End of term report RK57***

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End of term report RK57***

Post by maxh » Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:34 pm

Well it was a sad farewell to my RS4 Saloon in Avus Silver last Friday. I bought it new in Sept 2007 and clocked up 28,600 miles.

I have to say that it has been the best all round car I have ever owned. Previous cars have included 2 x E46 M3's and a 997 C2S. The only reason that I am selling is that we have a growing family and as I'm 6'8" there is no way that we can even get a baby seat in the back.

The RS4 is phenomenal. Its power, noise, sure footedness and character make it very special. I also found that its discreet looks were a bonus. Whether on B roads or motorway it always finds the right balance between having fun and getting to the destination.

My one modification to the car was a Milltek non valved, non res exhaust fitted about 8 months ago. If any of you are wavering on whether to fit a louder exhaust I would definitely recommend it. It really brings the car alive and amplifies the V8 to glorious levels. Yes the Milltek can drone at 1800 revs but this easily overcome by either changing down or being easy on the throttle. The drone did not bother me at all and I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I have no affiliation to them but APS in Brackley fitted the Milltek and Ed and the guys there are superb - very knowledgeable and helpful. I had the exhaust removed last Wednesday so I had two days of driving without it on - it really felt as if the car was missing something. I sold the Milltek to a member on here so I hope they have as much fun with it as I did.

So what next.... Well I've gone for a Marmite car - an X6 35d to be exact. Its arriving at the end of September. I did drive the new RS6 and it is an amazingly quick car but really lacks that character of the RS4.

So its V8 to straight 6 diesel. I will miss the RS4 but I'm glad I've owned one of the best cars Audi have ever produced.

Thanks for everyones help and suggestions on this great site.


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Post by sonny » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:29 am

You will be back in the seat of a RS4 soon ;) I agree about the Miltek, I sometimes wish I still had mine. :(

Oh well thats 3 that have bitten the dust in RS4 ownership this week, whats going on? :shock:
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Post by scaghead » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:37 am

good luck maxh.. hope you enjoy the x6
R8 gen1 v10 plus white. Larini clubsport valved zorst.carbon side flicks,and fixed carbon spoiler.
Previous..RS4 Sprint blue loon..milltek non-res valved.revolution carbon air intake kit.cold air feed.carbon clean.MRC stage 2 remap..led interior lights.dectane led rear lights.led drls.Argon carbon oil splitter,race style front splitter,B and C door pillars and engine bottle cover..KW lowering springs.HEL brake lines all round.

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Post by chemical-ali » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:59 am

Noooo!

You'll be back!

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Post by maxh » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:08 pm

God I miss that V8 noise.

Driving a 525d Auto at the moment!!

Here is the car at Stratford Audi:
http://usedcars.audi.co.uk/carview.aspx?id=600688273#
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