that came from B5,B6,B7 S4's....ask them.

Ace7

The great part about this is that there are choices out there and that what is great for some is not for others. Just taking a quick look at base prices (I know Porsches can get very expensive with options) the C4S is in the high $80Ks compared to the ~$110K for the R8. It seems that the GT3 is closer to that price point. In the end I'm not in the market for a $100K car, Audi or otherwise, but if I was I don't think the R8 would be high on the list.

Andy

Jeff 'S iv

s4 same price range as 335 as is rs4 with m3

S4NIC8

and a car worthy enough for replacement of my B5 S4

StreetCrawler(Cole)

They have more modles. A4, S4, RS4, S5 and better AWD. The BMW M cars are just a different creature all together.