Order placed, now the waiting game begins.

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:57 pm

Well, it's done. After 5 years of B7 RS4 ownership and as of 11am this morning the order is placed and I am now awaiting delivery of a new B8 RS4. Let the wait begin (estimate at this stage 5-6 months).

I am rather excited! I havent seen a single B8 RS4 on the roads here, with only 4 orders being placed so far in Dubai for this vehicle, mine being the 5th (and the only RS4 in Dubai to be Sepang), making for an exclusivity factor waaay higher than Ferrari FF''s, 458's, California's, Lamborghini Aventador's etc.

The Middle East standard specification is higher than for Europe so there aren't too many options left to tick. In my opinion the only significant options not selected on my vehicle are the ceramics and Audi Exclusive interiors.

Here is the full spec of the vehicle.

Exterior: Sepang Blue, pearl effect

Interior:
Material: Fine Nappa leather with piping
Seats: lunar silver-lunar silver-rock grey
Dashboard: black-black
Carpet: black
Headliner: black

Options:
adaptive cruise control
Audi side assist and Audi active lane assist
Cast aluminium alloy wheels, 5 V-spoke design, titanium look, machine-polished, size 9J x 20, with 265/30 R 20 tyres
Equipment Package I
MMI® navigation plus

Standard Equipment:
Leather-covered door armrests in the door trims
Trim strips in matt aluminium look

Exterior:
Auto-dynamically operated headlight range control
Dulled aluminum roof rails
Emblems
Exterior mirror housings in matt aluminium look
Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, heated and folding
Replaced by: Exterior mirrors, electr. adjustable, heated and folding w. automatic anti-glare action, w. memory function (contained in Equipment Package I)
Headlight washers
LED rear lights
Left exterior mirror: flat
Light / rain sensor
Model designation/badging
RS 4 roof spoiler
Reinforced bumpers
Right exterior mirror: convex, large viewing field (AGCC)
Separate daytime running lights
Windshield in heat-insulating glass
Xenon plus with LED daytime running lights

Wheels & tyres:
Alloy wheels 9J x 19
Replaced by: Alloy wheels 9J x 20 (contained in Cast aluminium alloy wheels, 5 V-spoke design, titanium look, machine-polished, size 9J x 20, with 265/30 R 20 tyres)
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Spare wheel with full-size tyre, alloy
Tires 265/35 R19 98Y x 1 (with modified sidewall)
Replaced by: Tires 265/30 ZR20 94Y x1 sporty (contained in Cast aluminium alloy wheels, 5 V-spoke design, titanium look, machine-polished, size 9J x 20, with 265/30 R 20 tyres)
Tool kit
Wheels of Quattro GmbH

Interior:
Decorative inserts Carbon
First-aid cushion and warning triangle
Floor mats at front and rear
Headlining, cloth
Information kit in Arabic and English
Instrument insert with km/h speedometer, clock, tachometer and trip odometer
Interior mirror with automatic anti-glare action
Labels/plates in English and Arabic
Lighting package
Load-through hatch wit removable ski bag
Luggage compartment floor
Replaced by: Rails system with load-securing set
Operating voltage 12V
Reversible load floor
Replaced by: Reversible mat
Scuff plates in door apertures
Sun visors on driver's and passenger side
Replaced by: Sun visors, pivoting
Three-zone automatic air conditioning
Steering wheels

Leather-covered multifunction sports steering wheel, 3-spoke, flat-bottomed, with shift paddles
Seats

4-way lumbar support
Folding rear seat back
Front centre armrest
Front seats, electrically adjustable
Replaced by: Memory function for the driver's seat (contained in Equipment Package I)
ISOFIX child seat mounting for the rear seats
ISOFIX child seat mounting for the front passenger seat
S sports seats at front
Seat belt monitoring
Seats & seat upholstery

Fine Nappa leather with piping
Safety & technology

12V socket in the luggage compartment (Avant)
4-piston fixed calliper brakes at rear; perforated disc brakes at rear, ventilated, 2-section, pinned
Anti-theft alarm with tow-away protection
Audi drive select
Auto release function
Cruise control
Replaced by: adaptive cruise control
Cruise control speed limit system
Replaced by: Top speed electronically governed at 280 km/h (contained in Sport Package)
Driver information system with colour display
Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
Energy recovery
Fullsize airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation
Luggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closing
Parking aid plus
Replaced by: Parking aid plus with reversing camera (contained in Equipment Package I)
Radio remote control
Replaced by: Convenience key (contained in Equipment Package I)
Rear side airbags
RS 4 sports suspension
Replaced by: Sports suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control DRC (contained in Sport Package)

Infotainment:
Audi music interface
Audi sound system
Replaced by: Bang & Olufsen Sound System (contained in Equipment Package I)
Bluetooth interface
Replaced by: Bluetooth car phone online (contained in Equipment Package I)
CD player
Replaced by: DVD player (contained in MMI® navigation plus)
concert radio
Replaced by: Radio (contained in MMI® navigation plus)

Other:
Basic rear axle differential
Replaced by: quattro® with sports differential (contained in Sport Package)
Customised fitting by quattro GmbH
Exhaust tailpipes
Replaced by: Sports exhaust system (contained in Sport Package)
Type approval Dubai
quattro®

Post by **535dboy** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:15 pm

Excellent.

