weekend car
Like I said on your other thread, get an MX5 (or, if you're minted, a VX220/90's Elise etc. etc.)
I just don't get the attraction of supercar performance from an everyday car
Because you only want 1 car ? I had my Cayman for fun/weekends, drove Rav 4 to station (or walked) and Audi Quattro to Alps / family duties. There are many ways to spend your money / live your life.
I just don't get the attraction of supercar performance from an everyday car
Once you've had one, you'll never want anything else! I don't drive enough to justify several cars as I cycle to the station and commute on the train, but have 3 kids and bikes so a super/sports car wouldn't work for me and would never get used. My favourite drive of the week is often at 8am on a Sunday with my bike in the back when the roads are empty and I'm in the car alone.
Can't help but wonder why owners wouldn't de-badge these things. Yes I know there are other things which denote the fact it's an RS car but at first glance/from a distance/ etc it might attract less attention.
Because it wouldn't fool anyone. An RS4 or other performance car is obvious to anyone who is into cars. Especially thieves.
Can't help but wonder why owners wouldn't de-badge these things. Yes I know there are other things which denote the fact it's an RS car but at first glance/from a distance/ etc it might attract less attention.
Because it wouldn't fool anyone. An RS4 or other performance car is obvious to anyone who is into cars. Especially thieves.
Exactly. Even de-badged, an RS4/6 stands out a mile, because of the fat arches, the huge wheels and bloody great discs.
And the noise...
danboBecause it wouldn't fool anyone. An RS4 or other performance car is obvious to anyone who is into cars. Especially thieves.
I think you'd be surprised. Most people assume my neighbour has an M5 (including the thieves who kicked in his door, took the keys and then of course the car. It's a 530d with M-Sport badges, big wheels and grille stripes.
CountZeroExactly. Even de-badged, an RS4/6 stands out a mile, because of the fat arches, the huge wheels and bloody great discs.
I was at an XC race with my buddy over summer and we were parked next to a C6 RS6 which was de-badged. I was checking it over to my friends bemusement. He considers himself a "car guy" does all of his own maintenance, is into cars. My boss has one of those he kept saying (He had told me on a couple of occasions about how much he liked driving his bosses' 3.0 A6 TDI).
Despite me correcting him he just wouldn't have it. I pointed out the giant discs and the little RS badge on the wheel. Nope. His boss had one.
A lot of people are somewhat aware of these types of car but they are confused by exterior markings and such. Unless both cars were sitting side by side revving I doubt the average Top Gear viewer would spot an RS Audi.
I had a mid life crisis earlier this year when I was 37 and bought a Porsche 911.
It's not practical, does 20ish mpg, costs a lot to run but looks and sounds incredible.
Your heart wants what it wants and if you want a fast car just buy it. A fast diesel estate won't make you happy (we also have an a6 avant 320bhp diesel).
In 20 years do you want to look back and think I could of bought XXXX fast car but instead I bought a diesel estate? I didn't.
8) agreed on all of that other than fact that 37 is not mid life crises (if so where does that leave me ; ). Also the next 20 years has a habit of coming up pretty quickly.
More food for thought:
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[url= http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features-heroes/audi-rs4-b5-avant-ph-heroes/32418 ]PH Heroes RS4[/url]
In 20 years do you want to look back and think I could of bought XXXX fast car but instead I bought a diesel estate? I didn't.
Its a good point. Bloody hell, after a couple of days ofnthis thread i just want one now, for no other reason than to drive it and hear it.
is that a midlife crisis or just the point in your life when you could afford one? I would have had one a 27 if I could have afforded one!I had a mid life crisis earlier this year when I was 37 and bought a Porsche 911.
It was the point when I could justify getting one because I wasn't at work all the time so I'd actually be able to drive it lots - my crisis involved quitting my job as well!
would have had one a 27 if I could have afforded one!
This ..
What about a nice E46 M3? Last NA six pot to wear the badge in manual should be safe money. In fact.. I'm off to auto trader to do some man maths on trading the GFs Mini in!
E46 M3 you say?
Lovely, in Leguna Seca blue, and a Convertible obvz.
Like the one I bought back in 2005 then? 😆
Beautiful car, until a builder with a forklift rammed it and wrote it off.
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You can't get an M3 touring unfortunately. Only coupe/saloon/cab.
I think you'd be surprised. Most people assume my neighbour has an M5 (including the thieves who kicked in his door, took the keys and then of course the car. It's a 530d with M-Sport badges, big wheels and grille stripes.
