Should i buy a B8? EDIT: NOW BOUGHT!

[Scottyr81]

I've owned 50+ cars, till recently I had a A6 diesel estate for work and a 997 911 for fun. I chose to combine both into one and got my RS4, from the first drive I was smitten and no car has ever put as big a smile on my face. And that smile grew even more when I discovered launch control. So if you haven't guessed it from my reply, I'm trying to say just get one!

[slidingaround]

I've owned 50+ cars, till recently I had a A6 diesel estate for work and a 997 911 for fun. I chose to combine both into one and got my RS4, from the first drive I was smitten and no car has ever put as big a smile on my face. And that smile grew even more when I discovered launch control. So if you haven't guessed it from my reply, I'm trying to say just get one!

Sounds great!
Im convinced now. Iv'e put down a deposit on one and will hopefully drive it away this Wednesday as long as the car is in a good condition and drives well. Excited!

[jimi]

I have had mine for 4 months now and I so love it it`s one of the best cars I have ever owned.

[slidingaround]

I have had mine for 4 months now and I so love it it`s one of the best cars I have ever owned.

Great to know, that looks nice.

[Bizzo]

I've owned 50+ cars, till recently I had a A6 diesel estate for work and a 997 911 for fun. I chose to combine both into one and got my RS4, from the first drive I was smitten and no car has ever put as big a smile on my face. And that smile grew even more when I discovered launch control. So if you haven't guessed it from my reply, I'm trying to say just get one!

Is launch control any different to putting it in dynamic and flooring it from standstill? Is it an actual "mode" of the car? Are there rules on how often it should be used?

[Eddie555]

I've owned 50+ cars, till recently I had a A6 diesel estate for work and a 997 911 for fun. I chose to combine both into one and got my RS4, from the first drive I was smitten and no car has ever put as big a smile on my face. And that smile grew even more when I discovered launch control. So if you haven't guessed it from my reply, I'm trying to say just get one!

Is launch control any different to putting it in dynamic and flooring it from standstill? Is it an actual "mode" of the car? Are there rules on how often it should be used?

Yes it is an actual specific “launch mode”. Car needs to be upto temp. Press and hold ESP to switch off. Switch off start/stop. Sport mode on gearbox. Hill hold off. Steering wheel must be straight. Hold foot brake down press accelerator to floor. It will rev to 3k and hold revs till you let off the brakes and hold on tight as it blasts off.

[MK2Golf24v]

I've owned 50+ cars, till recently I had a A6 diesel estate for work and a 997 911 for fun. I chose to combine both into one and got my RS4, from the first drive I was smitten and no car has ever put as big a smile on my face. And that smile grew even more when I discovered launch control. So if you haven't guessed it from my reply, I'm trying to say just get one!

Is launch control any different to putting it in dynamic and flooring it from standstill? Is it an actual "mode" of the car? Are there rules on how often it should be used?

Yes, specific mode as described above - but you need to release brake within 5 secs, it won;t hold the revs at 3k indefinitely.

No rules written in the manual, but be warned the ECU does count how many times its been used!


Personally i find it a waste of time, just flooring it achieves nearly the same thing, without the button pressing, and time restrictions.

[slidingaround]

So i pulled the trigger and bought an RS4 yesterday. The 2hr drive back from the garage i just had a huge smile on my face.
What a car!

[BeavistheCat]

Glad you like it. Are you gonna post some details? Oh, and you had better sign up for Shell Drivers Club, you will want to earn the points!

[slidingaround]

Glad you like it. Are you gonna post some details? Oh, and you had better sign up for Shell Drivers Club, you will want to earn the points!

Yeah i will try and get some up later.
Already signed up!

[slidingaround]

Cleaned the new RS4 today, picked it up Wednesday.
Phantom black, gonna be a hard colour to keep clean but i love it. In some light it looks jet black in other lights it can go green or purple.
Nice condition, low miles.
Have had a big smile on my face since i drove it home, such a beast of a car but still doubles up as a sensible family estate thats just happy to cruise.

Some features:

Adaptive Cruise control
Dynamic SteeringParking system advanced (rear camera)
Active lane assist
Bang & Olufsen sound system
Full Black Leather InteriorHeated front Seats
Sport pack
20" 5-arm Rotor alloy wheels
Gloss black styling pack
Keyless entry and starting
MMI Satellite Navigation 'Plus
Privacy Glass
Sports exhaust system
DAB digital radio

[RS4LAD]

That looks loveley that does. Any plans for it?

[slidingaround]

That looks loveley that does. Any plans for it?

Not really, keep it as standard as possible i think.
Just small things like a rubber boot liner, might retro fit electric folding mirrors as this doesn't have it
probably not much else to be honest.

[Surrey Sam]

Congrats, it's a lovely colour Panther Black and very nearly tempted me back into a black car, despite saying never again. Fontain are certainly selling a few B8 RS4's.

[BeavistheCat]

Lovely, I doubt very much that you will have any regrets. Mine came without folding mirrors - which pee'd me off. There are a number of places that will retrofit, depending on where you are based. I had mine done by Ash near Uxbridge. You'll be waving goodbye to £750 mind. You will also get the tilt in reverse. Tbh, unless your car has memory seats, you will probably only use it very occasionally, as it is hit or miss as to whether it returns to exactly where you had left it. Having said that, I should have used it at the weekend as I suffered a sneak attack from a kerb. Thank heavens for the AlloyGators. Anyway, enjoy the car.