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« on: March 04, 2008, 08:32:11 pm »
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2008 Audi RS4
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Audi has been causing a lot of stir in the automotive world lately.  First, there's the Canadian Car of the Year, the 420hp Audi R8, which was closely followed by the A5/S5 coupe and finally, the new 2009 Audi A4, which was revealed at the Detroit auto show with larger dimensions and more refinement than ever. More ...
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2008, 08:43:20 pm »
Whoops!  I need a new keyboard.

I looooooooooove the RS4.
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2008, 08:56:36 pm »
Does the RS4 have Audi's magnetic ride system?  It's an option on the R8, IIRC...
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2008, 09:00:18 pm »
James, any chance of adding audio clips of the engine/exhaust notes to your reviews?   Wink Cheesy Tongue
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2008, 09:01:57 pm »
^^^^You know, that's an OUTSTANDING idea.  There are some cars where you MUST upload a clip of the engine revving, and maybe an in-the-car clip running through the gears.
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2008, 09:08:51 pm »
James you need to drop by at 3500 Carling tomorrow, 12pm. Thanks.
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2008, 09:35:21 pm »
James, may I bear your children?

(Top that, guys.) 
 
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« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2008, 09:41:23 pm »
^^^^Why is he into super-Cougars?   




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« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2008, 09:51:00 pm »
I'll be looking for that on in the parking lot tomorrow!!
Well if I can find it under the 15-20 cm of powder we are supposed to get Sad
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2008, 09:55:11 pm »
Whats with the weird increments on the speedo?
and what is the significants of 130 km/h? and no mph?
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2008, 10:04:45 pm »
Yes I was planning on getting audio of the exhaust actually  It sounds sooooo good.  I will do that at least this weekend, I promise!
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2008, 10:13:19 pm »
Wow... I've never been propositioned by women for driving a car I don't own... ;-)

Zombie: I believe the marker at 130 km/h has to do with that being the highway speed limit in some (most?) European countries. I know that's what the limit is on multi-lane highways in France.
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« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2008, 10:15:15 pm »
Quote from: Brigitte on March 04, 2008, 09:35:21 pm
James, may I bear your children?

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« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2008, 10:40:05 pm »
Do car seats fit in the back?   Would it make a good family hauler?
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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2008, 11:12:25 pm »
Quote from: stickshift on March 04, 2008, 10:13:19 pm
Zombie: I believe the marker at 130 km/h has to do with that being the highway speed limit in some (most?) European countries. I know that's what the limit is on multi-lane highways in France.

They should make a special version for Canada, with a red hash at 150.
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« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2008, 11:53:08 pm »
Does Audi plan on keeping the current pricing? BMW's M3 is just around the corner for about $20,000 less.
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« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2008, 12:53:40 am »
I'd have to agree with the sentiment here... though gorgeous, that price is a little dear.
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« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2008, 01:29:04 am »
I'm sorry, is that foreign white-ish appearing subsance in the background snow?  I see why you didn't get the M5.
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« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2008, 06:52:24 am »
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« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2008, 12:02:26 pm »
Needless to say this is a beautiful in and out machine.

On the options side, shouldn't be Bluetooth and rear side airbags standard at this price point?
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