Totalled my S4... what would you do now?

[IanVr6]

Don't want to go into details of what happened, but at least I'm ok. Car was on its side and had to get out through the passenger window.

25-30K in damages.

I'm still waiting on insurance to tell me how much they are going to give me. My HREs were included in my policy so at least I get that money back.

I've been looking around to see what should I do. Went to the Audi dealership and nothing excites me there. Love the 4.0TT, but don't want to drive a boat and I really don't want to downgrade either by buying a S3.

Spoke to my salesman and he is willing to help me out with a new S4, but I'm not that excited of getting into a new car note with basically the same car. I need an upgrade(not that I really wanted to).

Options are:
1. Find a used 2011-2013 S4 with some mods here on Audizine
2. Buy a BMW M4 coupe - never thought I would say it as an Audi fanboy, but its the EURO sports car to get right now.
3. Porsche?
4. New Golf R?
5. Don't buy anything now until summer of 2016 when maybe Audi will have the new R8, TTRS or RS3 available. - Seems like a long time to wait.
6. *add yours here

Not really into muscle cars, unless you convince me. Good luck with that.

Want to stay below 100K.

I'm pretty bummed out...

[13ttaz]

Yikes. Sorry for your loss but am glad you escaped injury!

[drob23]

Damn, that sucks, sorry to hear that. You had a very nicely modded car. Good luck with whatever you get into.

[4RCFED]

That sucks to hear, glad you made it out safe. Maybe a cayman GTS? If you need four doors ,new C63?

[wwhan]

Get a good used S4 & just wait for the new S4 B9 to come out.

[DJ_AudiA4]

Let me get those front brakes off the S4!?

[IanVr6]

Don't need 4 doors.

Single and no kids. I can do whatever I like.

Looking at buying a used S4 from someone here, but not interested in the B9 S4. I should upgrade by then.

[TexasDfwS4]

Get a good used S4 & just wait for the new S4 B9 to come out.
+1 Sorry to hear Glad you r OK!!

[Elliott]

Don't need 4 doors.

Single and no kids. I can do whatever I like.


Livin' the dream. [up]

[mpv314]

Damn dude I'm so sorry thats terrible. If I were you, I'd bounce back and get the same car and try to make it exactly the way it was or better. No beter way to get back into the game than hitting the ground running

[IanVr6]

Let me get those front brakes off the S4!?

It's probably going to auction. I'll see how much they want for it if I want to buy it back. I have 6,000 in brake and wheels only.

[creativecody]

Cayman S or GTS.

[theedge111]

No interest in an Rs5?

[jran76]

Sorry to hear about your car. I always thought it was one of the more tastefully modified examples.

I'll sell you my 2012....

Seriously, if I was in that position, I would consider the M3/M4 first, or wait for the RS3.

I probably wouldn't do a new S4 with a new model coming out in the next year or so. I like the Golf R a lot, but why not just do the S3 at that point? Same basic car, and there is a certain something you don't get with the Golf R.

I would also consider a Mustang GT350 as I think the new Mustangs are pretty damn nice. I also think the Cayman S (or especially the GTS trim) is really a nice car, but damn, they are getting close to 911 territory. I'd almost splurge the extra $40k at that point and get a GT3 (I've thought about it....).

[GrkA4]

Good to hear you're OK.

Have you considered RS5 (as mentioned above), or an MB C AMG? Don't think you can go wrong with any of the options you listed, go drive them and how you feel.

[Jango3434]

Sucks that happened man get a True P-car. 997.2 or 991 T or GT3


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[MerkurRS]

First- we're all glad you are ok and we didn't lose "one of our own"

Option 1: Buy the car back, find a clean/ well-optioned Avant....and BINGO! with your donor parts, THAT would be a unique and great ride.
Option 2: Cadillac CTSV is supposed to be a M5 beater, if you want something different.
Option 3: RS5.

[DGVR6]

Dam bro.. I hate to hear things like this.
Im glad you're ok though.
Wait for the new c63.. Im sure you won't regret it.

[IanVr6]

No interest in an Rs5?

RS5 is old technology plus my S4 was faster.

[Docwyte]

Single, living in a warm weather place and no need for 4 doors? Clearly the easy button here is a '01-'05 Porsche 911 Turbo, the 996 generation. Stellar performance, rock solid reliability and they're WAY down on the depreciation curve right now. You can easily get one for under $40k at the moment...

[schirm]

Glad your alright, but sorry to hear.

A new S5 would be nice. To me a 2015 S4 would be an upgrade.

[Deckdout2]

Sorry for your loss man.

GT-R?

[IceFour]

Sorry to hear about your car but glad you made it out OK.

If it were me I'd get either:

1. new Cayman GTS
2. used R8 you can find some for under $100k although probably V8 only. Slap an armytrix exhaust on it if that's your kind of thing and you got a beast
3. new Vipers are a good price(since dodge is slashing $15-20k from the price) and apparently a great car. But you like Euro and most don't care for it's big bore V10 sound
4. Get something simple to wait out the B9 S4... possibly RS4

[Dr GP]

I'm on my 3rd b8 S4 because I can't find anything I like better that is out there right now in this price range. Would consider a new Corvette, but thats just me. Would you consider a CPO S6? I don't think the M4 is a bad choice either.

