Sell my S2 and buy an B7 RS4 - Thoughts?

[Fat Audi 80]

Morning Chaps,

I have recently been getting itchy feet. Has anyone gone from an S2 to a B7 RS4 Avant? I am thinking about possible alternatives to my S2, which I have owned for nearly 15 years.

CurrentlyI have a 2008 Saab 1.9ti Estate that is knackered and I need to move it on. I will need another estate car for family duties and thought I could kill two birds with one stone with an RS4.

I am also hoping that I can get in some depreciation free motoring as the other alternatives to a fast(ish) petrol estate type cars that are relatively new (budget £15k) will no doubt lose me a chunk in depreciation.

Am I mad to consider selling my S2?

Has anyone else has made this type of change and did you regret it...?

Cheers,

Steve

[Fat Audi 80]

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[SteveH]

I looked at the B7 RS4 before buying the B8.5 S4. Great motor and you shouldn't lose much with depreciation. There are a lot of tired ones out there though. Usual checks for clutch replacement and oil cooler pipes are recommended and any previous damage/claims. If you can find one with nice spec, I'm sure you would be happy. Most have coilovers and aftermarket exhausts fitted. Low mileage examples are 17-20K.

[newsh]

It’s powerful but you need to rev the nuts off it.

[jeffstoo]

I have just been reading a review on them in the July issue of Modern Classics. May be worth a read. I would love one as well as the S2 but I don't think I would sell the S2 to get one.

[Fat Audi 80]

There is a very small chance I could keep the S2 AND go RS4 but realistically, the only way I will sell this to my wife is by choosing one or the other...

[Fat Audi 80]

I have just been reading a review on them in the July issue of Modern Classics. May be worth a read. I would love one as well as the S2 but I don't think I would sell the S2 to get one.

Thanks, I will go and take a look...

[Fat Audi 80]

I looked at the B7 RS4 before buying the B8.5 S4. Great motor and you shouldn't lose much with depreciation. There are a lot of tired ones out there though. Usual checks for clutch replacement and oil cooler pipes are recommended and any previous damage/claims. If you can find one with nice spec, I'm sure you would be happy. Most have coilovers and aftermarket exhausts fitted. Low mileage examples are 17-20K.

Cheers Steve. You are quite right, my research as given me similar information. The biggest upside is zero depreciation compared to dropping £15k on a "standard" Audi which will be worth £5k in 5 years time...

[SteveH]

Cheers Steve. You are quite right, my research as given me similar information. The biggest upside is zero depreciation compared to dropping £15k on a "standard" Audi which will be worth £5k in 5 years time...

Factor in the fuel costs and they'll probably be the same cost over 5 years!! You wont get more than 15mpg around town and mid twenties on a run. I struggle to get 30mpg from the S4 on the motorway and low teens around town.

[andy j]

With having my car up for sale the only cars that seem to get my interest to replace the S2 are the B8 S4 Avant and the B7 RS4. I have always liked the look of the B8 S4 Avants and they are a bit more modern but i have never had an RS Audi or a V8 and i really love the look of the B7 RS4. The advantage i have is i don't do a lot of mileage so running costs aren't a massive factor and if i can afford to run the S2 currently i can afford to run both the RS4 or the S4. Going to be a tough decision once the S2 finally sells!

[Fat Audi 80]

Factor in the fuel costs and they'll probably be the same cost over 5 years!! You wont get more than 15mpg around town and mid twenties on a run. I struggle to get 30mpg from the S4 on the motorway and low teens around town.

Exactly. My spreadsheet says a standard Audi worth £15k now and an RS4 over 5 years the cost is the same if you include fuel and the depreciation (or not in the case of the RS4), so why not have the fun one?!

[newsh]

The B5 is much more fun to drive IMHO, if you can find a decent one. On the other hand the B7 handles better.

[newsh]

I’ve actually been thinking of selling both S2s and the B5 and buying a 4 litre RS6

[newsh]

There is a very small chance I could keep the S2 AND go RS4 but realistically, the only way I will sell this to my wife is by choosing one or the other...

The S2 will only go up in value now so might as well keep it as an investment

[Henkjan]

or keep the S2 and do as I did: buy a daily that is more fitting for your age something comfortable and relaxing like an A6 4.2