I had one for several years and sold it with about 143K miles on the clock. It was a bit more mint than the example you drove, but close in condition. I sold it about 3 years ago. Here are the issues I had with the car during the 6 years I owned it: -Replaced both high pressure fuel pumps ($500 each, parts only) -Replaced fuel pressure sensor (under intake manifold) -Replaced intake manifold ($2,000+ parts only) -Replaced the DRC with a KW V3 coilover system. Blew the DRC once and fluid was all over the place. Replaced one strut and refilled DRC and it was $1,800 -Rotors we’re lipped, so I ditched the brakes and got a StopTech trophy rotors and calipers. The OEM non carbon ceramic brakes had 4 pistons in front. I think the calipers were off a Gallardo. But the StopTech system was amazing. -After I sold it, the guy who bought it said the rear main seal started leaking (😱 Engine out service that could run you as much as $10K). -Luckily, the timing chain and guides were solid on the B7 RS4 unlike the B6 S4 which would start to rattle at high mileage due to the guides wearing down. That was also an engine out service. -Every 20K-40K you’ll get a MIL and will have to do a carbon clean. The dealer will run you about $2K to do it and a good Indy shop would do it for about $1,200. After you do the clean, the car will feel much faster again 😁. If you want to avoid carbon cleaning, you gotta drive it like you stole it all the time. I will say that I absolutely LOVED by 2008 RS4. It was amazing as you said it is. The engine sound alone was amazing if you revved it up to 8K rpms. I loved the clutch feel and the shifter was pretty good. Quattro was amazing and you could really be aggressive with the car in all kinds of weather without being too scared. Of all the cars I’ve owned, the RS4 is the one I have missed the most. I moved on to a new F80 M3 that’s also a 6 speed and it’s been great too. I still miss that V8 and the Quattro the most. I enjoyed the video, thanks!! Just thought I’d share my thoughts from my own experiences.
To own these cars, you need to be a DYI... Most of the items you listed can DYI. I bought the B6 S4 for $3k and swap the engine few times and did the chains, RS4 guides and all the seals and stuff. The job is not too bad at all as I can now take the engine and transmission out in like 4 hours. I still want a RS4. I will keep the RS4 for like ever...
420 hp out of 4.2 liter is still amazing by today's standards, very few NA V8's make that 100 hp per liter efficiency. The only thing that gets old is the technology features inside, looks and motor are a timeless work of art in the RS4.
Best Audi sedan ever. Had one new, 2007 in Avus Silver. Got an e90 M3 after and preferred the RS4...Biggest things to worry about are the cost of brake components, carbon build up and DRC failures. Audi had a recall on DRC due to leaks. DRC when working is a fantastic suspension. The wheels bend easily, but they look incredible. I’d love to find a low mileage stock RS4 at some point...
Loved it since it came out, haven't got one yet but I have the 3.2 V6 quattro S line, brilliant fun for the money. Plan to drive that for 2 or 3 years then upgrade to the RS4.
I test drove one of these babies back in 2017. I never forgot her. Convertible top. Red leather seats. Bright sunny day. The used car manager just tossed me the keys. I drove off and felt like a million bucks. I still hope to own that moment again. Sweet sweet RS4.
I own an rs4 cabriolet with 30k mls, which is even more rare (300 imported to the USA) amazing engine and exhaust note (best ever), the car is a work of art in terms of looks and engineering... a modern classic for the fact that its a quattro, high revving v8, manual trans and a cab all in one package. Amazing
@@fafafooey8776 i mean if ur into these cars u should have money for maintwnance. But kind of like e9x platform m3 rod bearing dont last. Or s85 v10. So same thing
I own a 2007 of this car as well, and yes the running costs are quite high. One of the best cars I've owned. Love driving it through the twists and turns. Great review!
Just bought one (63K miles, red 2008) - and I can’t wait for it to arrive. I’ve owned a ton of Audis (S5, SQ5, Q7, A-4, Allroad, S-wagons) but this thing just looks amazing. Thanks for the great review. Look forward to getting 80K new miles on mine!).
Been looking at getting one of these and found your video very informative and thorough. One thing I would have liked to have seen more about was the costs of repairs. I think anyone looking to buy one of these is going to get a list of things wrong with it and that will help determine value. And obviously people looking to buy one will get their own estimates and repair cost averages. But it would have been great if you had gone through examples of the cost to repair common issues and items such as the brakes, the carbon fiber covers that were bad on this particular model as well as fixing or replacing certain aspects of the suspension. Overall a great review though. No fussing with movie like shots or music, just a great straight up review. Got a sub out of me for sure. Thanks again for uploading.