Just the wait now

Post by **KSA_RS4** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:01 pm

congratulations Matthew on the order, i hope time waiting period flys by quick.

your more than welcome to have a look at my car once i collect it in 2 weeks time.

anyway congratulations once more. amazing order.

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:32 pm

KSA_RS4 wrote:congratulations Matthew on the order, i hope time waiting period flys by quick.

your more than welcome to have a look at my car once i collect it in 2 weeks time.

anyway congratulations once more. amazing order.

I am braced for an anticipated delivery for the week prior to Christmas, any improvement on that and I will be happy.

I would love to see your '2nd' rs4 when it arrives. Did you know that the '1st' rs4 you ordered has now sold? We might be able to get a Dubai based B7 and B8 photo taken!

Post by **KSA_RS4** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:38 pm

@ Matthew

That will make a nice Xmas gift to your self.
I really don't understand why the car takes so long to come to this part of the world.

I'm happy Al nabooda has managed to sell the car. Never thought anyone would buy that RS4 in the region without navi especially since its a must have here when it comes to resale.

I will send you a shout once I get delivery. Photo shoot of the B7 & B8 sounds good to me.

Post by **Pid** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:56 pm

Congratulations on your order. The 5-6 months will fly by......not lol Will be a nice Xmas present.
I've 4 weeks to go since i made my order in Feb, in fact it hits the production line tomorrow (week 25).
Shame you haven't got the quiet country B roads to really push your machine to the fun limits in Dubai. Although you do have some long 4 lane straights to hit the top speed. Did you get it de restricted?

Post by **RS Owner** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:28 pm

KSA_RS4 wrote:I really don't understand why the car takes so long to come to this part of the world.

3 weeks ago, I was also told delivery would be 5 to 6 months (in UK)

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:42 pm

Pid wrote:Congratulations on your order. The 5-6 months will fly by......not lol Will be a nice Xmas present.
I've 4 weeks to go since i made my order in Feb, in fact it hits the production line tomorrow (week 25).
Shame you haven't got the quiet country B roads to really push your machine to the fun limits in Dubai. Although you do have some long 4 lane straights to hit the top speed. Did you get it de restricted?

We don't have B roads but we do have Jebal Hafeet, a mountain climb, 6 miles long with 60 corners.

Fifth Gear Section: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvJ59kFh74
Motorbike video from bottom to top: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=N5a-t1ZZ ... re=related

As part of the sports package i have selected, the speed limiter is raised to 280km/h

Post by **RSQ** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:24 pm

I too have placed an order, delivery 1 Sept in the UK, did so a couple of months ago and checking the forum each day as a way of keeping the excitement going.

Daytona Grey
V-Spokes
Hill Hold Assist
Sound Pack
Panoramic Sunroof
Advanced Key
Electric folding/dimming/memory mirrors
Phone High
Nappa Black
Electric seats with memory
Matt Aluminium styling
Sports Package
Rear Side Airbags
Side Assist
Lane Assist
Radar Cruise Control (Driver Assistance Package)
Privacy Glass
Heated Front/Rear Seats
High Beam Assist
Ceramic Brakes
Auto closing bootlid

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:43 pm

RSQ wrote:I too have placed an order, delivery 1 Sept in the UK, did so a couple of months ago and checking the forum each day as a way of keeping the excitement going.

Daytona Grey
V-Spokes
Hill Hold Assist
Sound Pack
Panoramic Sunroof
Advanced Key
Electric folding/dimming/memory mirrors
Phone High
Nappa Black
Electric seats with memory
Matt Aluminium styling
Sports Package
Rear Side Airbags
Side Assist
Lane Assist
Radar Cruise Control (Driver Assistance Package)
Privacy Glass
Heated Front/Rear Seats
High Beam Assist
Ceramic Brakes
Auto closing bootlid

Nice spec, I could not justify the ceramics to myself, I won't be doing any track days, and all in all, I've been quite satisfied with my 'normal' setup on the existing B7 RS4, and heated seats were definately not on my must have list!.

I am looking forward to the big jump in 'tech' in the new car.

Have you had a test drive? I haven't, due to rarity/low demand here in Dubai the dealers don't keep any stock, so delivery day will be my first day behind the wheel of a B8 RS4.

Post by **Pid** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:23 pm

matthew.lewis2 wrote:
Pid wrote:Congratulations on your order. The 5-6 months will fly by......not lol Will be a nice Xmas present.
I've 4 weeks to go since i made my order in Feb, in fact it hits the production line tomorrow (week 25).
Shame you haven't got the quiet country B roads to really push your machine to the fun limits in Dubai. Although you do have some long 4 lane straights to hit the top speed. Did you get it de restricted?
We don't have B roads but we do have Jebal Hafeet, a mountain climb, 6 miles long with 60 corners.

