Going to trade in for an RS4. what to look out for?

[ukdan]

I want to trade in my A4 for an RS4 but I thought I would do some research first for quality issues etc.
I have read a few posts about carbon build up and suspension problems, can anyone enlighten me?

 

[Audi Dynamik]

are you looking at a b7 ?
If it is a quite high mileage and it has bucket seats you might want to check the wear on the side bolsters.

 

[ukdan]

Thanks. Looking at B7 my2007. With around 50k miles on the clock.

 

[PetrolDave]

There's a good buyers guide in the stickies on the B7 RS4 forum at rs246.com

 

[MartayMcFly]

rs246.com has a LOT of info on RS4s, and a definitive list of what to look out for when shopping for one.

 

[sturs4]

Gear box trumpet issue's.when its warmed up give it a few revs upto the red line or when on a test drive give it a good blast upto the red line and see if the clutch fully returns.Also a common fault is oil cooler pipes leaking.The little plastic clips securing the pipe can snap and after a while the joins can wear and start to leak.