Brilliant car , the engine is a very light alloy V8 probably the best Audi have made and is more than capable of doing well over 200+ miles , brake callipers and discs are Brembo unless it’s still got Audis Original ones on it ,
I have about the same amount of miles on my 2007 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B, and its awesome. Something about this era where manufacturers were making some unique sedans, they are all so cool! What are the odds the first clip of you driving is right across the street from where the Blackhawk Cars and Coffee used to be, miss seeing all the awesome local cars. Great review! Always loved these cars.
Thanks! Yep, I used to live in San Ramon not far from Blackhawk, been to many of the Cars & Coffee events when they still had them :( I know EXACTLY what the 07 Spec B is, very jealous as I always wanted one of those as well...keep me in mind if you ever would consider letting me do a review on it ;)
This would be my pick for a secondary vehicle instead of buying a brand new one. The power produced by the engine and manual transmission is most important to me.
Got mine with 100k miles for $15k with all the typical mods. Well worth it in my opinion. Only negative with mine is it sips a little bit of oil. Through research, it seems like 80% of them use a little oil.
Your video was one of the few that helped me decide to buy a higher mileage Avus Silver Pearl one. It’s an amazing machine, and value will hold or increase with all this electric nonsense. Nothing like the sound of that naturally aspirated v8. Thanks for the honest and great video!! Really appreciate your work!
The cons mentioned are stuff enthusiasts will overlook for this amazing machine. I will have one. Just something about AWD manual transmission performance sedans I love! 😆 Would look nice alongside the 22 WRX I just picked up 😁
I had Rs4 with 60k miles when I sold it. in 2019 - I wanna get another one - Best sounding car i've ever owned ! I live in Chicago the weather sucks sometimes so AWD is a must here! We have SQ5 Audi and I own nissan GTR and i'd like to add rs4 to my fleet ! RS4 always need something to be fixed :) but again - it's old ! its not fast ! just makes a nice cruiser !
The paint on the hood and rear deck looks like glass… makes sense that it may have been painted. this is one of my dream cars. well done video, I really enjoyed it
All I can say is, should anything go wrong, you will pay a premium (no jokes) its not a cheap car to maintain, by any standards, I have had this car, prepare yourself, properly...
Best looking Audi? Idk about that. Audi RS4 B5 model is ageless and beautiful. Also the newer R8s look better than the first model. The C7 RS6 also beautiful car too bad they’re band here in the States.
Just an 07 S4 with 135K on the clock for 3K can’t wait to get started fixing it. It’s running a bit rough so I expect issues with the injectors. I bought it so cheap I dont care
Only if timing chain was already done, then yes. Otherwise, absolutly not for a 2nd hand at 140k...as it would only indicate that the prior owner ignored a whole lot of other maint.... Other flipside, if you deep pocket and financially stable... Yea, this car will always be worth it.
Once you drive this car you will purchase it . I have mine since 2010. I also have a 996. C2 so I needed 4 wheel drive. This Rs4 blows away my Porsche in everything. With 81k. Everything still feels tight . I’m sure I’m do for a carbon cleaning. Still has original clutch Overall great car I wish I could have bought it new . This one is showing typical auction problems. Nothing that can’t be fixed . But 18 k is way too low for a decent one they go more like 24 plus for a nice condition one. Overall perfect family sports car .
Best sounding exhaust ever, in my opinion. And damned if the new Audi’s don’t all sound like wet dog-farts. Great under acceleration, but those upshifts... dog farts.
If anyone is considering a high mileage RS4 B7 check out the Evil GT channel. Two guys from the UK buying and sorting problems on a 145k miles car. As for the early comment on buying one of these or a near new Toyota, it really depends on whether you actually have a heart and soul or not! Really enjoyed this video, thanks.
As a licensed wholesale buyer, I typically don't share what dealers pay for cars since it really isn't relevant to most people. At the time I had this car, I believe KBB auction value was around $15K, which was pretty close to what I paid.
so you said this car was the first RS model brought to the US but it has an older rarer cousin, the 2003 audi RS6 and only a couple hundred of those were brought to the states. the 03 RS6 was much more subtle in it's styling but packed a more powerful twin turbo version of that 4.2l v8.
Thanks for the info, you are definitely correct...I meant so say it was the first normally aspirated RS car but missed editing that when I published the video.
Was not real familiar with the RS B7 model when I came across one for sale locally. Turns out what I thought was a high price for the mileage (23000$/99k miles) is actually "normal" pricing on this model. Thanks very much for the informative video- I'm using this and another video when/if I decide to look at this car (gotta get back to work first).