[golfinz]

For 100k, and if you want something now, I would consider:

New M3/4
CPO Porsche (any one really)
New GTR
New Viper (if you get a good deal)
New Z06
New RS5

If I was in your shoes (single/no kids), I wouldn't even consider a big sedan. Sorry to hear about the accident, but being 6ft up on the right side of the soil is what really matters.

[mpv314]

Maybe an RS5?

[Bruno_Rosada]

You want to stay below 100k yet you mentioned new R8 [confused]??

I'd go for the M4. Personally if S3 is a downgrade then golf R is too without a doubt.

Cayman S would be my option if rear seats are not needed. Z06 bc, you know, 'Murica.

[will13k7]

M3/4

[QuiverKiller]

lightly used 911

thread closed

[JMUNFORD]

I'd say used R8, 911 or GTR ... All are huge step ups from the s4... Rs5 is overpriced .. M4 is nice I'm just bias toward BMW not really a fan .. The new Zo6 is nice but there super expensive right now

[SuperMex]

M4 or lightly used Porsche IMO. Glad you're okay.

[Fishbone10]

Cayman S is the shiz. Better balanced than the 911

[Hasaan]

I vote the new M4.

[AudiA4Style]

Im not into american cars either but the new Z06 looks very impressive and kills it at the track. Would also consider a 997 GT3 or maybe a 911t for under 100k.

[AudiA4Style]

Im not into american cars either but the new Z06 looks very impressive and kills it at the track. Would also consider a 997 GT3 (not a practical DD) or maybe a 911t for under 100k.

[doug97gxe]

S5 or M4

[kasher_khan]

M3\M4 or Cayman GTS or Corvette?

I started another thread a few days ago. Got a lot of good advice. Basically same dilema. 13 s4 lease ending in a few months and don't know what to get. Although I am strongly leaning towards buying a DD for a few months and see what changes 2016 brings to M3, 340i, M2 etc Also hoping the M3 will stop comming out of dealer allocations with demand dies down a bit so I can get mroe than 8% off (upto 12-14% on ED).

[CPBRI]

Since you want to try something new, lots of lightly used 911 S's out there. The M4 would also be a good choice.

[Bkitch89]

Either the M4 or go with the 4.0TT. i made this switch from the b8.5 s4 to the C7 S7 and love it. I know its bigger but it honestly doesn't drive like a big car. lower a C7 paired with some sways and links and it will handle with the best of them. Eurocode proved that with their in house S6 during the Eurotuner GP.

[S4 00 2.7]

M3/4

This or used 997.2

Good to hear you are fine.

[bknewtype]

sorry to hear. glad u made it out okay!

if i was in the market for a new/used car under 100k i would look at:

e92/93 m3
used v8 r8
new corvette
lotus evora ( dotn know why but i love that car )

[AudBoost]

Glad to hear you are ok.

Preference I would say M4. But like MerkurRS mentioned, if you want something different look into a CTS-V. My next door neighbor has a mod'd 2012 CTS-V and it is a monster.

[wwhan]

Don't need 4 doors.

Single and no kids. I can do whatever I like.

Looking at buying a used S4 from someone here, but not interested in the B9 S4. I should upgrade by then.

Porsche; lightly used Cayman or 911.

The 911 has more room for luggage than Cayman.

[zps123]

get an r8

[MVR 155]

Looks like you have the GC SRT-8 if you need a "practical" vehicle to haul people or stuff........ I would be looking at the following:

**Used Porsche 911 Turbo or GT3 (Cayman handles great and is an awesome car to drive but you may get bored with the power quickly)

**New C7 Z06 or gently used C6 ZR1..... maybe even a C6 Z06 with the carbon package (some great deals to be had on the C6 ZR1/Z06 cars now that the C7 Z06 is out)

**2008+ Dodge Viper

**Audi R8 V10 (while the 4.2 is still a beautiful car it's not going to make you happy from a performance standpoint). You may have to consider going up a few grand in terms of price to have a better selection of cars as the sub $100K inventory is scarce.

**BMW M4

**MB SL63

**MB C63

**Camaro ZL1/Z28 (this may be into the "muscle car" spectrum but worth a mention)

**Mustang Shelby GT 500 (2013 or newer..... again this may be in the "muscle car" category but also worth a mention)

**Caddy CTS-V

**GTR

Sorry to hear about your car..... glad to hear you're OK..... cars can be replaced and people cannot!!!! Best of luck on whatever decision you decide to make with a replacement vehicle!!!

[typer100]

New Golf R wagon... if it ever makes it in America

[mr shickadance]

hell cat.

when you think about it, your answer was there the whole time. Simply put, there is no better car on the market right now than a hell cat.

preemptive:

Anyone out there trying to convince me otherwise, i am sorry but you are wrong, seven hundred and seven times you are wrong.

