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10 years ago, this is what an Audi RS5 was. A naturally aspirated V8 revs all the way to 8500 RPM. And the way it builds power is just smooth and even. That’s what makes it special. Look at the rivals: W205 C63, F80 M3 are both turbocharged. This wasn’t so this was screaming compared to the muffled noise from the Mercedes and M3. And you can hear the difference immediately. The sound alone puts it ahead. Compared to newer cars, it’s the same story. They might be faster. But they don’t sound like this when they have gone more quiet, downsized and use filters because EU wants them.

Mercedes-AMG X253 GLC 63 S or BMW F97 X3 M Competition? GLC 63 S: M177 4.0 L bi-turbo V8, 503 hp, 700 Nm of torque. 9 speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.8 s, 4Matic AWD only. X3M Competition: S58B30T0 3.0 L twin-turbo I6, 507 hp, 600Nm of torque. 8 speed ZF 8HP automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 s, xDrive AWD only. Pick one. Pick one.

Audi SQ7 or Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S? SQ7: EA825 4.0 L twin-turbo V8, 500 hp, 770 Nm of torque. 8 speed Tip-tronic automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.0 s, Quattro AWD Only. GLE 63 S: M177 4.0 L bi-turbo V8, 603 hp, 850 Nm of torque. 9 speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.8 s, 4Matic AWD only. Pick One.

BMW E53 X5 4.8is or Porsche 955 Cayenne S? X5: N64B48 4.8 L V8, 362 hp, 490 Nm of torque. 6 speed ZF 6HP26Z automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s, AWD Only. Cayenne: M4800 4.8 L V8, 335 hp, 420 Nm of torque. 6 speed Tip-Tronic S automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s, AWD only. Pick one.

@retardmaximizer You have never seen the E39?

@1Percenterer hopefully its a wagon btw

Mercedes W210 E 55 AMG or BMW E39 M5? E 55: M113 5.4 L V8, 349 hp, 530 Nm of torque. 5 speed 5G-Tronic automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 s, RWD or 4Matic AWD. M5: S62B49 4.9 L V8, 394 hp, 500 Nm of torque. 6 speed Getrag 420G manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 5.3 s, RWD only. Pick one

@kgeremolla @ShakeAlarm GDP, oh wow. I thought I could get like a 500000 € G12 M760Li with a manual

@1Percenterer @ShakeAlarm It is skunkworks/restoration setup. Yes, you can commission them. We are into GDP level wealth requirements here 😅

North American market.

@NicholasLedger5 The E63 looks more subtle, an RS6 can be seen from the badge, with the red. The E63 is just the same colour for the rear badge and that ads to the subtlety.

@1Percenterer What’s your opinion?

Mercedes S212 E 63 AMG or Audi C7 RS6 Avant? E 63: M157 5.5 L bi-turbo V8, 549 hp, 720 Nm of torque. 7 speed 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 s, RWD or 4Matic AWD. RS6: EA824 4.0 twin-turbo V8, 552 hp, 700 Nm of torque. 8 speed ZF 8HP Tip Tronic automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 s, AWD only. Pick one.

@siryuvia_S13 What the heck, what engine is it?

@1Percenterer Yeah, VW Genuine model. But Very Rare 1010kg 125ps Crossratio 6MT It's so fun

10 years ago, this is what a hot hatch looked like. Small, light and simple. 189 hp, 7-speed DSG or 6-speed manual. Doesn’t sound like much, but the MK5 VW Polo GTI offered really well in a tiny package. in a car this size, that power is enough to make it go fast. It feels quick like a rocket ship and tight around corners. This is what makes it fun. because you don’t need huge power. Just a small car that actually wants to move. Compared to newer cars, it’s simple. No extra weight and no unnecessary complexity. Just a proper hot hatch.

@joe500bianco Was there a better alternative?

@1Percenterer 残念ながら報われませんでした 欲しい時はお金が無くて、買える時には程度の良い中古車がありませんでした

Audi A2. A car you probably forgot existed. And that’s strange because this was ahead of its time. Aluminium body, lightweight and maximum efficiency to achieve 100 mpg. Built for efficiency before it became a trend. The design was unusual, looked more like a blob, but it was functional. Didn’t really fit what people expected from Audi at the time. And that’s where it struggled. It was smart, but not appealing. So people ignored it and maybe went for an A6 or A4. And today, it’s one of those cars you remember… but never really talk about.

@k9cbw not a lot in what, the choice or M5?

@1Percenterer E39 M5, but there’s not a lot in it.

@allmirvelovic The timeline doesn't make that much sense. But it was one year, so I will say they we're competitors.

