New Model S4 at Docklands Audi

[Mik]

Went past Docklands Audi yesterday and popped in to have a look at the RS6 they have on show.....but saw a black S4 Saloon with Silver Leather with plates on which stole the show for me!!! Think its a demo car.....wow what a beautiful car...first time I have see it in black..nearly put down a deposit!! [img]images/graemlins/jump_clap.gif[/img]

[Gareth]

Hi Mik

Was it Ebony pearl metallic or Brilliant non pearl Black?

cheers!

[Chins]

Hopefully Black, so you can save £450 [img]images/graemlins/1syellow1.gif[/img]

I actually quite like Brilliant Black and the Silver Nappa.
The saloon looks nicer as well IMHO

Jonathan

[Gareth]

£450 is not the issue really M8, but as I've had Ebony before I know what a sod of a colour it is to clean and also to get touched in if it gets scratched/keyed/stone chips etc...

No way the saloon looks better than the avant though [img]images/graemlins/9mm.gif[/img]

[Riz_RS4]

Just had a look at a new S4 Avant at my local dealer today, just over 41k in noggy blue with blue alcantra/leather seats.....

I`ve noticed that the new Racaro seats have had a new design.
Wasnt too impressed as i prefer the saloon, new avus alloys are now 18" which is good and the front grill in now in a grey plastic finish........ overall its a very nice car..... still no RS though! [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]

[Gareth]

noggy blue looks great in the brochure but would it be a nono for resale??

any thoughts?

[JohnW]

Why would it be a no-no ?
I notice that there are far more silver & black RS4s around than any other colours, and that the Red and blue ones seem to sell just as fast as anything else...

Personally I like Nogaro, so wondered if people think it impacts on sales of current cars, which is the implication from what you are saying. [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
I plan to buy either a Noggy RS4 or new S4 (when I make up my mind !).

Cheers,
John.

[Gareth]

John

Don't get me wrong, I love Nogaro but some folks-non enthusiasts-might look at it and think.."er...smurf blue!" [img]images/graemlins/rocketwhore.gif[/img]

Also dealers always talk down any colour that's not the conservative choice when you come to sell it back to them. Hence the need to look at Moro/Ebony/Dolphin etc...safe colours for resale.

At the end of the day you get whatever suits you but I would always say that a 1 year old S4 V8 avant in Moro (for example) will be worth more than one in Imola/Red or Nogaro...IMO [img]images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]

[Mik]

Hey Gareth

Think it was Brilliant non pearl Black - it looked really dark and mean [img]images/graemlins/audiS4black.gif[/img]
Normally, I prefer the Avant though, and Noggy blue is the real colour for me as it makes the car look special. Seriously thinking about swapping my Nogaro S4 Avant (Biturbo) for a new Nogaro S4 Avant (V8).....need to book a testdrive for an S4 Avant - anyone know of a London dealer who has got an Avant to testdrive?

Cheers

Mik

[JohnW]

Gareth,
its a fair comment.

I've been trying to find an RS4 in Nogaro or Misano though, and they seem to sell like hotcakes. Take a look on Autotrader or audi used list and there are lots of Avus cars, but not many other colours.

Personally I think it is more to do with the rest of the spec (leather, bose, satnav, etc) but it certainly shows which cars hang around.

Smurf Blue ! [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]

Cheers,
John.

[JohnW]

Mik,

the audi dealers at Basingstoke have a black S4 Avant demonstrator [img]images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

If you decide to jump, I'd be interested to hear details of your Nogaro S4 Avant, incase I can't find an RS4 to the spec I want in the short term. [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Cheers,
John.

[Gareth]

The demo car at AG is also a (Ebony) black avant.

Looks very nice indeed, very grown up and sensible [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

[B5DOM]

Martins Audi
London Road Hatch Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 7NZ

Tel: 01256 867020
Fax: 01256 867121


MODEL: AUDI RS4 quattro AVANT

REGISTRATION: X606 FBL YEAR: 2000

MILEAGE: 17,900 PRICE: £37995


AUDI RS4 quattro AVANT FINISHED IN NOGARO BLUE WITH BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR. SPECIFICATION INCLUDES ALARM, ALLOY WHEELS, CD PLAYER, CENTRAL LOCKING, CLIMATE CONTROL, DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM, CRUISE CONTROL, DRIVERS ARMREST, HEATED SEATS, 6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, RADIO / CASSETTE, SATELLITE NAVIGATION, SUNROOF, TRACKER SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL.

[img]images/graemlins/s4anogaro.gif[/img]

[JohnW]

Thanks Dom,

I am already waiting for that one to get to them. The current owner is awaiting his new car apparently !
I missed the chance to view 2 cars there last week because they didn't give me a call when they arrived !!! [img]images/graemlins/cry.gif[/img]

Guildford have a Nogaro one, but cloth interior and high price (IMO).
Another place has one due in, but there are supposedly 5 of us waiting to see it when it gets there. Could be a bit of a bun fight [img]images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/rocketwhore.gif[/img]

Cheers,
John.

[JohnH]

I was originally looking for Nogaro but jumped on an Avus one with only 3,500 miles. Guildford Audi reckoned the colour desirability was in the following order:

Black
Avus
Nogaro
Misano Red
Yellow
Green