Audi RS4 (B8) - ride quality?

[BenB91]

Thinking about an Audi RS4 (B8) - What is the ride quality like?

Read a few reviews online and mixed comments. A colleague has the S4 version and it feels a bit firm to me.

I had a Porsche 997.2 previously and if its similar to that, I'd be happy.

[Zumbruk]

Dunno if this helps, but I had an RS3 before my current 997.2 and the RS3 ride quality was awful. That's the main reason I sold it. That and the tyre roar, torque steer, uncomfortable seats and dodgy rep (you should have heard some of the people who rang up to buy it.)

[BenB91]

Thanks. I've generally never been impressed by Audi ride quality.

If someone can compare the RS4 to a Porsche 997.2 that would be useful.

[anonymous-user]

It’s not good but similar to 997 (my wife has a 997.1 4s).
The ride in the RS4 B9, however, if you can stretch to the later model, is excellent.

[JohnnyUK]

In Comfort mode, very comfortable - best for town and motorways

In Auto mode, a little firmer - when 'pressing on'

In Dynamic mode, ridiculously stiff - never used

Changing from P Zeros to Michelin PS4Ss has made it even quieter and smoother...

It's the one car of my 'fleet' that I'll almost certainly keep....

Hope that helps

John

[BenB91]

Thanks chaps.

Got a test drive booked for Friday.

Budget doesn't stretch to a B9, if it did, I would probably go for the RS6 anyway.

[JohnnyUK]

BenB91 said:

Thanks chaps.

Got a test drive booked for Friday.

Budget doesn't stretch to a B9, if it did, I would probably go for the RS6 anyway.

Make sure you get a chance to "open her up" - none of those pesky turbos to spoil things - it redlines at 8250 for a good (and wonderfully sonorous) reason....

[birdcage]

I had then and then stupidly traded in for latest model.

Full on attack mode was silly as was dynamic steering, personalised to comfort with exhaust noise was lovely..

[BenB91]

Just had a test drive and it's a great sports car. Very similar to my Porsche 997.2, very engaging, very quick and strong brakes.

I should have paid more attention to the advert, as this one had aftermarket Koni suspension, so not adjustable! It was generally okay but I would have prefered more comfort.

Also not sure about the seats, I'd prefer a bit more comfort.

Back to the drawing board I think.

[Dr G]

Coilovers spoil the car dynamically, for me.

I can't confess to (personally) liking the bucket seats either.

DRC in good condition with Super Sport seats (ideally Alcantara) I rather like.

As a car they get under your skin but you do need time with them to fully appreciate the package. Not a car that shows you everything it has on a short test drive.

[JohnnyUK]

BenB91 said:

Just had a test drive and it's a great sports car. Very similar to my Porsche 997.2, very engaging, very quick and strong brakes.

I should have paid more attention to the advert, as this one had aftermarket Koni suspension, so not adjustable! It was generally okay but I would have prefered more comfort.

Also not sure about the seats, I'd prefer a bit more comfort.

Back to the drawing board I think.

You 'must' try a standard car with DRC, regular seats etc.....