[Audi Control]

1. S6

2. C63

3. M3/m4

[GSS5]

op..buy whatever the hell you want, not what a bunch of forum people tell you to. you'd know better than any of us what would make you happy.

but just for the record, these are what i'd buy for under 100k, and not going used.

M4
Cayman GTS
new C63 (if you can wait a couple months)

[GSS5]

hell cat.

when you think about it, your answer was there the whole time. Simply put, there is no better car on the market right now than a hell cat.

preemptive:

Anyone out there trying to convince me otherwise, i am sorry but you are wrong, seven hundred and seven times you are wrong.

ok. you're wrong. but i'm not going to try to convince you otherwise.

[Black_V!per]

1. S6

2. C63

3. M3/m4
^Close

I'd go:
1. S6

2. E63

3. New ATS-V

Edit: 4. Tesla P85D


Glad your OK. Bummer about the car. Metal is replaceable, life isn't.

[mr shickadance]

ok. you're wrong. but i'm not going to try to convince you otherwise.

hah, no.

[MaxxS4]

Used m6?

[GTItoS4]

Need details of accident before recommending a higher hp/faster car.

[MVR 155]

hell cat.

when you think about it, your answer was there the whole time. Simply put, there is no better car on the market right now than a hell cat.

preemptive:

Anyone out there trying to convince me otherwise, i am sorry but you are wrong, seven hundred and seven times you are wrong.

The car makes fantastic HP and in a straight line it's an absolute beast but.... it's a big ass, heavy car!! If you're looking for a "sporty" feeling car that is tossable it's not that car. I was talking with a close friend last week who has a Challenger SRT-8 (also owns a 2009 Viper and has owned a variety of modded cars in the 700-800hp range). A good friend of his just got the Hellcat and let my friend take it for a nice long drive where he was able to get all over the car. He said it's an absolute monster and while it handles very well for a car of it's size and purpose it's nothing like the Viper in terms of a "driver's" car. The Hellcat is the true definition of "muscle" car..... not "sports" car.

[BP11]

In4pix of overturned S4

[JMUNFORD]

Has anybody here driven a telsa there's a new dealership by my house they look sweet

[Reddington]

hell cat.

when you think about it, your answer was there the whole time. Simply put, there is no better car on the market right now than a hell cat.

preemptive:

Anyone out there trying to convince me otherwise, i am sorry but you are wrong, seven hundred and seven times you are wrong.



Could not agree more - get the Challenger hellcat.

[Beast]

I'd go RS5, used R8, M4 (sounds horrible though.....like a lawnmower. Amazing performance though), the new C63 or a used GTR.

Good luck.

[RickFLS4]

Glad to here you are ok. I'd say (in no particular order): RS5, S6, F-Type coupe or convertible, M3/M4, ATS-V (maybe but not yet available).

[CaptSlow]

F-Type Convertible.

[Usa]

Wow glad you're ok man, that sounds like a serious accident. Hopefully you get what you deserve from the insurance company.

"1. Find a used 2011-2013 S4 with some mods here on Audizine" [cool]

[IanVr6]

Can you show your insurance company receipts of your mods and get some $ back? Probably not, just asking.

I only had my wheels on the policy.

[craneman]

MB C63 507 coupe

Yes its faster, but the just the sound of that big V8 is fantastic.

[Moto One]

#1, Glad you are ok...
#2, If the insurance agent is cool and you have the stock brakes, they may let you recover your BBKs.
#3, 991 S, used with the sport crono, it's the one option on all 997 thru 991s thats a must.
#4, R8 4.2 may not be the fastest but the joy of driving is at the Max.
#5, If you want a real Ass Kicker, then the AMG C class Black...

Just more 2 cents.

Mark

[UkuRiSh]

Audi RS7 WITH STAGE 1 AND KILL ALL ABOVE CARS ^ [evilsmile]

[IanVr6]

Audi RS7 WITH STAGE 1 AND KILL ALL ABOVE CARS ^ [evilsmile]

LOL. I love the engine, just hate the car. Too big for me and the rear end kills it.

[Joker S4]

Single and no kids. I can do whatever I like.

Cheers to that. I love living like that. Glad you're alright. Sorry for the loss.

[IanVr6]

So far I'm leaning towards this:

M4

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/103imartinez/Sakhir-Orange-BMW-F82-M4-With-A-M-Performance-Aero-Package-9-750x468_zpskbmsmnge.jpg (http://s579.photobucket.com/user/103imartinez/media/Sakhir-Orange-BMW-F82-M4-With-A-M-Performance-Aero-Package-9-750x468_zpskbmsmnge.jpg.html)

[Mops@Nemesis]

If it were me, hands down…

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/7967135222_9379fe047d_z.jpg

[LINDW4LL]

997TT or GT3 > M4

I suppose it depends whether you want a sports car or a luxury car.

[unit]

M3 > M4

[infinkc]

Sux, my vote goes for a manual gt3 or a tesla

[Bikel]

sorry for you dude to have to deal with this issue. so just make the best of it and find the glass half full?

