RS4
04-17-2006, 03:44 AM
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The price differential is 40 percent, which bites, especially considering that the current exchange rate with the US is in the order of 15 percent. It is an amazing car though and the engine gives it a soul.......
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Whether it is 'worth it' or not is a personal decision
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04-17-2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Brick317
Originally Posted by AQ
Used to drive the Passat and then A4 3.0 and always wanted another 50 or so hp (yes, should have gone for the 1.8s and a chip....)
Audi announced the 3.2 and I thought...almost perfect.
Went looking, pricing and, in a moment of insanity, thought about the S4. +50HP or +120 (50%) who's counting ?
Now I'm in the S, and I still can't help but think....just a little bit more.
The S is a startlingly fast car (apparently) it just doesn't feel like it when you're driving it (passengers, however, tell a different story.)
The RS4...Love to have one, terrific engine, but the torque peak, if memory serves, has moved up the rpm range a bit and it still makes the big HP numbers way high up there
(more useable than the S admittedly. sorry, 340HP @ 7000 redline is academic...does nothing for you.)
They've done some nice work with the weight reduction, new suspension, etc, but is it enough ? Don't get me wrong, love a V8 that can do 8 grand+ but where to drive it ?
It's a lot more money...pick up an '04 or '05 S4 for half and get much of the same.
I'm sure this has been around, but this is a nice drive of the new S8 (in German)
Roads like this, and understanding law enforcement, that's where the RS4 belongs.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...6&q=s8&pl=true
It's a shame the V10 won't fit.
THAT would be a car.
Audi announced the 3.2 and I thought...almost perfect.
Went looking, pricing and, in a moment of insanity, thought about the S4. +50HP or +120 (50%) who's counting ?
Now I'm in the S, and I still can't help but think....just a little bit more.
The S is a startlingly fast car (apparently) it just doesn't feel like it when you're driving it (passengers, however, tell a different story.)
The RS4...Love to have one, terrific engine, but the torque peak, if memory serves, has moved up the rpm range a bit and it still makes the big HP numbers way high up there
(more useable than the S admittedly. sorry, 340HP @ 7000 redline is academic...does nothing for you.)
They've done some nice work with the weight reduction, new suspension, etc, but is it enough ? Don't get me wrong, love a V8 that can do 8 grand+ but where to drive it ?
It's a lot more money...pick up an '04 or '05 S4 for half and get much of the same.
I'm sure this has been around, but this is a nice drive of the new S8 (in German)
Roads like this, and understanding law enforcement, that's where the RS4 belongs.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...6&q=s8&pl=true
It's a shame the V10 won't fit.
THAT would be a car.
At what point would there be enuff hp in a car? IMHO, $100K for the RS4 does not make sense. What kind of person can afford such a car? Probably someone with $$$ growing on trees and already owns a stable of cars. With that kind of money, would they get a Rs4? I think not - more likely a M5 or one of the many MB AMG models, or even the new S6 with the Lambo V10, and drive their lux SUV LR/Lexus/MB/BMW etc when the going gets rough.For $100K with AWD, I'd look for a used Porsche. If you really need a RS4 then problably best to wait 2-3 years and pick one up for 60'ish.
04-19-2006, 04:59 PM
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I would like to know what RIV will do , will they put as inadmissible or admissible to Canada, if they put admissible I will not be suprised people will show south for their new RS4..
I am suprised that RS4 in canada didn't get start button and steering wheel what they offer in rest of the World, if they plan to bring and sell under 120 cars, they in most cases these cars are exempt from some of the certification that is required in this country as per Automotive Safety Certification book I have in my possesion ,
I am suprised that RS4 in canada didn't get start button and steering wheel what they offer in rest of the World, if they plan to bring and sell under 120 cars, they in most cases these cars are exempt from some of the certification that is required in this country as per Automotive Safety Certification book I have in my possesion ,
04-20-2006, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by audifirst
I would like to know what RIV will do , will they put as inadmissible or admissible to Canada, if they put admissible I will not be suprised people will shop south for their new RS4..
I am suprised that RS4 in canada didn't get start button and steering wheel what they offer in rest of the World, if they plan to bring and sell under 120 cars, they in most cases these cars are exempt from some of the certification that is required in this country as per Automotive Safety Certification book I have in my possesion ,
I am suprised that RS4 in canada didn't get start button and steering wheel what they offer in rest of the World, if they plan to bring and sell under 120 cars, they in most cases these cars are exempt from some of the certification that is required in this country as per Automotive Safety Certification book I have in my possesion ,
05-13-2006, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by some_zero
Canada (or Audi Canada) sure ripping us off with the RS4's pricing. The US's are like $66k USD, which is definitely less than $100k CAD
The more pics/videos I see of the RS4, the more I like it. I'm not sure I think it's worth $100K, but is a Z06 worth $100K, or a 997 worth $120K or a Ferrari worth >$200K etc., etc. ? Cars are just way overpriced these days. When you factor in taxes, I don't even think an S4 is worth >$80K. It's just reality that you have to pay that much for a decent car these days. If it came with the steering wheel and seats, I would have considered it. I know to some, it may be silly to pass on a car just because of that, but for me, it was a deal killer.
05-17-2006, 12:45 AM
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Re: RS4
Originally Posted by GT
I'm sure its an amazing car, but does anyone think its worth $100,000
Heck, if I had that kind of money and wanted a high performance Audi I'd spend the extra $15,000 and get the RS6...
Heck, if I had that kind of money and wanted a high performance Audi I'd spend the extra $15,000 and get the RS6...
I don't know what options they were equiped with, or what the actual dealer mark-up was but that is still a big difference.
05-17-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RS4-2007
The price differential is 40 percent, which bites, especially considering that the current exchange rate with the US is in the order of 15 percent. It is an amazing car though and the engine gives it a soul.......
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...q=audi&pl=true
Whether it is 'worth it' or not is a personal decision
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...q=audi&pl=true
Whether it is 'worth it' or not is a personal decision
