Looking at an RS4 Avant tomorrow

Biscuits · 22-07-2008, 04:28 PM

Chaps,

Going to have a look at an RS4 Avant tomorrow, take it for a spin and see if I like it.

Any must-haves?

Spec is:
Dolphin Grey
Black Leather Buckets
Technology Pack
Sunroof

Not sure if it has the Ceramic Brakes... if it has, are these a big plus, or a maintainance nightmare?

Thanks

B

Chav · 22-07-2008, 04:45 PM

ceramic brakes are a huge plus. worth 5k. no maintenance required and no brake dust!

Biscuits · 22-07-2008, 04:53 PM

Does an RS4 Avant really weigh 1,845kg !

This is shown as 'Kerb Weight', so not sure how much extra should be added to the below figures, but it does make out the Audi to be a bit of a lump.

My 535d saloon weighs 1,735kg unladen and I wouldn't call it a light weight.

An e46 M3 weights 1,570kg and a CSL 1,385kg.

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong car ?

Woppum · 22-07-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chav

ceramic brakes are a huge plus. worth 5k. no maintenance required and no brake dust!

No brake dust cant be right. There was considerable brake dust coming from the lambos, porches and Ferrari's with them at Monza. The brake dust comes from the pads not the disk, hence why different pads turn the wheels different colours.

Woppum · 22-07-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biscuits

Does an RS4 Avant really weigh 1,845kg !

This is shown as 'Kerb Weight', so not sure how much extra should be added to the below figures, but it does make out the Audi to be a bit of a lump.

My 535d saloon weighs 1,735kg unladen and I wouldn't call it a light weight.

An e46 M3 weights 1,570kg and a CSL 1,385kg.

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong car ?

from the sound of your other posts, i think you are!

Jamiekip · 22-07-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biscuits

Does an RS4 Avant really weigh 1,845kg !

This is shown as 'Kerb Weight', so not sure how much extra should be added to the below figures, but it does make out the Audi to be a bit of a lump.

My 535d saloon weighs 1,735kg unladen and I wouldn't call it a light weight.

An e46 M3 weights 1,570kg and a CSL 1,385kg.

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong car ?

In true Audi fashion - the Audi website is incorrect.
The correct weight for an RS4 Avant is actually 1710kg, so still not a feither weight, but I've just ejected the fat guy sat beside you compared to your figures. Had this debate recently with someone else, anyway, his log book states 1710kg and Evo always listed it as 1710kg too:

Audi RS4 Avant:
Engine V8
Location Front, longitudinal
Displacement 4163cc
Max power 414bhp @ 7800rpm
Max torque 317b ft @ 5500rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Weight (kerb) 1710kg
Power-to-weight 246bhp/ton
0-62mph 4.8sec (claimed)
Max speed 155mph (limited)
Basic price £51,255
Insurance group 20
evo Rating 5 out of 5 stars

Hope this helps!

Biscuits · 22-07-2008, 09:08 PM

Thanks guys... going to take it for a spina and see what I think. Difficult on a test drive to really get a feel for a car though.

Spec is good, everyting but the ceramic brakes, but not overly fussed, just would bee cool

Avus Silver (not Dolphin Grey), Black Buckets, plus:

Satellite Navigation System Plus
6 CD auto-changer
TV reception
Heated seats - front and outer rear
Adaptive light
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Rear side airbags
RS4 bucket seats
Front centre armrest
Electric slide-and-tilt glass sunroof
Matt aluminium inlays
Family sized boot

OliFH · 22-07-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biscuits

Thanks guys... going to take it for a spina and see what I think. Difficult on a test drive to really get a feel for a car though.

Spec is good, everyting but the ceramic brakes, but not overly fussed, just would bee cool

Avus Silver (not Dolphin Grey), Black Buckets, plus:

Satellite Navigation System Plus
6 CD auto-changer
TV reception
Heated seats - front and outer rear
Adaptive light
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Rear side airbags
RS4 bucket seats
Front centre armrest
Electric slide-and-tilt glass sunroof
Matt aluminium inlays
Family sized boot

Spec sounds good - only comments are that silver is not the most desirable on the RS, the aluminium inlays aren't as nice as the carbon (not a big deal), and does it have the flat bottom wheel a la lambo? The wheel IS a big deal - it's a ballache to change and they don't seem to sell well without them.

