Potential New Owner

[Dav333d]

Hi All,

I currently own an F80 M3 but for many reasons, one of them two wheeled and normally covered in mud the M isn't practical and also lacks the usual soul found in an M car. So I started looking for "Hot Estates" and narrowed it down to the C63 and RS4 ... which was swiftly narrowed down to just the RS4 as I felt the C63 just didn't look very nice all be it a nice sound track.

I've found a car which I'm interested in, probably older than I'd want at March 2013, but the deal is too good given the lack of cars in the market at £35k ish budget. The car's lightly spec'd unfortunately doesn't have a sports exhaust (gutted) but does have drive select and adjustable sports suspension. Realistically what options are the "must haves" and from a tech perspective I know I'm likely to be going backwards (currently stream deezer from the car) how far back is the entertainment on an RS4 against a newer car, car I'm looking at has MMI DVD or SDHC based Sat Nav with sound package upgrade.

Anything else or advice that I should look out for would be much appreciated.. especially if its worth the outlay on an Akra?

Cheers
David

[Stevebgt1]

I,ve just come from a C63 to an RS4. Most importantly to me was the sports pack with the sports exhaust. I never thought I would better the Merc in terms of sound, but once this Audi starts spinning up the rev range with those flaps open....wow ! It sounds glorious, especially inside the car, which is where you want it. With the Merc it was always the pedestrians that benefited more from that soundtrack. If I were you I would wait for the right one , there are loads out there. To Conclude, you need, Sports Package, drive select, 20" wheels, leather. That's it !

[Dav333d]

Cheers Steve... I've got 3 out 4 there so with the deal I'm getting I can get an aftermarket exhaust and have change.

Is it allowed to ask what motorway MPG you're seeing??

Normally not allowed to ask that on a performance car... but always nice to know.

[kmpowell]

Is it allowed to ask what motorway MPG you're seeing??

Late 20's max.

[Graeme4130]

Hi All,

.... for many reasons, one of them two wheeled and normally covered in mud the M isn't practical

RS4 is the perfect mountain bike car. I lug my downhiller in or on mine to Uk trail centres all over the country

[Dav333d]

Hi All,

.... for many reasons, one of them two wheeled and normally covered in mud the M isn't practical

RS4 is the perfect mountain bike car. I lug my downhiller in or on mine to Uk trail centres all over the country

Looks like yours is in the best colour as well!

Hopefully collecting on the 20th, I went to wales a couple of weeks back and getting the M down to the trail centre was nerve wracking due to lack of ground clearance.

[Dav333d]

Is it allowed to ask what motorway MPG you're seeing??

Late 20's max.

I can put up with that, I'm getting 28 out of the M it will just mean slowing down a touch.

[Stevebgt1]

Early twenties me ...

[Stevebgt1]

Was getting 19 in the C63!

[Shinobi675]

I've average about 22 in a thousand miles. I'm chuffed with that, if have been at 18 in the c6!

[carsarecool]

Don't get hung up on a sports exhaust...I had it and was unimpressed. You have the option for aftermarket.

If I was looking I'd want basic, no sports pack. Drive Select just adds complexity and I was never 100% happy with the setting I chose but got used to it I guess. I think I'd even go for 19s. I'd have to have Hill Hold (only cos I had it before and have on the current car). I had B&O and miss that as the current car is $hite.

I drove to Switzerland and got 285 miles out of a tank at a steady 85 all the way. Worst was 140-ish but that was nailing it on short journeys.

I moved from the RS4 to a Golf R and do miss it......sometimes. The plan is to wait for the B9 but who knows.......

Enjoy the car...

[Coffee32]

Enjoy the car as the man said. Life too short to worry about fuel economy. I get 22 to 25 dependent on weight of right foot at the time and traffic

[Dav333d]

I don't worry too much will have an XC60 as well. But getting high twenties on a cruise makes me about right on work miles so always important to bear in mind.

Pick up mine in seven days and can't wait. Few questions which I can't seem to find answers on the internet..

Aftermarket exhausts ... Firstly are they worth it? I've had a quote on an akra and north of £4k isn't happening. Milltek I've heard drone, Scorpion is an unknown to me.

I've got silver grills, window surrounds and roof bars.. I like it but I think black would look better on red, has anyone done this and if so how much does it cost to get done? Either wrapping or spraying the original parts. I imagine Audi charge ££££ to replace the OEM parts.

Last thing ... anyway to get Deezer streaming in the car?

Cheers

[Gledsy]

If your looking for an exhaust there is one on eBay full miltek with both rear sections, resonated and nonResonated at a fraction of the price, if I dint already have one I would be snapping that up!!

[Shinobi675]

I've never had an aftermarket exhaust before this one.

I have to say I'm definitely converted! I've got the jcweld exhaust and it does sound fantastic! When chasing the gears it puts a massive smile on my face!

Highly recommend it.