I agree, the C63 and IS-F are the preferred choices for this type of high perf sedans.

 

I'd toss in the Cadillac CTS-V as well. The new one is superb; far better than the old one in many ways.

 

Well I think Audi is pitching the "S" cars as not true AMG/M/F competitors. They are bridges from the S-line package to the full RS treatment.

You can get a "S" Audi for the price of a 335 for example.

 

The thing is, to me, there is this line where it makes a difference between not enough and enough power. For me that line is around the 400 hp mark. In terms of straight line performance its something that can do 0-60 in low 4s and 0-100 in under 10 with 1/4 mi time close to 12.5 mark. Anything slower seems like the mark for previous generation vehicles in this class, set by the e46 M3. I guess I'm not good enough of a driver to say that 0-100 mph in 12.5 seconds is not enough, but I certainly like having more at my disposal.

I'm not trying to act like I got some supercar with the C63. I know its not the fastest car in the world. Its just the first time I owned a car that is considered fast. The S5 is quick, but not fast in this vehicle generation.

 

I know RS4/5 are the comparable cars to the sports sedan class but the S5 fully loaded costs just as much as a IS-F (61000). I dont know how much the 335i costs now fully loaded, two years ago when I was looking at it, it cost around 50k fully loaded.

 

yup, s6 similarly loaded costs only a bit less than the m3 coupe. 335 relatively loaded is around 50k (msrp) i think, far less than the s5

 

Agreed, the CTS-V has the goods.

I refuse to pay that kind of money for a Caddy, just a matter of those with the money making fiscally responsible choices in their own best interest.

 

Congrats! The exhaust note on that car is insane!

 

Congrats on the pick-up. I saw one on the road this weekend when I was heading down to MD for the weekend, definitely a beast.

 

It is through a company called R.O.A.D. InTire

I've now curbed a wheel and will let you know how the process goes!

 

Mercedes just added a $7500 cash incentive on the C63's. If you're thinking about getting one, now is the time. Should be getting about $12k off sticker! These cars just sound so SICK!

 

holy smoke, 7500 incentive!!!!!!! hahhaa umm, should i sell my gs?

 

You should go for it, but also yourself from CL