Thank you, and you have been pretty good for not getting upset that I would ever (AAAHH) consider an AMG/BMW I think I am just being impatient. And the fact taht my F350 powerstroke was faster (freeway wise and straight excelleration) via aftermarket just makes me sad we don't have a good aftermarket for these cars without waiting for them to be a few years outdated first.

 

You're right about the CTS-V and how you could put plenty of money on the table to modify that wonderful engine, I was just stating that with the S65/CL65 V-12s, you're already in the forced induction game with twin turbos. And I guess at that point, the refinement, prestige and absolute perfection that is the S65 would be the drawing factor. I mean, personally, I have this feeling that the market will always see the ultra-high end Mercedes as the car that wealthy businessmen drive or have their driver's chaffeur them in. I don't think that Cadillac will ever achieve that status with the CTS-V series, which is much more hard edged. To be completely honest, the S65 can only be compared to Rolls Royces and Bentleys, both of which it dominates handily in the power and acceleration departments, so there really is no comparison point for it. You can see I'm a big fan. Hehe.

It's a sad fact that most of the European performance cars have a limited aftermarket, and when it does show up, it's years later and incredibly expensive. I never understood that correlation. I know that we drive expensive european cars, but there is no need for aftermarket, non Audi factory related parts to be as expensive as they are. Performance upgrades for domestic and japanese models are hundreds of dollars cheaper in most cases, and arrive as soon as that model hits the market. Not so for the European brands unfortunately. So, the 4.2 does have alot of potential, and I think MTM does have a supercharger for 4.2 S4s, but it's too little gain for too much money, which is why it's not really "worth it" (even if you have excess money) to buy an S4 and then get a supercharger for it, because that only puts you at 450 horsepower. Ofcourse, in the real world that's a very impressive amount of power, but in the performance world, it's not. Not anymore atleast, when factory hot rods like the E55 AMG (469 horsepower stock) and the BMW M5 (500 horsepower stock) came out a few years ago. Even the RS4 is a "bad value" in a sense putting out 414 horsepower. The RS4 gets left in the dust by a stock E55 AMG that is a few years old, while the RS4 is almost brand new. So, as you can see, from my first post defending the RS6, I have done an almost complete 180 and declared that Audi really hasn't been on the ball lately. Haha.

It is true, though. Even *dare I say it* the R8 is a little underwhelming. Don't get me wrong, it looks spectacular, but with the current 4.2 V8 (Audi really loves that 4.2 lately, don't they? Come up with something bigger Audi!!) it's not really as fast as I'd like. I hear that they are working on it, though, so we shall see. I hope Audi gets a little more "ballsy" with their engine offerings, as the 4.2 is a fantastic engine, it's just a bit underpowered to go up against the big guns from BMW, Mercedes, and lately *gasp* Cadillac.

Phew, long post! [8D]

 

I only wish I had the kind of money you guys did (or your daddies) to throw around on cars. But with one kid in college and two to go, it ain't happening. I'm happy with my A6 as it is - a great combination of reasonable speed, comfort, and looks.

Are there faster rides out there...bunches. But I don't have $100k plus in my A6.

When I hit the lottery, there'd be a Viper R/T in my garage. 600hp out of the box and the fastest production car under $100k. And if money were no object, one of those Bentleys. They do 200mph and have every creature comfort plus great looks.

It's so nice to dream.

 

My pops bought my first car, a 1970 mustang 2v 302 convertible, when I was 16. Since then I have paid for every vehicle I've owned. Eh, its just wierd because BMW has an aftermarket on the 3 series the day it comes out, the 5/6/7 and X within a year of a model update. Mercedes has renntech/brabus/custom super tuners like bruce canapa the day they leave the factory. And Audi has..... well our 2.0T has a good aftermarket but that has more to do with sharing the engine with VW then anything else. Audi right now is floating inbetween being "affordable" like the japanese cars, and "Super prestigous" like BMW and Mercedes. I still love mine though, wish the RS6 would come out sooner.

 

Make sure it's a 2008 Viper, though. If not, you run a pretty high risk of being schooled by an '06/'07 Z06. [sm=teetertooter.gif]

 

I wouldn't spend money on a Viper, but I wouldn't turn down a Henessy.

 

I wouldn't turn down the hennessey, but I'd prolly put it up for sale. Driven a few vipers, they're a tad on the rough side with severe balance issues. I mean, a 360 challenge stradale is more comfortable inside. Although I like how they look if I was gonna go American, I'd spend hte extra dough on a GT. :-)

 

I love my A6. Fast, smooth, plenty of power for the everyday driving etc. Surely not the fastest on the road, but it still holds its own very nicely. It has timeless styling and still looks modern. I get plenty of compliments and respect, but the best part is unequalled reliability when it comes to the AUDI line-up of motors. Properly maintained, I expect my A6 to last to 200,000 without problems. Let's see the turbo and supercharged cars do that. Fastest car I've ever owned was my 1970 Datsun 240Z with around 20k in mods. Speed, HP, and competition is individual taste. I've seen 240's eat up the high end performance cars and then watch their owners cry when they break. I always drove home from the track. It is what it is = pointless argument. There will always be something faster. The MODS don't exist for the A6. Prolly never will. Fine by me. If I want a faster car I will go buy one.

 

Aside from owning an A6, that didn't really contribute anything to the thread at all. thanks though.

 

nothing left to contribute..it has gotten boring...