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Originally Posted by Bolt
Please be gentle as it's my 1st post on this forum ... used to be on the RS4 forums but just about to chop that in for an M3 (White Coupe with black wheels) when it arrives in about 3-4 weeks time .....
Any views - RS4 vs M3 ?
The good, the bad and the ugly ??
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I recently did the same--exchanging my 07 RS4 for an 08 M3 in March 09. Quite frankly, it is a pretty dead-even toss-up in my view. I found the RS4 engine a bit quicker revving, with a slightly better engine/exhaust note. I find the M3 a bit more communicative in handling department. It's very subjective, but the M3 "feels" more "sporty," even though the Quattro system gives you copious amounts of grip.
You're going from great car to great car, so don't expect the differences to be earth-shattering. The performance numbers are almost identical, and there really is no "ugly" in either.
One caveat in my review is that I'm comparing my RS4 experience to an E93, and those two are of nearly identical weights. Since the E92 is about 400 lbs. lighter, you may notice a bigger difference. However, my main reason for switching was for the hard-top convertible.