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I can't think of a single one but
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Toobin

Original Poster:

1,222 posts

257 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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can anyone tell me why I shouldn't buy a new RS4?

Took one for a test drive on the weekend and loved it, what a car!

The only problem I have is chosing between an avant or a saloon oh and of course the colour?

discuss....... biggrin

obes

3,298 posts

267 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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See if you can get an extended test drive re the seats mate. I love them personally, but it seems to be one of the most common moans !

hmmmm, what else...
They do have a fair penchant for petrol and oil!!
mind you, if you've got a tuscan you won't mind that wink !

There's not a lot else to try at the mo really, other than the obvious...M5 or new M3. Lots of PH is hugely BMW or AUDI, not many open to trying both without prejudice...if at all! I'm historically an audi fan too but will certainly try the new M3 with an open mind yes

Not really sure if Merc are there with a genuine competitor at the mo. I did drive an E55 AMG last weekend but didn't really like it frown

istoo

2,365 posts

225 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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not available in nogaro blue as standard.. a sin!

svassileou

229 posts

280 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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Buy one! Depending on what you read and where you read it, you may or may not be able to order a RHD RS4 saloon/avant, but there are a number of used/ex-demo/showroom cars around.

GSM phone prep on the dashboard is ugly, GSM phone prep in the armrest means you lose the flat-bottomed wheel (although in some countries you can apparently order the armrest phone prep with the flat-bottomed wheel). Tech pack (adaptive lights, satnav, 6CD autochanger) is desirable. Make sure whichever car you choose has had all the software updates (ECU/plenum chamber/TMC); avant is slightly subtler (is that a word?) and, perhaps, more desirable. Colours to go for are daytona grey, avus silver, mugello blue or black. You may wish to consider investing in a Tracker also.

You should take a look at http://www.rs246.com  too - a wealth of information here.

Edited by svassileou on Wednesday 11th July 12:46


Edited by svassileou on Wednesday 11th July 12:53

svassileou

229 posts

280 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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Sorry - forgot the seats! Buckets are fantastic but you may find them impractical; trying to imagine getting in and out of the car when it's parked on an incline and that should help you make your mind up. Recaros are fully electric and perhaps have the edge on practicality, but you lose the inflatable side bolsters in "sport" mode.

drybeer

961 posts

248 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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Best be quick - there is no no more production for RS4 at all.

So it is only the cars that are on the ground now that you can pick from.

I've got a saloon in Phantom Black with buckets, an Avant in Mugello with Recaros and that's it!

No more now, and I suspect these last ones will be much sought after.

Workshy Fop

761 posts

290 months

Thursday 12th July 2007
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Is there a new model A4 coming out soon? So the next RS4 might be 2 years down the line?