I don't see the point in keeping miles off the S4. It's depreciated and will continue to do so whether you drive it or not.
I could see the point of getting a ~$6-7K Miata to supplement it though. That way you'd have something different enough to the S4 but also something that's already hit it's bottom price. (more or less anyways)
I was tinkering with the idea of getting a used second car so i don't put so many miles on the S4. I was thinking Mini. Whats your thoughts? Under $25k.
Otherwise, I recommend something either even more practical or less practical. Some sort of SUV or truck for the former, or a convertible sports car like the ones Cale mentioned for the latter.
Otherwise, I recommend something either even more practical or less practical. Some sort of SUV or truck for the former, or a convertible sports car like the ones Cale mentioned for the latter.
I suppose a bit more practical. More cargo space for reasons like the picture I posted. Fuel efficient, fun to drive, manual is a plus. That's why I suggested Mini although I've never been in one. I've pondered a CX-3 too, but as of now it looks like no manual and the engine is a bit gutless.
Out of curiosity I looked at a new Colorado today. I figured if you put a cap on it with a long bed I could get a lot of cargo room. But the mpg isn't stellar.
Didn't realize that they stopped selling the Avants here in the US starting with the B8. Disappointing, really.
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Hmmm, fuel efficient, fun to drive, and good cargo space is pretty hard. There's one of those old Subaru Forester XT, or a forth gen Subaru Legacy 2.5GT, or a 5 door VW GTI or a hot hatch like that is probably your best bet.
Car has stayed pretty much the same. I purchased a 034 Motorsport Transmission Mount Insert to help with some of the tranny slop but I haven't installed it as of yet.
At the end of June a bunch of local Audi guys did a run through some back roads which was alot of fun. Some pictures:
I went to a car show at a local tuning shop this past Saturday. They offered their dyno for a fair price so I put mine on for a couple pulls just to see what it makes.
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Made 272awhp and 265ft.lbs.
Apparently this Mustang dyno spits out low numbers? So take it for what it's worth I suppose.
Well all I know it's advertised as 333hp at the crank. 272hp at the wheels from a dyno that puts out low numbers is ab out right. I expect these to usually put down 290hp.
small update. I installed a transmission mount insert from 034 Motorsport. The shifts are much more crisp and direct. Worth the small amount of money it cost and ease of install. 👍
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