Do I, Dont I

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Do I, Dont I

Post by rs4blacked » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:24 pm

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%
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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by AdrianD » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:29 pm

Well personally i wouldn't, i went off BMW's after the E46 shape...
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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by PJC » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:58 pm

What's the cost to change ?.

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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by Nickyboy » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:11 pm

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.
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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by rs4blacked » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:19 pm

PaulRS4 wrote:What's the cost to change ?.
The car is up at £16800 they have said straight swap.

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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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by PJC » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:26 pm

Is that a D3 diesel?.

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Post by rs4blacked » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:32 pm

PaulRS4 wrote:Is that a D3 diesel?.
Yes Alpina D3 32k on clock
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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by PJC » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:35 pm

Good engine, have you tried to borrow it for a weekend to see what you think of it ?.

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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by rs4blacked » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:37 pm

PaulRS4 wrote:Good engine, have you tried to borrow it for a weekend to see what you think of it ?.
I drove one when i worked for BMW and was well impressed with it.

This car is unfortunately the other side of the country Bristol so would be a road trip to borrow.
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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by PJC » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:40 pm

Pity, looks nice but not special enough for me.

Not sure I would be too happy at £150 per week on fuel too though.

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Post by rs4blacked » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:44 pm

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.
I know £150 a week for fuel in the RS4 where as it would cost me half that if not less in the D3.

The D3 isn't as well spec'd either
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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by HYFR » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:02 pm

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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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by rs4blacked » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:41 pm

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
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.
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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by HYFR » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:43 pm

plenty metal in the sea

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Re: Do I, Dont I

Post by rs4blacked » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:48 pm

D_K wrote:plenty metal in the sea
That is true so sell my car privately then buy a car possibly this one if still available
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