M3 killer? RS4 coming to states. E90 M3 sedan definitely needed now!

YYdoodle · 08-02-2005, 07:53 AM

Looks like 4 door RS4 is definitely coming to the U.S. Good thing BMW is coming out with M3 sedan

Here's a Car and Driver article on RS4
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

06alpine325icm · 08-02-2005, 07:55 AM

def gonna be a good competition but i believe in the M3

scottz5 · 08-02-2005, 08:00 AM

I hope the 4 door comes out. The RS4 will be faster on a track I would bet but not at the traffic light. They will be very close and the driver will make the difference IMO.

BigDog · 08-02-2005, 08:04 AM

$55k for the RS4?

thats not bad at all considering Audi usually gives you a few more standard options for the price...

I priced out an E46 M3, seems like it was hitting $55k with the options no matter what I tried

....we shall see

Mark · 08-02-2005, 08:05 AM

well, RS4s have traditionally spanked M3s.. but somethhing tells me its going to be a different story with the E90, especially with that M5-derived V8 under the hood. This will be a phenom of an engine that will change everything, including keeping porsche of the podium for a while...

BigDog · 08-02-2005, 08:07 AM

if the E90 M3 is priced right, you can count me in

scottz5 · 08-02-2005, 08:07 AM

55K my ass, the S4 is starting close to 50K. 55k will never happen. I would think 63-65K

Petercat · 08-02-2005, 08:33 AM

I'm looking at my Car & Driver (sept. 05) right now... They estimate the price of the RS4 at $80,000. At that price, it's in a completely different league. In the $80,000 league, the RS4 will get its as* handed to it. Also at 3700 pounds, it's getting pretty heavy, who has ever heard of a 2 ton sports car?

MPowerE90 · 08-02-2005, 08:55 AM

THE AUDI LOOKS TOO SOFT!

ward · 08-02-2005, 09:24 AM

audi's never have cornered as well as a BMW

it's a good car, but could never attract me over an M3

BurpZilla · 08-02-2005, 09:38 AM

Yeah the car is never going to be around 55k, I read its going to be near 75-80k

BigDog · 08-02-2005, 10:09 AM

I'm sure it will swing in at 80k, just doesn't seem sensible that a S4 would be 50k and RS4 would be 55k....

but I'll be damned if its 55k and I don't buy it!

Cloud9 · 08-02-2005, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpiburpi

Yeah the car is never going to be around 55k, I read its going to be near 75-80k

Folks at the audi forums are saying $70k-$80k.

For that kind of money, I'd take the E60 550.

Hornet · 08-02-2005, 11:15 AM

The RS4 is a small production number car compared to the E90 M3, for example.
Some people want a rare car, and are willing to pay for it.

The RS4 rocks!

NaTuReB0Y · 08-02-2005, 12:54 PM

The RS4 is an $80,000 V8 414hp-317torque car.....should be compare to an M5....not E90 or M3......different class....

MBChariot · 08-02-2005, 01:09 PM

The RS4 definately isn't in the same class as the M3, the Audi S4 is often compared to the M3.

RichP · 08-02-2005, 01:15 PM

LOL, 80K for an A4.

for that price, I will accept no less than 10 cylinders and 500 hp!

en3rgie · 08-02-2005, 01:26 PM

Whats with the straight up laguna seca blue rip off?
Nogaro blue has always been one of my favorite blues.
They should of stayed with that.

I was hoping that the rs4 line would replace the s4.
It should of in the first place because the s4 was never really that good of competition for the m3.

The 400+hp 4.2 liter does seem like quite a engine.
It seems like audi egineers are really pulling out all the stops.

I think this will finally be adequate competition for the sacred ///M3.

But putting it at 80k is ridiculous.
theyve got an amazing car on their hands that could potentially take away from ///m3 sales.

