What car: AWD, Sedan, Manual, Massive HP

ohhhh S60R sounds nice!

Swank Force One wrote: Lots of not-sedans in this thread. The answer is Evo or Audi RS-something or other.

If this is a "Coupe":

Then this can be a Sedan:

The big problem with this is the "true manual". All of the good Audi's (Quattro) use the flappy-paddle gearbox. All of the good stick shift cars (CTS-V) use RWD. So you are either stuck in something older (V70R), a coupe (911), or the penalty box econo-cars (WRX/EVO).

The charger/300 has AWD but only with the 8 speed and no srt option. You can get the Jeep SRT8 with a 470 hp hemi, but only the 8 speed manumatic also.

The cleanest 2.7T Audi S4 plus some tuning. 500hp isn't too hard to achieve.

Why AWD? Otherwise, a late M5 would be a shoe-in, or a CTS-V.

I second the 335xi idea. Proof: http://www.edmunds.com/car-videos/dyno-tests/vishnu-performance-2007-bmw-335i-dyno-test-video.html

In reply to hotchocolate:

Pretty much my point.......thank you. I laughed that when I watched that it had a MB C class ad in front of it.....

Another vote for 335xi

If no AWD G8GT.. If AWD your going German

dyintorace wrote: This may be out of left field, but how about a Volvo V70R/S60R? Both are 4 doors, both can be found with manuals, WELL below $100k, and, with tuning, can probably touch 500 HP (not sure that would be reliable though).

I love the V70 idea, but did they ever do the XC70 with a manual trans? And if you have 100 large to play with, then do this

But seriously I don't see anything beating my original suggestion of an RS4, all though I do like the idea of manning up and getting the Bentley with 2 pedals

STI? Would take a bit of an investment to hit 500 reliably, but doable.

Recommend snow tires for winter.

G35X

I think the manual was available in the latter years of the 35, but is not available with the 37...

Sti fits the description, but I can't imagine a rich guy stepping out of an AMG Mrec settling for one.

jstein77 wrote: Sti fits the description, but I can't imagine a rich guy stepping out of an AMG Mrec settling for one.

My thought exactly. Even more of a stretch to see him in an EVO.

Adrian_Thompson wrote: But seriously I don't see anything beating my original suggestion of an RS4

From what I can find, the US got the 07-08 RS4 only, (so 5-6 years old already if you ignore the 2014 models already out) and was a production run of less than 2500 units for us. It's probably the "perfect" car for the OP's buddy, but man, good luck finding one.

Javelin wrote:

Adrian_Thompson wrote: But seriously I don't see anything beating my original suggestion of an RS4

From what I can find, the US got the 07-08 RS4 only, (so 5-6 years old already if you ignore the 2014 models already out) and was a production run of less than 2500 units for us. It's probably the "perfect" car for the OP's buddy, but man, good luck finding one.

I just checked Autotrader for RS4's with Manual trans, it shows 73 Nationaly with prices from $26-50k, average in the low 40's

wvumtnbkr wrote: Money is not exactly a deciding factor (sub 100K is preferable). Thanks all! Rob R.

I wouldn't waste my time with off the rack....

In this case... have something built........ begin with a car he wants/likes, and then get it customized....

I mentioned the EVO and WRX and he asked me if I would paint it lime green with a big wing. Okay, EVO and WRX are out.

He is thinking about the 335xi.

Thanks guys!

Rob R.

In reply to Adrian_Thompson:

Wow, that is a significant portion of the total for sale! I wonder if that's a portent?

335xi, as others have said.
You could do a G35x too.
I thought for an oddball, maybe a Silverado SS or Trailblazer SS with a manual swap.

I'd be happy to sell my GVR4 to him for less than 100 grand.

Isn't the V70 AWD system really weak?

For some reason an old Audi five cylinder turbo car seems like a good project if you have yards of cash to spend.

Isn't there a 535xi as well? Was that available with a manual?

The RS4 is probably the closest car in stock form, but it's "only" 420-ish hp. I'm not sure what you do to get to the stated 500 hp minimum -- there's not a lot of bolt-on engine aftermarket for these cars. With sufficient cubic dollars I'm sure you could wedge a couple of turbos in there...

Somebody wants a V70R with a 6speed?

bastomatic wrote: Somebody wants a V70R with a 6speed?

MY BODY IS READY