RS4 Running Costs

[brm180]

Hi Folks,

Thinking of selling the S2 as i need something bigger and am looking at a 2001 RS4. Can anyone tell me how much more expensive the running costs (ie fuel ) are.


Cheers Brm180

[Rusty]

Fuel economy will be about the same as an S2 based on a mate's 330bhp S4. Parts and servicing are a bit more and the B5 does have a few problems that are worth checking out, turbos for one (s4 anyway). Other than that I'm sure that the boys on RS246.com will help you out more than we can.

[brm180]

Running Cost

I take it the performance is in a different league as well is it.


brm180

[GazzaG60]

to a standard car maybe.

best way to look at these things is the simple way. power=fuel+air+spark. more fuel and air more power. its a good general rule really although expect a more modern engine to make power more easily due mainly to the amount of timing they can handle and the better designs of combustion chambers.

i would be more than happy with one of those

handling is better. wheels are a bit soft material from what i can gather.

[Dubbedup]

I have been looking at these as well.

Also though for not alot more cash you can get behind the wheel of an RS6...

Worth thinking of...Although 15mpg on the RS6 might get a bit boring...

[stevieyid]

I had a 345hp S4 but i have now come back to an S2. Surpisingly i find the S2 has better fuel economy than the S4. The best thing about the S4 is its newer and you get climate control etc with it and with the RS4 you get an even better spec. But for whatever reason i really missed the S2 hence why i have it back