| a used car can have potential pitfalls - but it needn't be | | | | A rear spoiler integrated in the rear lid and side panels |
| a painful experience if you follow a simple set of rules | | | | A twin-chamber exhaust system with oval tailpipes |
| and checks. We provide you a used car buying guide, | | | | Exterior mirrors on twin-support arms and finished in |
| which aims to provide all the advice and information to | | | | matt aluminium |
| make the right choices when buying a Used Audi RS4 | | | | Newly designed 18-inch five-arm wheel rims (and |
| Car. | | | | optional 19-inch wheelsin seven-arm double-spoke |
| Check the information below to arm yourself with all | | | | design) |
| the information you need to make the successful | | | | The RS 4 model designation front and rear |
| purchase of your dream car. | | | | Trim strips in matt aluminium |
| What type of car is Audi RS4? | | | | Driving |
| The Audi RS4 represents the pinnacle of fast small | | | | The Audi feels special as soon as you press the start |
| saloons from this renowned German manufacturer. | | | | button. A great engine is at the heart of this |
| Based on the Audi A4 , the RS4 is roughly the same | | | | car’s appeal. It fires into life with a delicious V8 |
| size as a Ford Mondeo yet it packs a 4.2-litre V8 | | | | rumble, and sounds good on the move as well |
| petrol engine that can deliver 414bhp. This would be | | | | — especially when you hit the Sport button. This |
| enough to take the car to around 180mph if there | | | | sharpens throttle response, improves the exhaust note |
| wasn’t an electronic speed limiter restricting the | | | | and also squeezes the side bolsters of the seat more |
| top speed to 155mph. To help put this massive amount | | | | snugly! |
| of power down, Audi’s famous quattro | | | | Performance |
| four-wheel drive transmission is fitted, to ensure that | | | | This year the Audi RS4 took the crown voted to the |
| the power is channelled to whichever wheel has the | | | | top of the rostrum by a panel of motoring journalists |
| most grip, to minimise the chances of wheelspin or | | | | from 22 countries. The announcement was made at |
| skidding. | | | | this years New York motor show. |
| Interior and Exterior | | | | The S4’s twin-turbo 2671cc V6 has been |
| In its design, the Audi RS 4 combines superior function | | | | upgraded with a sportier exhaust, a stronger block, |
| with equally superior aesthetic looks: at very first sight, | | | | lightened crankshaft, reworked ECU and a host of |
| this outstanding car makes a clear pledge to | | | | other tweaks. |
| uncompromising, ultimate performance. In particular, the | | | | Running Cost |
| RS 4 demonstrates its enormous power and | | | | The official combined fuel consumption figure is |
| performance potential where such qualities really count, | | | | 23.5mpg, but you’ll be doing well to get 20mpg |
| thus boasting features such as: | | | | — and if you really cane the Audi it’ll |
| Flared wheel arches | | | | return fuel economy into single figures. |
| Bumpers in RS design with the ornamental grille in | | | | Insurance and Tax |
| diamond look | | | | Insurance will be steep too, as the RS4 is rated at |
| Flared side-sills as well as door cut-out trim strips | | | | group 20, while servicing is hardly going to be cheap. |
| matched to the sills | | | | |