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[Tirefryr 1,742]

Went on some test drives today.

Loved the Zephyr, but I can get a brand new decked out Fusion with all the same shit, sans the Lincoln badge, etc, for the same price.

Lincoln LS is way smaller than it looks. I think my Mustang interior is roomier.

Jag XJR, again way smaller than it looks. Love the power, but it's drive-by-wire and it's very slow to respond.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I'm never going to find a car.

[///M5 2,833]

Tom, since I knew you were going to ask

Sweet, glad to see it on the road

I won't deny there are a few things I'd change if it were mine though

Let me guess:

smaller rims

no wing

not a white interior -- although considering it is the original color from the car maybe not

different tires

no LED tail lights

a little less shaved

Oh, and I think the fiyachicken is faster than the Benz. Maybe because of the noise, but it sure felt faster and not just by a little bit. I am sure from a dig the Benz will win as it is bound to hook up better with all the electronic goodies, but from a healthy roll I don't think it stands a chance. Considering it is supposedly a 12.5 and under 1/4 mi car that is saying something as well.

you guys were guessing about 450 hp in the 'bird right?

I wouldn't be surprised if it hit high 11s if it could hook

I'd put it in the 11's from seat of the pants. The 450 unlike most peoples guesses I actually think is conservative. I am not so sure about it hooking though, it likes to rotate them at about any speed but so does the E55 (well the electronic grandma kicks in a lot anyways).

From a roll the thing is a beast.

holy shit! that thing is sexy!! and i don't think i'd change a thing!!

you should do a vid of the m5 vs da chicken, both from a standstill and a roll! that would be pimp!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

That would KILL the M5, so I guess I have to sell it

[///M5 2,833]

Tom, since I knew you were going to ask

*snip*

Sweet, glad to see it on the road

I won't deny there are a few things I'd change if it were mine though

Let me guess:

smaller rims

no wing

not a white interior -- although considering it is the original color from the car maybe not

different tires

no LED tail lights

a little less shaved

Oh, and I think the fiyachicken is faster than the Benz. Maybe because of the noise, but it sure felt faster and not just by a little bit. I am sure from a dig the Benz will win as it is bound to hook up better with all the electronic goodies, but from a healthy roll I don't think it stands a chance. Considering it is supposedly a 12.5 and under 1/4 mi car that is saying something as well.

you guys were guessing about 450 hp in the 'bird right?

I wouldn't be surprised if it hit high 11s if it could hook

I'd put it in the 11's from seat of the pants. The 450 unlike most peoples guesses I actually think is conservative. I am not so sure about it hooking though, it likes to rotate them at about any speed but so does the E55 (well the electronic grandma kicks in a lot anyways).

From a roll the thing is a beast.

the wing, wheels, and tires are the only things that really bother me

I could probably live with the wheel/tire combo if they were 17's but that wing....... yikes

I'm sure the stiff suspension and short sidewall aren't helping it hook up at all

The only positive about the wing is it is era appropriate and "original"

[JimJ 11]

I'm never going to find a car.

Aww, don't feel that way, every time I feel that way things magically appear for sale

[///M5 2,833]

Marauder

[MKader17 332]

but what about corners?

[///M5 2,833]

For Ryan, not me.

[MKader17 332]

Was in response to the M5 getting killed on a drag.. I am slow though

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Watched Wanted at the on campus movie theater. It will probably knock Shoot Em Up out of the top spot on my favorite gunfighter flicks.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Need to drive at night more, I forgot how much Silver loves the cool night air. Wails like a banshee on a long enough stretch of highway...

[Acidburn 10]

I raped both tests this week, they needed lube.

the thought of you saying that in person is giggle-tastic

[Acidburn 10]

Tom, since I knew you were going to ask

*snip*

Sweet, glad to see it on the road

I won't deny there are a few things I'd change if it were mine though

Let me guess:

smaller rims

no wing

not a white interior -- although considering it is the original color from the car maybe not

different tires

no LED tail lights

a little less shaved

Oh, and I think the fiyachicken is faster than the Benz. Maybe because of the noise, but it sure felt faster and not just by a little bit. I am sure from a dig the Benz will win as it is bound to hook up better with all the electronic goodies, but from a healthy roll I don't think it stands a chance. Considering it is supposedly a 12.5 and under 1/4 mi car that is saying something as well.

you guys were guessing about 450 hp in the 'bird right?

