Got my Daily Driver

jtown · 02-21-2007, 11:13 PM

More pics of the RS4!!! Jizz.

Smoltz · 02-21-2007, 11:16 PM

The RS4 is a great daily driver, one of the best IMHO, so I don't quite understand the rationale behind buying another car as a daily driver. I'm guessing to keep operating costs down?

As far as the A3 2.0T goes, the 2.0T is an awesome engine and the DSG is a slick setup. The biggest problem with the A3 2.0T for me is value, I'm not the only one with the same problem given the poor sales the car has experienced. The car is heavy and with all the torque the engine makes (even before chipping it) the car has TONS of wheel spin and under steers like theres no tomorrow. For daily driving, it is enjoyable and if you have the cash, I guess why not, but dollar for dollar, I'd rather put my money into MK V R32, base A4 2.0T, or 328i. Now if they offered it with Quattro, it would be an ENTIRELY different story, but the only quattry offering in the us is the 3.2, which is nice, but doesn't offer the upgradiblity and the cost is tough to swallow, especially given the MK V R32 pricing.

-Adam

PS - I'm a former owner of a MK V GTI (which is nearly identical to the A3).

Greeney · 02-21-2007, 11:31 PM

Congrats, I love it.

just4kickz · 02-21-2007, 11:59 PM

oh btw you have the paddle shifters right? i could only slightly make out the + on teh right side of the steering wheel... not sure though.

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 12:03 AM

haha thank you. In regards to why the RS4 is not a daily driver is one i am a younger guy and I get a lot of road rage while driving the car which is why the tint is so dark. Also the places i work and drive to, the people do not respect the car what so ever and because the cars means a lot to me i feel that if i have the ability to take a car that is more suitable for what i do then why not do that. Of course I will still drive the RS4 and all that but the A3 is just a lot more suitable for me every day. Not to mention costs like you said but when i got the rs4 i knew the costs were going to be high but its worth it for me when driving it. But i love the a3 and i think it is a car that is not respected for its true capability i mean i have driven lots of cars and this one is a great car, i enjoy driving it a lot, i mean sure its no Rs4 or anything but i love it and i don't regret the decision.

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

oh btw you have the paddle shifters right? i could only slightly make out the + on teh right side of the steering wheel... not sure though.

yes sir i do, and the + and - signs light up like the m5 smg paddles which is pretty cool

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 12:09 AM

I also just debadged the car and took of the A3 and 2.0T badges on the rear trunk and thats it. i thought it would clean up the back a lot don't you agree?

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 12:27 AM

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 12:27 AM

u guys think it looks cleaner like that?

BiggieJ · 02-22-2007, 12:34 AM

okay ill be the guy to ask...so what is it exactly you do for a living? and uh...got any openings?

BTW how much was the a3? if you dont mind me askin. im looking for a daily also. a3 or the new toyota tundra or f-150? or a tahoe?

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 12:41 AM

with tax and license mid 30's.

spacedogg · 02-22-2007, 12:56 AM

dude. whoa. that's a serious collection of (german) cars.

i assume you'll be getting the new M3 when it comes out too? or any thoughts of selling two of them in order to buy a porsche (in keeping with the german theme) or something?

LOLrance · 02-22-2007, 01:03 AM

quite a collection of cars

I love the a3. Great choice for a daily driver

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

dude. whoa. that's a serious collection of (german) cars.

i assume you'll be getting the new M3 when it comes out too? or any thoughts of selling two of them in order to buy a porsche (in keeping with the german theme) or something?

i have no idea on the future chances are i wont get the new m3.

uhaulball · 02-22-2007, 01:12 AM

RaptorKTM · 02-22-2007, 01:24 AM

haha thank you very much for the comments.

nine4surfah · 02-22-2007, 01:57 AM

which audi dealer did you purchase from?

Bmw M3 Guy · 02-22-2007, 01:58 AM

Waleed. You know what this means.. I get to drive the A3 after the Rs4 drive. Should I even throw out the idea of a p shoot with the a3?

Maybe we will wait untill I get the white M5 to go along with the white a3.

Love the new car man!

SpecC · 02-22-2007, 04:21 AM

debadging and audis look bad ass! i saw a debadged A3 from the front once and it looked kinda funky but i liked it.

btw what do you do that makes you SO MUCH MONEY do you not have a wife?!