2015 Porsche Cayman GTS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mooq7jpNk_g&x-yt-ts=1422411861&x-yt-cl=84924572

[Mops@Nemesis]

sorry for you dude to have to deal with this issue. so just make the best of it and find the glass half full?

2015 Porsche Cayman GTS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mooq7jpNk_g&x-yt-ts=1422411861&x-yt-cl=84924572

This too [up]

[mrmomo313]

Sorry to hear man, I really liked what you had done to it. Glad you weren't hurt either

I vote c7 zo6 or m4

If you want the ultimate hoon mobile, take a spin in the new hellcat chally. They are pretty sweet for the price and really comfortable as dd's. See you already appreciate SRT products

[acsgp]

While waiting for something new, why not try out the 997.1 GT3. Very underated car.

[the4siswickid]

Tesla just got Crap reviews on fit and finish, along with poor materials sighting wait for Audi or Mercedes to do it better.


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[IanVr6]

M3 > M4

How so?

[Usa]

sorry for you dude to have to deal with this issue. so just make the best of it and find the glass half full?

2015 Porsche Cayman GTS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mooq7jpNk_g&x-yt-ts=1422411861&x-yt-cl=84924572

Agreed!

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2015-Porsche-Cayman-GTS-t55384#listing=104119703

[s4buckeye]

no kids, no wife, no worries?

go bold.



http://youtu.be/ySvb44ucuIE

[LINDW4LL]

How so?
I think it's dumb to buy a two-door version of a four door car.

But that's just me. I know some people dig the looks.

[F40LM]

Cayman S for sure

[GSS5]

Tesla just got Crap reviews on fit and finish, along with poor materials sighting wait for Audi or Mercedes to do it better.


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The interior has recycled mercedes bits from older models. That says something.


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[dalmation53]

Cayman S, your S4 was possibly faster but it will never handle like a porsche. [up]

[Moto21]

If you liked the s4 you will love the s6 very similar car just upgrade in power and size a bit. GO for the s6 no bmw crap

[izzyy]

Glad to hear ur ok, i vote for Cayman GTS as well [:)]

[mcoomer]

If you want to stick with Audi and are looking to upgrade, I'd get an S6. I know you don't need the sedan since you're single but that's a very understated, practical choice that will go when you tell it to and keep you in style. If not that, I'd look at a Cayman. Seems like a lot of folks dig'em and you don't see them everywhere. I'd skip the 911 and M cars because you do see them everywhere.

Anyway, glad you're OK. Have fun shopping.

Mike

[levigarrett]

Easy, find a 2yr old CPO 991s and never look back. Pretty sure thats where i\I'm headed.

[Intrepid One]

i see by your signature you also have an srt8 Jeep..Im reading that your preference is non NA iron, but what do you think of the new Hellcat by Chrysler..?

[redrocker55]

Go for something different...Jaguar F Type R coupe (0-60 in 4 seconds...low volume so it will remain unique...sexy car).

[kraeburn]

In a somewhat similar position. My lease is up this year and my car was just in an accident with unibody damage so I don't want to buy it out.

I am going to place an order for an M3 in late spring and do euro delivery. I like the RS5 a lot but the lease figures were so much higher than the M3 I couldn't justify it (about $400 more a month at least). The new M3 is simply a fantastic car and is the newest and best option out there. The S4, though great, is long in the tooth and I don't like to repeat cars.

[mr shickadance]

The interior has recycled mercedes bits from older and current models. That says something.


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fixed.

this is nothing new in the auto industry, car makers borrow parts all the time, it saves them money on a part that otherwise no one would ever care about.


my comment about the hellcat was a bit satirical but none the less it should at least be entertained, in the 50-100k range there is a car for every single taste and demographic. If i was single with no kids, honestly I would prolly end up in a jag, if I was married (i am) i would end up in a tesla, and if I had kids I would end up in an acura mdx or gmc terrain.

but there are a plethora of cars out there for every suit style and need at that price range and they all are gorgeous.

[IanVr6]

I think it's dumb to buy a two-door version of a four door car.

But that's just me. I know some people dig the looks.

You can say the same for the S4/S5

[Bkitch89]

Can you show your insurance company receipts of your mods and get some $ back? Probably not, just asking.

I only had my wheels on the policy.

Yes you can. Send the insurance company every invoice you have for aftermarket parts. I got back close to 75% back for all my mods and none were even listed in my policy.

[RudyH]

I m in the same boat right now...single no kids, however I am not looking to buy...

Honestly, I prefer the sedan, coupes have been a pain in the ass for day to day. I like my friends '15 Vette, such a great upgrade from the previous generation, but I wouldn't own it as my only car.

My list would be :

B8.5 S4 / S5

...however...everyone drives a BMW / Audi / Mercedes / etc my only upgrade to the S4 will be something unique
Jaguar XFR or XES

[mr shickadance]

Yes you can. Send the insurance company every invoice you have for aftermarket parts. I got back close to 75% back for all my mods and none were even listed in my policy.

you can try this, it's worth a shot, but for most insurances you would need to declare them and be factored into your rate calc.

BKitch is the exception not the rule.