They are in the front the block is just facing towards the back but i feel what ur saying. Just got a b7 s4 avant & has milltek exhaust. Sounds good. Already looking at rs bumpers & wheels👌
@@BISCAYNEWAYS It's not the chain it is the hydraulic tensioner. If you hear it clacking more than about 10 seconds after startup you have a problem. $8,000 to pull the engine/separate it from the trans and put in a new chain/tensioner/guides.
@@BISCAYNEWAYS The 4.2 in the S4 is known to have issues with the timing chain guides wearing prematurely and allowing excessive slop in the chain, the 4.2 in the RS4 is largely different than that 4.2, one of those differences are metal chain guides, they do not have the chain issues the S4 does. It's actually a big part of why I went for an RS4 over an S4, that's an expensive repair.
You just can't get another manual high revving na V8 car in North America for this amount of money. Not to mention it doesn't has nearly as many catastrophic failing point as BMW with the same age.
They use the same basic platrorm but that is where it ends, the engine transmission and suspension are all unique to the RS4 as are the majority of the body panels which are aluminium, the track is wider etc etc. They are just under 1800kg but feel much more nibble that the figure suggests.
What car would you pick, a 2008 rs4.... or a 2004 rs6? I like the rs6 cause the turbo v8 power but I know the rs4s exhaust will sound better since N/A. But idk y’all let me know what you think
I have always heard this and have been waiting for mine to need one, but fortunately it has never needed one in 100,000 miles. It is never used in traffic and I tend to use the rpm when I am driving it alone as it is a fun car to drive quickly. It was checked with boroscope about 15k ago. I always use good fuels in it but with direct injection this will have no impact on the inlet valves. The only issues I have had in 100k are suspension, a starter motor and a few sensors causing the engine check light to come on erroneously. I have now replaced the DRC system with a fully adjustable Bilstein coil over setup. The expensive issues have been the brakes mine has the optional carbon ceramic brakes and the parts are eye wateringly expensive and if you drive it hard it eats brakes and tyres a set of P zeros is needed every 10k that is swopping front to rear at 5k. You will also be on first name terms with your local fuel station. Given all of that I still have it years after it should have been changed as what is there to replace it with who does a manual transmission 420PS AWD estate car.
@@mikemorris3421 I've had two carbon cleans in my ownership, one by Audi and one by me. In about 20k miles, it was gummed up pretty well and needed the clean. Just keep on top of it and be sure to drive the car as it was intended. I just had all of the DRC hard pipes replaced as they were rotting above the fuel tank, I'm partial to the DRC because it keeps it JUST comfortable enough for long trips. Also, replaced the brakes with Girodisc on all 4 corners-loving them so far. And no, there really is no suitable replacement available...so the miles keep adding up on her.
@@VPassat6 I had a couple of leaks over the years on the DRC pipes so when the shocks reached the end of their life it was changed to coil overs with adjustable shocks, it is not as comfortable as it was, plus it is a pain to alter the rates so it lives with a slightly harsher ride than you would want for most of the time. There is pressure from my wife to change it but as you know with what? I still regret selling my RS2 so more than haapy to drive around in car with stone chips the odd scratch and out of date infotainment.
Appreciate the comments, I never prefaced it as a cold start up though ;) That car came from a dealer auction, before shooting that scene I had driven it out of the auction and down the block, so it had a little heat in it already.
You are confusing quality and reliability. They are not always the same thing. You can have good quality (interior, plastic, paint, etc) with not great reliability (DRC) and vice versa.
Scroggs Car Reviews you sir are not a enthusiast. I have a B8 4.2 w 142k miles. These 4.2s are tanks, a RS4 with 150k miles will DESTORY a C63 6.2 from the Dig. Don’t believe me? I can send Videos to show you why you’re wrong.
If you drive this locally. It sucks. I live in NYC. And always said this thing uses a lotta gas but. Take it on the highway. You will get around 25 plus mpg . Locally. More like 12 . It’s made for the highway. Overall very nice car . Bought mine in 2010 for 47 k with 40k miles
I've been in the car business almost 30-years and buy/sell 300-500 cars a year...trust me, I've seen it all, including cars with hacked up exhaust "systems". If I called it a full system without confirming it I would be subject to similar scrutiny ;)
140k miles Audi/Volkswagen? Endless moneypit! Not worth it by any stretch of the imagination to buy this. $18k is way too much money... Maybe $4,600 at the most for the brandname and equipment. Even for an enthusiast this is still junk simply because of the miles on the motor and transmission. The looks/ body and interior doesn't mean anything. You cannot use this as a daily drive, maybe just to drive around town on the weekend but not driving long distances on the highway.
lol nonsense on pretty much all of your points. Funny thing is, I’ve got 110K on mine and it runs great! You’d be surprised what routine maintenance and actually taking care of a vehicle will do.
