Trading My G37 for S4
08-10-2011, 05:14 PM
#31
you will be happy. the G is a nice car, but is in no league of the S4. the DSG tranny alone is worth trading up to an Audi. Not to mention the superb handling, steering response, and responsiveness of the motor/tranny. Interior is beautiful, as well as the exterior. subtle and classy, not loud with "look at me" like a M3.
08-10-2011, 05:43 PM
#32
jran76:
A couple functional things you might already be aware of, that are on my list of first things to do if I end up getting an S4 are:
DIY intercooler radiator screen.
Buy VAG-COM and save an AUTOSCAN of all initial settings.
Enable the oil temperature digital display via VAG-COM.
Buy an oil dipstick.
A couple functional things you might already be aware of, that are on my list of first things to do if I end up getting an S4 are:
DIY intercooler radiator screen.
Buy VAG-COM and save an AUTOSCAN of all initial settings.
Enable the oil temperature digital display via VAG-COM.
Buy an oil dipstick.
08-10-2011, 06:34 PM
#33
jran76:
A couple functional things you might already be aware of, that are on my list of first things to do if I end up getting an S4 are:
DIY intercooler radiator screen.
Buy VAG-COM and save an AUTOSCAN of all initial settings.
Enable the oil temperature digital display via VAG-COM.
Buy an oil dipstick.
A couple functional things you might already be aware of, that are on my list of first things to do if I end up getting an S4 are:
DIY intercooler radiator screen.
Buy VAG-COM and save an AUTOSCAN of all initial settings.
Enable the oil temperature digital display via VAG-COM.
Buy an oil dipstick.
08-10-2011, 07:13 PM
#35
they are actually not that bad. sure, if you were to compare the number of occurrences, the Audi will probably have more compared to the Infiniti. However, they may not be mechanical. Audi, and most Euro brands, tend to have more issues with smaller items, such as a broken window regulator or O2 sensor going bad. Is it considered a breakdown? No. Is it more of an annoyance, sure. But overall, the quality of these cars are not as atrocious as people make them to be. Do your regular maintenance and they will be fine. I've had 2 VWs and on our 2nd Audi, all of which had no major problems that were considered a mechanical breakdown.
08-10-2011, 10:54 PM
#37
RS4. or S5 =)
s4's are nice.. it's everything the G37 isn't and wants to be but Infiniti refuses to let it happen.... i mean have you seen IPL? I mean COME ON. give the people what they want...
s4's are nice.. it's everything the G37 isn't and wants to be but Infiniti refuses to let it happen.... i mean have you seen IPL? I mean COME ON. give the people what they want...
08-11-2011, 12:31 AM
#38
Infiniti's done just fine w/ the G37 (except for the sorry-a$$ paint), and I think it's everything it wants to be. But like you mentioned the IPL is a joke from a performance & marketing standpoint, you get basically nicer wheels, a tuned exhaust and almost exactly the same performance specs for a 48k sticker, LMAO! They totally dropped the ball on a golden opportunity to get their IPL lineup off to a good start. The folks that are interested in the "special" higher performance versions aren't going to be fooled by a few fancy add-ons, it's all about the numbers and the IPL is a laughingstock in that regard, compared to Ss/Ms/AMGs/IS-Fs, etc.
08-11-2011, 02:55 AM
#41
Love your G, man! Looks good. But, hey, the S4 will be better. Faster, better interior, and especially that dual-clutch tranny--that's just amazing. Even Jeremy Clarkson loved the Audi dual-clutch system, so you're bound to be amazed. I'd do your trade in a heartbeat!
