Audi prices 2010 S4 in U.S. from $45,900*

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Aug 17, 2009 | 07:36 PM

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stuka

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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali

That was something the engineers addressed right away. They moved the weight more toward the rear, moved the engine further back in the engine bay, added an LSD, used the 40/60 split from the RS4, etc. Every review I've read so far said it's a lot of fun to drive - they've even been able to get rear end mobile...

I like it, but I'm much more interested in the next RS4.

The 0% chance that they'll be bringing the RS4 Avant again makes me sad.

I wish my Avant has your RS4 engine and brakes, then it would be perfect.

Aug 17, 2009 | 07:50 PM

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Chris from Cali

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Dude, I've considered looking into bringing a B7 RS4 Avant in. I could find plenty in Germany that would comply with US DOT/EPA regs...

Aug 17, 2009 | 08:17 PM

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stuka

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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali

Dude, I've considered looking into bringing a B7 RS4 Avant in. I could find plenty in Germany that would comply with US DOT/EPA regs...

I was under the impression that if it wasn't available here, and you don't want show and display license, then you have to wait 25 years to be able to import it without having to buy two so DOT car crash one.

No?

Aug 17, 2009 | 10:45 PM

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Chris from Cali

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The trick to getting it approved would be A) the A4/S4 Avants have already been crash-tested and approved and B) the RS4 drivetrain has already been approved. The justification is that the combo was never sold here, however the chassis/engine had each been approved separately. If I got serious about it, I'd have to do more research. Of course, it's not THAT painful to "just" have an RS4 sedan...

Aug 17, 2009 | 11:50 PM

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stuka

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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali

The Avant cargo area makes changing diaper a snap.

Changing it in the back seat of a sedan requires some planning and vigillance for accidental "spillage" shall we say.

Aug 18, 2009 | 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stuka

The Avant cargo area makes changing diaper a snap.

Changing it in the back seat of a sedan requires some planning and vigillance for accidental "spillage" shall we say.

haha, that's a perspective i never even thought of. I guess i'm not there yet!