I had one for several years and sold it with about 143K miles on the clock. It was a bit more mint than the example you drove, but close in condition. I sold it about 3 years ago.
Here are the issues I had with the car during the 6 years I owned it:
-Replaced both high pressure fuel pumps ($500 each, parts only)
-Replaced fuel pressure sensor (under intake manifold)
-Replaced intake manifold ($2,000+ parts only)
-Replaced the DRC with a KW V3 coilover system. Blew the DRC once and fluid was all over the place. Replaced one strut and refilled DRC and it was $1,800
-Rotors we’re lipped, so I ditched the brakes and got a StopTech trophy rotors and calipers. The OEM non carbon ceramic brakes had 4 pistons in front. I think the calipers were off a Gallardo. But the StopTech system was amazing.
-After I sold it, the guy who bought it said the rear main seal started leaking (😱 Engine out service that could run you as much as $10K).
-Luckily, the timing chain and guides were solid on the B7 RS4 unlike the B6 S4 which would start to rattle at high mileage due to the guides wearing down. That was also an engine out service.
-Every 20K-40K you’ll get a MIL and will have to do a carbon clean. The dealer will run you about $2K to do it and a good Indy shop would do it for about $1,200. After you do the clean, the car will feel much faster again 😁. If you want to avoid carbon cleaning, you gotta drive it like you stole it all the time.
I will say that I absolutely LOVED by 2008 RS4. It was amazing as you said it is. The engine sound alone was amazing if you revved it up to 8K rpms. I loved the clutch feel and the shifter was pretty good. Quattro was amazing and you could really be aggressive with the car in all kinds of weather without being too scared.
Of all the cars I’ve owned, the RS4 is the one I have missed the most.
I moved on to a new F80 M3 that’s also a 6 speed and it’s been great too. I still miss that V8 and the Quattro the most.
I enjoyed the video, thanks!! Just thought I’d share my thoughts from my own experiences.
1200 for a carbon clean !? That’s way over priced
To own these cars, you need to be a DYI... Most of the items you listed can DYI. I bought the B6 S4 for $3k and swap the engine few times and did the chains, RS4 guides and all the seals and stuff. The job is not too bad at all as I can now take the engine and transmission out in like 4 hours. I still want a RS4. I will keep the RS4 for like ever...
420 hp out of 4.2 liter is still amazing by today's standards, very few NA V8's make that 100 hp per liter efficiency. The only thing that gets old is the technology features inside, looks and motor are a timeless work of art in the RS4.
@ASCALON that's a twin turbo motor it's not a NA motor c'mon bro
@ASCALON umm neither are fast, the db9 is certainly subpar and the guilia is quick but heavy. my b5 s4 would walk both.
It is N/A motor, c5 rs6 is twin turbo v8..
These Naturally aspirated engines are timeless,From V6,V8,V10s,V12 They are the best engines ever made
Noboy care of tech features inside
Best Audi sedan ever. Had one new, 2007 in Avus Silver. Got an e90 M3 after and preferred the RS4...Biggest things to worry about are the cost of brake components, carbon build up and DRC failures. Audi had a recall on DRC due to leaks. DRC when working is a fantastic suspension. The wheels bend easily, but they look incredible. I’d love to find a low mileage stock RS4 at some point...
Very expensive
This has been my favorite car since 2007 I would totally invest in this
Do it. I have one and is perfect
s25117 how’s the reliability on it??? I’m looking to get one
Alex Servin 159.000km and the car feels like new. U have to do the maintenance obviously. And carbon clean every 60.000km
Loved it since it came out, haven't got one yet but I have the 3.2 V6 quattro S line, brilliant fun for the money. Plan to drive that for 2 or 3 years then upgrade to the RS4.
I test drove one of these babies back in 2017. I never forgot her. Convertible top. Red leather seats. Bright sunny day. The used car manager just tossed me the keys. I drove off and felt like a million bucks. I still hope to own that moment again. Sweet sweet RS4.
Why didnt you buy it?
FYI the first Audi RS model imported to the US was the 2003 RS6. This was the second I believe.
Correct
You are correct, my intent was to say it was the first normally aspirated RS model...I missed it during my editing stage.
Correct, they hold their value like CRAZY also!
