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Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:46 am
by GarethO
Trying to find a black Avant with carbon trim but struggling to find one on the used trader market. I need to trade my Focus RS.
I've found a couple (IMO on the expensive side) but does anyone know of others? One being with Top Gear cars in Scotland and the other with Meriden (Ferrari dealer) down London way. Both in the right mileage zone (under 40k miles) but neither have the carbon trim (is this an expensive option? I know a set has just been sold in the classifieds section).

Also, I've only ever driven an Avant. Does the ride differ from the saloon at all?

TIA
Gareth

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:41 am
by Jules
I must admit i do like the carbon trim,but if the cars is right apart from just that i would go for it.

At some point you will find a set on ebay for not to much,its suprising how many come up that are being broken

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:44 pm
by Ollieb7
How much are you looking for for the Focus? Mine has Carbon and folding rear seats for the dog.. :-)

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=93948

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:20 pm
by galesy
Hi, I was also looking for carbon trim (plus a few other things) and in the end found a car that was right that actually had silver trim. On the plus side is its a silver car, so the trim kinda works, but I ended up compromising. Guess my point is dont get to hung up on trim etc, as the mechanicals and condition are much more important!
There was a private sale in North Yorks I test drove, think it was higher mileage (52k) but a black avant in really really good condition!

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:34 pm
by adsgreen
I personally didn't like the carbon trim and found it a bit.... tacky.
However brand new it's somethin like 2k as it is proper carbon. You can get get existing trim carbon skinned for a few hundred quid and done professionally you can't see the difference.

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:01 pm
by Jules
adsgreen wrote:I personally didn't like the carbon trim and found it a bit.... tacky.
However brand new it's somethin like 2k as it is proper carbon. You can get get existing trim carbon skinned for a few hundred quid and done professionally you can't see the difference.

You wont get it carbon skinned for a few hundred but you can wrap it in carbon 3m vinyl very cheeply or even do it yourself

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:00 pm
by adsgreen
Real carbon skinning for £350

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:04 pm
by Jules
adsgreen wrote:Real carbon skinning for £350

Ah ok,thats seems a crazy good price for 4 door inserts,ash tray front and rear,dash and gear surround.

Can you get me a number because i must be getting ripped off from a friend lol

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:05 pm
by adsgreen
http://ocarbon.com/products/audi/a4/b6b7
Not sure on shipping - may make it up to about 500 quid max Id have thought.
The photos look stunning - esp the RS5 build blog.

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:07 pm
by djhs
http://www.chappellsportscars.com/stock ... -rs4-43186
I went to see this car but didnt buy it as tbh I dont need avant capability. Kier is a nice bloke and am sure theres a deal to be done. black with carbon and sport susp set up

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:08 pm
by Jules
adsgreen wrote:http://ocarbon.com/products/audi/a4/b6b7
Not sure on shipping - may make it up to about 500 quid max Id have thought.
The photos look stunning - esp the RS5 build blog.

Thanks for that,honestly that is CHEAP,but if didnt already have the carbon i would hold out for some on ebay
and get genuine factory.

Off to see what else they do lol

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:34 pm
by Jonesy07
djhs wrote:http://www.chappellsportscars.com/stock ... -rs4-43186
I went to see this car but didnt buy it as tbh I dont need avant capability. Kier is a nice bloke and am sure theres a deal to be done. black with carbon and sport susp set up
I live next to this garage and went to school with Kier. Great guy and real car nut that knows his stuff. Couldn't buy from a nicer guy.

My family have had a couple of 911's and AMG's from him.

Seen the car the other day and is a good example.

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:43 pm
by Ian_C
djhs wrote:http://www.chappellsportscars.com/stock ... -rs4-43186
I went to see this car but didnt buy it as tbh I dont need avant capability. Kier is a nice bloke and am sure theres a deal to be done. black with carbon and sport susp set up
Photos and text state piano black. Someones nicked the carbon!

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:15 am
by gareth_oau
hey welcome aboard Gareth, hope you find one soon!

Gareth O

Re: Finding the right RS4

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:39 pm
by stuartbarriskell
GarethO wrote:Trying to find a black Avant with carbon trim but struggling to find one on the used trader market. I need to trade my Focus RS.
I've found a couple (IMO on the expensive side) but does anyone know of others? One being with Top Gear cars in Scotland and the other with Meriden (Ferrari dealer) down London way. Both in the right mileage zone (under 40k miles) but neither have the carbon trim (is this an expensive option? I know a set has just been sold in the classifieds section).

Also, I've only ever driven an Avant. Does the ride differ from the saloon at all?

TIA
Gareth
Driven both I opted for the Avant...defo holds it's money better than the saloon, and is a fine drive....go for a nice Avant