With limited product in the Canadian market and a dollar at par, my search for a new daily driver has me looking South as I did with the 993.

I have decided a RS4 would be a good choice based on my requirement for a higher hp, 4 door manual transmission AWD in a low-key package.

I've searched all the "normal" places: trader, cars.com, CL etc. and thought that I should probably throw a post in here as well. This community has been a great source for information and advice and it would be nice to purchase from a friendly, trusted source.

Ideally I would be looking for a 2008 RS4 with premium package etc., preferably white, silver or grey, under 30K miles and in the mid 40K price point.

Please let me know if you hear of anything or if you have any other suggestions based on the criteria above.

Much appreciated,
Bob

 

There is a dark blue one sitting in the parking lot at my office complex. Its pretty hot. Unfortunately its not mine and not for sale.

 

A beastly machine!

 

A beastly machine with some problems related to direct injection.

From what I've read, DI is turning out to be a major pain for many car manufacturers. Unlike fuel injection, with direct injection the back of all intake valves never get fuel flow. Over time it will accumulate lot of deposit on the back of the valve and cause cold start misfire. The severe ones will cause lack of power, stumble.

The best way is to remove intake manifold to see the valves and clean them. You can do it yourself but you may not have tool to replace injector seals. It needs to be done about once a year on an RS4, and if you don't clean it yourself, you're looking at about $1000-$1500 to have it done for you.

Also, this is a major downside to DI that most if not all cars with DI will have.

 

i have an rs4 18k miles 2008 avus silver premium package with exhaust, revo tune and a k and n filter, i woulddn't let go of it for under 50k however if you make me an offer i'll consider it. pm me if interested

 

This car has been for sale for about 6 months. Seems nicely optioned and it probably has a semi-motivated seller. No affiliation:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/1657951472.html

If I didn't already have 3 cars (and living in SF), I'd probably consider picking it up.

 

Yes, while the problem isn't limited to the RS4 it's an issue for consideration - much like the CEL and worn valve guides on our beloved 993's.

In the end, I liken it to dating a supermodel with a lazy eye.

 

Fletcher Jones Audi in Chicago has a 2007 in Black with about 20K miles listed for high $40s. I am sure it could be bought for mid 40s.

 

thanks guys - keep them comin!

 

I would be patient. Audi was doing some SERIOUS trunk money on the new 08s that were still on dealer lots last year. $15k+ off sticker was not unheard of. You will find some people that bought these prior to the big incentives, and because they paid $73k+ for the car, they are going to want more for it used. Others that got the best incentives will have less in the car. If I was looking for a lower mileage 08 RS4 I would look to pay $50k at the max, but mid $40s would be my target

 

That's very insightful mrsullivan - thanks. I see from your signature you had one of these - how did you like it?
Much appreiated,
Bob

 

Found one!!! Thanks ....

 

I have a coworker with a line on one -- let me know if you are interested

 

Thanks Chris - I did a deal on one over the weekend so I'm good to go - much appreciated.
Bob

 

Bob,

You can't tease us like that and not share the details...