My car history up to my new Audi RS4
Discussion
That's lovely. I really like these in sprint blue.
My step uncle had one which I drove and I fell in love with it very quickly; I love the bucket seats and the noise was amazing. It just seemed so wrong that a saloon car could sound like that. Sadly he's sold it now....only to replace it with an RS6. The RS6 is an amazing bit of kit, but I prefer the RS4.
It'll be a touch decision choosing between an RS4 and an E90 M3, which will be the upgrade from the 330 in a few years time.
My step uncle had one which I drove and I fell in love with it very quickly; I love the bucket seats and the noise was amazing. It just seemed so wrong that a saloon car could sound like that. Sadly he's sold it now....only to replace it with an RS6. The RS6 is an amazing bit of kit, but I prefer the RS4.
It'll be a touch decision choosing between an RS4 and an E90 M3, which will be the upgrade from the 330 in a few years time.
Court_S said:
That's lovely. I really like these in sprint blue.
My step uncle had one which I drove and I fell in love with it very quickly; I love the bucket seats and the noise was amazing. It just seemed so wrong that a saloon car could sound like that. Sadly he's sold it now....only to replace it with an RS6. The RS6 is an amazing bit of kit, but I prefer the RS4.
It'll be a touch decision choosing between an RS4 and an E90 M3, which will be the upgrade from the 330 in a few years time.
I drove an E92 M3 before buying this RS4 and was totally unimpressed... Great car no doubt, fast and powerful but just didn't feel as special to me as an RS4 did. I use my car purely for social/sunday blasts - the RS4 fits the bill much better than an E92 does IMO. E92 isn't as special, plus theres millions of them on the road!My step uncle had one which I drove and I fell in love with it very quickly; I love the bucket seats and the noise was amazing. It just seemed so wrong that a saloon car could sound like that. Sadly he's sold it now....only to replace it with an RS6. The RS6 is an amazing bit of kit, but I prefer the RS4.
It'll be a touch decision choosing between an RS4 and an E90 M3, which will be the upgrade from the 330 in a few years time.
16plates said:
I drove an E92 M3 before buying this RS4 and was totally unimpressed... Great car no doubt, fast and powerful but just didn't feel as special to me as an RS4 did. I use my car purely for social/sunday blasts - the RS4 fits the bill much better than an E92 does IMO. E92 isn't as special, plus theres millions of them on the road!
I agree with this too & I own a E92 M3 I see another one every single day without fail they are just too common, I remember having a play with a RS4 a few years ago in my old Cerbera & I have loved them ever since they are awesome beasts! The RS4 is just a car everyone seems to lust over it has a cracking following.
16plates said:
I drove an E92 M3 before buying this RS4 and was totally unimpressed... Great car no doubt, fast and powerful but just didn't feel as special to me as an RS4 did. I use my car purely for social/sunday blasts - the RS4 fits the bill much better than an E92 does IMO. E92 isn't as special, plus theres millions of them on the road!
I do too many miles to use one daily so it'd be 'her' car (like the 330 is) and as we have a little one on the way, it'd have to be the saloon M3 but there's not many about. I like the idea if an RS4 avant as a family car! The interior in the RS4 feels much more special with the carbon trim and the bucket seats. The M3 feels too similar too a boggo 3. I prefer the noise of Audi V8's too.Are you keeping it stock or do you have any plans for it?
Court_S said:
I do too many miles to use one daily so it'd be 'her' car (like the 330 is) and as we have a little one on the way, it'd have to be the saloon M3 but there's not many about. I like the idea if an RS4 avant as a family car! The interior in the RS4 feels much more special with the carbon trim and the bucket seats. The M3 feels too similar too a boggo 3. I prefer the noise of Audi V8's too.
Are you keeping it stock or do you have any plans for it?
I fancy a few small changes - miltek exhaust, flat bottomed steering wheel and maybe a gruppe M intake however i work away and leave at the end of this month until christmas eve so it will all probably be in the new year! Very happy how it is at the moment though.Are you keeping it stock or do you have any plans for it?
Small update on RS4 ownership for anyone who's interested...
Total Miles (since Oct 2013) : 5914
Average MPG since I bought it; 18.6mpg
Total smiles on face: 999999999999999999999999!
With regards to bills... so far so good. MOT last month and it flew through, no advisories and nothing but compliments from the tester. I've replaced a couple of tatty trim bits here and there which admittedly had an added RS tax but mechanically, it's been faultless (touch wood).
