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Old 09-03-2002, 01:53 PM
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Too bad I'm not a big fan of the Audi Quattro System, but TTV8 making 450hp sounds yummy.



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I would love this car like no other.

Shame its not coming to Canada.
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why don't you like the quattro system?
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I still prefer the M5, but this is a close second for the ultimate family car...
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Originally posted by integrate
why don't you like the quattro system?
Out of the box the S4 that I drove just understeered too much. When the car started to let go, all four corners went at once... not the kind of handling I prefer (RWD).

No doubt with mods the understeer can be dialed out more (but not completely since it is AWD) and grip can be improved with better rubber... however flared fenders are needed for wider tires since the wheelwells are so shallow. Steering feedback seemed a bit vague too. I think if Audi made the car more RW bias (as is rumored with the upcoming S4) that might be more to my liking.

Eh, different strokes for different folks.
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I will take a mercedes Maybach for luxury... drool....
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and an enzo ferrari for the weekends
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Was looking good until i found out it was not offered in a manual transmission
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Meh, the RS6 is the definition of a nice, luxury sedan with all the trimmings, and power to boot, but it's meant for a nice, quiet, luxurious ride, so I am not that dissapointed that manual isn't available, we will leave that for other cars, but man, talk about the best of both worlds, on one spectrum to have a very elegant sleek car for vacations, extra room, tranquility and such, and then having alike a 2 door roadster if you have the need for speed, and have a passion for driving as well, man that would be sweet, if only money grew on trees...


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