RS4 (V6) Real World life experiences
Discussion
I have a company car which is now my 3rd A4 Avant so I kind of like them from a general usability/size/lifestyle perspective. There is now an option to opt out of the company car scheme which would give me the flexibility to look at an RS4.
My current car is a 2018 3.0Tdi S Line Quattro which is for me a superb car, but for as long as I can remember I've really hankered after an RS and it looks like it might just be possible now.
I'm interested to hear from folks that run them and have day to day experience of associated costs and overall usability really, so good or bad do please chime in with anything.
Initial research I think I'd go for a fairly 'standard' RS4 as it's the 450PS I'm really after and not fussed about any more aesthetic upgrades.
Cheers
My current car is a 2018 3.0Tdi S Line Quattro which is for me a superb car, but for as long as I can remember I've really hankered after an RS and it looks like it might just be possible now.
I'm interested to hear from folks that run them and have day to day experience of associated costs and overall usability really, so good or bad do please chime in with anything.
Initial research I think I'd go for a fairly 'standard' RS4 as it's the 450PS I'm really after and not fussed about any more aesthetic upgrades.
Cheers
Have done 31,000 miles in my 2018 B9 RS4. Previous car for 3 years before that was a C7 RS6.
I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it
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If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it
.If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
Discombobulate said:
Have done 31,000 miles in my 2018 B9 RS4. Previous car for 3 years before that was a C7 RS6.
I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it.
If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
Thanks for that. I figured it's super capable as is my present A4 Avant to be fair, but I just have that desire for an RS..I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it
.If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
Discombobulate said:
Have done 31,000 miles in my 2018 B9 RS4. Previous car for 3 years before that was a C7 RS6.
I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it.
If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
I've heard the ride quality even in the most non-sporty mode is pretty harsh. Is this true? For reference I've previously owned an RS6 (V10) and found that just about bearable. Comfy seats saved the day!I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it
.If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
ndtman said:
Hi OP
Can't comment on the RS4 but I am interested in your opinion of your 3.0Tdi.
What power is it?
MPG?
Strengths and weaknesses?
Sorry for thread derail.
Mine is a March 2018 3.0Tdi, I think originally 218bhp although I took it straight to Viezu and had them put a box in so I don't actually know what the output is but it's pretty good.Can't comment on the RS4 but I am interested in your opinion of your 3.0Tdi.
What power is it?
MPG?
Strengths and weaknesses?
Sorry for thread derail.
Average MPG sits c.45mpg, but this is over 60k miles with towing my box trailer a fair bit too which at best is 30mpg. On a run just keeping up with traffic easily into the mid 50's plus if you're careful.
Overall it's a superb car and the Quattro really suits the motor. Handling is something else as is overall ride and comfort..
Inside the cabin the tech is great. I have the upgraded infotainment with B&O stereo, TFT dash etc and it's a nice place to be. Flat bottom wheel I quite like..
The recent talk about electric transition etc has got me thinking about the viability of diesels in preference for petrol or hybrid, I had a Lexus IS300 for 120k before this and the only real estate car option in a hybrid is the 330e Touring - avoiding SUV's of course.
I am in 2 minds to maybe buy my car at the end of it's lease or consider an alternative new with a view to buying that over it's lease period if I opt out..
Do I recommend my car - yes!!
Discombobulate said:
Have done 31,000 miles in my 2018 B9 RS4. Previous car for 3 years before that was a C7 RS6.
I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it.
If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
They still haven’t managed to sort out the DRC dampers???I love it. Plenty quick enough. Great interior and tech. Very easy to drive (some may say too easy) and very capable.
Mine is de-badged and silver and slips nicely under the radar.
Only trouble I have had is faulty DRC valves / accumulators that took a while to get the bottom of, but seems to be sorted now.
DRC is worth having for balance of (excellent) ride comfort and handling but standard suspension good too.
If mpg is your thing, I have averaged 28mpg since new. It will do 35 on a long trip at goodish speeds. Much better than my RS6!
Dog likes it
.If there is one fault, it is that is does everything with no fuss. If you like power oversteer, loud exhausts and the last word in feel from the helm, this is not the car for you. However, if you want to get from A to B in all weathers in the shortest time with minimum fuss, buy one. Completely different animal from your current car.
Those were a problem with the B7 RS4 10+ years ago.
Shocking
Yes, it is..
I've had x3 A4 Avants in the past 12 years plus a couple of other cars and it's a real 'Swiss Army Knife' of a car.
If I buy my own car I really don't think I'd not go the A4 route. Maybe an Allroad for greater ease of use, but the S4/RS4 (assuming I can fit a tow bar which is a must have for me would be my ideal motor.
We have a flat 6 convertible as a 2nd car, hence the Allroad as the 'sensible' workhorse choice..
I ought to try a beemer I'm forever being told..
I've had x3 A4 Avants in the past 12 years plus a couple of other cars and it's a real 'Swiss Army Knife' of a car.
If I buy my own car I really don't think I'd not go the A4 route. Maybe an Allroad for greater ease of use, but the S4/RS4 (assuming I can fit a tow bar which is a must have for me would be my ideal motor.
We have a flat 6 convertible as a 2nd car, hence the Allroad as the 'sensible' workhorse choice..
I ought to try a beemer I'm forever being told..
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