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According to the Audi S4 vs. BMW 335i comparison test from Edmunds InsideLine:

Audi S4

Base MSRP: $46,725
As-tested MSRP: $59,150
Slalom (mph): 68.8 (67.2 with stability control on)
Skid pad (g): 0.90 (0.92 with stability control on)
0-60: 4.9 seconds
Curb weight, as-tested (lbs.): 3,984

BMW 335i

Base MSRP: $41,125
As-tested MSRP: $49,320
Slalom (mph): 68.4
Skid pad (g): 0.92
0-60: 5.3 seconds
Curb weight, as-tested (lbs.): 3,607

Now, stop reading for a second, look at the test results again and try to come up with a winner OBJECTIVELY. when you are ready, … Continue Reading

I have to say that there is nothing awfully exciting right now or in the near future for me. If I absolutely must have to get a new car within the next 12 months here are some candidates:

Acura TL – SH-AWD + 300hp is inviting but the size a bit too big for my taste. 300hp would not be “enough” to offset the added weight by SH-AWD, something like 330hp is more desirable. Oh by the way, not to mention the ugly new front and rear styling, huge turn off…

BMW 335i – A very … Continue Reading

The word that often associates to the German interior styling is “subtle”. Personally I don’t know what the definition of “subtle” is in a dictionary without actually looking it up but based on many German cars’ interiors I saw I wouldn’t be surprised if “subtle” can be defined by the word “bland”. In my opinion it’s one thing to have the interior looking clean, ergonomically sound and “subtle” but it’s a totally different thing if the interior looks dated, 20th century and “bland”.

When I was car shopping back in March 2006 my final two choice were the … Continue Reading