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Help...Suggestions on new wheels..

PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:34 pm
by SPIKE LIKE MIKE
Spill the beans....

Leevo, bro, bbigman....possible thinking RS4 or M5........

I think Im getting one...................The diesel is officially "done" :lol:

As much as I want a Gallardo I dont think its a good idea to turn up on a building site or account meetings driving one as muc as Id like one...so the next best thing maybe???

Also suggestions...I need a fun car again......with lots of ponies as standard...

PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:44 pm
by wr1.305
rs4!!! all the way!

PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:42 am
by WR1 Bro
How about a Colt CC?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:11 am
by presa900
As much as I love the RS4, I think I'd go with the M5 it's a big car but it just looks mean as fcuk :twisted:

Have a real soft spot for the 5 at the moment, and the 500 horse V10 version would be just 8) 8)

PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:37 pm
by danr55
agreed

M5 - do it! 8)

PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:36 pm
by SPIKE LIKE MIKE

PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:10 pm
by Scooby Lee


The last one looks like mine (but without the Black Optic Pack) and it's about the same age......but it's also done 5 times more mileage. My car has only just passed 6000 miles!

It would be hard to advise which one is best, but as you've probably realised it's mileage which predominantly sets the value of an RS4......not necessarily the age.

BTW...The Alcantara wheel looks a little cheap. Stick with the standard 'Sports' option.

PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:17 pm
by SPIKE LIKE MIKE
Scooby Lee wrote:


The last one looks like mine (but without the Black Optic Pack) and it's about the same age......but it's also done 5 times more mileage. My car has only just passed 6000 miles!

It would be hard to advise which one is best, but as you've probably realised it's mileage which predominantly sets the value of an RS4......not necessarily the age.

BTW...The Alcantara wheel looks a little cheap. Stick with the standard 'Sports' option.


Cheers Lee,

I was gonna ask how your getting on with yours but seems liek you've not driven it much mate :lol:

PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:15 am
by WR1 Bro
I agree with Lee. A RS4 SHOULD have the black optic pack. Personally I'm not so keen on the black paintwork. It seems to lose the curves of the wheel arches which give it the presence.

Having driven Heather's car around London I would avoid the Sports Premium suspension. Great for making progress where we live. Not so great for crap roads with loads of speed bumps. Having said that, the 10mm drop improves the presence of the car in my opinion.

Things to look out for:-

1) Some people go for the 18 inch "no cost option" wheels down grade???
2) RS4 seats replaces with S4 seats so they can have electric seats :suss:
3) RS4 steering wheel replaced with S4 wheel so you can control the stereo and a phone :suss: Downside, it is a lovely RS4 wheel and you lose the sport button controlling the zorst valve and the tighening of the seat sides. However, the RS4 seats can be controlled manually.

I'm aware that all our requirements are different.... Just wanted you to be aware of the differences.

PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:17 am
by danr55
what happened to the M5 plan mate? £32k for an RS4 seems to represent good value for money IMO. Mind you, I'm thinking that about a lot of used cars for sale at the moment.

Must resist the urge! :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:12 pm
by Scooby Lee
WR1 Bro wrote:I agree with Lee. A RS4 SHOULD have the black optic pack. Personally I'm not so keen on the black paintwork. It seems to lose the curves of the wheel arches which give it the presence.

Having driven Heather's car around London I would avoid the Sports Premium suspension. Great for making progress where we live. Not so great for crap roads with loads of speed bumps. Having said that, the 10mm drop improves the presence of the car in my opinion.

Things to look out for:-

1) Some people go for the 18 inch "no cost option" wheels down grade???
2) RS4 seats replaces with S4 seats so they can have electric seats :suss:
3) RS4 steering wheel replaced with S4 wheel so you can control the stereo and a phone :suss: Downside, it is a lovely RS4 wheel and you lose the sport button controlling the zorst valve and the tighening of the seat sides. However, the RS4 seats can be controlled manually.

I'm aware that all our requirements are different.... Just wanted you to be aware of the differences.


Here are my views...

* Don't buy an RS4 with 18-inch wheels......ever!

* Don't buy an RS4 without Sat-Nav.

