poll250 0 Posted January 25, 2011 Thinking about cars that I may replace the Corrado with in the future and after a look on Pistonheads the B6/B7 Audi S4 avants with the 4.2 V8 are now going for "reasonable" money. By the end of the year I'd imagine they would come down further still. Anyone on here had much experience with them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny B 0 Posted January 25, 2011 I was looking at those before christmas and they are as you say going for reasonable money now considering their spec. Didnt get close to even driving one though - went for a new bathroom instead :scratch: !! Next year when they are even cheaper, or when the RS6 comes down a little as well :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted January 25, 2011 I've completely gone off the idea of having a big engined daily. Last year I bought a Passat V6 Syncro and although only a 2.8 that thing could use fuel! 200 miles to a tank.. I dread to think what you'd get back out of a 4.2 V8, but I can guess it won't be very much! Personally I'm only going big powered on a weekend toy.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poll250 0 Posted January 25, 2011 I was looking at those before christmas and they are as you say going for reasonable money now considering their spec. Didnt get close to even driving one though - went for a new bathroom instead :scratch: !! Next year when they are even cheaper, or when the RS6 comes down a little as well :D They are very attractive! No other car has drawn my attention away from the Corrado to be honest, but I was on Youtube last night and listening to that V8 made me want one so badly! I've heard they are expensive buggers to run though, although I'm used to that with the VR lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah a V8 + £6 a gallon and 1600+kg of car to haul around is one costly hobby :D Stick to simple engineering mate. If you get a wiring fault on a modern Aldi, heaven help you (and your wallet) ! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted January 25, 2011 I've completely gone off the idea of having a big engined daily. Last year I bought a Passat V6 Syncro and although only a 2.8 that thing could use fuel! 200 miles to a tank.. I dread to think what you'd get back out of a 4.2 V8, but I can guess it won't be very much! Personally I'm only going big powered on a weekend toy.. Well driving 4 wheels as opposed to 2 is going to have its effect on the mpg also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i que 0 Posted January 25, 2011 Get a towbar fitted so u can drag a petrol station behind u .nice big machine tho.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted January 25, 2011 MPG vs performance its not worth it IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poll250 0 Posted January 25, 2011 Hmm, maybe I'll put that idea on the back burner for a while then. I only get 23mpg out of mine at the moment, but I guess single figures when hooning would soon start to get annoying! Back to the Stealth Turbo + Racelogic plan it is then! Just wish payday would hurry up lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted January 25, 2011 You cannot compare the two, it should me more like RS4 vs VRT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted January 25, 2011 B5 V6 bi-turbo or the 4.2 FSi V8 (420 odd hp)? Nice examples of both on Pistonheads. Neither are cheap though! I would also suggest thaty 8 pages of RS4s for sale is quite telling really..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davebirl 0 Posted January 26, 2011 I was looking at the 4.2 V8 S4 a few years back and test drove one for a day. Hated the tip tronic, no where near as good as the DSG on the Golf GTI. A Manual one is fun but the Estate one I drove was huge. Didn't like it and got another S3 instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