[bknewtype]

Yes you can. Send the insurance company every invoice you have for aftermarket parts. I got back close to 75% back for all my mods and none were even listed in my policy.

thats not how its supposed to work. def worth a shot though. if you never declared it they dont need to cover your loss for aftermarket parts. i mean, why should they? you didnt pay for the coverage.

[Uberformance]

Glad you're ok.

F type.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/imageresize/image.jpg?OriginalImageUrl=%2Fuk%2Fassets%2Fcms%2F 16219ae5-cd90-4ca8-b922-66461ab74a72%2FLarge+Image.jpg%3Fp%3D140321_02%3A1 2&Width=615&Height=347

[Articus]

Don't need 4 doors.

Single and no kids. I can do whatever I like.

Looking at buying a used S4 from someone here, but not interested in the B9 S4. I should upgrade by then.

[:D] Get the M4! Those cars are the business.

[golfinz]

The new F types are awesome looking! Haven't been in one, but seeing/hearing them gallop down the road is cool to watch/listen to

[Notfast]

Not sure why a M4 is on your radar if you're not looking for a car loan. The BMW isn't getting discounted right now, and you'd end up paying ~ $20K more than an S4.

[bermudakid]

New Cayman GTS
GTR
911 w/ a manual

Or get 2 cars?

Like a GTR and an S4 from someone here. [drive]

[rick b]

the lotus evora is supposed to be all new for 2016 ... lighter and more powerful

rick b.

[VenturiRS]

Surprised it took to page 2 to see the F-Type.

Yea, I'm vote #4 for the F-Type. It's unique, svelte, sexy, captivating...
...I need a tissue.

Personally, I plan to go Used GTR or 911 in 4 years and daily my S4.

[Snakeshot]

Ariel Atom 3S....you only live once[:D]

[RudyH]

This was posted today on Autoblog, along with I and many else earlier today..it's an omen...Jaguar or bust

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/01/28/2017-jaguar-xe-first-drive-review/

[B8Addict]

Please buy an F type...

[riegeraudi]

I would go for a 997 GT3 or a used R8 until the new R8 2016, NSX, or new new Ford GT40 comes out.
A used 997 GT3 and a used are R8 would be more fun than the M3/M4 on the street. I find the M3/M4 too bit lacking in grip compared to the other 2 cars for the street.

[svander]

S6 - it's not as large as it looks.

[MaX PL]

Not sure why a M4 is on your radar if you're not looking for a car loan. The BMW isn't getting discounted right now, and you'd end up paying ~ $20K more than an S4.

Huh? It most definitely is getting discounted. Was being sold for under invoice by Steve Thomas end of year. I got mine for $1k over invoice 4 months ago.

[Bkitch89]

thats not how its supposed to work. def worth a shot though. if you never declared it they dont need to cover your loss for aftermarket parts. i mean, why should they? you didnt pay for the coverage.


you can try this, it's worth a shot, but for most insurances you would need to declare them and be factored into your rate calc.

BKitch is the exception not the rule.

I have AAA and they told me to send over all the invoices from aftermarket parts. That is what i did and it went through. I guess i may be the exception but it work for me!!

[agent47]

Single, no kids, making good money means you need an F type coupe. You can go type S or R.

[Uberformance]

I would go for a 997 GT3 or a used R8 until the new R8 2016, NSX, or new new Ford GT40 comes out.
A used 997 GT3 and a used are R8 would be more fun than the M3/M4 on the street. I find the M3/M4 too bit lacking in grip compared to the other 2 cars for the street.

NSX will never actually come out, because NSX.

Ford GT will be in the 250k range, IF we are lucky.

Not sure these help lol.

Now, the 997 GT3 suggestion... excellent idea.

But, F Type.

[Amorphic]

Cayman GTS definitely worth looking into. Sorry about the car but it looks like you'll come out of this ok and with a new ride!

[mr shickadance]

NSX will never actually come out, because NSX.

Ford GT will be in the 250k range, IF we are lucky.

Not sure these help lol.

Now, the 997 GT3 suggestion... excellent idea.

But, F Type.

i disagree, i would bet this car comes in at $150 OR below. it's only got a v6 twin turbo, and an engine that was sourced from another Ford car so the R&D costs associated with this are largely in the aerodynamics. Of which, most of the $$ spent is on safety which they get a pass on because cars with low production numbers do not get the same treatment as high volume rides. (I think)

The GT could very well be a few grand over a GT-R cost but time will tell.

[acsgp]

Had a friend who owned an F-Type R cabrio. Drove nice, but I found it quite uninspiring. Especially when another friend turned up in his E-Type Series 4 V12.

If only the F-Type really moved me emotionally. Saw a side view of the coupe, and initially mistook it for a F-Califorinia, which is probably my least favourite current F car.

He's now sold the F-Type after a year, and bought a C7 RS6 Avant in matte Daytona Grey.

If you really got the moolah OP, buy a 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 and keep it for 20 years. Last of the Mezger engined 911s in its most potent form. Ltd edition, so a real $$$ machine if you hold on to it long enough. Look at the price of a 1972 2.7RS now.

