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Old 01-27-2011, 07:09 AM
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I sold my SC'd A4 about 7 months ago in favor of a 2006 Cayenne Turbo. The Porsche has tons of power and is fun to drive, but just not agile like my Audi.

I've been looking at RS4's and wanted to know if there's anything I should be on the look out for? I've heard a lot about DRC recall, but seems as thought AoA has taken care of the issue?

What is a good deal for a RS4 w/ less than 40k miles?

Thanks, looking foward to coming back!
Old 01-27-2011, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by laxman1100
I sold my SC'd A4 about 7 months ago in favor of a 2006 Cayenne Turbo. The Porsche has tons of power and is fun to drive, but just not agile like my Audi.

I've been looking at RS4's and wanted to know if there's anything I should be on the look out for? I've heard a lot about DRC recall, but seems as thought AoA has taken care of the issue?

What is a good deal for a RS4 w/ less than 40k miles?

Thanks, looking foward to coming back!
i am selling mine, its in classifieds and a few threads down
send PM if interested
I am located in Long Island New York
Old 01-27-2011, 04:13 PM
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RS4 is an awesome car, I completely regret selling my coupe (though the cab keeps me going...)

DRC is a non-issue now.

Clutch is probably the only big thing to look for. It's a powerful motor with a very rapid spin-up and light fly wheel. If driven poorly, the clutch can take a beating.

Brakes are expensive, just be prepared. Nothing to surprise a Cayenne owner.
The RS4 has as much real space as a Cayenne. The only thing the big P-car is better at is ground clearance. And towing.

RS4s are a bargain now, and there may not be a better sedan anywhere, in my opinion.
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You will find prices from US$40-50K. The downsides are as mentioned DRC (now fixed), Brake costs, and carbon on the intake valves (about US$1000 to have cleaned) due to the direct injection not spraying fuel on the valves and cleaning them.

Mine is a daily driver as are several others in my town of Fort Collins including a surgeon who has a Porsche TT
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Thanks for the input. Hopefully I can find something in the next few weeks.
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