Tips for looking at an RS4 Avant
Discussion
I am looking for something with 4 wheel drive and that is an estate with plenty of power and this seems to be the best bet. Which websites are worth checking out for more information and what major issues are there apart from the suspension?
Also anyone know of any good deals to be had at the moment?
Also anyone know of any good deals to be had at the moment?
Presumably you're looking at the B7 (06-07) car?
As for where to look, here
Been lots of 'looking to buy' threads recently but areas you should look at include:
Suspensions
Brakes
Tyres
Worn bolsters
There are other issues that partly stem from under use and other less common bits - we've replaced a couple of cats and a couple of auxilliary rads.
As for where to look, here
Been lots of 'looking to buy' threads recently but areas you should look at include:Suspensions
Brakes
Tyres
Worn bolsters
There are other issues that partly stem from under use and other less common bits - we've replaced a couple of cats and a couple of auxilliary rads.
Defo have a look on RS246 for info. As for pointers:
The 4.2V8 n/a has never produced the 414bhp that the book stated due to poor inlet design and oil deposits therein. To cure this you can have the inlet cleaned (MRC or Unit 20 are the peeps to see) but at the mo its a temporary fix. Most B7's are knocking out 350bhp with this issue so power is still ok.
Seat bolsters, gear knob, steering wheel are common sense to see if its been mileage altered. But you'll know that being on here. Most B7's wont have been beyond 50k so mileage shouldnt be a problem.
Suspension is sound and the box is good.
Check for tyre wear and buckeld rims. Signs of knocks against curbs, other objects.
Brakes take a pounding so make sure you get plenty of meat remaining when you buy cos thy aint cheap to replace. £600 for discs + a couple of hundred for pads. And thats not from Audi. You dont wanna know what they charge.
Like i said. Get over to RS246.com and you'll be fine.
Eddie
The 4.2V8 n/a has never produced the 414bhp that the book stated due to poor inlet design and oil deposits therein. To cure this you can have the inlet cleaned (MRC or Unit 20 are the peeps to see) but at the mo its a temporary fix. Most B7's are knocking out 350bhp with this issue so power is still ok.
Seat bolsters, gear knob, steering wheel are common sense to see if its been mileage altered. But you'll know that being on here. Most B7's wont have been beyond 50k so mileage shouldnt be a problem.
Suspension is sound and the box is good.
Check for tyre wear and buckeld rims. Signs of knocks against curbs, other objects.
Brakes take a pounding so make sure you get plenty of meat remaining when you buy cos thy aint cheap to replace. £600 for discs + a couple of hundred for pads. And thats not from Audi. You dont wanna know what they charge.
Like i said. Get over to RS246.com and you'll be fine.
Eddie
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