B8 issues (purchasing) inc configurator and test drive...

[Ian_C]

This was one of their open day things out of Silvertone I hasten to add - but yes it was about five or six dealers together, and they were mostly / all Jardine from memory. I remember chatting to the guys there and they were dealer cars insured by the dealers I think? So shouldn't make any difference? The only rule I was aware of for driving dealer cars was a very strict age limit. But you and I are past that stage by now haha

[doodlebug]

I went C6>B8>C7 and I've not looked back. I missed the comfort and space of the C6, but the RS4 was a far more engaging drive. Now I'm in a C7 I've got the best of both as you say.

[RossDagley]

I went C6>B8>C7 and I've not looked back. I missed the comfort and space of the C6, but the RS4 was a far more engaging drive. Now I'm in a C7 I've got the best of both as you say.

Thanks - that's exactly what I feared/expected/hoped lol

[doodlebug]

The only other car I can recommend is 991TTS!

[boff]

I had a b8 nogaro ltd edition for a whole weekend - sold me on the rs4 b8 and now have bought one. If you want one speak to stephen reed at epsom audi

[boff]

And, i'm and ex rs4,rs6,911tt, rrs, rb320 etc etc owner.

The rs6 is awesome, the rs4 is better imho, different cars, rs6 is a rich mans barn stormer, rs4 a much more nimble machine

[doodlebug]

Can't agree, the RS6 is the best of the bunch since B7.

[boff]

Can't agree, the RS6 is the best of the bunch since B7.

Depends on how you look at it fella, for me, yep the rs6 a technical marvel.

But for me; i think spending £90k on and rs6 is too far, the rs4 ticks all the boxes for me, and the extra 30k, higher risk on depreciation amount, sheer running costs - which includes insurance, etc.

Does the extra 30k give me any more than a bit more room; much bigger bills; and slightly more pace.

[RossDagley]

Went to Northampton Audi yesterday evening.

Polar opposite experience to Hitchin. Took me seriously, felt valued, and were very helpful.

The test drive, whilst accompanied (was on a used car on trade plates), was around 30 minutes long and involved a great mix of roads. The salesman was keen for me to explore the cars potential and wasn't shy in coming forward so to speak. And it paid off - I'm absolutely in love with the B8's.

I could walk faster than an RS4 but the feel was incredible - the sense of being part of the driving package, not detached from it, was awesome. Point to point I'd wager the RS4 is a quicker car than my RS6. The car I drove had Drive Select, and that made all the difference too I think. Was really nice.

Salesman knew I had commitments up until July but was still keen to be as helpful as possible now - promising to keep me posted on anything that comes through stock between now and then and to initiate contact again in July when I'll be back in the market.

I feel the C6's days are numbered now - the B8 has everything I'm looking for, it really does (except about 300hp more!).

Hitchins loss is Northampton's gain.

[kent_andy]

Interesting review!

Shows its not all about numbers, it's how you use them. I've always wondered what a 500bhp rs3 is like though.....

[RIV]

Shows its not all about numbers, it's how you use them. I've always wondered what a 500bhp rs3 is like though.....

New one would be good, old one pants!!

[kent_andy]

Is there a difference? I thought they were basically the same?

[RossDagley]

Yeah. The new one is rs6 money lol

[kent_andy]

Haha!

I'd like to hack one about. Also if it's much better than an s3.

[RIV]

Is there a difference? I thought they were basically the same?

Same engine!! New one has a much better chassis
I'm sure DK would tell you his thoughts on the old car