Correct
That was the 1st RS.
I own an rs4 cabriolet with 30k mls, which is even more rare (300 imported to the USA) amazing engine and exhaust note (best ever), the car is a work of art in terms of looks and engineering... a modern classic for the fact that its a quattro, high revving v8, manual trans and a cab all in one package. Amazing
Wicked Awesome 😎 👍👍 I have the S4 Version. Love it. When you can look back at your car every time you park it. that’s the ticket.
You can also enjoy staring deep into that empty wallet or at a paper weight when the timing lets go...
@@fafafooey8776 i mean if ur into these cars u should have money for maintwnance. But kind of like e9x platform m3 rod bearing dont last. Or s85 v10. So same thing
That Audi looks solid! New Audis just look like any other car now days.
That’s because everyone copies Audi lol
Came to the channel for Veloster content, stayed for the unexpected, cool RS4 review. Excellent content!
I own a 2007 of this car as well, and yes the running costs are quite high. One of the best cars I've owned. Love driving it through the twists and turns. Great review!
Just bought one (63K miles, red 2008) - and I can’t wait for it to arrive. I’ve owned a ton of Audis (S5, SQ5, Q7, A-4, Allroad, S-wagons) but this thing just looks amazing. Thanks for the great review. Look forward to getting 80K new miles on mine!).
Been looking at getting one of these and found your video very informative and thorough. One thing I would have liked to have seen more about was the costs of repairs. I think anyone looking to buy one of these is going to get a list of things wrong with it and that will help determine value. And obviously people looking to buy one will get their own estimates and repair cost averages. But it would have been great if you had gone through examples of the cost to repair common issues and items such as the brakes, the carbon fiber covers that were bad on this particular model as well as fixing or replacing certain aspects of the suspension.
Overall a great review though. No fussing with movie like shots or music, just a great straight up review. Got a sub out of me for sure. Thanks again for uploading.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm still learning a lot about producing these videos and hope to include maintenance and repair costs in future episodes.
I couldn't afford to buy one new, and I cant afford to maintain one used.
Being poor sucks. Still a beautiful car.
Finally an in-depth review of this car!!! Thank you! Subscribed!
This car is BEAT tho..
Brilliant car , the engine is a very light alloy V8 probably the best Audi have made and is more than capable of doing well over 200+ miles , brake callipers and discs are Brembo unless it’s still got Audis Original ones on it ,
I have about the same amount of miles on my 2007 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B, and its awesome. Something about this era where manufacturers were making some unique sedans, they are all so cool! What are the odds the first clip of you driving is right across the street from where the Blackhawk Cars and Coffee used to be, miss seeing all the awesome local cars. Great review! Always loved these cars.
Thanks! Yep, I used to live in San Ramon not far from Blackhawk, been to many of the Cars & Coffee events when they still had them :( I know EXACTLY what the 07 Spec B is, very jealous as I always wanted one of those as well...keep me in mind if you ever would consider letting me do a review on it ;)
This would be my pick for a secondary vehicle instead of buying a brand new one. The power produced by the engine and manual transmission is most important to me.
I have the B7 S7 and this made me wanna go for a drive!
Love these rs4s. Have a 2019 rs5 but the 2k cars just hit different. Need one of these
Got mine with 100k miles for $15k with all the typical mods. Well worth it in my opinion. Only negative with mine is it sips a little bit of oil. Through research, it seems like 80% of them use a little oil.
They drink the oil mate just another thing to keep on top of think its something like 0.5litres every 1000km
My 2.0T is dripping oil now, apparently the valve cover gaskets wear out easily so need to replace them (quated $350 early 2020 in a dealership).
Yeah, mine would need about one quart every 5K miles. It wasn’t too bad.
Your video was one of the few that helped me decide to buy a higher mileage Avus Silver Pearl one. It’s an amazing machine, and value will hold or increase with all this electric nonsense. Nothing like the sound of that naturally aspirated v8. Thanks for the honest and great video!! Really appreciate your work!
The cons mentioned are stuff enthusiasts will overlook for this amazing machine. I will have one. Just something about AWD manual transmission performance sedans I love! 😆 Would look nice alongside the 22 WRX I just picked up 😁
These are almost non-existent where I live. So I ended up with the 2007 S4. Love it regardless.
One of my dream cars.. What a beast!
This is like Doug DeMuro but less quirky, nice!
Phenomenal video. Best exhaust I've heard yet.
