To add to the above… I don’t think a B9 S4 is in my future, but I will leave the door open as I decide on a new car over the next year or so. At least right now, the whole package just doesn’t do it for me. I like the interior and engine choice just fine on paper. The exterior styling, and transmission choices are a turn-off. My mind could change on both especially once I see the car in person, and I have a feeling in my older age I may be OK with the transmission once I drive it (assuming it really works well).
I’ve had the B8 for over 4 years now, and I’m all over the place on what I want to do with it. I’m definitely done modding it for the time being. I have it pretty much where I wanted it to be. I’d like to see what the deal is with the RS3, but I don’t think I could justify spending more than $60k on that car. If I went that route, I’d get rid of the B8. If the RS3 is over $60k, I think I’d rather just go up to something like the MB C63 (which I think is awesome minus the Nav screen).
I’ve also kicked around the idea of getting rid of my B5, getting an older Porsche (993 Carrera or 997 Carrera S), and just keeping the B8. Lastly, I’ve considered getting a toy car to play with like the new Focus RS to replace the B5, and again, I’d probably keep the B8… I don’t know what I’ll do, but I am ready for a new car to play with. At this point, I just don’t think that new car will be a B9 S4. OK, enough rambling…