That's brilliant. I mean no one deserves that, but people who plonk M badges on diesel BMWs are the worst...
Leguna Seca blue - lovely! Sad way for such a fine car to die!
I don't even think you can get a saloon M3 in the E46.. but some roof rails for the bike and off you go!
Worst badge error I've seen was an Audi A6 2.0TDi M-Sport.. It wasn't even stuck on straight!
Brilliant. I'd love an M sport Audi A6, might even handle half decently!
Of course, there is a differance between BMW M Sport badges and M5 badges. Mines got M Sport badges and it's got a little 2l twin turbo diesel engine in it. I promise I didn't add them after!
I've always wanted an RS4, in fact, I also really wanted an RS2 when I was about 14. Sadly my budget and the mile I do mean I'll stick to the oil burners for now. I think I'd need to live within 5 miles of work to possibly own a car like that.
Fresh from reading this thread, I hit an open stretch of twisty dual carriageway yesterday and 'engaged sport mode'. 8)
Within a few secs I was driving at a speed the local Magistrate would have described as 'reckless and likely to endanger other road users' so backed off again. 😳
Was good fun though, but clearly shows its got far too much power for the SE roads.
Was good fun though, but clearly shows its got far too much power for [s]the SE roads.[[/s][b]me[/b]
How much do you want for it? 8) 😀
E46 M3 makes a fab noise too (especially with a CSL air box fitted) but they're old now and do suffer from some pricey issues like the sub-frame cracking which is quite pricey to fix. Consumables like discs and pads are much more bearable though. Imola red is my favourite colour for them.
Early E9X'S are in price range though although most are coupes. An uncle has just bought a saloon with the DCT box which is great. The V8 is lovely - I was never a fan of the noise (too tinny, screamy) though until they current M3/4 came out which makes a vile racket.
I only owned that M3 for 16 weeks.
Caused a great deal of consternation with a number of people, jealousy really.
But those few weeks were great, I put 2000 miles of top down cruising during the late summer, fabulous car.
I bought an 530d Sport Touring with the insurance payout..
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Talking of incorrect badging ... I saw a Opel Insignia with Ferrari shield badges on the front wings...!!
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*This one had a couple more cylinders.
** Not mine
Just remembered this thread, coincidentally around the day it started my Dad called and told me he was getting an RS4. Went out in it for the first time last weekend, and he leant it to me to drive to Birmingham and back - not bad!
Have always wanted an RS6 due to obvious combo of performance and load carrying, the RS4 didn't disappoint - nice and docile and comfortable at low speed and in traffic, goes like a monster when the road's clear and you put your foot down. Loved it!
(did notice particularly on the motorway a massive increase in the number of people getting a bit carried away coming up behind / passing it - a side of driving it I hadn't expected!)
Driver Envy. Yes its a strange thing, they see the badge and think the have to prove they can go faster.
Yep - I hadn't expected it at all, it seemed to most overwhelm people driving other, slower Audis 😆
I was recounting this to my Dad while we were stopped at the lights (I was driving). He didn't know what I was talking about, but got the idea when with perfect timing the TT that [i]had [/i]been behind us floored it and cut us up when the lights turned green. 😀
I run a 14 plate S7.
It's a hatchback, so I can get my bike in - cross, road or mountain - the boot with the seats down is huge.
They are an overlooked car, people tend to go for the S6. An approved used low miler is mid to lower end of £30k, depedning on spec. many are the ex dem (mine is) so come with upgraded seats, the sports diff, extra toys. I use my company car allowance and the ££ I save by not having kids to pay for mine 🙂
It has the twin turbo 4l V8 - same as the RS7 (more expensive than the RS6) and RS6. Stock is 450bhp but Revo can remap it to 540 bhp. It's the same engine as the RS6/7 just a slightly lower tune and different exhaust system.
Audis seem to have a habit of de-tuning S cars - there's a good Chris Harris programme about this on You Tube - he takes a ratter S4 Avant and with a Revo remap it is pretty much neck and neck with a stock RS4 (albeit one is a turbo 6 and the other a NA V8).
Fuel wise, on a run it does 28 to 30 mpg. The engine when not under heavy load shuts down 4 cylinders, so you get a V4. Makes a big difference, especially if you set radar cruise.
Floor it and it's single figures.
The only disappointment is the stock audio is ok, but not as good as the B&W in the Jag, and the exhaust note is a little subdued, even if you set it "full flaps". ......
