newbie - undecided future owner...

[cheesebadger]

Hi,

I have been lurking around here for a couple of years...

I currently have a 2011 Mini JCW, but new family means I need something bigger.
I have always dreamt of an RS avant, but had to spend a long time in diesels (mostly A3s) due to my commute, this is now much lower!

But now I have a debate, and I know I am opening a can of worms... B5 or B7 RS4?

Cheers,
Rich

[coffey555]

Both are good but not that many B5's left in the UK so that might narrow down your options.

Had my B7 for almost 10 years, still puts a smile on my face every time I get in it.

I had a R55 JCW Clubman, 14 plate so one of the very last with the N18 engine. That was great fun as well and probably big enough if you only have 1 sprog to put in it.

B7 is not huge in the back if it has the bucket seat option. Coming from a Mini it will feel massive but don't expect to fit 4 adults comfortably in it if you are over 6ft.

The boot is big enough for a buggy though.

[cheesebadger]

Thanks for the reply!

b5s are obviously much harder to find, especially in the rarer colours. I can only see a few avus for sale at the moment...

My 2011 JCW is a very late N14 unfortunately, but I had done my research and bought "used and approved" from BMW, so managed to get them to replace the timing chain etc almost straight away. It is a very high spec car, so didn't want to find another one that had already had work done.

Space shouldn't be an issue, I am only 5ft9 - which I blame on welsh miner genes from my grandparents!