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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #60 on: November 16, 2013, 04:26:13 pm »
Yep, those conversions don't interest me in the slightest. Much the same as I'd take a GT3 over a Turbo any day of the week.

I think on some ways you're right:
The RS4 is superb in the slower stuff but its weight and trans loss hurt it elsewhere.
The M3 has such a good chassis, you lose the sensation of speed in it a bit.
The C63 is a bit on the edge of lunacy, so the noise and willingness to light its back end up add to the occasion.
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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #61 on: November 16, 2013, 04:34:44 pm »
Yep, those conversions don't interest me in the slightest. Much the same as I'd take a GT3 over a Turbo any day of the week.

I think on some ways you're right:
The RS4 is superb in the slower stuff but its weight and trans loss hurt it elsewhere.
The M3 has such a good chassis, you lose the sensation of speed in it a bit.
The C63 is a bit on the edge of lunacy, so the noise and willingness to light its back end up add to the occasion.


so if you were going to get a performance estate which would you go for out of these three - rs4 avant, 335i touring or s4 3.0v6 avant?
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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #62 on: November 16, 2013, 04:42:09 pm »
Ive changed my mind.... i would get the RS4 avant. Saw one today in dark grey...  :love:

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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #63 on: November 16, 2013, 06:14:48 pm »
I'd probably scratch that RS4 itch. But shop very carefully.
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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #64 on: November 17, 2013, 08:08:18 pm »
Its a nice itch to scratch  :wink:
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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #65 on: November 17, 2013, 08:20:32 pm »
Brothers work colleague has a tuned RS6 4F, I've not been in it, but Bro reports it's insane... this would suggest it probably is:


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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #66 on: November 17, 2013, 10:12:00 pm »
Brothers work colleague has a tuned RS6 4F, I've not been in it, but Bro reports it's insane... this would suggest it probably is:




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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #67 on: November 17, 2013, 10:26:39 pm »
Haha, yeah, love the 4.4V8 Twin Turbo 550HP Alipna though (so rare).. even though it got seriously tramped here.

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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #68 on: November 17, 2013, 10:27:12 pm »
I'd probably scratch that RS4 itch. But shop very carefully.
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right, so one that has no issues with the DSC, is not coked up, does not need a new clutch, brakes or tyres and a full service history - anything else  :rolleye:
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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #69 on: November 17, 2013, 11:20:24 pm »
Yeah get a e63 estate instead lol?

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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #70 on: November 19, 2013, 12:24:43 pm »
How much is a de-coke about £400, every 50k miles, not something to put you off the RS4 imho.

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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #71 on: November 19, 2013, 04:37:44 pm »
How much is a de-coke about £400, every 50k miles, not something to put you off the RS4 imho.


thats if it need doing that often, surely our Gti engines would need it also wouldn't they? I suppose you just srick a bore scope down to see the extent of any carbon build up and then go from there?
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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #72 on: November 19, 2013, 06:13:05 pm »
Turbos cars don't lose as much power from coked valves as NA cars

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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #73 on: November 20, 2013, 09:26:29 pm »
For the initial money (high specification), performance and running costs, I really cannot say anything bad about my 335i................

My ED30 was tremendous value at £12500 bought 3 years ago, but I wouldnt by a newer MK6 ED35 or R over the beemer. In day to day driving the torque more than makes up for the 100 less horses the M3 offers also and then there is always a remap if you want it....





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Re: E92 M3 to depreciate? RS4 to hold value?
« Reply #74 on: November 21, 2013, 07:44:31 am »
^^^^ As much as I agree with what you're saying about the 335i, its a stunning car for the money, it is neither an M car or RS.  They will ultimately feel that more special.

(Nice looking 335i by the way :happy2:)
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