Audi RS4 B7

Not a Diesel!!! · 09-28-2016, 02:57 PM

Have just started looking at these online. Prices seem to have softened but still pricier than equivalent M3 especially if you have an Avant.

Anyone had one wonder what handling like? Supposed to be the only un-Audi like handling Audi.

Also what are running costs like? Guess be on par with E90 M3.

bytejunkie · 09-30-2016, 06:10 AM

not had one, but the current model was supposed to be the first one with decent handling since the B5. not that that stops me wanting one.

MattOz · 10-05-2016, 05:34 AM

Have driven a couple. Handling still a bit "Meh" compared to an E46 M3. They feel a bit woolly and understeer is still the predominant trait. After all, the engine is still in the wrong place, i.e ahead of the front axle.

They're very nicely made though, and have a great soundtrack. However, the engines do get coked up quite easily, so walnut blasting of the inlet ports is needed regularly. Much like a 335i.

Overall, I can't imagine them being cheap to maintain properly, but they'd be a lovely car to own. The Avant is the one to go for, with bucket seats etc. The main problem is trying to find a straight one.

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Not a Diesel!!! First Lieutenant 42 Rep 390 Posts Drives: Megane Cup-S Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Audi RS4 B7 Have just started looking at these online. Prices seem to have softened but still pricier than equivalent M3 especially if you have an Avant. Anyone had one wonder what handling like? Supposed to be the only un-Audi like handling Audi. Also what are running costs like? Guess be on par with E90 M3.
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bytejunkie Lieutenant 159 Rep 548 Posts Drives: F31 335d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (1)	not had one, but the current model was supposed to be the first one with decent handling since the B5. not that that stops me wanting one.
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MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	Have driven a couple. Handling still a bit "Meh" compared to an E46 M3. They feel a bit woolly and understeer is still the predominant trait. After all, the engine is still in the wrong place, i.e ahead of the front axle. They're very nicely made though, and have a great soundtrack. However, the engines do get coked up quite easily, so walnut blasting of the inlet ports is needed regularly. Much like a 335i. Overall, I can't imagine them being cheap to maintain properly, but they'd be a lovely car to own. The Avant is the one to go for, with bucket seats etc. The main problem is trying to find a straight one.
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