Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

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Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by Surrey Sam » Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:37 pm

Toying with the idea of running a RS5 for 12 months, whilst I consider my options.

Looking around there is a sizable value difference between pre and post facelift cars. Any reason?

As far as I can tell you have different:

Front bumper
Front Lights
Rear Bumper
Rear Lights
Flat bottom steering wheel
Climate control panel

You could retro fit those to a pre FL model and probably just come short of the post FL version values. Am I missing something here?
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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by HYFR » Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:39 pm

but why would that make any sense ?!

personally, I prefer the PFL looks

I'm surprised how they've held firm over last 2 years ... losing no more than £5k pa.

Get one for £2Xk and its decent as effectively a coupe B8 RS 4

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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by Surrey Sam » Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:02 pm

(shrugs shoulders )

Desirability I guess?

Personally I lean towards the facelift corner in preference, but both look good enough to consider anyway. I'm just concerned of re-sale - it will come loaded, as I like my specification to be more voluptuous in size. Therefore it would be low £30's.

My thoughts exactly about a coupe B8 RS4.
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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by HYFR » Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:08 pm

PFL not impacted residual wise so I wouldn't worry.

they are a good car, but will feel fat and bloated after your B7, but a nice step into 21C

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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by HYFR » Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:12 pm

Buckets are EXTREMELY rare !

and having had my RS 5 with SuperSports & Buckets, I can confirm that Buckets make a marked difference in the "feel" of the cars agility, and you are somehow more "connected"

This would help you in the transition from B7 to B8

This could be had for £30k I am sure ...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 015095?v=b

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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by HYFR » Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:15 pm

or, Sepang + Ceramics (will have to buy some 20"s off here or eBay)

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 115830?v=b

Stratstone will defo do you a deal ;)

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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by HYFR » Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:16 pm

^ I would recommend the Ceramics as its a heavy car, but tbf, I ran Ferrodo DS2500 and uprated fluid and the brakes held up very well

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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by Surrey Sam » Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:33 pm

:lol:

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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by PSB1 » Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:08 am

Surrey Sam wrote:Toying with the idea of running a RS5 for 12 months, whilst I consider my options.

Looking around there is a sizable value difference between pre and post facelift cars. Any reason?

As far as I can tell you have different:

Front bumper
Front Lights
Rear Bumper
Rear Lights
Flat bottom steering wheel
Climate control panel

You could retro fit those to a pre FL model and probably just come short of the post FL version values. Am I missing something here?
The ADS button is different too - better / worse not sure. Also, with the gear selector you toggle down into S mode. Think that was new.
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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by Noyjatat » Mon Dec 28, 2015 5:49 pm

If you have any questions about the PFL or want a ride out at Box Hill let me know buddy.

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Re: Pre Face lift vs Post Face Lift ?

Post by Surrey Sam » Thu Dec 31, 2015 6:38 pm

Thanks Paul, Gaz and DK :thumbs:

From what I can tell the FL also has wavy discs for the steel setup which wouldn't be my prefered choice.
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