I had Rs4 with 60k miles when I sold it. in 2019 - I wanna get another one - Best sounding car i've ever owned ! I live in Chicago the weather sucks sometimes so AWD is a must here! We have SQ5 Audi and I own nissan GTR and i'd like to add rs4 to my fleet ! RS4 always need something to be fixed :) but again - it's old ! its not fast ! just makes a nice cruiser !
As a European, it was quite amusing to watch you test this car in particular on almost perfectly straight roads.
The paint on the hood and rear deck looks like glass… makes sense that it may have been painted. this is one of my dream cars. well done video, I really enjoyed it
Even before the video my answer is YES. I hope ill be able buy one next year.
All I can say is, should anything go wrong, you will pay a premium (no jokes) its not a cheap car to maintain, by any standards, I have had this car, prepare yourself, properly...
Oh yes so true!!!!
RS4 gang 🙏🏽💪🏾😈 love my RS4!!
I wanted the S4 in 2006 which would have been a 2007 model but even those were hard to get.
The Daytona Grey is a good colour. Looks riveting with lots of subplot in each crease and curve of the body panels.
probably the best looking audi after the 1st gen r8 v10
agree!!
Best looking Audi? Idk about that. Audi RS4 B5 model is ageless and beautiful. Also the newer R8s look better than the first model. The C7 RS6 also beautiful car too bad they’re band here in the States.
@@audi_steve8363 it's subjective about the R8, but yes the other cars you mentioned are among the sexiest as well. The C6 RS6 too
1st gen R8 was a V8 that's the engine they use for the RS4-B7. R8 is a dry sump & RS4-B7 is a wet sump but same 4v 4.2l V8.
Just an 07 S4 with 135K on the clock for 3K can’t wait to get started fixing it. It’s running a bit rough so I expect issues with the injectors. I bought it so cheap I dont care
Only if timing chain was already done, then yes. Otherwise, absolutly not for a 2nd hand at 140k...as it would only indicate that the prior owner ignored a whole lot of other maint.... Other flipside, if you deep pocket and financially stable... Yea, this car will always be worth it.
The timing chain issues was in the S4 not the RS4
Once you drive this car you will purchase it . I have mine since 2010. I also have a 996. C2 so I needed 4 wheel drive. This Rs4 blows away my Porsche in everything. With 81k. Everything still feels tight . I’m sure I’m do for a carbon cleaning. Still has original clutch Overall great car I wish I could have bought it new . This one is showing typical auction problems. Nothing that can’t be fixed . But 18 k is way too low for a decent one they go more like 24 plus for a nice condition one. Overall perfect family sports car .
How many miles did it have when you bought it? What maintenance have you done? How much have you spent on the maintenance?
Best sounding exhaust ever, in my opinion. And damned if the new Audi’s don’t all sound like wet dog-farts. Great under acceleration, but those upshifts... dog farts.
Wet dog farts
Watched Grand Tour and Jeremy Clarkson drove one and peaked my interest in these cars.
140k is not a lot on a well serviced Rs4 B7.
If anyone is considering a high mileage RS4 B7 check out the Evil GT channel. Two guys from the UK buying and sorting problems on a 145k miles car. As for the early comment on buying one of these or a near new Toyota, it really depends on whether you actually have a heart and soul or not! Really enjoyed this video, thanks.
Thanks for the info, as I'm planning on buying one :)
Great video! I may have missed it but I never heard you say what you paid for the car which is a valuable piece of information.
As a licensed wholesale buyer, I typically don't share what dealers pay for cars since it really isn't relevant to most people. At the time I had this car, I believe KBB auction value was around $15K, which was pretty close to what I paid.
Yooo thats altamont pass i knew it looks so familiar when you made the 2nd right lol i commute to fremont from the valley
I thought that was NorCA.
@@rudypicha5689 its just on the outskirts of Livermore heading towards Tracy CA
Great and fair review got me to hit the subscribe.
You can't just say 1650kg its near 2 tons... or 350kg are nothing for you!?!? :D :D But still Great video! I like it a lot ;)
so you said this car was the first RS model brought to the US but it has an older rarer cousin, the 2003 audi RS6 and only a couple hundred of those were brought to the states. the 03 RS6 was much more subtle in it's styling but packed a more powerful twin turbo version of that 4.2l v8.
Thanks for the info, you are definitely correct...I meant so say it was the first normally aspirated RS car but missed editing that when I published the video.
Love my 2006 best drive ever
Love my Audi 🎉
Was not real familiar with the RS B7 model when I came across one for sale locally. Turns out what I thought was a high price for the mileage (23000$/99k miles) is actually "normal" pricing on this model. Thanks very much for the informative video- I'm using this and another video when/if I decide to look at this car (gotta get back to work first).
