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Originally posted by onewhippedpuppy
I would look at M3s too, unless you're totally put off by your neighbors all having a BMW. Most of what I remember comparing the E36 M3 and B5 S4 was that the M3 was the sports car of the two, much more raw. The S4 being more refined but more isolated as well. E36 M3s are great cars, you get a lot for the money, and they're reliable.
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FWIW I had an E36 M3 (2dr) prior to the S4. Overall I like the S4 quite a bit better. I know BMW's have a strong build quality reputation, but my personal experience was shaky. It required $thousands in warranty repairs early on, and was already developing rattles and creaks after about 6 months. My sister in law has an E36 318i conv. which is a real a POS. The E36 was a damn sexy looking car though...beats the A4/S4 hands down there...UNLIKE the E46 which I find fugly (plus now I need a 4-door).
FWIW I've driven loaner 1.8T's with the Tip and didn't like that combo at all. If you want a Tip, I'd go with a 6 (or V8).
I really wish Audi (and Porsche) would make an SMG available in regular production cars.