Do I, Dont I
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Do I, Dont I
I know I keep going on about it I really do love the RS4 and bought it thinking I could afford it.
The fuelling of the car is just affordable £150 a week it's just when it needs fixing 9/10 it costs more than I realize and put it off for as long as poss which I think is not good for the car.
So I am thinking of downgrading to this which I can afford as I can get the parts from my old work colleagues.
Peoples thoughts please as am still not 100%
The fuelling of the car is just affordable £150 a week it's just when it needs fixing 9/10 it costs more than I realize and put it off for as long as poss which I think is not good for the car.
So I am thinking of downgrading to this which I can afford as I can get the parts from my old work colleagues.
Peoples thoughts please as am still not 100%
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Re: Do I, Dont I
Well personally i wouldn't, i went off BMW's after the E46 shape...
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Gone but not forgotten... Sprint Blue B7 RS4 with all the toys
20" AG M310's | TTS Supercharged | MRC Stage 3 | Sach's Clutch | Lightened / balanced flywheel | High Pressure Fuel Pumps | KW V3's Coilovers | De-Cat + Valved Milltek | DeCoked | Launch Control | Flat Shift | Cold Air Feed Induction.
Re: Do I, Dont I
What's the cost to change ?.
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No point stretching yourself too much financially. I don't know your situation I.e. mortgage, family, other interests etc but I would say get what you can afford without finding it too painful. One reason for me buying a new S4 over an RS4 was running costs. With the new S4 I know where I am each month, with an RS4 it's just what if this goes wrong or this. Yes the S4 costs me a lot each to purchase but at least I know where I am.
There are obviously many other factors to consider. Hope that helps a bit.
There are obviously many other factors to consider. Hope that helps a bit.
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2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
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Re: Do I, Dont I
The car is up at £16800 they have said straight swap.PaulRS4 wrote:What's the cost to change ?.
It does mean I'd lose a lot on the car so would prefer to sell privately or better still to a member on here.
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Is that a D3 diesel?.
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Yes Alpina D3 32k on clockPaulRS4 wrote:Is that a D3 diesel?.
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Good engine, have you tried to borrow it for a weekend to see what you think of it ?.
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I drove one when i worked for BMW and was well impressed with it.PaulRS4 wrote:Good engine, have you tried to borrow it for a weekend to see what you think of it ?.
This car is unfortunately the other side of the country Bristol so would be a road trip to borrow.
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Pity, looks nice but not special enough for me.
Not sure I would be too happy at £150 per week on fuel too though.
Not sure I would be too happy at £150 per week on fuel too though.
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I know £150 a week for fuel in the RS4 where as it would cost me half that if not less in the D3.PaulRS4 wrote:Pity, looks nice but not special enough for me.
Not sure I would be too happy at £150 per week on fuel too though.
The D3 isn't as well spec'd either
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how much did u pay for your RS 4?
if you are considering a straight swap I'd say your maths is not very good
if you are considering a straight swap I'd say your maths is not very good
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Thats the thing compared to what I paid for it I would lose a far bit doing a straight swap so would prefer to sell it privately, the only problem with that is if I can sell it privately quick enough to get this car.D_K wrote:how much did u pay for your RS 4?
if you are considering a straight swap I'd say your maths is not very good
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plenty metal in the sea
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That is true so sell my car privately then buy a car possibly this one if still availableD_K wrote:plenty metal in the sea
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