Please let us know what this brought at the auction. We would all like to know what your friend paid for it. Thank you. Nice review
I just bought one 121,000 new chains. Let’s Do this
Why were the chains replaced on an RS4? Different motor than the 4.2 S4.
A 2007 RS4 is, and will always be a good idea.
140k miles is not alot for this car if maintained well, this was one of the best and most reliable engines audi has ever made
I love my nismo gtr but I’ve always wanted one of these!
Brakes are shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo👍🏻
Damn that car is clean for 140+miles
Love these car especially with the optional seat which has carbon fibre back.
love my B7! v8 and nothing else. Wish the damn timing chain was on the front of the engine :(
Is this because the chain needs replacing or known to have issues? I'm looking to buy one, appreciate your response.
They are in the front the block is just facing towards the back but i feel what ur saying. Just got a b7 s4 avant & has milltek exhaust. Sounds good. Already looking at rs bumpers & wheels👌
@@BISCAYNEWAYS It's not the chain it is the hydraulic tensioner. If you hear it clacking more than about 10 seconds after startup you have a problem. $8,000 to pull the engine/separate it from the trans and put in a new chain/tensioner/guides.
@@eastoakland-S65feen I have AWE exhaust and just love listening to it drive away. :D
@@BISCAYNEWAYS The 4.2 in the S4 is known to have issues with the timing chain guides wearing prematurely and allowing excessive slop in the chain, the 4.2 in the RS4 is largely different than that 4.2, one of those differences are metal chain guides, they do not have the chain issues the S4 does. It's actually a big part of why I went for an RS4 over an S4, that's an expensive repair.
the plug missing on the tow hook is a big indicator that the person who had this didnt care about it
The only Audi that I would ever buy is one of these. A real car enthusiasts dream . Not a typical Audi wankers car.
You just can't get another manual high revving na V8 car in North America for this amount of money. Not to mention it doesn't has nearly as many catastrophic failing point as BMW with the same age.
watching this in 2022 knowing $18k aint getting you anything. right now that same care is around 30-35k
Very true, and such is the life of CZcams videos as things can change dramatically years after the videos are produced.
Great car
I believe this would be a heavy car, they are actually small in size the a4/s4/rs4 is directly comparable to Jetta size, maybe Passat.
They use the same basic platrorm but that is where it ends, the engine transmission and suspension are all unique to the RS4 as are the majority of the body panels which are aluminium, the track is wider etc etc. They are just under 1800kg but feel much more nibble that the figure suggests.
RS4 anytime
Just spend some extra bucks and have it supercharged if the performance isn't enough. There are plenty of kits and mechanics on the market.
not exactly “some extra bucks” if you wanna supercharge one of these it’s gonna be 10-20k$
There is one for sale locally for 10K for a 2007 Audi RS4 w/111k miles. Good deal? I'm still doing research, and is the reason why I am here.
Depends on the maintenance records. Also location. Price like that you must be in Alaska?
@@asmcdon1 Good thing I did further research. It's a bait and switch add from a dealer. I am in Las Vegas.
What car would you pick, a 2008 rs4.... or a 2004 rs6? I like the rs6 cause the turbo v8 power but I know the rs4s exhaust will sound better since N/A. But idk y’all let me know what you think
I’d skip the RS6 cuz it’s an automatic 😁.
Great performance car.Put some "in case" cash in a drawer......YOLO!!
Check back in after she gets sorted, don’t forget a carbon clean.
I have always heard this and have been waiting for mine to need one, but fortunately it has never needed one in 100,000 miles. It is never used in traffic and I tend to use the rpm when I am driving it alone as it is a fun car to drive quickly. It was checked with boroscope about 15k ago. I always use good fuels in it but with direct injection this will have no impact on the inlet valves. The only issues I have had in 100k are suspension, a starter motor and a few sensors causing the engine check light to come on erroneously. I have now replaced the DRC system with a fully adjustable Bilstein coil over setup.
The expensive issues have been the brakes mine has the optional carbon ceramic brakes and the parts are eye wateringly expensive and if you drive it hard it eats brakes and tyres a set of P zeros is needed every 10k that is swopping front to rear at 5k.
You will also be on first name terms with your local fuel station.
Given all of that I still have it years after it should have been changed as what is there to replace it with who does a manual transmission 420PS AWD estate car.