* Don't buy an RS4 which is Painted Green or Yellow.

* Don't buy an RS4 with Nutmeg (Wood) Dash Inlays.

* The front centre arm rest (optional) can get in the way of the handbrake.

* Sports Suspension Plus is fabulous on smooth tarmac, but too hard and twitchy everywhere else.

* I actually prefer the electric Recaro Sports Seats; I found the Bucket Seats were too restrictive when reversing (I think it's 'cos I'm only 5'7''). The electric seats are also covered with better quality leather, but don't tighten in Sports Mode.

* The RS4 Sports Steering wheel looks and feels best; but if you do opt for the Multi-function derivative, the Sport button is relocated to the centre section of the dash (above the stereo).

I hope that helps!

PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:28 pm
by POESY
CLS 55 AMG spikey - that would get my vote 8)

PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:58 pm
by SPIKE LIKE MIKE
POESY wrote:CLS 55 AMG spikey - that would get my vote 8)


No...did think of it but they are a bit old hat/dated looking now with the new one that looked VERY 8)

I am awaiting a call...from a man at a dealers.......ITS RED is all Im saying :shock:

PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:13 pm
by POESY

PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:44 pm
by danr55
Spike "THE LEGEND" Mike XXX wrote:
POESY wrote:CLS 55 AMG spikey - that would get my vote 8)


No...did think of it but they are a bit old hat/dated looking now with the new one that looked VERY 8)

I am awaiting a call...from a man at a dealers.......ITS RED is all Im saying :shock:


rarri!!

PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:45 pm
by danr55
POESY wrote:OK, get the 63 then :shock:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/665228.htm


PIMPMOBILE 8)

PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:00 pm
by presa900
RED :shock:

Come on lets have some more clues :roll:

PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:51 pm
by SPIKE LIKE MIKE
presa900 wrote:RED :shock:

Come on lets have some more clues :roll:


It aint this one....


Image

OOooohhh how I miss the 3cylinder roar........ :toofunny:

PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:52 am
by POESY
Only 1 car worth getting in red...






















































....an ALFA 8)

PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:06 pm
by presa900

PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:16 pm
by POESY
PORN :notwor:

PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:30 pm
by WR1 Bro
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:14 pm
by POESY
:toofunny: ^^^^^

Spike's got swedeitiss :lol:

PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:38 pm
by SPIKE LIKE MIKE
POESY wrote::toofunny: ^^^^^

Spike's got swedeitiss :lol:


PORN agreed....

Only diff between me and Swede is at least 5st when wet....and i will be buying a CAR! :lol:

PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:27 pm
by presa900
Scooby Lee wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:I agree with Lee. A RS4 SHOULD have the black optic pack. Personally I'm not so keen on the black paintwork. It seems to lose the curves of the wheel arches which give it the presence.

Having driven Heather's car around London I would avoid the Sports Premium suspension. Great for making progress where we live. Not so great for crap roads with loads of speed bumps. Having said that, the 10mm drop improves the presence of the car in my opinion.

Things to look out for:-

1) Some people go for the 18 inch "no cost option" wheels down grade???
2) RS4 seats replaces with S4 seats so they can have electric seats :suss:
3) RS4 steering wheel replaced with S4 wheel so you can control the stereo and a phone :suss: Downside, it is a lovely RS4 wheel and you lose the sport button controlling the zorst valve and the tighening of the seat sides. However, the RS4 seats can be controlled manually.

I'm aware that all our requirements are different.... Just wanted you to be aware of the differences.


Here are my views...

* Don't buy an RS4 with 18-inch wheels......ever!

* Don't buy an RS4 without Sat-Nav.

* Don't buy an RS4 which is Painted Green or Yellow.

* Don't buy an RS4 with Nutmeg (Wood) Dash Inlays.

* The front centre arm rest (optional) can get in the way of the handbrake.

* Sports Suspension Plus is fabulous on smooth tarmac, but too hard and twitchy everywhere else.

* I actually prefer the electric Recaro Sports Seats; I found the Bucket Seats were too restrictive when reversing (I think it's 'cos I'm only 5'7''). The electric seats are also covered with better quality leather, but don't tighten in Sports Mode.

