Ordered an RS4 today

Started by wgtngti, August 28, 2018, 08:01:39 PM

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wgtngti

Been thinking about it for a while, talking with dealers and test driving.
Wanted Nogaro Blue but ?compromised? and went with what the other half wanted - Daytona Grey.
Also couldn?t really stomach the price for an Audi Individual colour.

For options went with:
20? milled wheels
Black styling pack
Carbon inlays
panoramic roof
Sports diff

Don?t have a build week yet, but not expecting it till Dec / Jan.
2023 Audi Q4 50 Sportback
2019 Audi RS4
2017 VW Tiguan R Line (sold)
2016 VW Golf GTI Edition 40
2011 VW Golf R (sold)
2008 VW Golf GTI (sold)
2007 VW Golf GTI Edition 30
2003 VW Golf V5 (sold)
1984 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet (sold)
1983 VW Golf GTI

slowmo

Current: 2004 MK4 R32 3-door NZ New DBP

Past: 2010 MK6 GTI / 2013 Nissan Leaf LOL / 2007 B7 RS4 / 2006 MK5 R32 / 2005 MK5 GTI / 1998 MK4 GTI / 1997 B5 A4 MTM

FFS

That'll be a very long few months. Congratulations on the buy!

wgtngti

Thanks, Heading away two months (visiting the odd VW, Audi, Porsche factory/museum) which will help with the wait..(or make it worse)
There's also the whole WLTP issue which seems to be causing backlogs across the industry. Hope to get build week soon.
2023 Audi Q4 50 Sportback
2019 Audi RS4
2017 VW Tiguan R Line (sold)
2016 VW Golf GTI Edition 40
2011 VW Golf R (sold)
2008 VW Golf GTI (sold)
2007 VW Golf GTI Edition 30
2003 VW Golf V5 (sold)
1984 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet (sold)
1983 VW Golf GTI

slowburn

sweet,look forward to seeing it around town
99 B5 S4 Avant
85 coupe quattro
72 fiat 124 coupe
97 corolla wagon

le mans

Nice! It does my head in though that the sports diff is only an ?option?. Come on Audi, it?s an RS!

Period_Correct_

Is the sports diff and LSD in the rear?
1971 Porsche 911T | 1990 Audi Quattro Turbo | 2003 Audi RS6 Avant | 2009 Renault Megane R26

le mans

It?s a torque vectoring diff. Very trick and should be standard on a car with an RS badge (until they come up with some other ground breaking tech). Probably only effects the handling close to the limit but still, it?s an RS! Anyway, to the the OP well done and enjoy!

Period_Correct_

Quote from: le mans on August 29, 2018, 10:57:12 AM
It?s a torque vectoring diff. Very trick and should be standard on a car with an RS badge (until they come up with some other ground breaking tech). Probably only effects the handling close to the limit but still, it?s an RS! Anyway, to the the OP well done and enjoy!

Just googled it. looks like art at first sight, but I'm biased.

1971 Porsche 911T | 1990 Audi Quattro Turbo | 2003 Audi RS6 Avant | 2009 Renault Megane R26

wgtngti

QuoteNice! It does my head in though that the sports diff is only an ?option?. Come on Audi, it?s an RS!

It's standard in some markets, but yeah, bit odd its not here. NZ spec is generally pretty high.
2023 Audi Q4 50 Sportback
2019 Audi RS4
2017 VW Tiguan R Line (sold)
2016 VW Golf GTI Edition 40
2011 VW Golf R (sold)
2008 VW Golf GTI (sold)
2007 VW Golf GTI Edition 30
2003 VW Golf V5 (sold)
1984 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet (sold)
1983 VW Golf GTI

schattenblau

it's always funny when supposedly sporty cars have sports suspension and similar options available.

;D

beeker

14 RS6 Avant Black
23 RS6 Performance avant on order
17 Q7 S Line 200kw
93 E36 M3 Targa Car
01 Porsche Boxster Series Race Car
17 Porsche 991.2 GT3 clubsport
94 DC2 Integra Targa/Track Race Car
13 TR86 race car
2018 Highlander
2017 Outback

wgtngti

QuoteGood call on sport diff
Cheers, very few of the dealer stock here or on the way have it. Still don't have a build date....
2023 Audi Q4 50 Sportback
2019 Audi RS4
2017 VW Tiguan R Line (sold)
2016 VW Golf GTI Edition 40
2011 VW Golf R (sold)
2008 VW Golf GTI (sold)
2007 VW Golf GTI Edition 30
2003 VW Golf V5 (sold)
1984 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet (sold)
1983 VW Golf GTI

Filx

I would say it's not standard to reduce the RRP a bit to help get people in the door and then they can "upsell" buyers to the sports diff and extract a few more dollars out of the sale.

