B8 S4 V B7 RS4

[Borgelite]

Going to be putting a deposit on a S4 in the new year, by the time i have added all of my bits and bobs I'm in the region of £42k...lot of loot for a S4.
Now my dilemma is this, buy a new car or save about 6/7k and get an RS4. My only issue with the RS is its age, for a few grand more i get a new car but not as much fun....

I'm just trying to weigh up all the pros and cons...

[leechaos_666]

definitely get rs4 purely for these reasons.
1. cheaper
2. better
3. more fun
4. looks better
5. it has already lost a lot of its money so you will lose so much less on depreciation

the only negative is it might cost you a little bit more on maintenance and insurance and that wont be much. deffo rs4 mate.

[aidanjaye]

And save up for a B9 RS4 (if they make one)

[MEV]

Really good post as I can imagine this being a true dilema for you bud For what its worth both cars are superb but I am led to believe you will see a steeper and faster depreciation on a new S4 than a second hand RS. Clearly the benefit of choosing spec and having an unmolested car from scratch is appealing. If it was me and it was some 2 years ago with another car to be honest I would look at a RS with a high spec and some warrantly left on it, low miles etc. There are some excellent deals to be had out there but as you have said 42k on a new S4 that will drop massivily as soon as you start it up is painful. 35k would get you a near perfect RS with all the trim you could ever need and to be honest most of the new niggles such as DRC either covered or sorted. A recent sale on here of Pippyrips car is a prime example of what quality you can pick up at a good price. Its an older car yes, fair point but I would argue ageless in its presence. If you buy an S4 you will always think what if ! and then one will fly past you ! Good luck mate loads of useful tips coming your way Im sure.

[HYFR]

this requires a spreadsheet i believe to get a useful financial number as a number of variables to consider (i.e. the cost of Audi extended warranty for 3 years at £1.2k pa)

but in pure non-financial terms, get the RS 4 all day long (and I dont even own one!)

[reevesroadster]

RS4 all the way. Go test drive one and you'll see what we mean.

[Borgelite]

RS4 all the way. Go test drive one and you'll see what we mean.

Have driven both hence the post. If i did not like the drive of the RS i wouldn't be in the dilemma of a new car verses a 3 year old car .This is why i would lean towards the S4 as the RS is looking a little dated..but the drive is fantastic, the S4 is just not as raw.

[Les]

Defo RS4, I have had mine since May and still smile every time I push the start button. The S4 is a very good car as well and I think either way you will be happy but the fact is that the B7 RS4 is already a legend and I don't think they are ageing yet. There are still very few cars that can compete with the RS even now when it is 3 years down the line.

[aidanjaye]

And the new s4 just looks too much like an audi a4 deisel- with big wheels.
Sunroof on s4 is nice though...

[Borgelite]

And the new s4 just looks too much like an audi a4 deisel- with big wheels.
Sunroof on s4 is nice though...

Have to admit the S4 needs a bit more road presence.

[sonny]

And the new s4 just looks too much like an audi a4 deisel- with big wheels.
Sunroof on s4 is nice though...

Have to admit the S4 needs a bit more road presence.

Ditto, only thing going for it is the front end, nice lights lol

[psg001]

get the car that you will enjoy more.. I've always found audi S cars to be a bit soft for my liking, the RS models however have that extra raw/sporty edge to them. They are both based on the A4 platform so are practical and comfortable. Thats a lot of money for an S4, ok so its new and has 3yrs warranty and is more efficient but is it as much fun? I think probably not from what your saying. Get a milltek on the RS4 and it will be even better!

[PetrolDave]

the drive is fantastic, the S4 is just not as raw.

Answered your own question there...

RS4 all the way.