Older flagship model or newer lesser model

[jimPH]

The comparison in question is the RS4, 14-15 plate, or S4 17-18 plate. Audi updated the interior and now have the very nice virtual cockpit. However an RS4 being the flagship model is a great prospect for a similar price.

S4, 2018, £35k (7.5k miles)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

RS4, 2015, £35k (14k miles)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I'm sure the same scenario plays out across other models. Which one would you choose?

[juan king]

rs4 every time

[SWoll]

S4 for me. Running costs don't include the RS tax, still under manufacturers warranty and I'd get more use out of the improved tech than i would a few more BHP. S4 plenty quick enough.

Possible issue is that I don't lust after either. I'm sure for RS fans there's no substitute.

Edited by SWoll on Friday 15th February 17:20

[ZX10R NIN]

RS4 for but that would be dependent on my mileage.

[SWoll]

I'd genuinely be interested in hearing the reasoning for going for the RS4 as not seen any given so far.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd have one over a S4 for the better handling & that corking V8 which make journeys more of an event than the S4.

[jimPH]

RS4 will probably be the better drivers car and better long term residuals. But the S4 looks like s much better place to be and probably out perform with a remap. Tough choice, neither would be the wrong one

[Shiv_P]

Test drive both?

[Deep Thought]

Cant help but think a slightly higher miles Approved Used car would be a better buy, from the warranty / extendable warranty perspective.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[scott_gt]

Definitely the RS completely different animal.