I would get and older S4 with a v6 turbo if I went that route. It is much easier to get more power out of turbo motor, and that v8 isnt all that great.
M3 -- you cant drive that in the snow, so to me thats no good at all.
new S4 -- too much money!
00 SVT Contour: SHM LT headers, LSD, Spec Stg 3...dyno:190.3whp
sold 02/04
04 Subaru Baja Turbo 5-spd
00 Camaro SS 393cid: 510rwhp/469rwtq, 11.16 @ 124.95(hit 1-2 limiter)
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