* The RS4 Sports Steering wheel looks and feels best; but if you do opt for the Multi-function derivative, the Sport button is relocated to the centre section of the dash (above the stereo).

I hope that helps!


Lee/Stu,

I'm looking at possibly changing the 1 for an RS in the new year. I've been looking on RS246.com to get a feel for any issues, or as you've nicely listed above, do's and don'ts when purchasing.

One thing is obvious from the amount of posts on the forum, is what seems like a serious issue with the DRC. I've read some seriously scary posts, like RS's that have had 11 replacement sets of shocks in just 12 months :shock: :shock: :shock:

And I thought that Subaru got it wrong with the shocks on the WR1, that is a whole different league :roll:

There are many examples of this on the RS site and it's not restricted to the older examples either, some have only covered a few thousand miles. At this stage Audi won't be providing a fix for a car that is now out of production. After the same issue occurred with the DRC on the old RS6, I am very surprised that Audi have got it so wrong again :?

Have either of you had any problems with the DRC on your RS's :?

This is seriously putting me off getting one, I am p$ssed off enough that the shocks have gone for a second time on my 1 after only 7K miles, replacing shocks once a month on what was a £55K car would be a joke quite honestly.

It looks like some are affected, and once the problem has occurred it can never be fixed. I notice a group have got together and written to Audi who have accepted the problem and extended their warranty to 5 years on the DRC alone, but still the car would spend more time in the dealers than on my drive.....I suppose an aftermarket setup could be fitted, but that would cost ££

Apologies for the long post........but my dream car bubble has popped :(

PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:31 pm
by SPIKE LIKE MIKE
presa900 wrote:
Scooby Lee wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:I agree with Lee. A RS4 SHOULD have the black optic pack. Personally I'm not so keen on the black paintwork. It seems to lose the curves of the wheel arches which give it the presence.

Having driven Heather's car around London I would avoid the Sports Premium suspension. Great for making progress where we live. Not so great for crap roads with loads of speed bumps. Having said that, the 10mm drop improves the presence of the car in my opinion.

Things to look out for:-

1) Some people go for the 18 inch "no cost option" wheels down grade???
2) RS4 seats replaces with S4 seats so they can have electric seats :suss:
3) RS4 steering wheel replaced with S4 wheel so you can control the stereo and a phone :suss: Downside, it is a lovely RS4 wheel and you lose the sport button controlling the zorst valve and the tighening of the seat sides. However, the RS4 seats can be controlled manually.

I'm aware that all our requirements are different.... Just wanted you to be aware of the differences.


Here are my views...

* Don't buy an RS4 with 18-inch wheels......ever!

* Don't buy an RS4 without Sat-Nav.

* Don't buy an RS4 which is Painted Green or Yellow.

* Don't buy an RS4 with Nutmeg (Wood) Dash Inlays.

* The front centre arm rest (optional) can get in the way of the handbrake.

* Sports Suspension Plus is fabulous on smooth tarmac, but too hard and twitchy everywhere else.

* I actually prefer the electric Recaro Sports Seats; I found the Bucket Seats were too restrictive when reversing (I think it's 'cos I'm only 5'7''). The electric seats are also covered with better quality leather, but don't tighten in Sports Mode.

* The RS4 Sports Steering wheel looks and feels best; but if you do opt for the Multi-function derivative, the Sport button is relocated to the centre section of the dash (above the stereo).

I hope that helps!


Lee/Stu,

I'm looking at possibly changing the 1 for an RS in the new year. I've been looking on RS246.com to get a feel for any issues, or as you've nicely listed above, do's and don'ts when purchasing.

One thing is obvious from the amount of posts on the forum, is what seems like a serious issue with the DRC. I've read some seriously scary posts, like RS's that have had 11 replacement sets of shocks in just 12 months :shock: :shock: :shock:

And I thought that Subaru got it wrong with the shocks on the WR1, that is a whole different league :roll:

There are many examples of this on the RS site and it's not restricted to the older examples either, some have only covered a few thousand miles. At this stage Audi won't be providing a fix for a car that is now out of production. After the same issue occurred with the DRC on the old RS6, I am very surprised that Audi have got it so wrong again :?

