Has anyone ordered one...?

[P_G]

True but when I saw the B7 I knew I wanted one and paid £25k over my S4 value to get one. I don't know I would do that with the B8 RS4 let alone £50K.

[Ian_C]

Well, after leaving photos up on the laptop, copies of auto car and EVO left open on the RS4 page around the house (every day) and generally winding up the wife about 'her' new car......she finally snapped this evening and told me to 'just bloody order one if it will shut you up"...........

Nice one Jon, good work!!

[535dboy]

Had a deposit down since last may

Going to Geneva on sat to have a look

[Revolution]

Had a deposit down since last may

Going to Geneva on sat to have a look

nice one, let us know what you think...

[rs4blacked]

If they ever built a 4dr saloon version I may be interested as I prefer the saloon to the estate.

[TimDogg]

535dboy - let us know what it's like bro! P_G - I totally agree, the math doesn't work out, unfortunately I think Audi have sold out the RS brand, all I want is a different body kit so as to differentiate from the S4 in the B8 chassis. I won't be in for this one but the Maseratti GranTurismo (4.7 obviously) is still on my list.

[adsgreen]

P_G ... it didnt really matter what Audi did to the B8 RS 4 ... its never going to be worth £50k more than a B7 ... those kind of economics just wont work ... its a brand new car

Not sure I agree - it's exactly that kind of question.
I've bought plenty of "new model" cars of existing ones I already had.
The problem with the b8 rs4 is that it's more of the same... to me it's more a mid life refresh than a new model.
I think with the same performance and TT engine it would have tempted some as the driving experience would have been different.

[P_G]

535dboy - let us know what it's like bro! P_G - I totally agree, the math doesn't work out, unfortunately I think Audi have sold out the RS brand, all I want is a different body kit so as to differentiate from the S4 in the B8 chassis. I won't be in for this one but the Maseratti GranTurismo (4.7 obviously) is still on my list.

The Masser is a great car and if money were of little object in the equation I'd have one but for me is a big beast of a car for what interior and particularly boot space you get and if you think Audi servicing / parts costs are bad....

[rs4blacked]

Wonder what the repayments would be if I was to trade in my B7. Would I need a mortgage??

[RSKiwi]

I think the crux of the matter will be is it really £35-40k better than a mint used B7?

It's nice to have a new car and all that but in this case I will wait. One of the reasons I just spent a load of cash on my B7 was that the b8 is not enough of a step change IMWO.

[Dave_Hedgehog]

Wonder what the repayments would be if I was to trade in my B7. Would I need a mortgage??

a lot depends on the price and the bolt ons, it could be in the 65-75k range ...

[rs4blacked]

Wonder what the repayments would be if I was to trade in my B7. Would I need a mortgage??

a lot depends on the price and the bolt ons, it could be in the 65-75k range ...

That is true will wait til specs & prices are on configurator. I did register for info on the audi site not had any info since.

[rs4007]

I agree P-G, it just does not look at meaty as all of our B7's! I think the new A4 line looks alright, but doesn't grab me, it's got bit of a round arse. The RS4 B7 makes me salivate and has done for years. The RS4 B8 would not make me spend another £50k on top of the beast I already have! Even if I did have the cash.

What will the B8 do for the prices of our trusty old B7's then everyone? It's a different market though, a few of you will maybe upgrade, but will you really... Maybe the saloons will hold more value now that the B8 is only an Avant.. ten a penny those Avants!

[Graeme4130]

I was very sceptical, but then I drove a B8 S4 and it was a lovely car.
The only problem I have with putting any money down yet is if they base the dynamics on the RS5, then I know I'm going to feel short changed and wish I'd kept my B7
The current plan is wait to see them in UK showrooms, get a decent test drive in where I can put some miles into one, and then, and only then decide if it's worth the outlay over what I have and love
In that respect, then we're talking a year away anyway, so time will tell..
Personally, I think the Red they've shown with the nasty silver grill is a pretty nasty combo, so I'd go for black, black optics (hopefully inc grill) and silver wheels/mirrors

[P_G]

Wonder what the repayments would be if I was to trade in my B7. Would I need a mortgage??

So long it is not over 5 years old when you come to do a deal, my dealer won't even consider p/xing my RS4 against a new one because it is too old. The base will be arounf £55-57 and on the Geneva stand they reckoned with essential options [dynamic steering + torque vectoring / sports diff + bits (buckets)] you'll easily add £5-10k on so minimum £60K for one, more likely £65K or even £70K with ceramics