Its time to choose!

[mit5005]

So my car finally sold for real this time, and basically after Sunday I wont have a car to drive, so I need to choose.

My options have changed a little since my last post. Just keep in mind that I'm a college student who likes sports cars but also likes luxury and practicality as well.

Prices of each car:

M3: 30k average, some with only 35k-40k miles
S4: 29k-31k, with around 35k miles average
C32: 26k-28k, with around 30k-38~k miles

I would most likely be purchasing extended warranty on the 2 older cars unless it already has extended warranty. Thanks for your opinions

[acmarttin]

Can't go wrong with an S4. The B6 S4 wasn't out very long before the B7 took over so I consider it a pretty special Audi enthusiast's car.

[wasaabi92]

Personally I'd go for the Twin turbo'd S4 from 2000-02 (in the States).

However, given your selection I'd take the S4. I'm into sleepers and the S4 looks the least assuming, esp in Avant guise (the one I'd buy). The Bimmer's always a good choice but so many have been thrashed in their lives, everytime I walk down the streets here in Boston there's an M3 stuck in first and wailing at 7k, because the drivers just have to be noticed in their flashy Bee-M. Most of the drivers a tools anyways. Don't go for the Merc. It's flat out NASTY. The weedy sounding s'charged six with an auto. C'mon, no enthusiast would take that. And the dials ... That ridiculous half moon speedo and dinky tach. Puh-leeze.

But again, I'm partial of lighting off a couple-ah turbos in second and slingshotting from stoplight to stoplight...

[Zot09]

I believe you can't go wrong with any of those three. Out of those three, I have only experience the C32; my friends dad had one before he bought the new M5. That car really pushes, yet it was still very comfortable.

If I had the choice, I'd go with the M3! Maybe even a M3 Vert?

[novass]

Personally I would go for the Audi. I just recently drove a B6 with some minor mods on it and I was very impressed. It was a night and day difference from my A4 in terms of speed and driving feel. The only thing I would be wary about is how well the previous owner took care of it. Being that it has two turbos I would imagine a lot of the younger drivers may have chipped it and thrashed it. It would definitely be my choice if it was a well kept example and maybe even if it was a little modded.

I am not a huge fan of M3s because I see them so often and like Wasaabi said, I see a lot of dipshits abusing them. Personal choice though as im not a huge fan of BMWs in general. I do admit though, that a friend of mine once had a E36 and it was a very nice car.

As far as the C32 goes, my es-girlfriend had one and while it was a fast car, it lacked a certain level of enjoyment that I wanted. I think its more suited to the older, more mature driver that wants some power while still having a nice looking daily driver.

Its a tough choice though as they all have their pros and cons but personally, i would opt for the Audi.

[bmwmpower]

never drove one of these but i will choose M3, i like the look, sound and almost everythink, also m3 is not loosing money so quickly

[Erez]

I would go for the M3.. but if your asking.. then maybe the M3 is not for you..
one word.. stay away from the C-Class..

[dingo]

First off....what kind of jobs do college students have in the USA that they can afford these cars? Or is it a case of Dad being generous?

Anyway....

My choice would be the E46 M3, best all-round performing car IMO - and with a few simple mods can be made to look stunning (better than the other two for me). I've only driven the S4 out of these and wasn't really that impressed, have much more fun in my WRX to be honest.

[mit5005]

Thanks everyone. One of the things I like about the S4 is that its a mix between the other 2: quick and handles good but is also practical and comfortable. But I guess I need to drive them first.

Although I like the c32 a lot cause of its power and comfort, I guess you guys are right and I'll probably get bored with it.

And as for the m3, I don't really care that much about rarity or who else drives it. I'm just looking for a car I'll enjoy. I actually have a friend who works at a used exotic car place so today I'll at least be able to drive a manual m3.

Dingo: I'm pretty much payin for half the car only, being that my parents bought my rx-7 for me a couple years ago, and I am using that money as a down payment.

My dad said it was a mistake to buy it, since it wasnt very reliable relative to a newer car, but since I sold the car for 2k more than we bought it for, I did pretty well.

[Stoopie]

Definitely the S4 of these 3 It's an Audi!

[ARMAN]

I am not familiar with lots of youngsters having expensive BMW's and making bad image to BMW as its probably in US so my vote is for ///M3

S4 is surely more stable due to 4wd but I wouldnt choose it myself cause that would be boring(no ass kicking etc), depends on you how much playable car you want, you will not have snow to use 4wd there dont you?

Merc is in my eyes for business guys and older folks It will add to your self image but imo theres not spark in it. Wold love to have one myself(Merc nut not C-class) when will get a bit richer

///M3 is the only choice for me

[sameerrao]

M3

[ViperASR]

M3 all the way. The only thing that sucks is some of the younger owners are starting to give BMW a bad reputation, at least here by the beach. But for me the M3 would be the only way to go. RWD for plenty of ass kicking, and Tiff loved it, which makes it more than good enough for me

[komotar]

haed goes S4
heart goes M3

[TopGearNL]

Well if it was the Audi RS4 I would have taken that, but in this case M3!