Have either of you had any problems with the DRC on your RS's :?

This is seriously putting me off getting one, I am p$ssed off enough that the shocks have gone for a second time on my 1 after only 7K miles, replacing shocks once a month on what was a £55K car would be a joke quite honestly.

It looks like some are affected, and once the problem has occurred it can never be fixed. I notice a group have got together and written to Audi who have accepted the problem and extended their warranty to 5 years on the DRC alone, but still the car would spend more time in the dealers than on my drive.....I suppose an aftermarket setup could be fitted, but that would cost ££

Apologies for the long post........but my dream car bubble has popped :(


Pressa...been looking har don there to,

Agreed it is scary...BUT people never post about their shocks etc NOT going wrong!

I am sure % wise of cars actually on the road and those experiencing problems is no worse that the 1's % of faulty shocks :thumb:

PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:59 pm
by presa900
Spike "THE LEGEND" Mike XXX wrote:
presa900 wrote:
Scooby Lee wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:I agree with Lee. A RS4 SHOULD have the black optic pack. Personally I'm not so keen on the black paintwork. It seems to lose the curves of the wheel arches which give it the presence.

Having driven Heather's car around London I would avoid the Sports Premium suspension. Great for making progress where we live. Not so great for crap roads with loads of speed bumps. Having said that, the 10mm drop improves the presence of the car in my opinion.

Things to look out for:-

1) Some people go for the 18 inch "no cost option" wheels down grade???
2) RS4 seats replaces with S4 seats so they can have electric seats :suss:
3) RS4 steering wheel replaced with S4 wheel so you can control the stereo and a phone :suss: Downside, it is a lovely RS4 wheel and you lose the sport button controlling the zorst valve and the tighening of the seat sides. However, the RS4 seats can be controlled manually.

I'm aware that all our requirements are different.... Just wanted you to be aware of the differences.


Here are my views...

* Don't buy an RS4 with 18-inch wheels......ever!

* Don't buy an RS4 without Sat-Nav.

* Don't buy an RS4 which is Painted Green or Yellow.

* Don't buy an RS4 with Nutmeg (Wood) Dash Inlays.

* The front centre arm rest (optional) can get in the way of the handbrake.

* Sports Suspension Plus is fabulous on smooth tarmac, but too hard and twitchy everywhere else.

* I actually prefer the electric Recaro Sports Seats; I found the Bucket Seats were too restrictive when reversing (I think it's 'cos I'm only 5'7''). The electric seats are also covered with better quality leather, but don't tighten in Sports Mode.

* The RS4 Sports Steering wheel looks and feels best; but if you do opt for the Multi-function derivative, the Sport button is relocated to the centre section of the dash (above the stereo).

I hope that helps!


Lee/Stu,

I'm looking at possibly changing the 1 for an RS in the new year. I've been looking on RS246.com to get a feel for any issues, or as you've nicely listed above, do's and don'ts when purchasing.

One thing is obvious from the amount of posts on the forum, is what seems like a serious issue with the DRC. I've read some seriously scary posts, like RS's that have had 11 replacement sets of shocks in just 12 months :shock: :shock: :shock:

And I thought that Subaru got it wrong with the shocks on the WR1, that is a whole different league :roll:

There are many examples of this on the RS site and it's not restricted to the older examples either, some have only covered a few thousand miles. At this stage Audi won't be providing a fix for a car that is now out of production. After the same issue occurred with the DRC on the old RS6, I am very surprised that Audi have got it so wrong again :?

Have either of you had any problems with the DRC on your RS's :?

This is seriously putting me off getting one, I am p$ssed off enough that the shocks have gone for a second time on my 1 after only 7K miles, replacing shocks once a month on what was a £55K car would be a joke quite honestly.

It looks like some are affected, and once the problem has occurred it can never be fixed. I notice a group have got together and written to Audi who have accepted the problem and extended their warranty to 5 years on the DRC alone, but still the car would spend more time in the dealers than on my drive.....I suppose an aftermarket setup could be fitted, but that would cost ££

Apologies for the long post........but my dream car bubble has popped :(


Pressa...been looking har don there to,

Agreed it is scary...BUT people never post about their shocks etc NOT going wrong!

