is it me or....lot of new members with performance issues?
#51
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Fit an aftermarket exhaust and headers and you won't hear the rattles.
#52
I think I will need aftermarket exhaust for sure later. The sound deadening is done well, also killed the exhaust noise when Windows shut. I fold the backseats down and drive Windows down in 100 degrees Texas day like a retard...
#53
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I lowered the rear seats for the first time the other day, makes a big difference. Shows how well insulated the car is. I also drive with the windows down to hear the noise.
#54
That makes two of us...It's hot and humid most part of the country right now. I just wish you don't have to deal with 100 degree air blown into the car like I do...i think Comfort mode sounds great when warned up, I particularly like the low rumble. It's nice to switch up and relax after pulling hard.
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I had the complete opposite experience with my B8 S4. Mine seemed to be damn bulletproof after a couple initial quirks in the first month of ownership. After that I had 4+ years of carefree times with that thing and I modded it to the limits I could. That supercharged V6 manual was a damn good car. I like the C63 better though, if it were a manual I would be even happier.
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I had the complete opposite experience with my B8 S4. Mine seemed to be damn bulletproof after a couple initial quirks in the first month of ownership. After that I had 4+ years of carefree times with that thing and I modded it to the limits I could. That supercharged V6 manual was a damn good car. I like the C63 better though, if it were a manual I would be even happier.
Lets put it this way....never once heard "you're lucky this is an Audi" but many times heard "this job takes quite a while on an Audi" or "this job takes longer on Audis".
#58
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I wasn't saying anything about reliability. Im just saying that a lot of their design isn't service friendly and the time to do jobs is much higher than in some other cars. And of course, shop time equals money.
Lets put it this way....never once heard "you're lucky this is an Audi" but many times heard "this job takes quite a while on an Audi" or "this job takes longer on Audis".
Lets put it this way....never once heard "you're lucky this is an Audi" but many times heard "this job takes quite a while on an Audi" or "this job takes longer on Audis".
Excellent point. I have some friends with B7 S4s and everything seems to be a ***** on those. I had 2 B6 a4s I flipped for profit and did all work on myself.... Awful.
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Great thread, especially that 1st Jalopnik post. It's a never ending cycle with performance cars. I remember having a friend that chose to stay at his parents place and get a GTR back in 2009 and pay for that car as his rent. But hey, who am I to judge? ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Ok, so I'm new here but always been a car enthusiast. I picked up a '12 C63 about a month ago and have gotten right to work. Thankfully service B was just done so most immediate maintenance items are squared away. She's also a CPO so I'm covered for a good while.
I check this forum nearly everyday for deals on parts and most have been great except this one member who sold some me some ADV.1 wheels. They needed a ton of extra work to get safe, but that's the risk you buy when buying used, even if you ask up front smh.
I plan to post pics of my whip once she's done getting her makeover.
Compared to my E92 M3, which was a great all around car, this car is just a straight bully. I had a lot of work done to my M3 and I'd say the main differences I'm noting are the obvious, the DCT is faster shifting than our PFL and FL trannys. I had the GTS tune so it shifted lightning quick and seamless, but I still believe the PDK is superior to all. However, when it comes to speed and sound, this thing just hauls MF ***.
Anyways, I feel myself going on a tangent, so I'll check back with my own intro thread and pics.
Oh and here's my old M...
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Ok, so I'm new here but always been a car enthusiast. I picked up a '12 C63 about a month ago and have gotten right to work. Thankfully service B was just done so most immediate maintenance items are squared away. She's also a CPO so I'm covered for a good while.
I check this forum nearly everyday for deals on parts and most have been great except this one member who sold some me some ADV.1 wheels. They needed a ton of extra work to get safe, but that's the risk you buy when buying used, even if you ask up front smh.
I plan to post pics of my whip once she's done getting her makeover.
Compared to my E92 M3, which was a great all around car, this car is just a straight bully. I had a lot of work done to my M3 and I'd say the main differences I'm noting are the obvious, the DCT is faster shifting than our PFL and FL trannys. I had the GTS tune so it shifted lightning quick and seamless, but I still believe the PDK is superior to all. However, when it comes to speed and sound, this thing just hauls MF ***.
Anyways, I feel myself going on a tangent, so I'll check back with my own intro thread and pics.
Oh and here's my old M...
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Sorry for the rant and thread hijack... I guess that pic struck a nerve. The B8 S4s (and later S5s) with the s/c V6s are infinitely more reliable althogh still a PITA to work on.
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UGH.