They should make it their standard maximum performance a4.

a burrito · 08-02-2005, 03:45 PM

the rs4 imo is completely beautifull but i just hope that the upcoming m3 doesnt have a price tag like it

stressdoc · 08-02-2005, 10:06 PM

Looks to me like Audi is trying to create an image for the A4. Folks with their 2.0 turbos & 3.2l will sleep better at night knowing that the RS4 can beat up your honor student E90 M3... Who would ever opt for an Audi over a Porsche? 80k? Let's hope BMW does not follow this madness. Funny that Car & Driver would make such a significant pricing mistake (55k? Buy it!). Road & Track (sept.) state $80,000. If BMW wants to make real sales, the M3 should list at 49.9 k stripped. Tack on some pricey packages to get most sales at 55k+

ward · 08-03-2005, 12:13 AM

I'd totally pay 30 grand more for a lamer car than an M3

or pay 911 money and get a audi

wait, that's stupid

stressdoc · 08-03-2005, 12:21 AM

One thing the RS4 has over the M3: looks like you can buy it before next summer. The Frankfurt show is definitely going to be amped!

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YYdoodle Captain 115 Rep 666 Posts Drives: E92 M3 fanatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	M3 killer? RS4 coming to states. E90 M3 sedan definitely needed now! Looks like 4 door RS4 is definitely coming to the U.S. Good thing BMW is coming out with M3 sedan Here's a Car and Driver article on RS4 http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
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06alpine325icm Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2006 alpine white Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	def gonna be a good competition but i believe in the M3
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I hope the 4 door comes out. The RS4 will be faster on a track I would bet but not at the traffic light. They will be very close and the driver will make the difference IMO. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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BigDog Major 323 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: YMB F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	$55k for the RS4? thats not bad at all considering Audi usually gives you a few more standard options for the price... I priced out an E46 M3, seems like it was hitting $55k with the options no matter what I tried ....we shall see
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Mark Administrator 6737 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	well, RS4s have traditionally spanked M3s.. but somethhing tells me its going to be a different story with the E90, especially with that M5-derived V8 under the hood. This will be a phenom of an engine that will change everything, including keeping porsche of the podium for a while... __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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BigDog Major 323 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: YMB F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	if the E90 M3 is priced right, you can count me in
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Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at my Car & Driver (sept. 05) right now... They estimate the price of the RS4 at $80,000. At that price, it's in a completely different league. In the $80,000 league, the RS4 will get its as* handed to it. Also at 3700 pounds, it's getting pretty heavy, who has ever heard of a 2 ton sports car? __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	audi's never have cornered as well as a BMW it's a good car, but could never attract me over an M3
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BurpZilla Avid Car Enthusiast 152 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2017 Alpine White M2 6spd Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Yeah the car is never going to be around 55k, I read its going to be near 75-80k
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BigDog Major 323 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: YMB F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I'm sure it will swing in at 80k, just doesn't seem sensible that a S4 would be 50k and RS4 would be 55k.... but I'll be damned if its 55k and I don't buy it!
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Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	The RS4 is a small production number car compared to the E90 M3, for example. Some people want a rare car, and are willing to pay for it. The RS4 rocks!
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RichP Major 144 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	LOL, 80K for an A4. for that price, I will accept no less than 10 cylinders and 500 hp!
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en3rgie AKA: IndieZHP on every other board 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pomona/Northridge, CA iTrader: (1)	Whats with the straight up laguna seca blue rip off? Nogaro blue has always been one of my favorite blues. They should of stayed with that. I was hoping that the rs4 line would replace the s4. It should of in the first place because the s4 was never really that good of competition for the m3. The 400+hp 4.2 liter does seem like quite a engine. It seems like audi egineers are really pulling out all the stops. I think this will finally be adequate competition for the sacred ///M3. But putting it at 80k is ridiculous. theyve got an amazing car on their hands that could potentially take away from ///m3 sales. They should make it their standard maximum performance a4.
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a burrito Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: Urus, 958.2 TTS, 997 S Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	the rs4 imo is completely beautifull but i just hope that the upcoming m3 doesnt have a price tag like it
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Looks to me like Audi is trying to create an image for the A4. Folks with their 2.0 turbos & 3.2l will sleep better at night knowing that the RS4 can beat up your honor student E90 M3... Who would ever opt for an Audi over a Porsche? 80k? Let's hope BMW does not follow this madness. Funny that Car & Driver would make such a significant pricing mistake (55k? Buy it!). Road & Track (sept.) state $80,000. If BMW wants to make real sales, the M3 should list at 49.9 k stripped. Tack on some pricey packages to get most sales at 55k+
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I'd totally pay 30 grand more for a lamer car than an M3 or pay 911 money and get a audi wait, that's stupid
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	One thing the RS4 has over the M3: looks like you can buy it before next summer. The Frankfurt show is definitely going to be amped!
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