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Old 04-29-2008, 12:53 AM   #1
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Road & Track: IS-F vs RS4 vs M3 vs C63

Finally, R&T did a comparison test of these 4 door sport sedans.

ROADandTRACK.com -- Comparison Tests - Ultimate Sedan Comparison (6/2008)

1st place: C63
2nd place: M3
3rd place: RS4
4th place: IS-F

This test was basically done on everyday roads, not a track circuit. As I've mentioned many times before, the C63 is likely the better performance car for everyday roads, while the M3 shines better on a track.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:17 AM   #2
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Re: Road & Track: IS-F vs RS4 vs M3 vs C63

Nice enough test, a little shallow one might think.. they merely described the stereotype character of each car and tell us which character they prefer.
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Re: Road & Track: IS-F vs RS4 vs M3 vs C63

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Old 04-29-2008, 01:51 AM   #4
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Re: Road & Track: IS-F vs RS4 vs M3 vs C63

I know what I would pick - the M3. Surprisingly easy to drive on the streets, lots of traction and comfortable ride as a 335i. Now my biggest concern is, do I want a manual or a DCT?

Good to see the RS4 still gong strong.
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Re: Road & Track: IS-F vs RS4 vs M3 vs C63

8/10ths of a point separating 1st and 2nd. Out of 570+ points, that's pretty much a draw. Even without benefit of track testing, they could still see traditional M3 advantages on everyday roads: handling, steering, driving excitement, and ride. That last one wasn't a given as the M3 in this test was on 19" wheels and without EDC.
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I know what I would pick - the M3. Surprisingly easy to drive on the streets, lots of traction and comfortable ride as a 335i. Now my biggest concern is, do I want a manual or a DCT?

Good to see the RS4 still gong strong.
have you driven it?..if so damn man..where is the review and all..
or did i miss something?
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have you driven it?..if so damn man..where is the review and all..
or did i miss something?
Lol Artist, wake up. I drove the new M3 in September last year

Thank you Gustav for the drive, it was a blast and we had fun in the roundabout BTW.
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^ohh right..haha i forgot..
by the way a tip..
Kolla up stjärnparaden, dom har en C63 med sig denna gången. Fixxa en provkörning och se vilken bil du gillar mer..haha
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^ohh right..haha i forgot..
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Kolla up stjärnparaden, dom har en C63 med sig denna gången. Fixxa en provkörning och se vilken bil du gillar mer..haha
another stjärnparad. I drove the E63 last time. Im going to check it out, thanks for the tip.

BTW is there a link? I want to know when it comes to Halmstad or Malmö.
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