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Used RS4 vs. New S4??? (I think I know the answer)

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Old 06-16-2008, 10:47 AM
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Default Used RS4 vs. New S4??? (I think I know the answer)

Found a very nice '08 S4 loaded with the sport package (trys to look like a RS4) - they want $53,000 for it new ($57+ MSRP).
But I've been seeing RS4s for $55 - $60,000.
What do you all think...
This will be my daily driver here in Massachusetts.
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Old 06-16-2008, 11:15 AM
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Go with your gut feeling, which I'm sure is RS4.
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Default If you get a CPO RS4 i'd think it's a no brainer. I woudnt keep either an S4 or RS4 out of warranty

but a CPO RS4 could potentially give you a longer warranty then a brand new S4
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I think a quick test drive in the RS4 should give you an answer. >
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Default thats a lot of $ for an S4

Only a 4K discount on the S4? I'm sure you can get that down a lot more than that. The S4 to me is a nice car but it doesnt seem special like the RS4. The main stickler for me is the DRC seems inevitable to fail, which would cost around 3K and only has a 1 yr warranty.
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Default Get the RS4, I tried the S4 and wasn't totally satisfied...

Lost a few grand in the process, should have known better but kept rationalizing to myself that I'd be happy with the S4.
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i found myself trying to make the same decision a few months back....got the rs4....no regrets.
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RS4 or wait for the B8 S4.
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that's my plan.
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RS4. Buying an S4 for that coin would be silly.


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