I'm currently happily married to my B7 RS4 - I’ve had the car for two and a bit years and in that time have realised that to this day, there are few very better 'all-rounders' out there. On top of this she is nigh on full loaded and considerable stronger in the engine department following some tuning work
After working through all the alternatives the only car I would consider selling the RS for is the GT-R so went for a drive in one to make up and mind.... and have come away more confused than I was to start with!
It’s been a while since I have sat in one so was good to see the cabin finish is better than I remembered. (One of the best things about the RS4 is the cabin - with buckets and carbon fibre trim you feel special every time you get in the car)
Space wise, I’m 6"2 so there is no chance of anyone ever sitting behind me! Most of the time it would just be me in the car but the wife & 3 year old would also be in tow from time to time – I’d like to hear how those of you with children cope?
The only thing I do wonder about the GT-R interior is how quickly the silver plastic around the engine start/stop button and doors will mark up - it's pretty poor quality and I think it will age badly....
It was a strange sensation coming from a manual gearbox to the twin clutch set-up and think it would take a few days to adjust and get the best out of the car, but it goes without saying the car is a total weapon!!- Acceleration, traction, & grip are outstanding as are the brakes (mind you have to really stand on them to bite!!) it’s all so damn easy..... almost too easy?
Literally within seconds of pulling off for the first time I was well into triple figures (private road of course) only the salesman had to point it out for me to realise! Very soon afterwards I was going round corners far quicker than I previously thought possible! The car just inspires so mch confidence I can’t help thinking you lose some of the sensation other cars give in trying to deliver the same performance?
I have private buyers interested in my RS so need to decide quickly whether I should let her go - my worry is in 6 months once I have got use to the obscene performance from the GT-R, I might find myself wishing I still had my 4??? I would be really interested on how those of you who have moved from a B7 RS4 to a GT-R how have you found it - was it the right move?
I also have a few other questions on the GT-R I’d appreciate some help on:
- What is real world petrol consumption on the car with a blend of easy/ban-zai driving?
- What are people’s views on depression rates – there are a fair few UK cars already under 50k. I’m guessing now Nav cars are out early UK cars will fall quickly?
- Does the car bring with it unwanted attention/troubles etc? I think people will either love it or want to damage it?!
- Do any of you use specialists for servicing (Litchfield’s etc) and if so how does this affect the warranty? The dealer said yesterday unless work is done by the HPC warranty would be void?
- What are the prices attached to the servicing schedule – I’ve seen some many variations I don’t know which to believe!
- Have any of you over 6 foot managed to get an adult (even a small one!) in the back behind you whilst still being able to drive?
Any help thoughts welcomed and thanks!!
After working through all the alternatives the only car I would consider selling the RS for is the GT-R so went for a drive in one to make up and mind.... and have come away more confused than I was to start with!
It’s been a while since I have sat in one so was good to see the cabin finish is better than I remembered. (One of the best things about the RS4 is the cabin - with buckets and carbon fibre trim you feel special every time you get in the car)
Space wise, I’m 6"2 so there is no chance of anyone ever sitting behind me! Most of the time it would just be me in the car but the wife & 3 year old would also be in tow from time to time – I’d like to hear how those of you with children cope?
The only thing I do wonder about the GT-R interior is how quickly the silver plastic around the engine start/stop button and doors will mark up - it's pretty poor quality and I think it will age badly....
It was a strange sensation coming from a manual gearbox to the twin clutch set-up and think it would take a few days to adjust and get the best out of the car, but it goes without saying the car is a total weapon!!- Acceleration, traction, & grip are outstanding as are the brakes (mind you have to really stand on them to bite!!) it’s all so damn easy..... almost too easy?
Literally within seconds of pulling off for the first time I was well into triple figures (private road of course) only the salesman had to point it out for me to realise! Very soon afterwards I was going round corners far quicker than I previously thought possible! The car just inspires so mch confidence I can’t help thinking you lose some of the sensation other cars give in trying to deliver the same performance?
I have private buyers interested in my RS so need to decide quickly whether I should let her go - my worry is in 6 months once I have got use to the obscene performance from the GT-R, I might find myself wishing I still had my 4??? I would be really interested on how those of you who have moved from a B7 RS4 to a GT-R how have you found it - was it the right move?
I also have a few other questions on the GT-R I’d appreciate some help on:
- What is real world petrol consumption on the car with a blend of easy/ban-zai driving?
- What are people’s views on depression rates – there are a fair few UK cars already under 50k. I’m guessing now Nav cars are out early UK cars will fall quickly?
- Does the car bring with it unwanted attention/troubles etc? I think people will either love it or want to damage it?!
- Do any of you use specialists for servicing (Litchfield’s etc) and if so how does this affect the warranty? The dealer said yesterday unless work is done by the HPC warranty would be void?
- What are the prices attached to the servicing schedule – I’ve seen some many variations I don’t know which to believe!
- Have any of you over 6 foot managed to get an adult (even a small one!) in the back behind you whilst still being able to drive?
Any help thoughts welcomed and thanks!!