Awd, luxury, fast, DD.
09-25-2013, 10:56 AM
#51
Ford King Ranch Turbo Diesel with chip 
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=-9-3s-j8qz8
But really, why AWD? I've driven a few AWD cars and found that I prefer the feel of a 2WD car even if it means I can't always put the power down as well. I find they often feel better in intermittent traction situations. Just a preference thing.
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=-9-3s-j8qz8
But really, why AWD? I've driven a few AWD cars and found that I prefer the feel of a 2WD car even if it means I can't always put the power down as well. I find they often feel better in intermittent traction situations. Just a preference thing.
We've taken it out and in the rain, snow, and ice and actually had to work quite hard to break traction. AWD won me over. More grip in all weather conditions and on any surface. Prefer RWD for track only cars, but if it's a DD or driven on public roads give me AWD every time.
09-25-2013, 11:30 AM
#52
I haven't been "in the all", but would have to agree. At the time the RL came out, it blew away Subaru, Audi and like for their AWD. I should've mentioned the RL in my first post, but I totally forgot about it.
09-25-2013, 11:51 AM
#53
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In light of my coworkers perception thread -
What AWD, fast luxury sedans are available? I LOVE the idea of the Audi S4.. very fast, with a pulley change and tune they are running 450+hp with room to grow, obviously luxurious... but german.
Any other options like this? Budget would be $40k-ish or less, CPO used or new just needs a warranty.
WRX, evo, legacy are out.. not reliable when modifying a bit.. as I will do to anything I have AND no boy racer look either. I'd also prefer something with forced induction for power gain purposes... I arrived at the S4.
What do you guys think? SUV's are okay too!
What AWD, fast luxury sedans are available? I LOVE the idea of the Audi S4.. very fast, with a pulley change and tune they are running 450+hp with room to grow, obviously luxurious... but german.
Any other options like this? Budget would be $40k-ish or less, CPO used or new just needs a warranty.
WRX, evo, legacy are out.. not reliable when modifying a bit.. as I will do to anything I have AND no boy racer look either. I'd also prefer something with forced induction for power gain purposes... I arrived at the S4.
What do you guys think? SUV's are okay too!
So there's also
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09-25-2013, 11:54 AM
#54
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I truly want an S4... but it looks like I will stick with the paid off RDX approach. I love our RDX and always wanted it to have more power... there is an available 80-100hp upgrades as is... but now that we can tune for them, boost here we come! I personally plan on doing all the bolt on-s, catless downpipe, and dyno tune - hopefully Evans doesn't think I'm insane when I ask them about it.. LOL.
09-25-2013, 11:59 AM
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Two off the wall options
1. Taurus SHO. Turbo V6 + AWD and comfort. From what I read it was very competent but not light weight handling.
2. The Chrysler RWD/AWD sedans. You can have a V8 and what I assume is a Mercedes based AWD system.
1. Taurus SHO. Turbo V6 + AWD and comfort. From what I read it was very competent but not light weight handling.
2. The Chrysler RWD/AWD sedans. You can have a V8 and what I assume is a Mercedes based AWD system.
09-25-2013, 12:15 PM
#56
Yes plus that. The ford SHO is a very solid looking car with tons of power. The interior looks amazing and the car drives very nice. I bet it's also faster then the the Audi.
09-25-2013, 12:37 PM
#57
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Originally Posted by rockville' timestamp='1380139156' post='22796476
Two off the wall options
1. Taurus SHO. Turbo V6 + AWD and comfort. From what I read it was very competent but not light weight handling.
2. The Chrysler RWD/AWD sedans. You can have a V8 and what I assume is a Mercedes based AWD system.
1. Taurus SHO. Turbo V6 + AWD and comfort. From what I read it was very competent but not light weight handling.
2. The Chrysler RWD/AWD sedans. You can have a V8 and what I assume is a Mercedes based AWD system.
Without looking up numbers I can almost guarantee the SHO is not faster than the Audi... although the SHO is a nice looking car and one I did not think of! I'm going to research tuning solutions for the SHO for fun now! haha
09-25-2013, 12:47 PM
#58
You sure?
2007 Audi RS4 Quattro 0-60 mph 4.5 Quarter Mile 13.0
2007 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro 0-60 mph 6.1
2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi S-line 0-60 mph 9.6
2008 Audi A4 3.0 TDI SE Quattro 0-60 mph 6.1
2008 Audi RS4 0-60 mph 4.4 Quarter mile 12.9
2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro 0-60 mph 6.1
2009 Audi A4 3.3 Quattro 0-60 mph 5.6 Quarter Mile 14.1
2010 Audi S4 0-60 mph 5.2 Quarter Mile 13.7
2010 Audi A4 AllRoad Quattro 2.0 TFSI 0-60 mph 6.9
2010 Audi A4 2.0 Quattro 0-60 mph 6.4 Quarter Mile 14.8
2010 Audi S4 (Manual) 0-60 mph 5.0
2011 Audi A4 (Manual) 0-60 mph 6.3
Vs
2009 Ford Taurus SE 0-60 mph 7.6
2010 Ford Taurus SHO 0-60 mph 5.2 Quarter mile 13.6
2010 Ford Taurus Limited 0-60 mph 6.9 Quarter Mile 15.2
2013 Ford Taurus SHO 0-60 mph 5.1 Quarter Mile 13.5
Look prett close to me.
2007 Audi RS4 Quattro 0-60 mph 4.5 Quarter Mile 13.0
2007 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro 0-60 mph 6.1
2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi S-line 0-60 mph 9.6
2008 Audi A4 3.0 TDI SE Quattro 0-60 mph 6.1
2008 Audi RS4 0-60 mph 4.4 Quarter mile 12.9
2009 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro 0-60 mph 6.1
2009 Audi A4 3.3 Quattro 0-60 mph 5.6 Quarter Mile 14.1
2010 Audi S4 0-60 mph 5.2 Quarter Mile 13.7
2010 Audi A4 AllRoad Quattro 2.0 TFSI 0-60 mph 6.9
2010 Audi A4 2.0 Quattro 0-60 mph 6.4 Quarter Mile 14.8
2010 Audi S4 (Manual) 0-60 mph 5.0
2011 Audi A4 (Manual) 0-60 mph 6.3
Vs
2009 Ford Taurus SE 0-60 mph 7.6
2010 Ford Taurus SHO 0-60 mph 5.2 Quarter mile 13.6
2010 Ford Taurus Limited 0-60 mph 6.9 Quarter Mile 15.2
2013 Ford Taurus SHO 0-60 mph 5.1 Quarter Mile 13.5
Look prett close to me.
09-25-2013, 12:55 PM
#60
Thread Starter
Yes, stock, but I am talking slightly modified levels here... as per the original post. I am also talking about reliability at those "stage 2" levels... Audi offers it, Subaru and Mitsu don't. Also showing up to clients offices and such with a grocery fking wing on the back and hood scoops and widebody crap everywhere is a little out of my taste, that's why the Subarus and Evo is off my list... that plus I give a damn what the interior looks and functions like too.