Newbie / possible buyer, with loads of questions.......

[mrdeli]

I too had a deposit on an M3. But in June pulled out and bought an RS4 saloon - I am very pleased I did. The M3 is, in my opinion, just not what the last model was when it was launched. This morning I spoke to a client who has had his new M3 for just over 3 weeks. He is disappointed in it - says fuel is terrible 17mpg (heheh not much worse than mine then!), but that it lets it's tail go at every roundabout - not something he found the old model did - and not something he really wanted. But still both are great cars, but I suspect that the residuals of the new M3 will not hold a candle to that of the old E46 model on launch. Good luck in your decision - not too bad a problem to have ;@)

[mrdeli]

.... ps ... i would add that no one has ever had anything but praise for my car - The M3 will bring love and hate / jealously in equal measures.

[GardinerG]

Nonsense, the Avant has always been far cooler!

Lolol. They are only jealous as they couldn't afford the Avant in the first place and had to settle for the saloon!

[ARSEY4]

Is it my imagination but are the dealer prices for second hand RS4 saloons actually increasing? i did a search and most 06/56 plate cars are 44k + and 07/57 cars seem to be 46k plus. There are even a few 57 plate cars with minimal mileage on up for over 50k. Im sure this was not the case a few months back.
I did do a search on avants but when I put my age in (41) it chucked me out and said I was far too young to be buying an estate car.

[audijohn]

Is it my imagination but are the dealer prices for second hand RS4 saloons actually increasing? i did a search and most 06/56 plate cars are 44k + and 07/57 cars seem to be 46k plus. There are even a few 57 plate cars with minimal mileage on up for over 50k. Im sure this was not the case a few months back.
I did do a search on avants but when I put my age in (41) it chucked me out and said I was far too young to be buying an estate car.

Yes the RV does appear to be on the increase, and Yes you are far tooooooo Young for the "old Man Avant"

[AidenL]

I'm just gone 42 - am I too young for an Avant?

[AidenL]

I too had a deposit on an M3. But in June pulled out and bought an RS4 saloon - I am very pleased I did. The M3 is, in my opinion, just not what the last model was when it was launched. This morning I spoke to a client who has had his new M3 for just over 3 weeks. He is disappointed in it - says fuel is terrible 17mpg (heheh not much worse than mine then!), but that it lets it's tail go at every roundabout - not something he found the old model did - and not something he really wanted. But still both are great cars, but I suspect that the residuals of the new M3 will not hold a candle to that of the old E46 model on launch. Good luck in your decision - not too bad a problem to have ;@)

Call me boring, but I don't particularly WANT the tail swinging out on every roundabout.....

[t_urbo]

Go for the saloon, its a better car full stop.

Im amazed at the amount of people that believe these cars have low depreciation. I reckon alot of you need to be sectioned!

If you buy one expect to lose 5k the first day then 20 % 1st year and another 20% 2nd year and another 10% 3rd year.

[sonny]

Is it my imagination but are the dealer prices for second hand RS4 saloons actually increasing? i did a search and most 06/56 plate cars are 44k + and 07/57 cars seem to be 46k plus. There are even a few 57 plate cars with minimal mileage on up for over 50k. Im sure this was not the case a few months back.
I did do a search on avants but when I put my age in (41) it chucked me out and said I was far too young to be buying an estate car.

I paid 43k for my 2006 saloon, that was one of the cheapest fully loaded examples withing a 200 mile radius of where I live, I had to drive an hour half north to pick it up!

[AidenL]

Sadly, over here anyway, 50% depreciation in 3 years is the norm

[AidenL]

Folks, would any of you consider the S5 a viable alternative to an RS4, newer shape, platform, and a filler until the RS5 comes along? Any thoughts?

[ARSEY4]

Folks, would any of you consider the S5 a viable alternative to an RS4, newer shape, platform, and a filler until the RS5 comes along? Any thoughts?

For the car yes, financially not so sure. I had one for a couple of hours whilst my ecu was flashed. It was a lovely car but it really is a lazy GT, its quite quick but feels a little out of breath compared to rs4 especially when making progress up the rev range. If I had one I would constantly be thinking about the RS4 and feeling slightly miffed that I didnt get one. I would think that depn would be heavier on the s5 than rs4 purely because of numbers. Lovely looking car though, in black reminds me of a bentley continental. If an RS4 is a no no for and you really hanker for an RS5 why not try the a5 3.0 oil burner? you could get a decent specced one new for 36k max.

[ARSEY4]

Is it my imagination but are the dealer prices for second hand RS4 saloons actually increasing? i did a search and most 06/56 plate cars are 44k + and 07/57 cars seem to be 46k plus. There are even a few 57 plate cars with minimal mileage on up for over 50k. Im sure this was not the case a few months back.
I did do a search on avants but when I put my age in (41) it chucked me out and said I was far too young to be buying an estate car.

I paid 43k for my 2006 saloon, that was one of the cheapest fully loaded examples withing a 200 mile radius of where I live, I had to drive an hour half north to pick it up!

When was that and what mileage? just curious if my suspisions have any basis.

[AidenL]

Folks, would any of you consider the S5 a viable alternative to an RS4, newer shape, platform, and a filler until the RS5 comes along? Any thoughts?

For the car yes, financially not so sure. I had one for a couple of hours whilst my ecu was flashed. It was a lovely car but it really is a lazy GT, its quite quick but feels a little out of breath compared to rs4 especially when making progress up the rev range. If I had one I would constantly be thinking about the RS4 and feeling slightly miffed that I didnt get one. I would think that depn would be heavier on the s5 than rs4 purely because of numbers. Lovely looking car though, in black reminds me of a bentley continental. If an RS4 is a no no for and you really hanker for an RS5 why not try the a5 3.0 oil burner? you could get a decent specced one new for 36k max.

Thanks

I suppose what draws me to the S5 is the newness of it - I guess its the performance Audi shape of the future - love the vlack with red leather too - it is an imposing shape.

I do recognise the appeal of the A5 d , but I can't bring myself to buy a diesel !

[AidenL]

Does anyone have any vague idea as to when the RS5 may be launched???