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Okay, its german, and its a VW, but...

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It's Normally Aspirated 4.2-litre V8 produces 414bhp and 317lb ft :help:

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Its also a practical 4-door saloon with 4wd...

but does 0-62 in 4.8 secs, and 0-124 in 16.6 secs!

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It is rather nice ... :D

Go on Ian you know you want to ....

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A friend has the S4 Avant...

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... which has had a 'few' toys added to it, couple of months ago met up at castle combe for a tt track day (he had a tt before that and got bored) and was surprised at just how quick they are, tt's didn't stand a chance in hell. Build quality is superb and the drive is excellent...

Trouble is 38k for a standard car :(

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Ryan - this isnt the S4, this is the RS4 - your talking a 70-odd bhp leap, and a £10k premium...

I spotted the difference, all was saying was matey had similar car (now it's toys are on there) and that it was a superb car to drive/own, only downside if I understand correctly is the new rs4 will only be available in auto :(

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I always liked the Audi V8 in the 1998 film 'Ronin'.

However Audi 'V8's depreciate like mad in the first 8 years (couldn't believe it)

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I do like Audi's .. one of the only German brands that seem to do anything for me. The other half had a A4 estate, and it's not *too* shabby ;)

Maybe I'll think of one when I grow up and need more than 2 seats.

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...which make them a fantastic used buy :thumbsup:

Mate of mone has a thing for Audi 200 Avant Quattros. Gradually 3 are becoming one..

A

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Ryan - this isnt the S4, this is the RS4 - your talking a 70-odd bhp leap, and a £10k premium...

I spotted the difference, all was saying was matey had similar car (now it's toys are on there) and that it was a superb car to drive/own, only downside if I understand correctly is the new rs4 will only be available in auto :(

Sorry mate - thought you might not have noticed - but yeah, even the standard S4 is a nice car. Not sure about the auto box though.

I always liked the Audi V8 in the 1998 film 'Ronin'.

However Audi 'V8's depreciate like mad in the first 8 years (couldn't believe it)

That would be the S6, and believe it or not, the 'S' depreciate really slowly, and the 'RS's' are still worth 75% the list price after 3-5 years...

Proof is, look at the prices of the 2001 RS4, for a car that retailed at £40k, you'd be lucky to find a UK example for less than £30k..

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Forget Audi - I want that Alfa Romeo they showed a few weeks back they were drooling over..... it'll probably break down after 5 mins, but its sexy as hell! :drool::drool::drool:

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Fidgits Posted Today, 07:22 AM
QUOTE(Twincam.GTi @ Jul 12 2005, 07:10 AM)

I always liked the Audi V8 in the 1998 film 'Ronin'.

However Audi 'V8's depreciate like mad in the first 8 years (couldn't believe it)

That would be the S6, and believe it or not, the 'S' depreciate really slowly, and the 'RS's' are still worth 75% the list price after 3-5 years...

Proof is, look at the prices of the 2001 RS4, for a car that retailed at £40k, you'd be lucky to find a UK example for less than £30k..

In 2004 (last year)I have known of two examples of 1998 Audi V8's (in superb condition) that have been offered up for £6000 to £8000.

To me a loss of over £30000 in 6 years is criminal (plus what ever the owners had to pay in servicing costs in that time).

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Its also a practical 4-door saloon with 4wd...

Bet the ride rattles your teeth, though :P

Paul.

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Fidgits Posted Today, 07:22 AM
QUOTE(Twincam.GTi @ Jul 12 2005, 07:10 AM)

I always liked the Audi V8 in the 1998 film 'Ronin'.

However Audi 'V8's depreciate like mad in the first 8 years (couldn't believe it)

That would be the S6, and believe it or not, the 'S' depreciate really slowly, and the 'RS's' are still worth 75% the list price after 3-5 years...

Proof is, look at the prices of the 2001 RS4, for a car that retailed at £40k, you'd be lucky to find a UK example for less than £30k..

In 2004 (last year)I have known of two examples of 1998 Audi V8's (in superb condition) that have been offered up for £6000 to £8000.

To me a loss of over £30000 in 6 years is criminal (plus what ever the owners had to pay in servicing costs in that time).

so they were V8's rather than the 'S' version then?

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Nice cars....

They look the part, They don;

t have the image problem of BMW etc...

they shift!

And they are built with German precision to the most anal sopecs which makes them solid and relaible!!!

I still fancy an old shape A8 4.2 They are cheap now too!!!

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I love them- think they are a bit ugly but nobody is gonna see when you fly past! B)

Id rather have the RS6 estate though - beautiful cars (seen a few at nurberg and they are stunning) :wub:

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I love them- think they are a bit ugly but nobody is gonna see when you fly past!  B)

Id rather have the RS6 estate though - beautiful cars (seen a few at nurberg and they are stunning)  :wub:

yeah, i love the RS6 estates too... I just always feel sorry for the Alsation pinned to the rear window :ph34r::lol:

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I love them- think they are a bit ugly but nobody is gonna see when you fly past!  B)

Id rather have the RS6 estate though - beautiful cars (seen a few at nurberg and they are stunning)  :wub:

yeah, i love the RS6 estates too... I just always feel sorry for the Alsation pinned to the rear window :ph34r::lol:

:lol: PMSL! That is so true!

I dunno what it is but ive got a thing for estate cars - id love VR4 aswell, YUM!!! B)

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I love them- think they are a bit ugly but nobody is gonna see when you fly past!  B)

Id rather have the RS6 estate though - beautiful cars (seen a few at nurberg and they are stunning)  :wub:

yeah, i love the RS6 estates too... I just always feel sorry for the Alsation pinned to the rear window :ph34r::lol:

Mate has 2 dalmations, i'll try find the photo with them on the back window :P :D

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i like all the audi range except the a2 and tt, especially the s and rs range they do, one day...

Jay

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overated german tripe...

original audi quattro is the only one that would tickle my fancy, but just because it was a group b rally monster

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