Well now I just feel dumb

[100%VAGitarian]

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I'm going to be the old guy in the room and say something only old guys would to younger people. You don't need more/less cars, what you need is a financial advisor. All this impulse buying of toys, what is the end result? If it was myself I would get one good year round vehicle that you could be happy with, buy a house and invest some of that money you received from your father. You might think I don't know what I'm talking about, but when my father dies I will inherit an oilfield company. The difference is I'm in my mid 30's with two kids and a wife. My priorities are different than some one such as yourself in your 20's. I would rather have a little now with more down the road(and a lot more money in my pocket) or you can have everything right now and potentially being broke sooner than you think. But that's just my 2 cents.

i'm totally backing this.

i think you've proved that you're not ready for a "powerful" car so something practical seems more right. i also find it classless to talk about your financial situation. it comes across as bragging.

[Mantis]

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I believe STaSIS was bought out by Revo... If you go on their website, it's now the STaSIS Revo Group.

Back on topic, my uncle has had two now... a 2011 B8 and 2014 B8.5. He says it's by far his favourite car and he's planning on keeping this one for a long time. I haven't driven a tuned on yet, but even stock they're fairly quick.

I got tired of reading so if someone definitively answered this after the quoted post forgive me.


STASIS IS GONE, Revo bought themselves back from the merger, Stasis filed for bankruptcy and all operations have ceased. IF you have a Stasis warrantied car........Best of luck to you.

Stasis has been a shady operation for many years, I posted on this site some of the crap they pulled in the purchase of Eurojet, furthermore, they were never anything more than a rebranding agent for multiple products.

Do not mourn the loss of such a shitty company, that was actually being partially funded by the people of the commonwealth of VA

Also, to address the 8.5 vs 8. The sole mechanical difference is in an updated DSG, the esthetics of the front end changed (the .5 indicates a facelift, not a mech change) The new DSG actually has a lower final drive and a lower redline as dictated by the DSG computer, making for a more fuelly happy car. The fastest 1/4mi times and highest trap speeds are still held by B8's, most likely because there are more of them tuned. When APR and GIAC released their files, they released their latest versions first to the new B8.5's, B8's had to wait until a couple of weeks ago for the GIAC V2, which made considerably more power than their previous version.

So long story short, the B8 and B8.5 will offer identical performance as a 6mt, and vary an imperceptible amount on the DSG

[Mantis]

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i'm totally backing this.

i think you've proved that you're not ready for a "powerful" car so something practical seems more right. i also find it classless to talk about your financial situation. it comes across as bragging.

3rd, couldn't agree more, I would have recommended not making any drastic lifestyle changes or major purchases immediately after such a traumatic event. If you haven't already you should soon find someone (an accountant, adviser, whatever) to help make some solid financial decisions

[Lars]

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i'm totally backing this.

i think you've proved that you're not ready for a "powerful" car so something practical seems more right. i also find it classless to talk about your financial situation. it comes across as bragging.

3rd, couldn't agree more, I would have recommended not making any drastic lifestyle changes or major purchases immediately after such a traumatic event. If you haven't already you should soon find someone (an accountant, adviser, whatever) to help make some solid financial decisions



^ Agree with all and that's why both my kids will not get anything till there 25 if something happens to me and the wife . Hopefully they are less impulsive at that age .

[ToXicXxX]

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i'm totally backing this.

i think you've proved that you're not ready for a "powerful" car so something practical seems more right. i also find it classless to talk about your financial situation. it comes across as bragging.

I've been driving "powerful cars" all my life.

I'm really starting to dislike this community, it seems to be nothing but down talking people. The focus is on cars, not what you "think" someone does or does not deserve. If I wanted someone's opinion on that lord knows I'd ask a friend, or family member. I have not in the slightest disclosed my financial situation, nor will I, I have simply stated I am able to budget for a car, and being that cars are my one passion in life, I'd find that acceptable.

Let's just get this out of the way now, so it can no longer be brought up. Yes, I'm young, I now have a good start to life, I have already made financial plans and have accounted for a nicer car while still having the last year's of my university covered as well as property for myself. I am not an idiot, I would not put all my chickens in one basket. Just because you are older then me gives you Bo right to tell me what is best, and I'd ask any of you keep it to yourself from now on, because it's falling on deaf ears. I asked an opinion on the viability of a B8.5 S4 as a daily driver, preferably from someone who owns one, not your opinion of me. And if you want to talk about classless, publicly harassing someone would definitely fall under that. If you at all understand the point I'm trying to make, this will stop now, but if you want to continue to be childish, you'll likelly reply with some snide and witty remark.

Now, if we could move on to the topic at hand, that would be swell.

I read what you wrote on the B8/.5 Mantis, much appreciated.

