B7 to B8....
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Go & grabs crystal ball.......
That all depends on the spec you want, mileage you're willing to accept & a good number of other things too. From what I have seen, the resale price for a used B8 RS is holding up quite well, though I am only going on the forecourt price.
That all depends on the spec you want, mileage you're willing to accept & a good number of other things too. From what I have seen, the resale price for a used B8 RS is holding up quite well, though I am only going on the forecourt price.
It's all torque talk.
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Bought mine when it was 9 months old with 5k on the clock
Car was 75k 9 months later I paid 58 I was happy with that, top car great spec and no waiting
Car was 75k 9 months later I paid 58 I was happy with that, top car great spec and no waiting

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I have been thinking also about selling the B7 for the B8 not sure I would miss the B7 as mine is supercharged and the auto box would I find it boring
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You can still have plenty of fun when the box is in manual.....


It's all torque talk.
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Speaking to a chap in a B8 at North Weald 1/4 test a few Sundays ago and he told me he regretted selling his B7 although preferred the more modern B8 interior and would be a better car for long journeys etc.
With a heavy head wind I ran a 13.33 and he couldnt beat 13.5.
With a heavy head wind I ran a 13.33 and he couldnt beat 13.5.
MRC-TTS Supercharged B7 RS4.
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no you cantsmudge wrote:You can still have plenty of fun when the box is in manual.....

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If you're losing 150bhp of supercharged grunt, the manual box will be the least of your worries - B8 will feel superslow in comparisonRS04YOB wrote:I have been thinking also about selling the B7 for the B8 not sure I would miss the B7 as mine is supercharged and the auto box would I find it boring
FWIW, I've dragged a B8 against a healthy B7 (409bhp) and the B7 didn't stand a chance
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat
Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat

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No you Can't!! We can!!no you cant
The box makes the most of the v8 don't be a stick in the mud
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Will be interesting to see what the next RS4 will be there has to be something better than the na V8
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V6 of some description.
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I can't see, with all the emissions regulations, that it won't go the way of the M and AMG cars and take the turbo route
Personally, although we'll lose the noise, torque and easy power mods will be a welcome return to form
Personally, although we'll lose the noise, torque and easy power mods will be a welcome return to form
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat
Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat

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Would be nice to have a car with an easy fix for power after having the b7 and 8I can't see, with all the emissions regulations, that it won't go the way of the M and AMG cars and take the turbo route
Personally, although we'll lose the noise, torque and easy power mods will be a welcome return to form
If I do get mine charged, it will be a better weapon I reckon
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Yeah, I agreeRIV wrote:Would be nice to have a car with an easy fix for power after having the b7 and 8I can't see, with all the emissions regulations, that it won't go the way of the M and AMG cars and take the turbo route
Personally, although we'll lose the noise, torque and easy power mods will be a welcome return to form
If I do get mine charged, it will be a better weapon I reckon
I genuinely love the current RS4, but If I had to level some criticism at it, it'd be that it needs a little bit more grunt so I can keep up with those pesky GTRs that seem so popular around my way
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat
Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat

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500PS S4 FTW
With a TDI badge
With a TDI badge
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I'll definitely consider one of those next time I'm in the market for the most boring looking car on the planetHYFR wrote:500PS S4 FTW
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat
Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat

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