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RogueTr00per
Honorary Master
^^ Get a room guys 
Last night I was forced to drive at 80km/h for about 28km from Bellville to the S.Suburbs. This was because the other half was feeling queasy from overindulging on the booze and wanted the window open, despite us being on the freeway.
As irritating as this was (driving so far and so slow with wind noise levels being high) on the plus side fuel consumption (according to the trip computer) was under 5.8l/km, something I've never seen before on my A3 1.8T s-tronic.
Last night I was forced to drive at 80km/h for about 28km from Bellville to the S.Suburbs. This was because the other half was feeling queasy from overindulging on the booze and wanted the window open, despite us being on the freeway.
As irritating as this was (driving so far and so slow with wind noise levels being high) on the plus side fuel consumption (according to the trip computer) was under 5.8l/km, something I've never seen before on my A3 1.8T s-tronic.
PostmanPot
Honorary Master
Any V8 daily drivers here?
RS4? S4?
RS4? S4?
DominionZA
Executive Member
Me....
I drive an RS3 and an R8 V10 daily.
Both got max upgrades done too.
Speed Freak
DominionZA
Executive Member
Drive an RS4 daily, posted a photo somewhere earlier in this thread.
Had an interesting experience on my way to the MyBB conference the other morning. When at the toll gate a pulled in behind an identical red RS4. Needless to say the oke in front couldn't help showing what his car could do. Listening to that, I was like, do I also sound as windgat as that.
Had an interesting experience on my way to the MyBB conference the other morning. When at the toll gate a pulled in behind an identical red RS4. Needless to say the oke in front couldn't help showing what his car could do. Listening to that, I was like, do I also sound as windgat as that.
DominionZA
Executive Member
Listening to that, I was like, do I also sound as windgat as that.
You have earned the right
PostmanPot
Honorary Master
Drive an RS4 daily, posted a photo somewhere earlier in this thread.
Had an interesting experience on my way to the MyBB conference the other morning. When at the toll gate a pulled in behind an identical red RS4. Needless to say the oke in front couldn't help showing what his car could do. Listening to that, I was like, do I also sound as windgat as that.
Was hoping you'd reply. What's it been like as a daily driver? Any surprises besides fuel? Or much the same as most cars?
If it's maintained and serviced regularly, I don't see why a V8 can't be a daily driver.
What's your fuel consumption like?
I.am.Sam
Honorary Master
the RS4 noise 
PostmanPot
Honorary Master
Frankie_Yale
Expert Member
Does anyone have an opinion of the A3 cabriolet? pros and cons , yay or nay etc
Convertible version of the A3 sedan. Built on a solid base, but not worth the price in my opinion. Would rather recommend getting the plain sedan version for much less, or adding in extras that give you a much nicer car at the same price
Frankie_Yale
Expert Member
makes for a great drive though . with the top down that is.
especially down here in the Western Cape with plenty to see.
saw 1 on carfind the other day for 220k.
2009 40,000kms black, LED , 18"
Well, the first rule of an RS4 is, if you get more than 400km on a tank, you are doing it wrong.
I have been driving it for 2.5 years now, the fuel is actually not that bad. My average fuel consumption is between 6-7km/l. The expensive part is the maintenance.
Tyres are expensive, R4500 per Michelin PS3. Front tyres last around 20000km, Rear a bit longer.
Services is R3500 for the small and R6500 for the big service. No cambelt though.
Any replacements are expensive. Break pads - R5k. Shocks - R50k. Upperlinks - R10k. Battery - R5k. Struck a rabbit one evening, and it when through the oil cooler grill. R17k cosmetic damage.
Still worth it IMO. The safety and fun makes up for the price. I have seen to many accidents in small cars, I prefer something that weighs as mush as possible. Plus chicks seems to dig it. Like a coworker said - Hierdie ding loop nie op lieter per kilometer nie, hy loop teen **** per blok.:twisted:
When I checked the AA tariffs for my car is was around R13/km. Guess its pretty close. One reason the boss don't want me to drive anywhere with my car.
Planning on keeping it for about 2 more years, then I want an RS6 V10T.
I have been driving it for 2.5 years now, the fuel is actually not that bad. My average fuel consumption is between 6-7km/l. The expensive part is the maintenance.
Tyres are expensive, R4500 per Michelin PS3. Front tyres last around 20000km, Rear a bit longer.
Services is R3500 for the small and R6500 for the big service. No cambelt though.
Any replacements are expensive. Break pads - R5k. Shocks - R50k. Upperlinks - R10k. Battery - R5k. Struck a rabbit one evening, and it when through the oil cooler grill. R17k cosmetic damage.
Still worth it IMO. The safety and fun makes up for the price. I have seen to many accidents in small cars, I prefer something that weighs as mush as possible. Plus chicks seems to dig it. Like a coworker said - Hierdie ding loop nie op lieter per kilometer nie, hy loop teen **** per blok.:twisted:
When I checked the AA tariffs for my car is was around R13/km. Guess its pretty close. One reason the boss don't want me to drive anywhere with my car.
Planning on keeping it for about 2 more years, then I want an RS6 V10T.
Well, the first rule of an RS4 is, if you get more than 400km on a tank, you are doing it wrong.
Planning on keeping it for about 2 more years, then I want an RS6 V10T.
Sold my S4 cab with the 4.2 V8. Wanted the RS6 but couldn't stretch the budget enough so ended up with A8. Lovely car but should've kept the S4 :-(
Frankie_Yale
Expert Member
for real?
PostmanPot
Honorary Master
Well, the first rule of an RS4 is, if you get more than 400km on a tank, you are doing it wrong.
I have been driving it for 2.5 years now, the fuel is actually not that bad. My average fuel consumption is between 6-7km/l. The expensive part is the maintenance.
Tyres are expensive, R4500 per Michelin PS3. Front tyres last around 20000km, Rear a bit longer.
Services is R3500 for the small and R6500 for the big service. No cambelt though.
Any replacements are expensive. Break pads - R5k. Shocks - R50k. Upperlinks - R10k. Battery - R5k. Struck a rabbit one evening, and it when through the oil cooler grill. R17k cosmetic damage.
Still worth it IMO. The safety and fun makes up for the price. I have seen to many accidents in small cars, I prefer something that weighs as mush as possible. Plus chicks seems to dig it. Like a coworker said - Hierdie ding loop nie op lieter per kilometer nie, hy loop teen **** per blok.:twisted:
When I checked the AA tariffs for my car is was around R13/km. Guess its pretty close. One reason the boss don't want me to drive anywhere with my car.
Planning on keeping it for about 2 more years, then I want an RS6 V10T.
Thanks for the info.
It's a big call. I miss my old Mazda 626 2.5 V6 so much. And was already used to putting in R100 and expecting 50km distance. Which is on par with a R/S4...
Without labor its around R8k per shock. But its Dynamic Ride Control shocks, thats why its so expensive.