Love the design of the new Audi's but I can't see paying that much for a brand that is know to have major reliability issues.

EDIT:Not saying the g is perfect, but its a very reliable car.

 

At this point, I don't think Audi's are much less reliable than Infiniti's for the most part. At least not what I am looking at (a new Audi that is in warranty). I have had enough minor issues with my 350Z, G35, and now G37 to pretty firmly say a new Audi can't be much worse (not to mention I also own an Audi Q7 that has not been any less reliable than my G37 to this point).

I guess this is a good time to tell everyone that I am moving on from the G, and will be getting a new S4 assuming everything works out. De-modding starts this weekend.... As JBF said, I just think it is best to start with something that is faster out of the box versus dumping a bunch of money into my G. I can see the appeal to both, but I guess I am taking the easy way out (sorry, I am getting lazy in my older age). I've been rocking VQ's for the past 12 years, but there is just not a new Nissan product that I am crazy about other than a GT-R, and it is realistically a little out of reach (although, really tempting). I may also consider a used M3 if a good deal comes along, but at this point I think I have made my mind up on the S4. I have thought long and hard about it for the past 3 months....

 

noo! get a used m3!! Both cars are really nice actually, can't go wrong with either. I just think the m3 looks a little better and has a bigger modding scene. At least I would think.. But that really wouldn't matter if you're not going to mod it. Not sure if you are or not..

 

Got my engine hoist, engine cleaner, and engine assembly lube today.

 

Oh, whatever I get is getting modded. Already got plans for either.

I like the M3 better overall, but there are a couple drawbacks. I would have to get a used one (probably 2009 or 2010), so it would only have 2 years of warranty. I can get a brand new S4 for the same price, and have the full warranty. The M3 also costs a lot more to mod in the long run for a lot less power (it does have more available mods for sure). The S4 can make about 400 AWHP/400 AWTQ with a tune, pulley, and exhaust (about $4000). The M3 can do about 360 WHP/260 WTQ with exhaust and tune, and other bolt-ons (at least $4000-$5000, or a lot more).

 

That supercharged 3.0 in the new S4 is insane.

 

Actually the B8 series of A4s have been almost flawless, minus some interior defects. But mechanically, they're spot on.

The B7 RS4 has a bad carbon build-up issue in the heads but Audi has given a lifetime "cleaning" of the heads since there is technically no fix for the problem.

A 4.2L V8 making 450hp is phenomenal...I guess carbon build-up is the tradeoff

 

I would buy a 5.0 Mustang and call it a day... or a used M3.

 

Thought about the Boss 302 (I have a good Ford hook-up and can get at cost), but in the end I just don't think a Mustang is for me. I would like something a little more refined. I am not trying to sound snobby, but the Mustang lacks the overall refinement of a G, M3, S4, etc.... No doubt the 5.0/Boss is all the car, performance wise, that the M3 is for less money. If you are only looking at value and performance, the Mustang is a winner.

I looked at several cars, and it came down to these:
New Audi S4
New Ford Mustang Boss 302
Used BMW M3
Used Nissan GT-R

I looked at several others that were ruled out of final contention for one reason or another (Evo, STi, Cayman).

 

c63 amg
CTS-V sedan or coupe
GT-R

One of those will be my next car.. i want a sedan, so leaning towards c63. something about the new c63 couple black series too though..

whatever it is, it needs to have over 420hp. i can buy any of those if i got rid of both of my cars right now, but doesnt financially make sense.

i dont like euro cars, but that's my exception. with a good warranty of course.

audis are fun, but just feel too heavy to me.

the g35 was a great car to jump into performance world with. cant say i havent loved it, but yeah it was a stepping block. now i'm stuck with it since i still owe a lot on it. i want to pay it off and just keep it as a track car, but still got like 2 years left on it.. so meh.

 

ok sooo what i did today....

*took off my drivers door panel and fixed the window rattle
*Put on my new JDM clear corners
*Put in a K&N drop in that i got with the recharge kit for 35$ brand new
(with an advanced auto parts coupon /pick up in store)
*Replaced my Belts, Lower Control Arms and sway bar end links were installed last Sat
and updating pics of my painted black headlights

 

I thought this was the DFW thread?

 

lol some people don't get it..

I however, found the ugliest G35 ever.

 

the gauge is in the wrong spot? unless he has a gerbil that monitors it for him

 

I want to bitchslap people who paint cars like that... the owner and the a55clown painter who did it