I was checking out the S4 and it was actually priced pretty well (compared to the Merc C-class AMG). The Merc starts at 51,400

S4
$46,800 Base price
4.2 liters
V-8
340 HP @ 7,000RPM <----- :!: :!: :!: :!:
Torque - 302 lb.- ft. @3,500 RPM
Compression ratio 11:1
18 inch fron and back wheels
Drag coeffecient .30
Curb Weight 4,025 <---- chunky fella
Sorry but I think this car might replace my SRT-6 fixation. Any thoughts (about the car, not about me )?

 

Cheebs,

There will always be a faster car around the corner. You should buy the car that will make you happy.

 

The S4 seems to look like a Saab, or maybe a Volvo, it can't seem to decide.

 

I agree. But I'm pretty sure a re-design is right around the corner. The A6 has a new design for 2005.

 

2005 A6



2004 A6



I think the 2005 is a huge improvement over the 2004. Hopefully the A4 re-design is coming soon.

 

No matter how much power, the larger and heavier the vehicle, the less sporting it will be to drive. I don't think it is as simple as adding hp.
Although not exactly comparable, I just finished driving a Pontiac GTO, 350 hp, 3700 lbs. Feels clumsy despite the fact that it is faster than an xfire in a straight line.

However, the Audi does look very nice, sure it is a wonderful car.

 

yeah I wasn't just going by HP. Audi has one of the best interior designs and also has a great ride (my friend has one and won't shut up about it). I just saw the looks of the new A6 and thought the S4 with those refreshments would be extremely enticing.

 

I would rather a white 300c. The same hp and apperently close to the same weight more room and the interior is pretym nice. Plus its got a HEMI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)

 

I hear ya, but it's too big a car for me

 

I agree the S4 looks very enticing. Price encroaches used 911 territory though, right ?

 

I think the highest I got it to at the Audi site was $45,000-$47,000. It's close to new Boxster range.

 

Get one its highly recommended. I had a new prev gen 2001 S4 and it was a dream. I currently own a 04 1.8T they are extremely well put together and what an interior. Tha quality is TOP NOTCH.

No the VOLVO's and Saabs are looking like the A4/S4 and the A4 will be receiving the companys new front design which is already out on the new '05 A6 with larger grille.