I am sure % wise of cars actually on the road and those experiencing problems is no worse that the 1's % of faulty shocks :thumb:


Would be interested to know how many RS4 owners regularly post on that forum, because the list attached no matter how you look at it is :shock:

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... &start=135

and

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... hlight=drc

PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:23 am
by danr55
presa900 wrote:
Scooby Lee wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:I agree with Lee. A RS4 SHOULD have the black optic pack. Personally I'm not so keen on the black paintwork. It seems to lose the curves of the wheel arches which give it the presence.

Having driven Heather's car around London I would avoid the Sports Premium suspension. Great for making progress where we live. Not so great for crap roads with loads of speed bumps. Having said that, the 10mm drop improves the presence of the car in my opinion.

Things to look out for:-

1) Some people go for the 18 inch "no cost option" wheels down grade???
2) RS4 seats replaces with S4 seats so they can have electric seats :suss:
3) RS4 steering wheel replaced with S4 wheel so you can control the stereo and a phone :suss: Downside, it is a lovely RS4 wheel and you lose the sport button controlling the zorst valve and the tighening of the seat sides. However, the RS4 seats can be controlled manually.

I'm aware that all our requirements are different.... Just wanted you to be aware of the differences.


Here are my views...

* Don't buy an RS4 with 18-inch wheels......ever!

* Don't buy an RS4 without Sat-Nav.

* Don't buy an RS4 which is Painted Green or Yellow.

* Don't buy an RS4 with Nutmeg (Wood) Dash Inlays.

* The front centre arm rest (optional) can get in the way of the handbrake.

* Sports Suspension Plus is fabulous on smooth tarmac, but too hard and twitchy everywhere else.

* I actually prefer the electric Recaro Sports Seats; I found the Bucket Seats were too restrictive when reversing (I think it's 'cos I'm only 5'7''). The electric seats are also covered with better quality leather, but don't tighten in Sports Mode.

* The RS4 Sports Steering wheel looks and feels best; but if you do opt for the Multi-function derivative, the Sport button is relocated to the centre section of the dash (above the stereo).

I hope that helps!


Lee/Stu,

I'm looking at possibly changing the 1 for an RS in the new year. I've been looking on RS246.com to get a feel for any issues, or as you've nicely listed above, do's and don'ts when purchasing.

One thing is obvious from the amount of posts on the forum, is what seems like a serious issue with the DRC. I've read some seriously scary posts, like RS's that have had 11 replacement sets of shocks in just 12 months :shock: :shock: :shock:

And I thought that Subaru got it wrong with the shocks on the WR1, that is a whole different league :roll:

There are many examples of this on the RS site and it's not restricted to the older examples either, some have only covered a few thousand miles. At this stage Audi won't be providing a fix for a car that is now out of production. After the same issue occurred with the DRC on the old RS6, I am very surprised that Audi have got it so wrong again :?

Have either of you had any problems with the DRC on your RS's :?

This is seriously putting me off getting one, I am p$ssed off enough that the shocks have gone for a second time on my 1 after only 7K miles, replacing shocks once a month on what was a £55K car would be a joke quite honestly.

It looks like some are affected, and once the problem has occurred it can never be fixed. I notice a group have got together and written to Audi who have accepted the problem and extended their warranty to 5 years on the DRC alone, but still the car would spend more time in the dealers than on my drive.....I suppose an aftermarket setup could be fitted, but that would cost ££

Apologies for the long post........but my dream car bubble has popped :(


what about an M5? I saw a lovely black one on the forecourt of a local dealer which really grabbed my attention when I drove past and saw the price :shock:

PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:25 am
by danr55
fcuk me, that is a long list. would make me think twice that's for sure..

PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:03 am
by presa900
Prices have definately dropped a lot in the performance used car market over the past few months, it will be even worse by the New Year, Glasses Guide is quoting a drop of nearly £2000 a month on the RS4 :shock: :shock: