Might be purchasing an RS4..

mik_da_man

Going to have a test drive in an RS4 on Monday with a view to buying one soon.
It's a 2007 one I'll be looking at.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/RS4/4.2-FSI-/33413662002428610/advert?channel=CARS

Just wondering if anyone on here has one and anything major to look out for?

Paddy@CIRL

The 4.2 V8s are supposedly much, much more reliable than the older B5 2.7s.

Whatever you do, I'll pay you money to put TDI badges on it. Seriously.

bop1977

Two words for you. Do it.

Alanstrainor

That blue they come in is savage. I'm jealous:P

ofcork

I suppose 3 owners on an 07 is not huge,lovely car and its a cork reg:)

Scortho

There should be no might be purchasing in that title.
It should be I have just purchased.
When you buy her you should do as paddy says and take her up to felt country.

mik_da_man

Lol I was thinking of a reverse felt job all right.
Still will be a distinctive car all the same.

I've never driven one so am looking forward to seeing what's it like.

unkel

mik_da_man wrote: »

Lol I was thinking of a reverse felt job all right.

No. Leave it like it is. With the 1.9 TDI badges

Enjoy the test drive!

bazz26

mik_da_man wrote: »

Lol I was thinking of a reverse felt job all right.
Still will be a distinctive car all the same.

I've never driven one so am looking forward to seeing what's it like.

Enjoy!

yaeger

Phenomenal car to drive, enjoy it and be a real hard ass if your cash buyer..
Theses type of cars are not flying off the forecourts so your in a strong position.

Henry Ford III

I've never driven one, and I doubt any/many here will have either.

Check it over carefully - and then have a bundle of fun with it. Best of luck.

Mister Jingles

Lovely car and color, best of luck if you go ahead with it. Surprised however though that they don't come in DSG form.

Ardennes1944

Think of the tax and the running costs though??

wouldnt you be much better off with a diesel like this? http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-passat-1-6-tdi-se-bluemotion/5487101

daRobot

Super cars. A Milkek exhaust is just incredible.

That particular model is pretty overpriced though. A really nice enthusiast owned example (also in sprint blue) sold on donedeal for under 17k so keep that in mind.

They are partial to carbon build up in the engines, so check if it's had a process called 'decoking' done in it's history. Also, check the brake discs carefully as they are very expensive to replace.

Max Power1

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Think of the tax and the running costs though??

wouldnt you be much better off with a diesel like this? http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-passat-1-6-tdi-se-bluemotion/5487101

Sure that is the best of both worlds. Could even stick the RS4 badges on the back of it since it is a vag too.

pred racer

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Think of the tax and the running costs though??

wouldnt you be much better off with a diesel like this? http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-passat-1-6-tdi-se-bluemotion/5487101

Shame on you.............thats silver:pac:

Supergurrier

Ya maaad hooor ya !

(Jealous face)

maddness

Lucky you. Great looking in that blue too.

ironclaw

Serious tax and fuel bill but on the plus side a serious car to boot. If I had one, I'd be de-badging it anyway as I feel they are (unfortunately) an utter theft magnet.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

ironclaw wrote: »

Serious tax and fuel bill but on the plus side a serious car to boot. If I had one, I'd be de-badging it anyway as I feel they are (unfortunately) an utter theft magnet.

Yeah totally impossible to spot without the badge, criminals need badges to know what to steal they are that dumb....:rolleyes:
Taking off badges is what small desiel owners do, when you have the real deal you dont hide it. Forget the fuel, tax and insurance. You will be a long time dead, live a little.

ongarite

Smashing looking motor.
Is that the standard radio unit or an aftermarket pioneer?

ironclaw

Joziah Tart Dean wrote: »

Yeah totally impossible to spot without the badge, criminals need badges to know what to steal they are that dumb....:rolleyes:
Taking off badges is what small desiel owners do, when you have the real deal you dont hide it. Forget the fuel, tax and insurance. You will be a long time dead, live a little.

Just speaking from both personal and experience with friends both here and State-side who would own serious prestige models. It takes away the average criminal if its a little harder to ID. But granted, if they want it they'll find and take it.

Just my two cents. I can see both sides but I'd always debadge any high end car in Ireland. Great car either way, don't think I've ever heard a bad thing about them and they can seriously keep up with the big boys. Probably my favourite car on the likes of the Bullrun / Gumball:

daRobot

ongarite wrote: »

Smashing looking motor.
Is that the standard radio unit or an aftermarket pioneer?

Aftermarket.

gerardk55

I know a guy who an 08 Avant model, serious machine, never got a hop off it unfortunately. Hound on juice obviously but absolutely understated super car IMO.

I recall he had an issue with seals on the suspension or something and had a hard time getting them done under warranty, not sure if it was a one off issue or something common to the model. Might be worth checking out.

Happy motoring, as mentioned earlier very jealous.

mik_da_man

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Think of the tax and the running costs though??

wouldnt you be much better off with a diesel like this? http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-passat-1-6-tdi-se-bluemotion/5487101

LOL

mik_da_man

daRobot wrote: »

Super cars. A Milkek exhaust is just incredible.

That particular model is pretty overpriced though. A really nice enthusiast owned example (also in sprint blue) sold on donedeal for under 17k so keep that in mind.

They are partial to carbon build up in the engines, so check if it's had a process called 'decoking' done in it's history. Also, check the brake discs carefully as they are very expensive to replace.

Cheers, I didn't realise they could be got that much cheaper!

I've heard about the carbon build up all right so will be checking that.
Dealer said that the brake discs and pads were just done so one less thing to worry about.

mik_da_man

Might as well have a look at this one too when I'm up:

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/RS4/Quattro-/35213675041995570/advert?channel=CARS&featuredListingClickThru=true

Bit more milage, only one owner and slightly cheaper

Ardennes1944

It would be great to have another RS4 in Cork, actually it would just be great to have another decent car down here. And all only 5mins from my house

George Dalton

mik_da_man wrote: »

Cheers, I didn't realise they could be got that much cheaper!

I've heard about the carbon build up all right so will be checking that.
Dealer said that the brake discs and pads were just done so one less thing to worry about.

You won't buy a genuine example for €17k in my opinion. It's just not going to happen.

Debadging is pointless. Anyone who thinks that debagding or re-badging a B7 RS4 will stop them being targeted is either having a laugh or they have never actually seen an RS4 in the flesh. They are so aggressive looking compared to an A4 that is is immediately obvious to anyone in the know. The type of characters who steal these high performance saloons are not stupid, as I found out to my cost last year :mad:

George Dalton

mik_da_man wrote: »

Might as well have a look at this one too when I'm up:

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/RS4/Quattro-/35213675041995570/advert?channel=CARS&featuredListingClickThru=true

Bit more milage, only one owner and slightly cheaper

No flat bottomed wheel or wing-back Recaros in that one though

mik_da_man

George Dalton wrote: »

No flat bottomed wheel or wing-back Recaros in that one though

Yeah the first one is my first choice, I'd have to have that wheel!
Hadn't actually noticed the difference in the seats, thought they would be the same in both.. Thanks.

daRobot

My earlier post was incorrect, the car was asking 19,500.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-sold/audi-rs4-4-2l-v8/5110152

I'd say the new owner got a grand off at least, so keep that in mind with your offer.

The one in Blackrock is missing the bucket seats also, which are a really nice touch (they hug you in when the sport button is pressed)

bazz26

daRobot wrote: »

My earlier post was incorrect, the car was asking 19,500.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-sold/audi-rs4-4-2l-v8/5110152

I'd say the new owner got a grand off at least, so keep that in mind with your offer.

The one in Blackrock is missing the bucket seats also, which are a really nice touch (they hug you in when the sport button is pressed)

The one the OP is looking at though is a year younger and will have a warranty factored into the price so not really a fair comparison..

daRobot

bazz26 wrote: »

The one the OP is looking at though is a year younger and will have a warranty factored into the price so not really a fair comparison..

No, it's not a like for like exactly, but very close. However, do you think a year up and a warranty justify an extra 4-5k? Not for me anyhow.

Anan1

Joziah Tart Dean wrote: »

Taking off badges is what small desiel owners do, when you have the real deal you dont hide it.

What nonsense. I can think of no reason other than insecurity to have the engine details written on the back of ones car. Makes about as much sense as having your salary painted on your bootlid.

@OP - Lovely car, I wouldn't be too gone on the colour but if it's not a problem for you then go for it!.

bazz26

daRobot wrote: »

No, it's not a like for like exactly, but very close. However, do you think a year up and a warranty justify an extra 4-5k? Not for me anyhow.

4-5k would be a normal year's depreciation on a car like I'd imagine. I would also indeed value the warranty on a car like that.

MetzgerMeister

Mik, don't be a bollox....buy that car

Bohrio has/had one and he was telling me at one of the meets that he had to bring it to Audi to get all the carbon build up removed which is an engine-out and strip down job AFAIK.

frostie500

Drove that car a few months ago, it's in good condition and a great drive. I've an m3 and never thought it lacked for poke but the rs was a whole other kettle of fish. Unreal power, especially in sport mode, and also bags of grip and space. I didn't find the seats comfortable so make sure to adjust them properly before you set off.

have fun op!

mik_da_man

gerardk55 wrote: »

I know a guy who an 08 Avant model, serious machine, never got a hop off it unfortunately. Hound on juice obviously but absolutely understated super car IMO.

I recall he had an issue with seals on the suspension or something and had a hard time getting them done under warranty, not sure if it was a one off issue or something common to the model. Might be worth checking out.

Happy motoring, as mentioned earlier very jealous.

Cheers for that.
Looks like there is a common suspension issue in them.
There was a recall issued in 2010 so must check if it got that done.

mik_da_man

Anan1 wrote: »

@OP - Lovely car, I wouldn't be too gone on the colour but if it's not a problem for you then go for it!.

Cheers, but blue is my favourite colour!
Both my current cars are blue

Anan1

Anan1 wrote: »

What nonsense. I can think of no reason other than insecurity to have the engine details written on the back of ones car. Makes about as much sense as having your salary painted on your bootlid.

@OP - Lovely car, I wouldn't be too gone on the colour but if it's not a problem for you then go for it!.

Rubbish, I'd never de-badge a car. I want people to know what car I have not try to hide it!

Like my GTI for instance, the GTI badge is an institution why on earth would I want to remove it and take from the experience of owing the car.

yop

mik_da_man wrote: »

Going to have a test drive in an RS4 on Monday with a view to buying one soon.
It's a 2007 one I'll be looking at.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/RS4/4.2-FSI-/33413662002428610/advert?channel=CARS

Just wondering if anyone on here has one and anything major to look out for?

I hate you.

Well wear if u buy it.

unkel

Aniya Magnificent Metropolitan wrote: »

Rubbish, I'd never de-badge a car. I want people to know what car I have not try to hide it!

Like my GTI for instance, the GTI badge is an institution why on earth would I want to remove it and take from the experience of owing the car.

I wouldn't debadge a GTI. I would debadge a car of the calibre of an RS4

Best of luck with the drive(s) tomorrow, Mik!

daRobot

bazz26 wrote: »

4-5k would be a normal year's depreciation on a car like I'd imagine. I would also indeed value the warranty on a car like that.

Warranty will be covered by a third party for about 1k and that's something you could look after yourself.

4-5k depreciation a year at that age? You think the 06 will be at 14-15k from 2014 on? Don't think so....

06-07 makes little odds imo. Check out the prices of e60 m5's for example. No price differential between 05-06 models whatsoever.

The depreciation on RS4's now will be very slight anyhow. I still believe the 06 I posted at a (guessed) sale price of 18.5k is by far the better value proposition.

daRobot

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Audi to get all the carbon build up removed which is an engine-out and strip down job AFAIK.

George, could you confirm this is the case?

mik_da_man

I've been doing a bit of Research on the Audi sites and it's a pretty big job from what I've read.

unkel

unkel wrote: »

I wouldn't debadge a GTI. I would debadge a car of the calibre of an RS4

Best of luck with the drive(s) tomorrow, Mik!

I'd never de-badge anything to be honest especially something like an RS4. Sure isn't half the fun letting people know what you have

George Dalton

daRobot wrote: »

George, could you confirm this is the case?

Not the case. It is messy and very time consuming and consequently expensive but not a difficult job by any means.

daRobot

George Dalton wrote: »

Not the case. It is messy and very time consuming and consequently expensive but not a difficult job by any means.

Rough estimate on what an indy would price the job at? Am considering an avant (either s6 v10 or rs4) in the new year.

mik_da_man

George Dalton wrote: »

Not the case. It is messy and very time consuming and consequently expensive but not a difficult job by any means.

Anything else specific to the RS4 that I should be asking about apart from the carbon build up and suspension recall?

Cheers.

SniperSight

I have a B7 S4, can't imagine what it'd be like to have even more performance on top of that.
As regards de-badging, I wouldn't, but the sound is always gonna be a dead giveaway ;-) even if you didn't spot the wider, lower uber aggressive stance, specific bodykit and interior quality.

So....in conclusion.......BUY IT!!!!!!