my toys for this weekend...

JPFS1 · 26-06-2009, 09:55 PM

geckoGT · 26-06-2009, 10:03 PM

Nice weekend, do you need someone to ride shotgun? Perhaps drive the one you aren't

JPFS1 · 26-06-2009, 10:06 PM

Yes should be good.

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

The RS4 on the other hand...

gossy · 27-06-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

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.

Bent8 · 27-06-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

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!

gcg2503 · 27-06-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent8

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

The Monty · 27-06-2009, 06:20 AM

If I ever win Lotto, the RS4 wagon is mine. Nice comfy family car.

The Monty · 27-06-2009, 01:19 PM

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If I ever win Lotto, the RS4 wagon is mine. Nice comfy family car.

Oopsie, I meant RS6.

Matty4 · 27-06-2009, 07:49 AM

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???)

**DJM83** · 27-06-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Matty4

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???)

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.

GT-E · 27-06-2009, 08:45 AM

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.

Matty4 · 27-06-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GT-E

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.

VioletGT · 27-06-2009, 09:01 AM

nice.... luxury and power what more could you want in a car

BHDOGS · 27-06-2009, 08:09 PM

there both crap good luck to u

geckoGT · 27-06-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

there both crap good luck to u

Sweeping statement with no clarification or justification, excellent

Bent8 · 29-06-2009, 02:21 AM

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

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What exactly did you find lacking in the SLK55 if I may ask?...

XDV800 · 29-06-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bent8

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

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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..

JPFS1 · 29-06-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bent8

What exactly did you find lacking in the SLK55 if I may ask?...

It's not that it's lacking, that's probably not the word I would use to describe it. I guess it's the way it delivers the experience.

It's too much like a go-kart for me. Probably the best way to put it.. Jittery at all times, the tiptronic transimission is quite slow to respond for my liking, whether it be when it's left in D or manual shift mode, and the amount of driveline noise really annoyed me, very intrusive.

So it's not that it's lacking performance when you give it a boot full, it's just not as nice as I thought it should have been, especially for the money they are asking.

**DJM83** · 27-06-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BHDOGS

there both crap good luck to u

I gather you have/had one of each on the garage eh?

geckoGT · 27-06-2009, 08:34 PM

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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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**DJM83** · 27-06-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

Yeah he did but he sold em to buy the Veyron

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XR8putts · 27-06-2009, 09:06 PM

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?

TURBOTAXI · 27-06-2009, 09:58 PM

I am guessing this is part of a drive weekend like this one? http://www.sportscarrentals.com.au/d..._supercars.php

JPFS1 · 28-06-2009, 03:43 PM

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.

JPFS1 · 28-06-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

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.

Oh, a more Ford orientated drive is happening in Nov.Might be something interesting there ;)

galaxy xr8 · 28-06-2009, 04:56 PM

Sound's like you had a lot of fun, Looking forward to the pic's.

The G6ET Spot · 28-06-2009, 08:33 PM

Good to hear you had a good weekend Chris.

I would take either car.

JPFS1 · 29-06-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RAPID XR8

Good to hear you had a good weekend Chris.

I would take either car.

Yes, was great.

Sorry wasn't around to meet you while you were here!

Would have been nice to see the smile on your face when you picked up the G6ET!

Also, got your email, thank you, and no problem!

XR8putts · 28-06-2009, 10:57 PM

I'm a dope, I thought this was part of Cyotee testing. Sounds like thats a wee while away. Glad you had fun though!

JPFS1 · 28-06-2009, 11:24 PM

here's some pics. Not the best, but I wasn't too concerned about taking pics, just driving ;