Fifth Gear Section: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvJ59kFh74
Motorbike video from bottom to top: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=N5a-t1ZZ ... re=related

As part of the sports package i have selected, the speed limiter is raised to 280km/h

Sounds and looks like fun (thanks for the links). Should be just the place to go on Xmas day to play with your new toy

Post by **Pid** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:29 pm

RSQ wrote:I too have placed an order, delivery 1 Sept in the UK, did so a couple of months ago and checking the forum each day as a way of keeping the excitement going.

Daytona Grey
V-Spokes
Hill Hold Assist
Sound Pack
Panoramic Sunroof
Advanced Key
Electric folding/dimming/memory mirrors
Phone High
Nappa Black
Electric seats with memory
Matt Aluminium styling
Sports Package
Rear Side Airbags
Side Assist
Lane Assist
Radar Cruise Control (Driver Assistance Package)
Privacy Glass
Heated Front/Rear Seats
High Beam Assist
Ceramic Brakes
Auto closing bootlid

Sounds just like me. I have 4 weeks to go and the excitement is building. I joined the site a week ago to try and find some reviews and pictures of them. I still haven't seen a B8 RS4 on the road in my area (Norwich) other than the demo i drove in February. Have you had an RS before? I had a B7 RS4 Avant from 07-10. Absolutely loved it, was one of the saddest days selling that, even when it was traded for an Aston Martin (which never performed as well)

Post by **RSQ** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:56 pm

I borrowed the local dealer's demonstrator for a weekend before I ordered.

Super quick, amazing noise, really well screwed together. Don't forget you now buy a car which has been around for a few years so all the little issues with B8 version 1 should be done with (I hope I don't eat those words).

Suspension in dynamic made my teeth chatter, no joke. On a country road in Suffolk it was almost un-driveable with your foot on the floor, it bounced everywhere. Switch it to comfort and the ride was great.

I also borrowed the RS5 which somehow felt more wallowy, but given they are supposed to be the same underneath I don't know why (maybe just me).

I also had their S8 out for a day. That was amazingly fast and could give your back a rub at the same time. But a £90k S8 will be worth £30k tops in 3 years which is too much depreciation for me to take, even though it would be nicer on the motorway than the RS4. Bit too heavy to enjoy going round corners in too.

Was really happy with the RS4 though, subtle styling, ballistic performance and unlike a C63 AMG or M3 won't put me backwards into a field when it rains, I am aware of my limits as a driver.

I think you need those V-Spokes, every Audi on the planet now has the rotors and the standard 19s look really terrible I wouldn't put them on a caravan.

The ceramic brakes - I fancied treating myself, they do improve the handling a little (since they are so light and part of the unsprung mass), they don't fade if you end up overcooking it on a long country road run (but I doubt I could get there on the normal brakes anyway), they look great (sorry) and given I had ticked around £7k of other options to not take a "safety" one seemed rather mean. I expect much forum abuse for the looks great comment.......

I looked at many colours, but I am not one for the bright blues or reds, black looks dirty too quick and silver isn't for me.

But having seem an RS6 in matt daytona I may have to get mine wrapped, it just looked amazing.

Post by **RSQ** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:56 pm

PS no haven't had an RS before, have had many audis including some nice "S" models with V10...

Post by **flyawayboy** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:37 am

I was very fortunate - I test drove in February at my local dealer in Poole - a standard spec RS4 (no sports pack etc) and wasn't expecting to like it - wow, it was a revelation. I then spent a few weeks trying to find a physical car in the UK - lots of noise but no luck (I was offered a blue one with a mixed spec and decided against it). My company car provider (I run a business which has a fleet but have bought the RS4) helped me via his contacts and I secured an already allocated factory slot and then re-scheduled the specification for that vehicle.

My order was placed early March and I took delivery on 20th June; the dealer told me order times for new orders are at least 6months now.

The car is in Daytona Grey (have posted pics in the colours section of the forum) with Advanced key, hill-hold assist, Convenience package, Heated front seats, High-beam assist, Matt aluminium styling package, Door mirrors – electrically folding and auto dimming with memory function, Fine Nappa leather, DAB digital radio, Power-operated tailgate, Privacy glass, Satellite Navigation with MMI 3G – HDD-based, Sound package, Sports package, Technology package – Advanced, 20 x 9J ‘5 V-spoke design’ polished Titanium alloy wheels.

I avoided the ceramic brakes (the standard fit are amazing and I am not going to use it on track) and the bucket seats (you really must sit in them before you tick that option - you lose a lot of electrics and space and for me they were not comfortable enough for long distance journeys which I do quite a lot as I found them too firm and the normal seats are excellent).

It looks amazing, sounds incredible and drives so well. Importantly it is so well built - the fit and finish is stunning.

Happy to answer any questions - they are very rare and I have only seen 1 other on the roads so far.

You will all adore your new RS4's when they are delivered.

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