New owner saying Hi

[Steve_C]

Hi guys
Just saying hello as I have just put down a deposit for an RS4 and should be picking it up next week.

I have bought the avant from German Marques http://www.german-marques.co.uk/detail.asp?id=31 so would be interested to hear any comments on this car if you know its history or whether you think it is a good price at £26995!

I am now considering whether to take out a warranty or not but was quoted £2k for an Audi warranty of £1k for a WarrantyWise one. What are the costs of typical repairs required to RS4s and do most people take the risk or play it safe and take out the warranty?

Although I will try to fill it with 97/98 octane fuel, is it okay to put 95 in occasionally?

Am thinking of de-badging it - should this be a simple process?

Any advice/recommendations re maintenance (or anything else) would be gratefully received - I am based in the E. Midlands.

[Sims]

Hi guys


I am now considering whether to take out a warranty or not but was quoted £2k for an Audi warranty of £1k for a WarrantyWise one. What are the costs of typical repairs required to RS4s and do most people take the risk or play it safe and take out the warranty?

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Hi & welcome.

Check this out:

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=84600

[kr]

Looks nice, what mileage?

[Steve_C]

Thanks Sims, looks like Warranty Direct is the way to go.

Mileage is 67k with FASH.

[HYFR]

don't EVER put 95 fuel in it....on

Always put 99 fuel (Tesco super / vpower / Ultimate)

The difference at the pump is literally a few quid, so why even bother to try and save that when your putting it in a £27k super saloon?

[Marcus-RS4]

Price is about right for that mileage. Quite a few out there now with lower mileage that that, something to take on board.

Looks V clean though!

[Steve_C]

Thanks, and I will always try put high octane in - I just wondered if I'm caught short and the petrol station only has 95, is it okay to put a few gallons in to get me to the next high octane station?

[Steve_C]

Hi Marcus, as I only do 6000 miles pa, my thinking is to save a few quid on a high mileage example that will come down to an average mileage example if and when I sell in years to come.

[Sims]

Thanks, and I will always try put high octane in - I just wondered if I'm caught short and the petrol station only has 95, is it okay to put a few gallons in to get me to the next high octane station?

Sure, no problem,

aka_DK is right, try and stay with Shell/Tesco/Ultimate brand.

[Steve_C]

Thanks Sims, and thanks everyone for the prompt replies. Should be picking the car up on Wed so will post back my initial thoughts after taking the scenic route home!

[sonny]

95ron should only be used in an emergency only, you will get more MPG using 97ron and above. 95ron will cause the car to burn rich having a adverse effect on the pre-cats (warm up cats).

Use 97 RON and above only.