[javinos]

Buy something w similar power or more but cheaper and easy to mod.. Glad your ok

[Shimmy]

Ian, what are you looking for in a car? The ones listed in the your OP are very different in style, taste and handling. Its not even fair to compare them to an S4.

The input from everyone is joke. 997, Cayman, R8, M3, M4... are we really comparing these or just blurting out sweet rides? I'd hardly call the Cayman a step up too.

Have you driven any of the cars you listed? I would start there as the M3 and M4 are completely different handling machines than any Audi. I personally loved my M3, but sold it for since it was a coupe and it pained me every morning seeing it parked in the 3rd stall only to gain 3k miles every year. I had modded the shit out of it too making it not so daily driver friendly.

[IanVr6]

Ian, what are you looking for in a car? The ones listed in the your OP are very different in style, taste and handling. Its not even fair to compare them to an S4.

The input from everyone is joke. 997, Cayman, R8, M3, M4... are we really comparing these or just blurting out sweet rides? I'd hardly call the Cayman a step up too.

Have you driven any of the cars you listed? I would start there as the M3 and M4 are completely different handling machines than any Audi. I personally loved my M3, but sold it for since it was a coupe and it pained me every morning seeing it parked in the 3rd stall only to gain 3k miles every year. I had modded the shit out of it too making it not so daily driver friendly.

I have only driven the M3/M4. I want a daily driver that is an upgrade to the S4. I'm selling the Jeep SRT. Great SUV, but got bored.

I'm not really feeling a Porsche as a DD and to get something really fast you have to go over 100K.

Jaguar is a nice option. Will look into it.


Buy something w similar power or more but cheaper and easy to mod.. Glad your ok

Cheaper to mod? I'll have to switch to an American or Japanese car. Not my cup of tea.

Still leaning towards the M. A nice upgrade from the S4, still European and pretty unique here down south.

[AKPS4]

Go with the M3. Not a fan of the two door M4 or RS5 for that matter. only some two-door cars are nice - GTR, Porsche, vette, etc.

[unit]

How so?

Looks better, and I'm pretty sure its lighter. I know for a fact its more aerodynamic. But IMO I just think it looks cleaner, plus theres 4 doors for more room.

[blackfunk]

Huh? It most definitely is getting discounted. Was being sold for under invoice by Steve Thomas end of year. I got mine for $1k over invoice 4 months ago.

Yeah, that guy does major business. I almost bought mine through him but I had a trade and he is on the other side of the country.

[MaX PL]

yeh i would have likely bought from him, but he wasnt doing great discounts when I ordered.

if I do ED in a few years I'll likely order through him.

[Stereodude]

I only had my wheels on the policy.
Are you sure that wheel coverage will pay out when the car is totaled? I had coverage for an aftermarket stereo on a prior car, and when the car was totaled the insurance company didn't give me a dime for the stereo. Turns out the extra coverage was only for theft.

BTW, giving a list of mods to your insurance company might not be a good idea. If your accident was speed related they could claim your mods led to the crash and invalidated your coverage.

[b00st]

e63S tuned.

those bad boys go up against hurucans.

[BP11]

BTW, giving a list of mods to your insurance company might not be a good idea. If your accident was speed related they could claim your mods led to the crash and invalidated your coverage.

This is the dumbest shit I've ever read. Wow. FYI it doesn't work like that.


OP- just tell your insurance about your mods and provide receipts. I totaled my stage 2 GTI in November and they gave me 70% of the value of the receipts I provided.

[EWM AMIN]

I really hate what I am about to say. But it's with merit (at least I think so).

I would 100% go for an M3 (M4 if not a daddy). Would AWD be missed?

It burns me big time to give BMW money, but if you can deal with the "Ass-hattery" and the sense of entitlement that BMW sales reps must be trained on, the BEASTMODE button is perma-on...

[Stereodude]

This is the dumbest shit I've ever read. Wow. FYI it doesn't work like that.
If you say so... Insurance companies make money by minimizing their payouts. If you give them an excuse on a silver platter they might just take it. It has happened before. You probably think your insurance covers track days too.

[svander]

If you say so... Insurance companies make money by minimizing their payouts. If you give them an excuse on a silver platter they might just take it. It has happened before. You probably think your insurance covers track days too.

For fucks sake... Insurance companies do not make money by minimizing payouts. [facepalm]

That's the equivalent of saying we make money by shortchanging or scamming people out of something they paid for. Insurance companies make money by making smart underwriting decisions, insuring people that are deemed low risk and ensuring their premium dollars are well spent by paying legitimate claims and the money that is owed, not a cent less or more.

Don't be ignorant. Insurance is one of the highest regulated industries, in the U.S. at least. Denying a claim takes multiple experts' approval, at least in the company I work for.

Aftermarket endorsements are just that: endorsements designed to cover the aftermarket part in the event of a loss. If your specific endorsement was specifically designed to cover only in the event of theft and you didn't know that, then you should have done more research when buying that endorsement and ensured that you were purchasing the coverage you needed.

And no, track events are usually excluded from standard insurance and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know why. Insurance for track events exists specifically for that purpose.

