RS4 Running costs
Discussion
There's no getting away from the fact that it likes a drink. After just over a year with mine, it's averaging about 19mpg, and that's a daily commute into Central London with the very occasional motorway jaunt. I try to stick to Super, although as with most cars, it'll take 95RON in an emergency.
They use a fair bit of oil too, but it's all worth it the minute you press the start button and hear that V8, especially with the 'S' button pressed and the exhaust valves open.
Servicing isn't too bad - just booked mine in for it's second (variable) service and they've quoted me £370.
There are a lot out there at the minute so it's obviously a buyer's market. Audi main dealer prices are a bit high, but the warranty is a must.
Do you know if you want saloon, cabrio or avant yet? (Avants are the fastest by the way
) The biggest decision after that is really the seats. Buckets or Recaros?
And your best bet for really serious answers to your questions is www.rs246.com.
They use a fair bit of oil too, but it's all worth it the minute you press the start button and hear that V8, especially with the 'S' button pressed and the exhaust valves open.
Servicing isn't too bad - just booked mine in for it's second (variable) service and they've quoted me £370.
There are a lot out there at the minute so it's obviously a buyer's market. Audi main dealer prices are a bit high, but the warranty is a must.
Do you know if you want saloon, cabrio or avant yet? (Avants are the fastest by the way
) The biggest decision after that is really the seats. Buckets or Recaros?And your best bet for really serious answers to your questions is www.rs246.com.
john_r said:
DRC!!The Audi dealer I use is starting to see earlier RS4 V8's with DRC failure and/or leaking shocks.
Get a warranty and ensure it covers the complete DRC and suspension specifically...
Paying 4 figure repair charges on such new cars worries me...
Although i belive Audi have pushed the DRC Cover to 5 Years now.. But still. what then...
TBH it is not that big a deal and should not be a show stopper for you for such a great car.
My car has only had a seal replaced and it is true that some people have had a few sets of front shocks replaced.
There was unconfirmed reports of a revised front shock, but that is unknown.
If you ask a dealer, Audi UK will cover a car for 5 years for DRC issues.
Obviously if this happens after 5 years, you have a choice to maybe to go to KW3's
My car has only had a seal replaced and it is true that some people have had a few sets of front shocks replaced.
There was unconfirmed reports of a revised front shock, but that is unknown.
If you ask a dealer, Audi UK will cover a car for 5 years for DRC issues.
Obviously if this happens after 5 years, you have a choice to maybe to go to KW3's
mpaul0055 said:
Its nice to here that Andy, its normally just doom and gloom about DRC.
Its terrifying seeing the ammount of DRC posts on Rs246 aswell.
DRC is the RS4's cause celebre.Its terrifying seeing the ammount of DRC posts on Rs246 aswell.
Just like the RMS in 911s, the victims of this design fault make their feelings known quite regularly. And quite rightly.
They've bought expensive, otherwise well-engineered sports cars and they've gone wrong.
But as Andy says, don't let this put you off, because lots of cars don't suffer from it.
(Touch wood, mine included.)
Ahhh the old Complaints are always herd louder syndrome.... 
Ive offically decided it is the RS i want to go for... Theres something about the lack of arches on the S5 that really doesnt sit with me...
Theres one in the local garage to me, but after seeing the prices being quoted on here, i think its about 6/7k over priced... What do you guys think? I dont want to be unrealistic, but 28k seems more fair for that age...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/857775.htm
And as for tiptronic, its time i put this silly automatic phase behind me and bloody grow up...he he
Sorry for the Hijack OP
Ive offically decided it is the RS i want to go for... Theres something about the lack of arches on the S5 that really doesnt sit with me...
Theres one in the local garage to me, but after seeing the prices being quoted on here, i think its about 6/7k over priced... What do you guys think? I dont want to be unrealistic, but 28k seems more fair for that age...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/857775.htm
And as for tiptronic, its time i put this silly automatic phase behind me and bloody grow up...he he
Sorry for the Hijack OP
mpaul0055 said:
I dont want to be unrealistic, but 28k seems more fair for that age...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/857775.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/857775.htm
Looks expensive that one when compared with others... i.e. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/854750.htmNon resonated Milltek can be purchased and fitted for well under £1k and will make a huge grin difference!!
John, don't 100% agree .. you need to see both cars in the flesh ... maybe the silver trim is scratched by a ring .. this much harder to do with the carbon interior.... again Service history comes into it ...all these little items add up to a better car ... mine has had frequent oil changes always has a foam bath and has next to no swirl marks etc etc ..
Ive had a lookski at the 35k one in the Flesh, and its a lovely car, but id still stick with the fact its about 4k over priced IMO though.. May not be, but youve gotta be happy with what you spending, and compared to prices ive seen going round, it does seem high...
Audi approved is by no way perfect from what ive herd.. Id be just as intrested shopping at fountains or another specialist etc...
Was completely unaware of a silver trim, will make sure i avoid that one....
Audi approved is by no way perfect from what ive herd.. Id be just as intrested shopping at fountains or another specialist etc...
Was completely unaware of a silver trim, will make sure i avoid that one....
Does anyone know what Audi charge for the RS4 warranty? Is the consensus that it is not only worth having but also comprehensive?
I am coming out of my 996TT as i need something more practical but also don't fancy paying OPC prices and warranty now that the car is worth what it is.
Thanks T
I am coming out of my 996TT as i need something more practical but also don't fancy paying OPC prices and warranty now that the car is worth what it is.
Thanks T
Fidgits said:
i read somewhere else that the range on the RS4 is only about 250 miles!
Can anyone confirm/deny this? cheers..
If you take it steady, yes.Can anyone confirm/deny this? cheers..
Seriously though, fill the 63litre tank and a normal motorway journey will get you nearer to 300miles before you start playing chicken with the trip computer.
Around town, or on a more 'spirited' drive you can easily see 10mpg, and that has an obvious effect on the range...
My RS4 did about 18 - 20 round town and on country roads. I really enjoyed mine for the year I owned it. Make sure you don't pay too much for one as they are still depreciating at a rapid rate. For guidence, I was offered between 35K and 39k for an 07/57 Avant with 5000 miles and all the toys last August. Ended up selling privately for 41K. They are depreciating at 1,500 - 2,000 per month and therefore, the same car is worth 30 - 33k at the moment with 10k miles.
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