[funkin]

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Love my B8 S4. If you want a single car vs a summer and a winter car that's the way I would go and have gone. Feel free to pm me with any questions you have specific to the cars

[MechEngg]

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Perhaps you should think things over before you jump into yet another car. You have jumped from car to car over the past year you have been on here with little thought as to what you like long term. I would say keep what you currently have until you make a solid financial plan for the next 5-10 years, do up a full budget and then see if you really don't like the M at that stage. It will get you motivated to do some planning and will actually get you some time behind the wheel of your brand new car, which if you trade in right now you may regret a few years down the road.

[Natty54]

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If you have space its always nice to have a few toys.

[Mantis]

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Kyle, please understand that you are asking for advice and some have given it (although not how you want it). As someone who has had to work hard to afford the vehicles I drive, it is sometimes difficult to watch someone purchase 3 separate luxury vehicles in less than a month and not give an opinion when we were asked.

Nobody is calling you a dummy, advice was given whether solicited or not, our members have the right to their opinion, Dan only pointed out that openly discussing ones finances on the board is somewhat tacky.

My advice to you, whether you want it or not, is to just chill out for a couple months with regards to making car purchases, if you put very few KM's on your M3 the Royal Oak offer will only be sweetened as the 2014's sit on the lot and the 2015's arrive. No rush at this point, you have a great daily, can still drive the 335 when you need a torque fix, and have the M3 for those super sunny perfect driving days

If I was in your situation looking for a single daily/fun car, I would be buying the S6 instead of the S4, but I think the S6 may not be as "sporty" as you would be looking for. The S4 is a fantastic daily, but stage 2 definitely gives you enough to get into trouble. If you want a DSG the newer B8.5's have most if not all of the gremlins worked out, while the 2010 and some of the 2011 are not so lucky

[sabbySC]

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If I was in your situation, I'd put money down on a house, rent out a portion of it and finish school while living there.

Buy some cheap used car, play with it and move on to the big boy stuff once you are mature enough.

[R-Audi]

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If I was in your situation, I'd put money down on a house, rent out a portion of it and finish school while living there.

Buy some cheap used car, play with it and move on to the big boy stuff once you are mature enough.

Some people really have difficulty listening. Leave the guy alone already..

Im surprised he has hung around this long after being 'tattle-taled' on to the police for screwing around in his car. (Unless of course you have never been over the speed limit in your life, then by all means..judge away!)

He doesnt have to explain anything to anyone especially finances..he was simply asking car advice. If you dont have anything to say about a B8 S4, move along.

[GINCH]

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Couldn't agree more!!

[Remedys]

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If your looking for a great year round car, that is a performance car why not look into a slightly used 911 C4S. Easy to use all year round, half way practical as well.

[MrSector9]

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Just to keep everyone quiet about your future plans, invest in a large amount of McDonalds gift cards, This way you will always have food in your belly. I do not expect any commision/payment for preparing this budget for you.

Budget Breakdown:

Breakfast: $5
Lunch: $7.50
Supper(With Desert): $10.00
=
$22.50/Day

22.50x365 = $8212.50

According to window sticker of M ($77010.15)

77010.15 / 8212.50 = 9.38 Years of meals at Mcdonalds. That being said after 9 years of owning the M or another higher end car it will still be worth something....... Depending on what you choose to eat at Mcdonalds every meal for close to 10 years a dump truck may be the best bet for you to buy.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-heavy-equipme...ationFlag=true


In the end if you want to get another car.... get it, realistically speaking if you are willing to spend these amounts on a car it BETTER damn well be a good daily driver.

[GingerBeef]

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Just to keep everyone quiet about your future plans, invest in a large amount of McDonalds gift cards, This way you will always have food in your belly. I do not expect any commision/payment for preparing this budget for you.

Budget Breakdown:

Breakfast: $5
Lunch: $7.50
Supper(With Desert): $10.00
=
$22.50/Day

22.50x365 = $8212.50

According to window sticker of M ($77010.15)

77010.15 / 8212.50 = 9.38 Years of meals at Mcdonalds. That being said after 9 years of owning the M or another higher end car it will still be worth something....... Depending on what you choose to eat at Mcdonalds every meal for close to 10 years a dump truck may be the best bet for you to buy.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-heavy-equipme...ationFlag=true


In the end if you want to get another car.... get it, realistically speaking if you are willing to spend these amounts on a car it BETTER damn well be a good daily driver.

Hey man... not necessary.

You guys should probably stay on topic. Sure, Kyle did something ridiculous, and he was called out for it. He apologized and recognized all his mistakes. That took alot of humility and some balls. What he did wasn't cool at all but bashing him isn't either. Things like this aren't helping him grow as a person.

Kyle, I myself have no experience with a B8 but im pretty confident in saying its a better daily than an M3