Sold my B5 Audi S4... replaced with a 2009 BMW E90 335i!

09Monaco335i · 04-13-2009, 10:07 PM

Hi All! First time poster here.

I sold my beloved 2001 B5 Audi S4 recently and took ownership of a new 2009 335i xDrive sedan last week! I placed the order for my BMW back in February.

My B5 S4 was silver with black/silver alcantara seats. I just couldn't bring myself to get another silver exterior black interior car again, although I loved that combination on the S4. Just wanted to do something different this time. I know that Monaco Blue and the beige interior will be a bit harder to keep clean... but as someone else mentioned on this board, that will play into my obsessive compulsive disorder quite nicely.

At least I got black floor mats... not beige ones.

The thing I miss most about my S4? Not having a car payment!

I don't plan on getting too mod crazy with the car. Other than hardwiring my Valentine 1, I don't have any other mods planned at this point. I did pay to have the 3M clearbra installed before I took ownership of the car.

I'm trying to keep an open mind about the runflats and give them a chance. But I am leaning towards replacing them with non-runflats when I use up the tread on the OEM runflats. I plan to purchase a separate set of rims and winter tires later this year anyway. I live in the Pittsburgh area, and am sold on having separate rims & winter tires after having that combination on my S4, which worked out great for winter driving. I also opted to get 17" rims instead of 18" rims since the roads & potholes can get pretty bad around here.

Anyway, I'm really loving the 335i! And I'm digg'n the iDrive.

- Joe

markinva · 04-13-2009, 10:09 PM

nice!

wakeboarder109 · 04-13-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 09Monaco335i

The thing I miss most about my S4? Not having a car payment!

That's also the thing I miss most about my WRX. It's worth it every time you get behind the wheel though. Welcome and congrats on your new ride.

wj4 · 04-13-2009, 10:14 PM

There's one mod that I would suggest to you...the OEM short shift knob! It's a quick one minute swap and makes shifting a lot better. Less than $100 too!

Your B5 was a great car. A buddy of mine has a B5 S4 and he said he would never replace it, lol.

lul77 · 04-13-2009, 10:16 PM

welcome and congrats! tbh i miss the quattro system on my b5 audi. having my back wheels loose traction during rain for the first time in the xi bimmer was just disappointing.

Roy@vqmotoring.com · 04-13-2009, 10:19 PM

congrats. I cant wait to see some mods

lkn · 04-13-2009, 10:20 PM

Congratulations!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 04-13-2009, 10:33 PM

Welcome aboard! Very Nice car! Enjoy it!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 04-13-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lul77

welcome and congrats! tbh i miss the quattro system on my b5 audi. having my back wheels loose traction during rain for the first time in the xi bimmer was just disappointing.

Nothing can defy the laws of physics. Not even electronics. There was another factor here that we don't know about.(i.e. you were speeding, a puddle, how hard it was raining etc..)

Be careful out there. I haven't had my rear end slip at all except when I'm taking a corner and I hit a pothole.

freshwhite335 · 04-13-2009, 10:35 PM

man i remember lighting up the tires when i was all stock. i can only imagine how easy it would be in a RWD 335 with the 17s

blue2fire · 04-13-2009, 10:36 PM

Welcome and Nice car!

Cloud9blue · 04-13-2009, 11:01 PM

nice choice on the color,

TwinTurboXI · 04-13-2009, 11:04 PM

Beautiful car, it's nice to see another member from the Burgh.

xytron · 04-14-2009, 12:29 AM

yaa!

welcome

freshwhite335 · 04-14-2009, 12:31 AM

congrats. as much as i love Audi's im sure youll be happy with your switch

ilidon · 04-14-2009, 12:40 AM

Welcome aboard!

dkhm3 · 04-14-2009, 12:50 AM

never looked back from my old s4.. congrats.

asdflkijd · 04-14-2009, 01:37 AM

congrats, now your rollin with the big boys Lol jk... enjoy your new precious

TwinTurboXI · 04-14-2009, 03:01 AM

Do you have any pictures of your s4?

Gill72 · 04-14-2009, 03:13 AM

Congrats, enjoy the ride!

mmm def · 04-14-2009, 06:55 AM

Welcome

Like others said, put the OEM short shift knob on, makes a huge difference both in terms of feel and looks.

Zirenz2006 · 04-14-2009, 07:08 AM

Congrats!

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09Monaco335i Private First Class 25 Rep 129 Posts Drives: Monaco 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	Sold my B5 Audi S4... replaced with a 2009 BMW E90 335i! Hi All! First time poster here. I sold my beloved 2001 B5 Audi S4 recently and took ownership of a new 2009 335i xDrive sedan last week! I placed the order for my BMW back in February. My B5 S4 was silver with black/silver alcantara seats. I just couldn't bring myself to get another silver exterior black interior car again, although I loved that combination on the S4. Just wanted to do something different this time. I know that Monaco Blue and the beige interior will be a bit harder to keep clean... but as someone else mentioned on this board, that will play into my obsessive compulsive disorder quite nicely. At least I got black floor mats... not beige ones. The thing I miss most about my S4? Not having a car payment! I don't plan on getting too mod crazy with the car. Other than hardwiring my Valentine 1, I don't have any other mods planned at this point. I did pay to have the 3M clearbra installed before I took ownership of the car. I'm trying to keep an open mind about the runflats and give them a chance. But I am leaning towards replacing them with non-runflats when I use up the tread on the OEM runflats. I plan to purchase a separate set of rims and winter tires later this year anyway. I live in the Pittsburgh area, and am sold on having separate rims & winter tires after having that combination on my S4, which worked out great for winter driving. I also opted to get 17" rims instead of 18" rims since the roads & potholes can get pretty bad around here. Anyway, I'm really loving the 335i! And I'm digg'n the iDrive. - Joe Attached Images __________________ 2009 E90 335i xDrive / Monaco Blue / Beige / 6-speed Manual / Premium / Sport / Cold / iDrive / iPod
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wj4 Major General 339 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	There's one mod that I would suggest to you...the OEM short shift knob! It's a quick one minute swap and makes shifting a lot better. Less than $100 too! Your B5 was a great car. A buddy of mine has a B5 S4 and he said he would never replace it, lol.
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mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Welcome Like others said, put the OEM short shift knob on, makes a huge difference both in terms of feel and looks.
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