@1Percenterer C63 came out in 2008, the E90 M3 in late 2007 for Europe and 2008 for the US. They can’t be competitors when the B7 production ended in 2008.. they competed more with the B8 RS4 and RS5 all 3 were only ever sold together for 1 year (2008) compared to 3 years for the B8 lol

10 years ago, this is what an Audi RS5 was. A naturally aspirated V8 revs all the way to 8500 RPM. And the way it builds power is just smooth and even. That’s what makes it special. Look at the rivals: W205 C63, F80 M3 are both turbocharged. This wasn’t so this was screaming compared to the muffled noise from the Mercedes and M3. And you can hear the difference immediately. The sound alone puts it ahead. Compared to newer cars, it’s the same story. They might be faster. But they don’t sound like this when they have gone more quiet, downsized and use filters because EU wants them.

@GilesHogman They look so hopeful, like there is a great future.

@1Percenterer Those era BMW M5s just looked utterly right. The stance and front 'look'. Perfect

@AesopsFuchs Well, yeah thats alright. It just makes sense for daily too

@1Percenterer I prefer the M's, but in this case my choice would be the Audi RS. Because of the AWD -> You can drive on snowy roads for skiing with all equipment onboard and still go for rally mode...😉

BMW F87 M2 or Audi 8Y RS3? M2: N55B30T0 3.0 L I6, 365 hp, 500 Nm of torque. 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual-clutch automatic gearboxes. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 to 4.5 s, RWD only. RS3: EA855 2.5 L I5, 362 hp, 465 Nm of torque. 7 speed S-Tronic dual-clutch gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.1 s, Quattro AWD only. Pick one.

@bender_great_83 M70 was inthe E32, but M73 ?

@1Percenterer I love the E38 pre LCI more than any other European saloon but I would always chose the M60B40 over the M70.

BMW E38 750il or Mercedes-Benz W140 S 600 L? 750il: M73B54 5.4 L V12, 326 hp, 490 Nm of torque. 5 speed ZF 5 HP gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.6 s, RWD only. S 600 L: M120 6.0 V12, 389 hp, 570 Nm of torque. 4 speed 4G-Tronic or 5 speed 5G-Tronic gearboxes. 0-100 km/h in 6.6 s, RWD only. Pick one.

@ShakeAlarm 600 hp, you trying to kill yourself?

@1Percenterer 2003, knew it from new, X50, sport seats, PCCM, etc. Essentially an 'S' before the S came out in 04. Fully built GT2RS gearbox, fuel, etc. 2WD conversion, 3100lbs, approx. 600hp. 7 of them in North America, then in 2004 when it became an S, 244 of them. Mine is a rare unicorn.

Porsche 911, 991.2 The last 911 before everything changed. Still modern, but not too modern. Compared to the newer 992, this feels cleaner and more connected, without going too far into screens and digitalisation. There are still the physical dials for the speedometer and tachometer. It’s still a bigger 911 compared to older generations like the 997. But it hasn’t gone too far yet. The design keeps more of the classic elements too. Things like the side intake details that newer cars started to lose. The 992.2 might look sharper. The new 911 might be more complete, but the older one looks like it has more life and isn't looking as fat. Btoh are modern 911 GT3's, 992.2 on the left is the GT3 Touring and the 991.2 on the right is GT3 CS.

@gordon1054830 Okay that is a good reason, but why a 2.0 TDI?

@1Percenterer this vintage audi A5 had superb build quality,high quality interior, great design by walter da silva.

Because: Mercedes has more displacement, it looks better and like a sleeper, both look like sleepers anyway. But Merc is more subtle. The interior is better as well and feels more luxurious. But the Audi feels more secure with Quattro. But I am in favour for RWD, so its E 63 then

@1Percenterer Why

@pucraic I am 190 cm tall

@1Percenterer Not really, driver of any height can accomodate themselves comfortably & a fridge can be loaded with back seats taken out and hatch left half-closed; the space is used very efficiently

@Gavelston Says the M3 GTR_enjoyer Actually its my choice too, even when I love BMW's more than any other Brand

@1Percenterer Both are unreliable in their own way but having already a B8 A5 I'd pick the S5 (in manual ofc)

BMW E92 335i or Audi B8 S5? 335i: N54B30, 302 hp, 400 Nm of torque. 6 speed Getrag GS6 manual or 6 speed ZF6 HP automatic gearboxes. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 to 5.5 s, RWD only. S5: 4.2 FSI V8, 350 hp, 440 Nm of torque. 6 speed Tip-Tronic automatic gearbox or 6 speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 s, Quattro AWD only. Pick one.

@GusReyno13 Well there is ///M in you're name already. Absolutely the superior choice

@1Percenterer M5 for sure

@CustomCvd Show us W211

@1Percenterer Thanks, good call tbf.😊