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Old 26-06-2009, 10:55 PM   #1
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Old 26-06-2009, 11:03 PM   #2
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Nice weekend, do you need someone to ride shotgun? Perhaps drive the one you aren't
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Old 26-06-2009, 11:06 PM   #3
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Yes should be good.

To be honest, the small AMG runs out of puff between 100 to 200..

The RS4 on the other hand...
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Old 27-06-2009, 01:30 AM   #4
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Yes should be good.

To be honest, the small AMG runs out of puff between 100 to 200..

The RS4 on the other hand...
What AMG?

RS4= yum yum. Magnificent car.
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Old 27-06-2009, 07:20 AM   #5
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If I ever win Lotto, the RS4 wagon is mine. Nice comfy family car.
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Old 27-06-2009, 08:49 AM   #6
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My BIL has an RS4. Fantastic drive!!!
Probably one of the best, if not THE best V8 note I've ever heard. Simply awesome.

Have a fun weekend.
(care to share how you got them???)
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Old 27-06-2009, 09:45 AM   #7
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meh, I prefer the S4 4.2l V8 of the prevoius model.
For 120+k car the S4 with it's blown v6 is just not the same.
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Old 27-06-2009, 10:01 AM   #8
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nice.... luxury and power what more could you want in a car
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Old 27-06-2009, 10:31 AM   #9
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meh, I prefer the S4 4.2l V8 of the prevoius model.
For 120+k car the S4 with it's blown v6 is just not the same.
The one pictured has the 4.2 V8 in it. In RS4 guise, it is the current model here in Aus, even though they don't sell them anymore.
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Old 27-06-2009, 11:14 AM   #10
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My BIL has an RS4. Fantastic drive!!!
Probably one of the best, if not THE best V8 note I've ever heard. Simply awesome.

Have a fun weekend.
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So very true the 4.2L Audi V8 has the best V8 note ive ever heard bar NONE.
S4 is a fantastic car but the RS4 is really something special.
Ive had the privlidge of riding in an S4 they are fantastic.
But the RS6 Avant would be my pick if i had a choice.
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Old 27-06-2009, 02:19 PM   #11
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If I ever win Lotto, the RS4 wagon is mine. Nice comfy family car.
Oopsie, I meant RS6.
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Old 27-06-2009, 03:28 PM   #12
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Yes should be good.

To be honest, the small AMG runs out of puff between 100 to 200..

The RS4 on the other hand...
When you say "small AMG", I'm assuming you're not talking about the C63 AMG?....because that beast will absolutely slaughter an RS4!
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Old 27-06-2009, 09:09 PM   #13
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there both crap good luck to u
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Old 27-06-2009, 09:27 PM   #14
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there both crap good luck to u
Sweeping statement with no clarification or justification, excellent
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there both crap good luck to u
I gather you have/had one of each on the garage eh?
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I gather you have/had one of each on the garage eh?

Yeah he did but he sold em to buy the Veyron :
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Old 27-06-2009, 10:06 PM   #18
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Umm, why has no one asked about the car that isn't pictured?!

I'm assuming these are the 'bench-marking' cars you spoke of in another thread, JPFS1? ;)

So how does local product compare sir?
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Old 27-06-2009, 10:11 PM   #19
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When you say "small AMG", I'm assuming you're not talking about the C63 AMG?....because that beast will absolutely slaughter an RS4!
my guess is SLK55
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Old 27-06-2009, 10:58 PM   #20
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I am guessing this is part of a drive weekend like this one? http://www.sportscarrentals.com.au/d..._supercars.php
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Hi guys

yes we're back... and Turbotaxi has hit the nail on the head. Got the cars for the weekend via a rental company, was organised for a friends bux weekend.Took the cars to Phillip Island, had some car 'activity' there, came back and were in Melbourne for the night.

SLK55, not worth the money imho, could do without it.

The RS4 on the other hand is one of the best cars i've driven. The engine is so strong everywhere, close ratio box keeps it in the sweet spot. Grip is phenomenal. The only area of the car that could be better is the interior dash/plastics etc.

Got a couple of pics, will post when I get a chance.

p.s sorry about the second pic, looks like the pic is changing.
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Old 28-06-2009, 04:44 PM   #22
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yes we're back... and Turbotaxi has hit the nail on the head. Got the cars for the weekend via a rental company, was organised for a friends bux weekend.Took the cars to Phillip Island, had some car 'activity' there, came back and were in Melbourne for the night.

SLK55, not worth the money imho, could do without it.

The RS4 on the other hand is one of the best cars i've driven. The engine is so strong everywhere, close ratio box keeps it in the sweet spot. Grip is phenomenal. The only area of the car that could be better is the interior dash/plastics etc.

Got a couple of pics, will post when I get a chance.

p.s sorry about the second pic, looks like the pic is changing.
Oh, a more Ford orientated drive is happening in Nov.Might be something interesting there ;)
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Old 28-06-2009, 05:56 PM   #23
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Sound's like you had a lot of fun, Looking forward to the pic's.
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Old 28-06-2009, 09:33 PM   #24
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Good to hear you had a good weekend Chris.

I would take either car.
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I'm a dope, I thought this was part of Cyotee testing. Sounds like thats a wee while away. Glad you had fun though!
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here's some pics. Not the best, but I wasn't too concerned about taking pics, just driving ;











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Why do Audi insist on mounting their motors so forward?... :

What exactly did you find lacking in the SLK55 if I may ask?...
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Why do Audi insist on mounting their motors so forward?... :

What exactly did you find lacking in the SLK55 if I may ask?...
They are AWD, the front diff is possibly integrated into the sump, so packaging is the issue. Doesn't seem to be a blight on handling, though they are more of an understeerer i believe..
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That RS4 is stunning
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here's some pics. Not the best, but I wasn't too concerned about taking pics, just driving ;





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