Help my bro decide guys/gals...

canucklion · 01-06-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Squawks

I disagree. Personally, the last model was pretty good looking over the outdated, older model.

they look pretty much the same cosmetically, the major improvement of the new ones from the old is, as Ward pointed out, engine

D-Rock · 01-06-2006, 11:36 PM

The S4 is a CRAZY car had a friend that crashed it doing 150mph and the car was still abel to be fixed i love that car its too fast.

Ethirtynine · 01-07-2006, 01:46 AM

how old is your brother?

BMW F22 · 01-07-2006, 02:06 AM

man some people here really need to learn how to use commas and periods. It makes it a lot easier for others to read your posts.

NaTuReB0Y · 01-07-2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

man some people here really need to learn how to use commas and periods. It makes it a lot easier for others to read your posts.

Easiest rule to remember to put commas: FANBOYS

Put a comma(when needed) before each of the following words -

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

And a punctuation mark like period, exclamation point, or question mark
at the end of each complete sentence or thought.

kidd0223 · 01-07-2006, 03:08 AM

how bout trying c55 amg? if he's thinking about getting auto.
That thing really can move.

Hornet · 01-07-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kidd0223

how bout trying c55 amg?

I wouldn't consider it because the next gen C-class is just around the corner.

db17k · 01-07-2006, 05:46 PM

the Lexus SC430 is a very sexy car IMO, the S4 kinda blends in with other cars. the interior of the SC430 is also far superior, but the car as a whole is much less practical.

db17k · 01-07-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

1991

2005

Aside from the headlights and the front bumper, nothing's really changed. Both look great.

in terms of appearance you are correct, but as for performance you couldn't be more wrong. the suspension has significantly improved on the 2005 generation including dual control arms, the engine has also improved a great deal.

canucklion · 01-07-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

man some people here really need to learn how to use commas and periods. It makes it a lot easier for others to read your posts.

I agree.

nyyankee · 01-07-2006, 10:26 PM

How bout the merc slk???
or even better a base cayman??? they start at 58K!
I don't know how much the SC430 goes for though.

shimshimhada · 01-07-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by db17k

in terms of appearance you are correct, but as for performance you couldn't be more wrong. the suspension has significantly improved on the 2005 generation including dual control arms, the engine has also improved a great deal.

Someone already covered the performance aspect, and I acknowledged that I was wrong, but thanks for the review.

canucklion · 01-07-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Someone already covered the performance aspect, and I acknowledged that I was wrong, but thanks for the review.

guess he likes to hear you say that you're wrong for the second time

j/k

alpinewhite3 · 01-08-2006, 04:40 AM

Personally, I'd probably avoid both cars.

Audi is plagued by mechanical problems.
One of my friends has an S4 and another
has an A4 3.0. Both cars have been in the
shop more times than i can remember.
I had to pick up my friend who has the A4
because the engine failed on him!
Trust me, your brother thinks BMW's have problems,
he obv has not owned an audi yet.

With the Lexus I doubt you will experience
any of that. Downside: Too much power +
poor handling = not fun
ALso, the SC is due for a major change very
soon.

BTW- S4 goes in 5.7, 14.2@99(auto)
v. SC in 5.8 14.4@98

unless he's traveling over 150mph
he wont feel the difference in performance;
but ehh stay away from them both.

if he's willing to spend that much $$$ my choice:
550i
more fun+more power+more prestige
Personally, thats the only other car id get over the e90.

BMW F22 · 01-08-2006, 03:01 PM

PErsonally I would go with an BMW(5 series or the 335/330 coupe) or a freaking Cayman. Lexus is reliable but it's just another toyota (bland styling). I actually thought about getting a used SC but decided it's too "gay".

db17k · 01-08-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Someone already covered the performance aspect, and I acknowledged that I was wrong, but thanks for the review.

Shnapp my bad, i guess i missed that post.

uh yeah so hey what's up with the oranges they look like crying babies

shimshimhada · 01-08-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by db17k

Shnapp my bad, i guess i missed that post.

uh yeah so hey what's up with the oranges they look like crying babies

They're my children.

View Poll Results: Help my Bro decide between vehicles..
Lexus SC430	5	12.82%
Audi S4	34	87.18%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

01-06-2006, 11:36 PM	#24
D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 199 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	The S4 is a CRAZY car had a friend that crashed it doing 150mph and the car was still abel to be fixed i love that car its too fast.
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Ethirtynine Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2004 Honda S2000 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (4)	how old is your brother?
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BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	man some people here really need to learn how to use commas and periods. It makes it a lot easier for others to read your posts.
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01-07-2006, 03:08 AM	#28
kidd0223 Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Barbara iTrader: (0)	how bout trying c55 amg? if he's thinking about getting auto. That thing really can move.
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db17k Chicketeh china the chinese chicken, you have? 38 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 335ci hold out Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	the Lexus SC430 is a very sexy car IMO, the S4 kinda blends in with other cars. the interior of the SC430 is also far superior, but the car as a whole is much less practical. __________________ "In Soviet Russia car forks you!"
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nyyankee The Ultimate Posting Machine 42 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ft.Lauderdale iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	How bout the merc slk??? or even better a base cayman??? they start at 58K! I don't know how much the SC430 goes for though. __________________ DISCLAIMER: Poster makes no guarantee that the above expressed information is accurate, complete, current, funny, new, spelled correctly, or grammatically correct. The above-stated information is instead provided on an "AS IS" basis, and is subject to revision with or without notice.
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01-08-2006, 04:40 AM	#36
alpinewhite3 Major 576 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: Currently searching Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Personally, I'd probably avoid both cars. Audi is plagued by mechanical problems. One of my friends has an S4 and another has an A4 3.0. Both cars have been in the shop more times than i can remember. I had to pick up my friend who has the A4 because the engine failed on him! Trust me, your brother thinks BMW's have problems, he obv has not owned an audi yet. With the Lexus I doubt you will experience any of that. Downside: Too much power + poor handling = not fun ALso, the SC is due for a major change very soon. BTW- S4 goes in 5.7, 14.2@99(auto) v. SC in 5.8 14.4@98 unless he's traveling over 150mph he wont feel the difference in performance; but ehh stay away from them both. if he's willing to spend that much $$$ my choice: 550i more fun+more power+more prestige Personally, thats the only other car id get over the e90.
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01-08-2006, 03:01 PM	#37
BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	PErsonally I would go with an BMW(5 series or the 335/330 coupe) or a freaking Cayman. Lexus is reliable but it's just another toyota (bland styling). I actually thought about getting a used SC but decided it's too "gay".
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