AUDI B8 VS B8.5 DRIVER
Also check out the maintenance costs - on top of the carbon build up, the DSG tranny also needs service constantly.įast forward a few years and I now have a dedicated daily driver (Tesla Model S P85D) but I'm considering picking up a nice e9x 6spd as a weekend car, mostly because it's really the most fun in a reasonable price range. It's suspension was also very harsh - much more harsh than the M3. It was great to look at, but absolutely soulless and boring to drive. It's one of those cars that ticks all the right boxes on paper, but in real life was underwhelming. I loved that car for all of about a week. I liked it enough that I traded it in on an RS5, which honestly was a huge mistake. That was also a great and fun car, although definitely more of a touring car. It was a great daily driver - very comfortable, big trunk, and with snow tires it was actually really good in the winter.Ībout a year later when it came time to buy another "fun" car I went for an Audi S5 v8 with 6spd manual. I had it for about a year but ended up selling it due to using the funds for a property purchase. 5 years ago I had an e92 6spd and loved it. The general consensus is that the B8.5 S4s are significantly more reliable than the B8 S4s.
AUDI B8 VS B8.5 PLUS
what would you guys say are the plus pooints of each platform and from a realistic standpoint convince me to get the e92. There is quite a bit of difference between the various transmissions on these cars make sure you know what you are getting before you buy. I have driven many e90 m3's hwoever have not driven the RS5.ĭisclaimer: I NEVER track my cars, they would be used occasionally and i drive pretty reserved at this point in my life. Audi A4 B8: Manual, Tiptronic, Multitronic CVT, S-Tronic DSG Transmission Comparison. I Know this is a lengthy first post and understand that i am on an m3 forum. I know the weak points of both cars and i would address them as soon as i purchase the car (e92, rod bearings) (rs5, carbon buildup) OTOH 2013 Audi rs5 white, bang olufsen all the bits etc. I have saved enough money to own one in the near future and am currently comparing a 2011 e92 m3 comp package, white on red interior. With that said I am asking you guys your opinion on the comparison of these two cars. I am asking you to help me make a decision.Ī little background: I come from a long line of BImmers, e46m3 (2 of them) a few daily e90's and currently daily a e90 328xi. I ALSO KNOW that this topic has been discussed on this very forum and on youtube etc since time Immemorial. Decided to make an account so i could pose a question to all of you. Have been reading a lot on this forum for many years.