@@mikemorris3421 I've had two carbon cleans in my ownership, one by Audi and one by me. In about 20k miles, it was gummed up pretty well and needed the clean. Just keep on top of it and be sure to drive the car as it was intended. I just had all of the DRC hard pipes replaced as they were rotting above the fuel tank, I'm partial to the DRC because it keeps it JUST comfortable enough for long trips. Also, replaced the brakes with Girodisc on all 4 corners-loving them so far.
And no, there really is no suitable replacement available...so the miles keep adding up on her.
@@VPassat6 I had a couple of leaks over the years on the DRC pipes so when the shocks reached the end of their life it was changed to coil overs with adjustable shocks, it is not as comfortable as it was, plus it is a pain to alter the rates so it lives with a slightly harsher ride than you would want for most of the time. There is pressure from my wife to change it but as you know with what? I still regret selling my RS2 so more than haapy to drive around in car with stone chips the odd scratch and out of date infotainment.
Man I want one now!!!
Nice but not in the same League as the vxr8. Looks engine rarety. Also it’s a £50000 car so expensive to maintain, £2000 for replacement brakes.
The old front plate looks like a German export plate? is it an import?
2003 AUDI RS ^ was the 1st
You are absolutely correct, I meant to say "first normally aspirated RS" but missed that during editing.
Wasn't a cold start...oil temp is 181 F on start-up.
Appreciate the comments, I never prefaced it as a cold start up though ;) That car came from a dealer auction, before shooting that scene I had driven it out of the auction and down the block, so it had a little heat in it already.
You are confusing quality and reliability. They are not always the same thing. You can have good quality (interior, plastic, paint, etc) with not great reliability (DRC) and vice versa.
Did the US have the option for the flat bottomed steering wheel?
Dan Rowe no. But it’s an easy swap. Pricey but easy.
The seats are also the comfort seats, mine has the sport buckets these are the ones to have in my opinion.
No butterfly seats
there is my car at 22min 48sek 😅
That widebody hnggg
Your looking at a 13 yr old car and you give it 6 for quality? I think not more like 8-9.
Well...it's a 13 yr old high end German car with nearly 150K miles, in my experience giving it a 6 was a gift ;)
Scroggs Car Reviews you sir are not a enthusiast. I have a B8 4.2 w 142k miles. These 4.2s are tanks, a RS4 with 150k miles will DESTORY a C63 6.2 from the Dig. Don’t believe me? I can send Videos to show you why you’re wrong.
@@germanv8s877 send me the vids I'd love to watch them!
Michael Hirst email?
@@germanv8s877 hirsty2009@live.com.au
German v8 go brrrrrrr
smh those happen to every single Audi seats I've owned & friends own. they need a serious recall
Too much money imo. $18000 is A LOT. You'll be paying notes for the next 3 years at minimum
Autocross it! 😁
How about fuel economy?
If you drive this locally. It sucks. I live in NYC. And always said this thing uses a lotta gas but. Take it on the highway. You will get around 25 plus mpg . Locally. More like 12 . It’s made for the highway. Overall very nice car . Bought mine in 2010 for 47 k with 40k miles
420 hp omg!
Sorry bud, but you lost me in the very beginning when you couldn't tell that the exhaust was a full system... Miltek just tips?😂
I've been in the car business almost 30-years and buy/sell 300-500 cars a year...trust me, I've seen it all, including cars with hacked up exhaust "systems". If I called it a full system without confirming it I would be subject to similar scrutiny ;)
Id love to biy it i collect audis.
Ill buy it if you will sell it.
Man please invest in the camera. Extremely jittery. Get an gimbal or never phone. The car is beautiful.
So wait. Do you own this car?
12:53,mate,put the car in fullscreen,not your face.
Pump
Want want so bad but its a money pit any way you do it.
PRO TIP: Listen to this video in 1.75-2x playback speed
I own one of these in the uk, check my video out
140k miles Audi/Volkswagen? Endless moneypit! Not worth it by any stretch of the imagination to buy this. $18k is way too much money... Maybe $4,600 at the most for the brandname and equipment. Even for an enthusiast this is still junk simply because of the miles on the motor and transmission. The looks/ body and interior doesn't mean anything.
You cannot use this as a daily drive, maybe just to drive around town on the weekend but not driving long distances on the highway.
Show me where I can buy any mileage RS4 for $4600, I'll buy 10 right now ;)
There is always gonna be one of these dudes.
lol nonsense on pretty much all of your points. Funny thing is, I’ve got 110K on mine and it runs great! You’d be surprised what routine maintenance and actually taking care of a vehicle will do.
They book pretty high. Mine has 72k on it. I could easily sell it high to mid 20’s.
You couldn’t even buy a 2007 S4 for $4600 in good condition, never mind an RS4.