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Closer than I’d thought it would be
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Closer than I’d thought it would be
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I was actually looking at the M340i as a next car so this is kinda helping. Lol.
The interiors are really good now and this one is clearly rapid. And a lot cheaper than an RS4...
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Yeah, I think if was looking for another car the M340i would be my pick. Audi doesn’t really do anything new that I’d be interested in at the moment. RS4 is a bit out of my price range and the S4 wouldn’t be any different to the car I have now, in fact my diesel is probably quicker than the new S4 since I’ve had it mapped. I’ve got more bhp and torque.
Only other option in the Audi range would be the A6 55 tfsi, big car though.
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Exactly my thoughts. I recognise the RS4 is technically a rung above the M340i, but when they’re that close then why not?
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Yeah, I mean the two cars are different. If you was on a nice country lane or a track I’m sure the RS4 would out perform the M340i. But in real world and everyday comfort the M340i would be a good option.
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Totally agree. But it would be my daily so would definitely be in the ‘everyday’ use category.
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Imho BMW under report their torque as mine was over 100ft2 more on a RR vs what BMW say. RS4 looks the business though!
TX.
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Depends what you look for really-the 'M-Lites' are great cars (I had 2) but compared to a Full M or an RS model then they just aren't as good. Put that BM on a twisty road and it wouldnt see which way the RS4 went frankly. This is before we get to build quality and tech etc and Audi makes BMW (even the new ones) look gash. I came from a 2017 M3 Competition which was a brilliant car, the handling was sublime (in the dry) but the build quality wasnt 'that' good (we're not talking Alfa Romeo levels but still not as good as you would expect). The tech on the B9 makes the M3 look ancient and I'm not a huge fan of BM's latest tech. Then there are the looks...anyone seen the up and coming 4 series?
Imo and having sampled all of the German AWD systems I think Quattro is The Daddy. X Drive and 4Matic are good but rely on juggling power to each corner for the best traction to get the best start. Systems are quick but not as quick as 4 wheels just all going at the same time.
Getting into the whole 'M-Lite'/Full M' and 'S/RS' debate and I don't want to rattle anyone's cages here.
Yeah, I think if was looking for another car the M340i would be my pick. Audi doesn’t really do anything new that I’d be interested in at the moment. RS4 is a bit out of my price range and the S4 wouldn’t be any different to the car I have now, in fact my diesel is probably quicker than the new S4 since I’ve had it mapped. I’ve got more bhp and torque.
Only other option in the Audi range would be the A6 55 tfsi, big car though.
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Well I cant say I'm an Audi fanboy or any other marque fanboy at that. I've oned 3 M Cars, 1 Alpina, 3 Audi RS models (including the current) and one AMG (which was a huge mistake frankly). All of them were superb in their own right with their own strengths and weaknesses. The most complete car was a C7 RS6 and ticked so many boxes. The M Lites have been 'breathed' on by M Division and do punch above their weight but just don't match up to the full M version. I had two M135i's and the last one was tuned. The chassis was the weak spot and it was all over the road when you floored it. In the RS all that power is there.
Getting into the whole 'M-Lite'/Full M' and 'S/RS' debate and I don't want to rattle anyone's cages here.
I'm more of an Audi guy but tbh I'm so disappointed in how badly the new rs cars are faring against the m and amg equivalents.
They're getting destroyed in every race lol and although Audi may offer a better overall package imo I don't know why they can't get it right when it comes to gearing and emissions.
It seems like u have to tune the Audi just to keep up with the competition. Ever since amg and m went 4 wheel drive their wiping the floor clean with the Quattros.
Plus the other 2 always had the edge on rolls also.
I would choose the audi purely based on looks even if it was slower than the bmw. This is the reason I chose A4 Avant and not any other brand. If you are after best performance then you should be looking for a different class of cars. You will never be racing this in competition so who cares that one was faster by 2 meters over a quarter mile, you will still beat most people from traffic lights.
I'm more of an Audi guy but tbh I'm so disappointed in how badly the new rs cars are faring against the m and amg equivalents.
They're getting destroyed in every race lol and although Audi may offer a better overall package imo I don't know why they can't get it right when it comes to gearing and emissions.
It seems like u have to tune the Audi just to keep up with the competition. Ever since amg and m went 4 wheel drive their wiping the floor clean with the Quattros.
Plus the other 2 always had the edge on rolls also.
And the ‘M340’ isn’t even a proper M
Exactly, it’s really from the tier below. But if you were to put it up against the S4 instead, I imagine that it would pretty easily wipe the floor with it.
The M340 is a couple of grand more expensive than the S4 (when fully optioned out), but from my perspective that’s a worthwhile premium for more power, petrol power, real exhaust pipes and a slightly nicer looking overall package. Just personal preference though.
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The M340i is the only real alternative to the 'proper' S4 imo. My current S4 is out of PCP at the end of the year and like many posts here I'm really not sure what to do next. I think I might just buy it out and get out of the PCP merry go round. The other option is either downsize to an S3 (Really like the look of the new ones) or if I was going like for like no question it would be the M340i.
M340i is on the short list, hope to be able to drive one at the dealers when things return to some sort of normal.
DMS Automotive who mapped my car get 470bhp just from a remap on the M340i, no modifications.
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