[IanVr6]

Well, some might like it and some won't but ordered this.

Should be here in 2 months.

The M4 is only 10lbs heavier than the M3.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/8c872fc2db081ec9c2ba945564747caf.jpg

[tgsweat]

Sweet! Love the new M's.

[JMUNFORD]

Meh ... People act like those cars are gods .. Especially around here I'm surprised .. I'm just not really a fan but I respect it .. Honestly I would take the new F Type R jag before a m4/m3 JMO

[RickFLS4]

I also like the F Type R Coupe quite a bit but the M4 is probably a better DD choice (and at least $20K less expensive). Congrats and enjoy - hope you got that color!

[MaX PL]

Well, some might like it and some won't but ordered this.

Should be here in 2 months.

The M4 is only 10lbs heavier than the M3.



Good luck.

I'm 4 months in waiting on my M3 and it just finished production.

[s4buckeye]

lol at all of the Jag comments. anyone here ever owned a Jag, RR, Triumph bike or a UK anything with a motor?

an adventure indeed.


nice pickup, OP.

[Moto One]

i disagree, i would bet this car comes in at $150 OR below. it's only got a v6 twin turbo, and an engine that was sourced from another Ford car so the R&D costs associated with this are largely in the aerodynamics. Of which, most of the $$ spent is on safety which they get a pass on because cars with low production numbers do not get the same treatment as high volume rides. (I think)

The GT could very well be a few grand over a GT-R cost but time will tell.

You do know that the (Only a V6 TT just won Daytona 24)...That's the same engine that will be in the Ford GT.

Good choice by the way with going with the M4...Ian.

Mark

[Daily Driver]

lol at all of the Jag comments. anyone here ever owned a Jag, RR, Triumph bike or a UK anything with a motor?

an adventure indeed.


nice pickup, OP.

Nah, but I still drool for an AM. Maybe when AMG steps in... [drool][:D]

OP, think you made a good choice. Enjoy!

[will13k7]

Nice! Just don't be this guy lol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miA5qj5ergM

[SForePlayin']

Nice! Just don't be this guy lol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miA5qj5ergM

My first thought too, lol. Definitely a nice choice though. Best of luck OP.

[Moto One]

Nice! Just don't be this guy lol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miA5qj5ergM

This is what happen's when a new owner thinks he/she has the skill to shut off the Stability Control...and had to find out this way that they don't.

Mark

[MaX PL]

it was also, as he claims, due to one of the tires have 2 psi less than the rest. LOL.

[IanVr6]

I also like the F Type R Coupe quite a bit but the M4 is probably a better DD choice (and at least $20K less expensive). Congrats and enjoy - hope you got that color!

Yes. Ordered it in that color - Sakhir Orange.

It will be my first BMW. I need that experience.

Look at it with a drop and wheels. Sexy!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/e3de372a97d15666ea7fcde34ea86162.jpg

[mact3333]

you will notice right away the car will feel much lighter and handles better than the S4...but traction will be an issue....DSC will kick in all the time even in MDM mode and without it the car can get abit loose...but overall, a true sportscar compared to the S4.

I am waiting for AWD M3/4 to come out before I get back into that car.

[b00st]

time to get some gintani or JB4/dp/e85 tune currently around 30-35% and a pure turbo stage 1. that is beast mode. sexy car though.

[wwhan]

......but traction will be an issue....DSC will kick in all the time even in MDM mode and without it the car can get abit loose......

This is one reason why I now drive an AWD Audi, until other Mfrs build a reasonable alternative. High HP RWD & traction control is a pain, but the traction control can keep one out of trouble on the street. I hate it when traction control kicks in with a big power pullback & delay on the engine. I have driven a few times with traction control off, but cornering on the street can get a bit more tweaky. On the track high HP RWD is just fine, on the street not so much.

The M5 & E63 can be had with AWD, but not the C63 and M3/M4 - it will happen eventually.

[IanVr6]

AWD is not a big deal here in the south.

I admit I need to learn how to drive it. It's my first RWD car.

I'm still an Audi fanboy at heart, but they don't have anything cool right now.

I'm going to see how much will it be to buy back the car. Have a lot of aftermarket parts that were not damaged.

[Shimmy]

excited for you! And yes, they drive dramatically different than an Audi AWD. Make sure you check out the BMW Performance parts. So many cool things you can do to keep that OEM+ look.

[IanVr6]

excited for you! And yes, they drive dramatically different than an Audi AWD. Make sure you check out the BMW Performance parts. So many cool things you can do to keep that OEM+ look.

Already looked into it and they definitely look OEM.

I added several port options including the carbon fiber mirror caps, black kidney grills and CF shift knob for now.

Will add the CF front splitter and rear trunk lip once I get it.

[adbender]

Sorry to hear about your S4 dude.

Very nice call on the M4...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/e3de372a97d15666ea7fcde34ea86162.jpg

[adbender]

Sorry to hear about your S4 dude.

Very nice call on the M4...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/e3de372a97d15666ea7fcde34ea86162.jpg

[Bikel]

gotta' admit, the M4 sure looks very angry! love to hear back your thoughts after you get your hands on this beast?