I wouldn't be surprised if it hit high 11s if it could hook

I'd put it in the 11's from seat of the pants. The 450 unlike most peoples guesses I actually think is conservative. I am not so sure about it hooking though, it likes to rotate them at about any speed but so does the E55 (well the electronic grandma kicks in a lot anyways).

From a roll the thing is a beast.

the wing, wheels, and tires are the only things that really bother me

I could probably live with the wheel/tire combo if they were 17's but that wing....... yikes

I'm sure the stiff suspension and short sidewall aren't helping it hook up at all

The only positive about the wing is it is era appropriate and "original"

technically not original since it's not a real TA

and era appropriate and original are no excuses for fugly

IIRC, in some magazine, they had a first gen 'bird with a wing from a early-mid 80's TA on it, and it surprisingly looked pretty damn good

[MKader17 332]

Tom, you said those rims in my photo thread are bland, do you know any wheels that look good on the silverados?

[MKader17 332]

No one in town this weekend = me getting some work done on my deadening again

[topgun 262]

Moderately drunk... The bars were interesting.

[Adrian_D 520]

oh, and....

fap fap fap fap fap fap fap

x2

[Acidburn 10]

Tom, you said those rims in my photo thread are bland, do you know any wheels that look good on the silverados?

I'm sure tons do. Really depends on your taste and the look you want to accomplish with your vehicle.

[KU40 173]

half day at work today, yeehaw!

[JimJ 11]

I raped both tests this week, they needed lube.

the thought of you saying that in person is giggle-tastic

giggity giggity gooo

[JimJ 11]

[topgun 262]

Just got out of the shower, need to find some clothes, go to the bank, then head to work...

[dem beats 1,223]

Sean, I love the S5 too. I have one problem though. I am mad at audi. They have really made a huge price jump recently. The cars are great, but I honestly thing they need to step up the performance/power a bit in the S cars. The RS line is also what I would call a joke (GASP) WTF OMG.

The RS is in the top 10 most expencive to maintain cars in the world. Up there with the SL 600's and the CL 600 as you pointed out before.

The audi's are sexy, cool, and have a nice fit and finish, but not enough in those aspects to make up for slightly less that what I would expect for performance. They get away with it though because their formula works. The S5 really shows it.

V8 check

MANUAL option Check

Sexy as FOOK Check

You can trick it as much as a civic Check

Amazing intuitive controls Check

It's not Japonease. CHECK

2 door that can actualy seat 4 but still looks coupe CHECK

Hmm, Lambo V10 expensive to maintain??? Lol.

I agree that my issue with the S4 was it was the least exciting car that I drove; however, it would also be the easiest to drive everyday all day. It is almost boring it is so civilized which of course nearly makes it Japanese. Having snow tires already in 17" which will fit with some cheap rims (thank VW for that) means my out of pocket on the car is nothing...outside of the stereo

As for the price jump, considering what you get paying around $30k for a 2006 S4 doesn't actually seem all that out of whack to me.

Do realize that the exchange rate from Euro to $ has gone from 1.17 to 1.55 or so in the not so distant past. Pretty amazing these cars are affordable at all. Of course the classic rule of sales is get as much as you can. Considering in Germany right now that both Benz and BM'er are using the Audi as a benchmark I am not surprised they are asking a bit more. I would like to see more grunt in the 4.2 though.

SO TRUE. If I were you it would be the s4(considering you fit) after your dissapointing ride in the benz. I used to be in love with audi, especialy when I had my Jetta. I really think audi makes a great design in their cars. They are beautiful and stylish.

You know what eff it all I'm gonna get a Ruff and then everyone can kiss my rear.

[topgun 262]

Hangovers suck.

That is all.

[dem beats 1,223]

Anyone put a stereo in an A4/S4?

Yes. Was fun, but not easy.

A4, it was a 2001 I beleive.