Bmw M3 Guy · 02-22-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

debadging and audis look bad ass! i saw a debadged A3 from the front once and it looked kinda funky but i liked it.

btw what do you do that makes you SO MUCH MONEY do you not have a wife?!

A wife?? Hes only a teenager hah.

TommyBahama · 02-22-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmw M3 Guy

A wife?? Hes only a teenager hah.

a teenager with 4 cars and a golf cart?

Last E92 M3 · 02-22-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by infamous335i

Can we say BaLLiNN!!!!!

i was gonna say lol!
nice collection!

02-21-2007, 11:13 PM	#23
jtown Lieutenant 33 Rep 596 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	More pics of the RS4!!! Jizz.
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02-21-2007, 11:16 PM	#24
Smoltz Lieutenant 15 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 04 Challenge Stradale + 02 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Live Free or Die iTrader: (0)	The RS4 is a great daily driver, one of the best IMHO, so I don't quite understand the rationale behind buying another car as a daily driver. I'm guessing to keep operating costs down? As far as the A3 2.0T goes, the 2.0T is an awesome engine and the DSG is a slick setup. The biggest problem with the A3 2.0T for me is value, I'm not the only one with the same problem given the poor sales the car has experienced. The car is heavy and with all the torque the engine makes (even before chipping it) the car has TONS of wheel spin and under steers like theres no tomorrow. For daily driving, it is enjoyable and if you have the cash, I guess why not, but dollar for dollar, I'd rather put my money into MK V R32, base A4 2.0T, or 328i. Now if they offered it with Quattro, it would be an ENTIRELY different story, but the only quattry offering in the us is the 3.2, which is nice, but doesn't offer the upgradiblity and the cost is tough to swallow, especially given the MK V R32 pricing. -Adam PS - I'm a former owner of a MK V GTI (which is nearly identical to the A3).
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02-21-2007, 11:59 PM	#26
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02-22-2007, 12:03 AM	#27
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	haha thank you. In regards to why the RS4 is not a daily driver is one i am a younger guy and I get a lot of road rage while driving the car which is why the tint is so dark. Also the places i work and drive to, the people do not respect the car what so ever and because the cars means a lot to me i feel that if i have the ability to take a car that is more suitable for what i do then why not do that. Of course I will still drive the RS4 and all that but the A3 is just a lot more suitable for me every day. Not to mention costs like you said but when i got the rs4 i knew the costs were going to be high but its worth it for me when driving it. But i love the a3 and i think it is a car that is not respected for its true capability i mean i have driven lots of cars and this one is a great car, i enjoy driving it a lot, i mean sure its no Rs4 or anything but i love it and i don't regret the decision.
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02-22-2007, 12:09 AM	#29
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	I also just debadged the car and took of the A3 and 2.0T badges on the rear trunk and thats it. i thought it would clean up the back a lot don't you agree?
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02-22-2007, 12:27 AM	#30
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02-22-2007, 12:34 AM	#32
BiggieJ Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 239 Posts Drives: e92 335 ZSPZPPOPP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	okay ill be the guy to ask...so what is it exactly you do for a living? and uh...got any openings? BTW how much was the a3? if you dont mind me askin. im looking for a daily also. a3 or the new toyota tundra or f-150? or a tahoe?
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02-22-2007, 12:41 AM	#33
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	with tax and license mid 30's.
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02-22-2007, 12:56 AM	#34
spacedogg Colonel 195 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	dude. whoa. that's a serious collection of (german) cars. i assume you'll be getting the new M3 when it comes out too? or any thoughts of selling two of them in order to buy a porsche (in keeping with the german theme) or something?
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02-22-2007, 01:03 AM	#35
LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	quite a collection of cars I love the a3. Great choice for a daily driver __________________
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02-22-2007, 01:57 AM	#39
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02-22-2007, 01:58 AM	#40
Bmw M3 Guy Private First Class 70 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Cali iTrader: (0)	Waleed. You know what this means.. I get to drive the A3 after the Rs4 drive. Should I even throw out the idea of a p shoot with the a3? Maybe we will wait untill I get the white M5 to go along with the white a3. Love the new car man! __________________ E92 M3 AW/BK RPI GT-M - ESS TUNE
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	debadging and audis look bad ass! i saw a debadged A3 from the front once and it looked kinda funky but i liked it. btw what do you do that makes you SO MUCH MONEY do you not have a wife?!
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