Other thing to get checked is the DRC system. As per the old RS6 the shocks leak and the system fails - lots of threads on rs246.com on this.

Oh and great choice of car!

HTH

PetrolDave · 23-07-2008, 01:30 PM

Also check that you can live with the bucket seats - not everybody can, some find them too uncomfortable to live with (which is why Recaros were a no-cost option).

Second about the "proper" RS4 steering wheel - that's a big MUST.

Personally I'd change the aluminium inlays for the RS4 carbon fibre - RS4 specific, they're different to the S4 carbon fibre inlays, the weave is different.

Oli · 23-07-2008, 06:56 PM

What age, mileage, price is it, I know where there i a very low mileage 07 plate, fully loaded in daytona grey. PM me for details

22-07-2008, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Biscuits wafer thin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,188	Looking at an RS4 Avant tomorrow Chaps, Going to have a look at an RS4 Avant tomorrow, take it for a spin and see if I like it. Any must-haves? Spec is: Dolphin Grey Black Leather Buckets Technology Pack Sunroof Not sure if it has the Ceramic Brakes... if it has, are these a big plus, or a maintainance nightmare? Thanks B __________________ e92 M3 Coupe - Space Grey/Red Fox - EDC, Black Carbon, DAB, USB, PDC, 19's, Tracker Monitor, Awaiting SS catback e87 130i Msport - LeMans Blue/Black - Cruise, Heated Seats, ProCD, Bluetooth

22-07-2008, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chav FFS Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chavshire Posts: 11,742	ceramic brakes are a huge plus. worth 5k. no maintenance required and no brake dust! __________________

22-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Biscuits wafer thin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,188	Does an RS4 Avant really weigh 1,845kg ! This is shown as 'Kerb Weight', so not sure how much extra should be added to the below figures, but it does make out the Audi to be a bit of a lump. My 535d saloon weighs 1,735kg unladen and I wouldn't call it a light weight. An e46 M3 weights 1,570kg and a CSL 1,385kg. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong car ? __________________ e92 M3 Coupe - Space Grey/Red Fox - EDC, Black Carbon, DAB, USB, PDC, 19's, Tracker Monitor, Awaiting SS catback e87 130i Msport - LeMans Blue/Black - Cruise, Heated Seats, ProCD, Bluetooth

22-07-2008, 09:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Biscuits wafer thin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,188	Thanks guys... going to take it for a spina and see what I think. Difficult on a test drive to really get a feel for a car though. Spec is good, everyting but the ceramic brakes, but not overly fussed, just would bee cool Avus Silver (not Dolphin Grey), Black Buckets, plus: Satellite Navigation System Plus 6 CD auto-changer TV reception Heated seats - front and outer rear Adaptive light Auto-dimming rear view mirror Rear side airbags RS4 bucket seats Front centre armrest Electric slide-and-tilt glass sunroof Matt aluminium inlays Family sized boot __________________ e92 M3 Coupe - Space Grey/Red Fox - EDC, Black Carbon, DAB, USB, PDC, 19's, Tracker Monitor, Awaiting SS catback e87 130i Msport - LeMans Blue/Black - Cruise, Heated Seats, ProCD, Bluetooth

23-07-2008, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
PetrolDave Pooh-Bah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire, U.K. Posts: 2,213	Also check that you can live with the bucket seats - not everybody can, some find them too uncomfortable to live with (which is why Recaros were a no-cost option). Second about the "proper" RS4 steering wheel - that's a big MUST. Personally I'd change the aluminium inlays for the RS4 carbon fibre - RS4 specific, they're different to the S4 carbon fibre inlays, the weave is different.

23-07-2008, 06:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Oli Carpal\Tunnel Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Horizontal zzzzzzz Posts: 2,648	What age, mileage, price is it, I know where there i a very low mileage 07 plate, fully loaded in daytona grey. PM me for details