M3 or S4?

[karan.kapadia]

I'm having a hard time deciding between either a '03 M3 or an 05 Audi S4. Does anyone have any insight or advice in terms of reliabilty, maintenance and fun factor?

[BMW335i]

M3. Now go to the Audi forums they will say S4. Who's decision should you trust? Your own.

[karan.kapadia]

i was hoping to get some more info from someone who has driven both cars

[chuck92103]

i was hoping to get some more info from someone who has driven both cars

Not many Audi takers here. There are the Acuras of VW. Nice cars though.

[lochness]

Agreed w/ BMW335...I have 2004 M3 Dinan and friend has S4 (B6 I think) and an S6 (and previous S4s) and we argue constantly about this. I prefer the styling and performance of the BMW, don't need a sedan (i.e. no kids) or AWD (have extra cars for winter/wet roads) while my friend puts a premium on the AWD, interior, and sedan (b/c he has kids). Go drive both and decide as a lot I think is personal preference and what you put a premium on...can't necessarily say you can go wrong but I have 3 BMWs and no Audis so you know where I'm coming from...

[brh_minn]

I have driven M3 several times and owned a 2004 S4 (same as 2005, the 4.2 V8). My opinions:

I live in MN and it was my sole car at the time. I chose S4 for the quattro.
S4 sounds better, and pulls GREAT at 75-95 MPH. Unbelieveable, really.
S4 has more room, back seat and trunk. Also, the brakes are AWESOME.
S4 has stealth, it is not as noticeable (good and bad!)

M3 tosses better. It accelerates from 0-60 better, and 30-60 better.
M3 is better on the corners, much easier to break away and have fun.
M3 gets noticed more. Also good and bad.

My 0.02 worth.

[BmW745On19's]

Two good video reviews-

Top Gear Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwHJmYvcR98)

Fifth Gear RS4 vs M3 CS Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Uzf1dtYmU)

Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BCUNARokY)

[Rooster328]

Not many Audi takers here. There are the Acuras of VW. Nice cars though.

u do know that audi own lambo? relationship between brand doesn't make sense...at least not on euopean cars

[karan.kapadia]

lochness, brh,
thanks for the advice.. i think im leaning towards the m3..anyone know any good websites to find good deals on m3's