Realistically also how many RS owners ever actually drive "close to the limit"? I would think most wouldn't notice the difference between sport diff or not.



Quote from: le mans on August 29, 2018, 10:57:12 AM
It?s a torque vectoring diff. Very trick and should be standard on a car with an RS badge (until they come up with some other ground breaking tech). Probably only effects the handling close to the limit but still, it?s an RS! Anyway, to the the OP well done and enjoy!
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wgtngti

I?m sure that?s right. In the UK you get the diff free but a reverse camera, parking sensors, adaptive cruise, rear airbags etc etc etc are a cost option.   
2023 Audi Q4 50 Sportback
2019 Audi RS4
2017 VW Tiguan R Line (sold)
2016 VW Golf GTI Edition 40
2011 VW Golf R (sold)
2008 VW Golf GTI (sold)
2007 VW Golf GTI Edition 30
2003 VW Golf V5 (sold)
1984 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet (sold)
1983 VW Golf GTI

beeker

Quote from: wgtngti on August 30, 2018, 07:01:44 PM
Cheers, very few of the dealer stock here or on the way have it. Still don't have a build date....

I?ll probably follow you next year and get one, probably a custom build.
Did that with the q7, first nz q7 to get factory 22?s, flat bottom steer and a few other bits
14 RS6 Avant Black
23 RS6 Performance avant on order
17 Q7 S Line 200kw
93 E36 M3 Targa Car
01 Porsche Boxster Series Race Car
17 Porsche 991.2 GT3 clubsport
94 DC2 Integra Targa/Track Race Car
13 TR86 race car
2018 Highlander
2017 Outback

Naekyr

Quote from: schattenblau on August 29, 2018, 05:16:01 PM
it's always funny when supposedly sporty cars have sports suspension and similar options available.

;D

Or even worse - when "sport" cars don't like it

Poonmobile

Quote from: wgtngti on August 28, 2018, 08:01:39 PM
Been thinking about it for a while, talking with dealers and test driving.
Wanted Nogaro Blue but ?compromised? and went with what the other half wanted - Daytona Grey.
Also couldn?t really stomach the price for an Audi Individual colour.

For options went with:
20? milled wheels
Black styling pack
Carbon inlays
panoramic roof
Sports diff

Don?t have a build week yet, but not expecting it till Dec / Jan.

Legend!! can't wait to see it!!
Current:
06 NZ B7 RS4 Avus Silver, 01 NZ B5 RS4 Avus Silver, 93 NZ VR6 Tornado Red 3dr, Renault Clio 172 & Renault Clio 197
Past:
MK2 VR6, MK5 GTI, 2 x MK5 R32, 8L S3 Imola, MK4 Golf V6 4MO, Polo GTI, 2x MK3 VR6, D2 S8, B5 S4 Avant, 03 NZ R32 Deep Blue Pearl, Renault Megane R26 liquid yello

wgtngti

QuoteLegend!! can't wait to see it!!

Cheers mate, I'm looking forward to getting it, it does mean the Mk5 has to go, which will be a sad day :'(

Was told this week the Milled wheels are in huge demand and will add a couple of weeks to the build date, which is annoying but still worth it.
2023 Audi Q4 50 Sportback
2019 Audi RS4
2017 VW Tiguan R Line (sold)
2016 VW Golf GTI Edition 40
2011 VW Golf R (sold)
2008 VW Golf GTI (sold)
2007 VW Golf GTI Edition 30
2003 VW Golf V5 (sold)
1984 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet (sold)
1983 VW Golf GTI

wgtngti

Bit of an update...
Delivery now due April  :'( on the upside it will be the MY19 model, yay phone box..... ::)
Main delay is the milled wheels are on back order, next batch due in the new year.

Did the factory the Ingolstadt factory tour a few weeks ago, but no RS models were being produced  :-\

Have also changed the colour to Sonoma green, last 5 cars have been a variation of silver so felt like a change.
Think the Sonoma colour looks amazing....
2023 Audi Q4 50 Sportback
2019 Audi RS4
2017 VW Tiguan R Line (sold)
2016 VW Golf GTI Edition 40
2011 VW Golf R (sold)
2008 VW Golf GTI (sold)
2007 VW Golf GTI Edition 30
2003 VW Golf V5 (sold)
1984 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet (sold)
1983 VW Golf GTI