Went and drove the RS4 a final time and a few others cars as per suggestions from others.DadRacerX wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:26 pmWOAH WOAH WOAH There!!
I bought a 70 Plate (Facelift) RS4 in January with a stock exhaust. I was never lucky enough to own an RS model, let alone anything over 200ps for a long time. It was/is my dream car.
Before taking the plunge, I read alot of negative comments about the sound. The V8 purists who belittled the V6. We need to accept these are different times. V8 days are over.
I picked the car from the dealer, popped it in Dynamic mode and WOW!! It sounded great, inside and out. People turn when they hear me coming, so I know it's loud enough. It is a little contrived, but I suppose that's what happens when you get a heavily tuned, but efficient German engine.
I wasn't spolied with the b8 V8 sound, so I thought the RS4 sounded brilliant. I also have 3 kids so there are times, when comfort mode NEEDS to be comfortable.
HOWEVER, I have decided to call back to my dealership and have the factory optional RS Sports Exhaust (black tips) fitted... and NOT a miltek.
Having heard all the exhausts, the factory RS one has a better tone (subjective, I know) But I feel the Audi one screams much more (Ferrai-esque), what you would expect from a V6.
The miltek / Remus, just seem to be louder and a much more of a low grumble, not what a V6 sounds like in my opinion. The ABT one sounds great, but who buys an RS only to have quad pipes fitted!?!?
That's my two cents anyway. Good luck with whatever you do!
I actually quite like the sound as is too although is a bit quiet. I suspect I'll be content with a valve controller and maybe the middle res delete but we'll see. I think I've decided to get the sports exhaust also.
As for the other stuff...
Audi are being sneaky it seems, with the introduction of "Functions on Demand" they are hiding some features on newer cars. Most importantly for me, speed limit display on the MMI. (it looks like it will be hidden completely behind a software paywall for cars without the assistance pack). It also seems like traffic sign recognition will be purchasable through this new store front in the near future without having to spec the assistance pack.
Anyhow, I'm happy the RS4 Is the car which fits my criteria and was about to order Nogara blue but have been offered a slot for the Nogaro edition which would be 1 of the 25. I'd have to lose my lunar silver interior and carbon bits though... so have some decision making to make!!