Gez

The New S4 V8 4.2 is naturally aspirated and universally greeted with
delight. and in everyday all condition driving will be quicker and safer
than the M3.

There needs to be no rain, good tarmac surfaces for the M3's on the limit
handling and will probably be the better track car for sideways on action
etc. but we don't drive in these conditions generally so the S4 V8 is the
better car.
IMHO.
One minor gripe is that the S4 V8 is a little too understated and needs Audi
to get their act together with new wheel designs. Other than that it's a
peach and the Avant looks the business too.

Gez.

Also the A4 Quattro TDI 180 BHP SPORT is one hell of a car as is the 330d
Beemer but in the end I'd choose the Audi because of the image problem
around the Beemer, Audi says something different about you.
"fbloogyudsr" <fbloogyudsr@nwlink.com> wrote in message
news:vqktfgb3o5399b@corp.supernews.com...
> "Andreas Neumann" <a.neumann@sap.com> wrote
> > I am about to receive my first 'Firmenwagen' and the decision has come
> down
> > to the two models in the subject. Of course the BMW is more costly, but
> then
> > it also has a few extra horses under the hood. Overall (for me) this is
a
> > very tough decision.
> >
> > Has anyone of you been in a similar situation?
>
> Yes.
>
> > Has anyone of you some helpful advice to offer on the matter?
>
> I bought a 330xi over an S4 because:
> 1) I like the handling of a RWD converted to AWD better than
> FWD converted to AWD. To me, the Audi felt nose-heavy and
> even more under-steering than the BMW.
> 2) I've owned BMWs since 1978.
> 3) I like the more austere interior available in the BMW.
> 4) Cost is quite close for the 330xi vs. S4.
> 5) I like the instant response of non-turbo motors.
>
> IMO, it's really a personal choice of which you like best.
> Can't comment on which diesel engine is better... Or about
> wagon vs. sedan, other than to say that the only real advantage
> to the wagons is that the hatch allows loading larger objects
> (dimensionally) than the sedan - you can't actually take
> *more* stuff, just *bigger* stuff.
>
> Floyd
>

hsg@h-gee.co.uk

On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 17:17:45 -0000, "Gez" <Geznubian@dsl.pipex.com> wrote:

In my opinion the AUDI doesn't say much........

Whereas the BMW has a "sort" of reputation. THere are very few cars that I
would give a second look at when buying.

Ford - if the designs were better and the cars were bigger.

Rover - when they get rid of the jelly mould shape.

Mercedes - nice car but easily mistaken for a taxi

Jaguar ---- Takes a lot of beating now especially with the V8 engines (4.2) and
the revamped transmission etc..... My next car I think

Audi -- no thanks --------------- the choice is BMW or Jaguar if you haven't
looked yet!

Hugh

>The New S4 V8 4.2 is naturally aspirated and universally greeted with
>delight. and in everyday all condition driving will be quicker and safer
>than the M3.
>
>There needs to be no rain, good tarmac surfaces for the M3's on the limit
>handling and will probably be the better track car for sideways on action
>etc. but we don't drive in these conditions generally so the S4 V8 is the
>better car.
>IMHO.
>One minor gripe is that the S4 V8 is a little too understated and needs Audi
>to get their act together with new wheel designs. Other than that it's a
>peach and the Avant looks the business too.
>
>Gez.
>
>Also the A4 Quattro TDI 180 BHP SPORT is one hell of a car as is the 330d
>Beemer but in the end I'd choose the Audi because of the image problem
>around the Beemer, Audi says something different about you.
>"fbloogyudsr" <fbloogyudsr@nwlink.com> wrote in message
>news:vqktfgb3o5399b@corp.supernews.com...
>> "Andreas Neumann" <a.neumann@sap.com> wrote
>> > I am about to receive my first 'Firmenwagen' and the decision has come
>> down
>> > to the two models in the subject. Of course the BMW is more costly, but
>> then
>> > it also has a few extra horses under the hood. Overall (for me) this is
>a
>> > very tough decision.
>> >
>> > Has anyone of you been in a similar situation?
>>
>> Yes.
>>
>> > Has anyone of you some helpful advice to offer on the matter?
>>
>> I bought a 330xi over an S4 because:
>> 1) I like the handling of a RWD converted to AWD better than
>> FWD converted to AWD. To me, the Audi felt nose-heavy and
>> even more under-steering than the BMW.
>> 2) I've owned BMWs since 1978.
>> 3) I like the more austere interior available in the BMW.
>> 4) Cost is quite close for the 330xi vs. S4.
>> 5) I like the instant response of non-turbo motors.
>>
>> IMO, it's really a personal choice of which you like best.
>> Can't comment on which diesel engine is better... Or about
>> wagon vs. sedan, other than to say that the only real advantage
>> to the wagons is that the hatch allows loading larger objects
>> (dimensionally) than the sedan - you can't actually take
>> *more* stuff, just *bigger* stuff.
>>
>> Floyd
>>
>

Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it!

Hugh Gundersen
hsg@h-gee.co.uk
hsg@bognor-bill.co.uk
http://www.bognor-bill.co.uk
Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK

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