Phoenix-IT
10-22-2005, 10:20 PM
Hey folks, I'm new here...
I'm in the market for a new car over the next year or so. I've always liked sporty cars and seem to be moving towards the more refined models because I seem to prefer a well balanced package vs just horsepower. I had a Mustang GT, moved to an Acura RSX-S and I like it more becuase, even though it's not as fast, it's more fun because the brakes, handling, build quality are all better than the stang.
I recently took an interest in the new BMW 3-Series, and on a friend's recommondation, the A4/S4. I've tried them all... The 325 was good, but felt like it was struggling a little getting on the expressway. The 330 was wonderful, but it's expensive for what it is. The A4 2.0TQ was also wonderful, if a little small... But I can live with that. The S4 was exeptional in every respect except the gas mileage, which is deplorable for a manual trans.
I don't know which I'll choose yet, but the 2.0T is looking very good... especially if aftermarket software is added. The extra pull of the S4 was nice, but that didn't interest me nearly as much as the better brakes and good shift feel.
My RSX has the finest manual shifter I've ever driven. The gates are well defined, the stops are positive and the throw is very short. The S4 seemed to come closest to this.
So here's the question, is there a way to get the A4's shifter as nice as the S4? I know brakes can be upgraded, so that's no big deal.
Thanks...
I'm in the market for a new car over the next year or so. I've always liked sporty cars and seem to be moving towards the more refined models because I seem to prefer a well balanced package vs just horsepower. I had a Mustang GT, moved to an Acura RSX-S and I like it more becuase, even though it's not as fast, it's more fun because the brakes, handling, build quality are all better than the stang.
I recently took an interest in the new BMW 3-Series, and on a friend's recommondation, the A4/S4. I've tried them all... The 325 was good, but felt like it was struggling a little getting on the expressway. The 330 was wonderful, but it's expensive for what it is. The A4 2.0TQ was also wonderful, if a little small... But I can live with that. The S4 was exeptional in every respect except the gas mileage, which is deplorable for a manual trans.
I don't know which I'll choose yet, but the 2.0T is looking very good... especially if aftermarket software is added. The extra pull of the S4 was nice, but that didn't interest me nearly as much as the better brakes and good shift feel.
My RSX has the finest manual shifter I've ever driven. The gates are well defined, the stops are positive and the throw is very short. The S4 seemed to come closest to this.
So here's the question, is there a way to get the A4's shifter as nice as the S4? I know brakes can be upgraded, so that's no big deal.
Thanks...