The B7 RS4............A future Classic car ?

[MEV]

Exactly, it's the second gen of the RS4 and undoubtedly won't be a classic like the original B5 Avant. Plus the numbers of B5's makes them even more exclusive than the more mass produced, three model B7 (Saloon,Avant and Cab)

I also think the classic Quattro and Forced induction combination which Audi are World famous for keeps the B5 more in the "classic" category as the V8 whilst great as it is, it's too new and too temporary a solution. I can see a complete turnaround on the large engined fast Audi's in the future in favour for the smaller engined forced indution units.

I agree Contigo - B5 is now creeping towards classic status already( if I could afford it Id have kept both ) and although both cars are completely different I'm unsure the B7 will follow just down to the fact its already in the shadow of the original Rs4 and thats no disgrace as it is a truly great car. I dont think numbers have an impact in classic status as again mentioned there are thousand of mass produced classics out there. That said far to early to say obviously but if any one can think back the Capri ( I think mentioned) would have never been seen as a classic back then but now I think so ! I had one of those as well !! Damn it

[Contigo]

The E Type Jag was the same in the late 60's early 70's, you couldn't give them away! And look at them now and Early S1 in mint condition will fetch 50k+.

You are right on the numbers thing but I think the lower the numbers made the quicker they become a classic, it's taken probaly 30-40 years for the E-Typre to become classic and that's based on the fact that there aren't too many good examples around now, whereas the B5 is very limited in it's UK run and it's fast becoming a classic, just like RS2 has done.

Anyway who cares, let's just enjoy them whilst we can and really make the most of them until Brown and his Cronies try to tax us off the planet.

[mbelle]

Exactly, it's the second gen of the RS4 and undoubtedly won't be a classic like the original B5 Avant. Plus the numbers of B5's makes them even more exclusive than the more mass produced, three model B7 (Saloon,Avant and Cab)

I also think the classic Quattro and Forced induction combination which Audi are World famous for keeps the B5 more in the "classic" category as the V8 whilst great as it is, it's too new and too temporary a solution. I can see a complete turnaround on the large engined fast Audi's in the future in favour for the smaller engined forced indution units.

Absolutely agree too.

However, the fact that (currently) the B7 is the ONLY non-forced induction RS model could be something in its favour in becoming a classic...?
Particularly if they do return to forced induction for future models (as they look to be doing), this would make it unique.

[Thorny]

it also looks too much like a regular A4

Really?

In the first 6 months of ownership at least one occupant in most cars that I passed or passed me could be seen to look and point, and lip reading usually revealed something like "Look, Dad/Mum/brother/friend, an RS4!"

The differences are subtle and not "in your face" but visible enough for most people to see at a glance.

I didn't mean that it looks too much like an A4 at the moment, I love the looks otherwsie I wouldn't have one! But it looks too much like a 'normal' car to be a classic performance car IMO - I can't really see the regular A4 becoming a classic?! As has been said, the others are all classics in terms of design or innovation or through motorsport.

[eaglesbasketbal]

The E39 M5 will be more of a classic IMO but they're both legendary cars.