[IanVr6]

I really wanted Sakhir Orange, but had to wait until May for delivery. Since I totaled mine and my SRT8 is gonna be sold soon I decided to get one from Texas with all the options I want and my second color option.

Here are some crappy iphone pics.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/e3353be0269ad9e4d2a8ee0f5ba2aa39.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/1769857a7e5fde6d32b83bafe794533b.jpg

[Mr.Tan]

as much as I like the orange bmw has, you can NEVER go wrong with a white car. I often miss my white 335.

enjoy the new car, it looks dope.

[GTItoS4]

Nice choice! I never noticed how bad/weird the front hood seam looks though. Maybe it's just the contrast of the white.

[SQuattro08]

^it looks very squareish. It pulled my attention to that the moment I looked at it.

[AWD4WheelSpin]

Well, some might like it and some won't but ordered this.

Should be here in 2 months.

The M4 is only 10lbs heavier than the M3.


I never quite grasped this but the coupe has 2 less doors...why is it heavier?!

[golfinz]

Awesome car! Love the new M3/4's. Definitely an upgrade and one that should prove to be fun for years to come

[Amorphic]

Nice choice. Looking forward to more pics and impressions once you take it out.

[unit]

Awesome! Don't listen to these guys about the traction stuff, obviously it takes some time to get used to but its really not bad. It actually has a ton of grip, and I don't miss the AWD at all. Are you planning on adding an aftermarket exhaust?

Oh ya, also check out bimmerpost if you're looking to join a bmw forum. Im there and I like it a lot.

[levigarrett]

Congrats Ian. Keep us up to date. Love the F82. Let us know what you like and don't like.

[doug97gxe]

Nice! Just don't be this guy lol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miA5qj5ergM

he is actually not a bad guy.. he is on this forum.. he just had an unfortunate incident

[theedge111]

Congrats! Looks like fun for sure, and it's got Carbon Fiber mirrors already so you don't have to contact Oemplus lol!

Post up some interior pictures also please!

[apexit1]

Congrats on the car.

Don't think you'll have it in 2 months though. I placed my order in the end of nov with a week 49 production date and it just got loaded onto a ship this week. I Should have it in 2-3 weeks. I also think the M4 is 50lb lighter than the M3, not sure though. Nice to see so many of us going in the same direction.

[theedge111]

Congrats on the car.

Don't think you'll have it in 2 months though. I placed my order in the end of nov with a week 49 production date and it just got loaded onto a ship this week. I Should have it in 2-3 weeks. I also think the M4 is 50lb lighter than the M3, not sure though. Nice to see so many of us going in the same direction.

Says he changed from ordering and picked up one last Wednesday....

[will13k7]

he is actually not a bad guy.. he is on this forum.. he just had an unfortunate incident

just poking fun, I'm sure all his buddies will give him shit for some time to come...

[svra42.8]

Congrats nice choice.

[Uberformance]

i disagree, i would bet this car comes in at $150 OR below. it's only got a v6 twin turbo, and an engine that was sourced from another Ford car so the R&D costs associated with this are largely in the aerodynamics. Of which, most of the $$ spent is on safety which they get a pass on because cars with low production numbers do not get the same treatment as high volume rides. (I think)

The GT could very well be a few grand over a GT-R cost but time will tell.

http://i.imgur.com/y0fPQN9.png

https://twitter.com/dglfrd/status/572479874205548544

[LINDW4LL]

I don't believe that.


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[drob23]

I don't believe that.


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The manufacturing of the GT will be outsourced to a subcontractor since it's largely CF, so it's possible the business case for this is not necessarily sales targets. The main purpose is most likely homologation for LM GTE and obviously a halo car to build brand equity. Ford performance wants to start selling lots of the "lesser" performance cars.

[jran76]

That is pretty crazy. I had heard $250k-$300k, but I guess we'll see soon....

[vj123]

https://twitter.com/dglfrd/status/572479874205548544

Ridiculous was the word which struck me as soon as i read this news!

[jran76]

That is pretty crazy. I had heard $250k-$300k, but I guess we'll see soon....

Yeah, looks like $400k it is.... Think I'd do a GT3 RS, a RS7, and maybe a used Ferrari F430 for that....

[Dominick's S4]

Convince yourself to consider a Hellcat. 707HP and be the kind of the road....

[saxon]

I really wanted Sakhir Orange, but had to wait until May for delivery. Since I totaled mine and my SRT8 is gonna be sold soon I decided to get one from Texas with all the options I want and my second color option.

Here are some crappy iphone pics.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/e3353be0269ad9e4d2a8ee0f5ba2aa39.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/1769857a7e5fde6d32b83bafe794533b.jpg

Congrats, I will most likely be ordering mine Friday

[badfish]

Is anyone considering the new ATS-V. Looks pretty fast and will finally be available soon.

[Daily Driver]

Is anyone considering the new ATS-V. Looks pretty fast and will finally be available soon.

No. I really dislike Cadillac styling. Props for offering a manual option, though.