I want an S4 but what should I get.

Post by **Chrishumes** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:20 pm

hmmm, my dealer said he couldnt get near that price! sounds like a good deal. im still debating getting one as after 3 years will lose 20k of its value = 6k/year loss.

Post by **Nickyboy** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:49 pm

A lot of dealers I tried couldn't. I called 10-12 different dealers and none could match drivethedeal. A couple came close. Don't know what I'm gonna do if Audi don't extend the offer as it will then probably put it just out of reach I think.

Agree the depreciation is high, I just see it as a monthly expense to be honest.

Post by **HYFR** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:04 pm

the B8 is nowhere near the B7 RS 4 dynamically in stock form (i.e. without ADS and sports diff) ... straight line speed yes, but dynamics - not a chance

Post by **Nickyboy** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:29 am

I need some people's thoughts on my current dilemma.

I have a FL S4 on order which may take 6 months to arrive which means I will receive it outside the current good finance offer and if Audi don't extend it means I will have to pay loads extra for it.

In the meantime I have found a well spec'd S4 that I can buy now but it is the non-fl without the titanium alloys and doesn't have the small details of the FL or the efficiency. If I take this car I definitely qualify for the offer but I am getting a better spec S4 but older version.

Which option would you choose and why?

Thanks in advance.

Post by **Ian_C** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:55 am

Everyone has already said go second hand.......

Being tied by finance always puts you on the back foot.

Post by **R1NGA** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:35 am

Post by **Ian_C** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:36 am

Facelift (2012 MY)

Post by **R1NGA** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:59 pm

I knew that.....

Post by **Ian_C** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:59 pm

I still cannot get over 17k depreciation in 5000 miles!!!! Thats an entire mint condition B5 RS4......

Post by **longdog** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:23 pm

New for me - Love the smell of a new car!!

Being serious though, I said that after I bought my last s4 (7 month old - 8 grand saving) I'd never buy another new car but I couldn't find a used one with the spec that I wanted so I'm taking the plunge on a new one. You only live once and I'm sure I won't lose too much sleep over how much money it's losing as I drive it out of the garage.

Each to their own. I don't like fat birds but that's just me!

Post by **Chrishumes** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:15 pm

My dealer things the deal will be extended as all a4s are on long lead time...

Post by **Nickyboy** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:21 pm

As said previously I don't think about the depreciation only the monthly cost. My car is just another expenditure to be honest.

I hope you are right Chris about the finance deal as I think I prefer the FL and I have ordered it how I want it. The hard thing was when the dealer introduced me to the RS3, it purrs and if the interior was as nice as the S4 I would har bought it there and then.

Post by **Chrishumes** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:01 pm

Rs3 is at least 5k more, and not practical like a s4, admit id have one though! Im looking into the s4 deal and my dealer is guna ask his manager for best deal....wait and see

Post by **Nickyboy** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:04 pm

Pm me what offer you get. I managed to get a good offer on a pre FL S4 today but think I'm going to hold out and hope I get a FL in time. All hopes rest on the extended deal

Post by **Chrishumes** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:34 pm

Hold out for it mate, sure they will keep the deal. Will do, hopefully tomorrow

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