I was planning a mammoth euro hoon this summer however life got in the way a bit so ended up doing a mammoth UK hoon instead, Ayrshire>Loch Lomond>Edinburgh>York>Oxford>Plymouth>Newquay>Ayrshire! North of 2000miles in 10 days, I loved it, car munches the motorway miles with all the toys and comfort but also proved itself a beast on the A-roads of Cornwall and Ayrshire, i can't think of another car (in budget) that I'd of rather done that trip in!?
So far it's remained fairly standard, aside from a couple of 'must have' mods on any B7 RS4...
De-tango'd the headlamps;
Fitted spacers (10mm rear, 8mm front);
I've also blanked off the vacuum hoses to the exhaust flaps to keep them open, sounds much better. Oh and fitted the obligatory PH sticker too...(+50bhp)
Was inspired by this feature.. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI... and since im not too far away (an hour), i decided to go with a mate on his bike for a fair old hoon, turned into a 200mile hoon across the borders and ayrshire but it was great fun!
All in all, a great 10 months of ownership! Would (and do) heartily recommend one to anyone.
Total Miles (since Oct 2013) : 5914
Average MPG since I bought it; 18.6mpg
Total smiles on face: 999999999999999999999999!
With regards to bills... so far so good. MOT last month and it flew through, no advisories and nothing but compliments from the tester. I've replaced a couple of tatty trim bits here and there which admittedly had an added RS tax but mechanically, it's been faultless (touch wood).
I was planning a mammoth euro hoon this summer however life got in the way a bit so ended up doing a mammoth UK hoon instead, Ayrshire>Loch Lomond>Edinburgh>York>Oxford>Plymouth>Newquay>Ayrshire! North of 2000miles in 10 days, I loved it, car munches the motorway miles with all the toys and comfort but also proved itself a beast on the A-roads of Cornwall and Ayrshire, i can't think of another car (in budget) that I'd of rather done that trip in!?
So far it's remained fairly standard, aside from a couple of 'must have' mods on any B7 RS4...
De-tango'd the headlamps;
Fitted spacers (10mm rear, 8mm front);
I've also blanked off the vacuum hoses to the exhaust flaps to keep them open, sounds much better. Oh and fitted the obligatory PH sticker too...(+50bhp)
Was inspired by this feature.. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI... and since im not too far away (an hour), i decided to go with a mate on his bike for a fair old hoon, turned into a 200mile hoon across the borders and ayrshire but it was great fun!
All in all, a great 10 months of ownership! Would (and do) heartily recommend one to anyone.
AdamFX said:
Damn. 
Where did you get those headlights? Fancy some myself.
Done them myself! See here... http://nickscarblog.com/diy/b7-audi-clear-corner-m... Hardest bit is removing the bumper, ballache of a job!!Where did you get those headlights? Fancy some myself.
16plates said:
Done them myself! See here... http://nickscarblog.com/diy/b7-audi-clear-corner-m... Hardest bit is removing the bumper, ballache of a job!!
"Step 1: Remove the front bumper"Haha! As if it's that easy! Thanks for that, I'll give it a crack when I'm feeling patient.
Quick update on this.
Almost 18months into my ownership now and safe to say, what a pleasureable 18 months its been. Couple of big road trips and plenty of weekend hoons and the RS has stood up to it all, it's got far more in it than I have in me!
January meant it was time for a big service so stuck it into Audi, gave them piles of money and got that all important stamp.
Was also due tyres so went for a set of Goodyear Eagle F1's. Thought while i was spending i might aswell get the front end tidied up and some other cosmetic bits. Wheel and caliper refurb, painted the chrome in grey, front grill in gloss black, front rings in black etc etc...
Here's how she sits this weekend after a 2 day 'detail', best i could do myself.
Almost 18months into my ownership now and safe to say, what a pleasureable 18 months its been. Couple of big road trips and plenty of weekend hoons and the RS has stood up to it all, it's got far more in it than I have in me!
January meant it was time for a big service so stuck it into Audi, gave them piles of money and got that all important stamp.
Was also due tyres so went for a set of Goodyear Eagle F1's. Thought while i was spending i might aswell get the front end tidied up and some other cosmetic bits. Wheel and caliper refurb, painted the chrome in grey, front grill in gloss black, front rings in black etc etc...
Here's how she sits this weekend after a 2 day 'detail', best i could do myself.
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