S4 to RS5 help

[stigster]

I've been tossing around the idea of selling my B8 S4 and getting into an S6 or RS5. I have come across a few S6's that are possibilities but also this:

http://azeuros.com/showroom/2014-audi-rs5/

Is this a fair asking price? All I know is that it was a lease car, then sold at an auction. Now for sale.

I know nothing about suspension so can anyone tell me the pros/cons of having this "KW height adjustable spring kit setup"?

Any insight and/or information would be greatly appreciated!

[namvar]

the site triggered my Norton to block it. something about a malicious javascript.

[stigster]

Im viewing all this from my tablet so my apologies. Does this link work?

https://www.panjo.com/buy/2014-audi-...1bbRoCTVzw_wcB

[Johnhanson]

I've had a couple buddies from S4 to S6 and it's a night and day difference in quality and luxury. It's a giant fast pig in comparison - but not necessarily in a bad way. They are beautiful.

That being said they still drool whenever they see my RS5 - and you're getting into one with a nearly $10,000 exhaust system. I'm in Canada but most low mile 13s haven't dipped below 60 yet. I'm honestly not sure why this guy isn't parting out his Akra. You're basically getting it free.

The S6 is a far more luxurious and comfortable car - but the RS will give you a smile every day you drive it - especially with that exhaust. You aren't wrong either way - dinner jacket or leather jacket.


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[namvar]

Reach out to MOPS on the springs (You can always revert back to OEM). But this does sound reasonable. I'd recommend getting an extended warranty (FROM AUDI, not after market). The Akrapovic is a great add on but should not be considered in the price. I'd look at blue book and make a reasonable offer against that.

[jgd]

I've been tossing around the idea of selling my B8 S4 and getting into an S6 or RS5. I have come across a few S6's that are possibilities but also this:

http://azeuros.com/showroom/2014-audi-rs5/

Is this a fair asking price? All I know is that it was a lease car, then sold at an auction. Now for sale.

I know nothing about suspension so can anyone tell me the pros/cons of having this "KW height adjustable spring kit setup"?

Any insight and/or information would be greatly appreciated!

I went from a 2011 S4 to a 2014 RS5 never regretted it for a minute. You would enjoy the RS5 more than the S6. My buddy has the S6 and if you need the four doors it is great, but the styling of the RS5 coupe wins hands down.

[hchan964]

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[dylanjh]

I had a 2010 S4 manual and went through the same upgrade desicion process exactly years ago. Ultimately chose a 2015 RS5 over the S6 and no regrets here. Have posted these thoughts before but here is a quick recap.
1) I didn't need/want a big car so back seat wasn't a consideration
2) The S6 is a nice looking car but it doesn't compare to the RS5 in the looks department (and I'm a sedan guy)
3) Performance wise the S6 is a stronger engine than the RS5 based on the "testing" my buddy and I did but its pretty close
4) The S6 dominates the RS5 in terms "tech", if that's important to you you may find the RS5 lacking
5) RS5 v. S4- These are two totally different engines. The low-end torque on the S4 is amazing and makes the car feel super fast for everyday driving. The RS5 is a totally different animal- at low RPMs it's pretty sluggish so you have to be prepared to keep it in Sport mode or paddle-shift it to keep RPMs at ~3500. Really comes down to personal preference and driving style.

Both are great cars so you can't go wrong, just a question of priorities. Good luck!

[IMG]Rs5 by dylanjh, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_9629 by dylanjh, on Flickr[/IMG]

[stigster]

Appreciate the feedback everyone!

[doug97gxe]

I went from a 2011 S4 to a 2014 RS5 never regretted it for a minute. You would enjoy the RS5 more than the S6. My buddy has the S6 and if you need the four doors it is great, but the styling of the RS5 coupe wins hands down.

LOL right

[ghideon]

Jump on it. I paid $65k for a 2014 with 12k miles on it. Nav/MMI plus with parking sensors and rear camera, black optics package and rear sunshade but stock exhaust. This was two weeks ago (see http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...3#post11908763).

My wife has the S4, so I had to give up my 08 G37 coupe. My wife now says her S4 drives like a Toyota, and now she's looking for an upgrade in the next year or two.

[namvar]

Jump on it. I paid $65k for a 2014 with 12k miles on it. Nav/MMI plus with parking sensors and rear camera, black optics package and rear sunshade but stock exhaust. This was two weeks ago (see http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...3#post11908763).

My wife has the S4, so I had to give up my 08 G37 coupe. My wife now says her S4 drives like a Toyota, and now she's looking for an upgrade in the next year or two.

Also gave up my 09 g37S for my 2015 RS5.

[adbender]

My story exactly...

I had a 2010 S4 manual and went through the same upgrade desicion process exactly years ago. Ultimately chose a 2015 RS5 over the S6 and no regrets here. Have posted these thoughts before but here is a quick recap.
1) I didn't need/want a big car so back seat wasn't a consideration
2) The S6 is a nice looking car but it doesn't compare to the RS5 in the looks department (and I'm a sedan guy)
3) Performance wise the S6 is a stronger engine than the RS5 based on the "testing" my buddy and I did but its pretty close
4) The S6 dominates the RS5 in terms "tech", if that's important to you you may find the RS5 lacking
5) RS5 v. S4- These are two totally different engines. The low-end torque on the S4 is amazing and makes the car feel super fast for everyday driving. The RS5 is a totally different animal- at low RPMs it's pretty sluggish so you have to be prepared to keep it in Sport mode or paddle-shift it to keep RPMs at ~3500. Really comes down to personal preference and driving style.

Both are great cars so you can't go wrong, just a question of priorities. Good luck!

[IMG]Rs5 by dylanjh, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_9629 by dylanjh, on Flickr[/IMG]