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Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:44 am
by Thilly1
Hello
I am new here.
I am looking at a RS4 B7 from December 2006
It has quiet high mileage 150,000 km 94,000 miles
It has full service history from Audi.
How many times should on average there be a receipt for brakes,disk,and anything else?
When should the cam chain be changed?
What should I look for,and be warry of?
It seems to be in mint condition,but I don't want to buy it then need to spend a fortune on basic repairs.
Thanks
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:50 am
by Thilly1
Here are some pictures of the car.
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:55 am
by PetrolDave
Thilly1 wrote:How many times should on average there be a receipt for brakes,disk,and anything else?
That's a "how long is a piece of string" question - some owners get less than 20k miles from front discs, some get over 50k miles. It all depends on driving style.
Normal servicing, I reckon a car on annual (10k miles) servicing is a much better bet than one that's been on AVS (up to 2 years or 20k miles between services).
Thilly1 wrote:When should the cam chain be changed?
Audi say it's a lifetime thing, but I'd be unsure of that - but it is an engine out job...
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:13 pm
by Thilly1
A question about the steering wheel,is that a non standard??
I think I found it out.
The flat bottom was an optional extra.
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:25 pm
by TimDogg
No it's the multi-function steering wheel (MFSW) as opposed to the flat-bottomed steering wheel (FBSW) - the FBSW is more desirable to most people as are bucket seats but the Recaros in yours are comfy and people like them. The MFSW allows you to use the phone and adjust the radio I think - the FBSW has the sports button on it and some lap counter stuff.
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:26 pm
by victor2vt
Where do you live ?
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:32 pm
by RS6chris!
It's got S4 mirrors.
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:09 pm
by stu
Hi Thilly, where is this advertised? It would be useful to see the full advert.
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:24 pm
by PetrolDave
RS6chris! wrote:It's got S4 mirrors.
That's what you get if you specify folding mirrors as the RS4 ones are fixed - I changed my factory order when I found that out.
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:36 pm
by Thilly1
I live in Germany.
The car is on Ebay.co.uk
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-RS4-Avan ... 4d05c70aac
I found another one in Germany not to far away from where I live.
I'm going tomorrow to look at it.
http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/au ... res=EXPORT
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:43 pm
by Paddski
Dont think just buy
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:17 pm
by u2usual
Let us know how it goes, I am also in the market for a B7 RS4 in Switzerland.
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:20 pm
by Thilly1
Hi
I can anyone tell me how to find/look at the engine number on a RS4 B7?
I'm going to look at the black one next week,I had it inspected this week.
Managed to get the price down and a few jobs done.
New service
alloys refurbished
new front tyres
paintwork smart repaired.(has a few miner scratches).
Seems like a good car,just need to check it myself.
I will post again soon.
Thanks
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:40 am
by RS4pete
Here you go ....
Re: Think of Buying a RS4 B7
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:27 pm
by Thilly1
Carbon build up,is this a real problem??
How do I check for it?
is there an additive to prevent it or clear it out?
If I buy this car next weekend I will be doing a long run back to Germany,so can I blow it out with the additive and enough heavy right foot?