The AUDI RS4 B7 Buyers Guide

[@marksinclair1173]

I've had one for 11 years. So far I've only had to replace a fuel pump and valve cover. Recently had it carbon cleaned although there wasn't much of a carbon buildup. 125000 km on it now

[@MikeWalls7829]

Are you planning to get the timing chains replaced soon? I worry that although mine only has 93k miles on it the timing chain might be a catastrophic failure if I don't sort it. What do you think?

[@RS4B7BLACK]

Get it done before 100.000 mine jumped and the valves hit the pistons luckily they are forged and didn't damage them just bent the valves but it was only low revs when it jumped so could have been much worse.

[@milkyy4168]

@@RS4B7BLACKDo you know how much that cost labor included?

[@RST9413]

this is my dream,hope i will get one

[@LLubdeRr]

The fun you have with this car, makes up for some little issues… i tell you that

[@Stu-SB]

I had a B7 Avant for 3 years and done 60k during that time, I was lucky, my car needed nothing beyond servicing, tyres and front discs and pads. I bought a low mileage (20k) B8.5.. 2 years ago and it's cost me roughly 8 grand in repairs and servicing 😂. It's in for two PVR valves on Friday. Still love it tho what an engine !!

[@Kalanioccc]

im about to buy one of these and im quite excited

[@Kalanioccc]

I bought it and it's very enjoyable 😉

[@madhunter6420]

​@@Kalanioccchow is reliability?

[@Kalanioccc]

@@madhunter6420 it's been fine. the car had a couple of issues that were known beforehand that i've gotten fixed.

[@OneWayToMachines]

One tip I'll add for people with he sticky clutch pedal, if they are forced to drive it with the problem, although they shouldn't, is to get into the habit of sliding their left foot under the clutch pedal immediately after a shift and pulling the clutch pedal back up. If you don't do this, you'll be in for more than just a master cylinder and clutch lines, but get it done asap. +1 on high rpm stickiness of pedal, I have the same at high rpm mostly, but don't sleep on that clutch pedal not returning sometimes when you are not paying attention even at low speeds, it can do that too

[@benjaminsturms5977]

I recently had a new clutch service and had this sticking clutch pedal afterwards, replaced the master clutch cylinder or whatever its called 3 times. Had my go to shop and Vw dealer look at it and neither can source the issue. Any thoughts? Had vw parts installed for both services. I'm forced to drive with a sticking clutch pedal at the moment... Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

[@OneWayToMachines]

@@benjaminsturms5977 you mention VW dealer. Is your car a b7 RS4 or a different model?

[@benjaminsturms5977]

@@OneWayToMachines Opps forgot to mention it’s an 04 vw r32. I’m potentially looking to get an rs4.

[@OneWayToMachines]

@@benjaminsturms5977 I've heard another RS4 owner talk about a clutch line that his mechanic mentioned would 'collapse when pressure was applied.' There was great debate if this was true, but I guess if there are any soft rubber lines in your clutch system, they could be worn, not very visible to the eye, that they lose structure in some cases. I don't have any personal experience with this, and is definitely not a common point of discussion, and I was on the side of 'if the line has failed, it wouldn't be intermittent,' but hey, you've tried everything at this point. OE RS4's have self-adjust clutches where the mechanism can become partially faulty and this sometimes mimics the same symptoms as a bad slave or dirty fluid, so diagnosis is hard sometimes and it's common to replace everything all together. Not to second guess your shop, they are probably pro's but the only other thing I can think of is that the fluid was not bled good enough. Maybe your pedal mechanism has a mechanical sticking? Maybe the clutch kit you had installed was defective because the problem showed up right after that. Is you do get an RS4, definitely make an Audizine account for specific advice from members, I'm on there too AS for the R32, if I were in your case, make an account on the major forum, I remember VW stuff was vw vortex back in the late 2000's but I haven't been there in a long time so don't know much about vw forums. You should try contacting Humble Mechanic on KZbin. He is a Mark 4 VW R32 specialist. Probably the best source in addition to the forums. As long as you are coherent, he does reply to Instagram PM's and comments on his videos. Good luck!

[@MikeyPBR]

Sooo far I've had to replace a throttle body, 2 oil cooler lines, PCV twice, struts, and some carbon. Upper C arm bushings are shot too. About 100k of hard use in the north east U.S. There might be a slight coolant leak somewhere I can't see, hopefully outside of the engine. Overall expensive as hell, but all things considered pretty reliable.

[@PARADIGMCREATIVEGROUP]

WOIW great video brother! Have owned 4 S4's and going to grab an RS4 finally while the market is down. Thank you very much!

[@dazzaMusic]

Don’t know which market you’re looking at but one of these with low miles is going 25k plus

[@ianhoyle8459]

I loved these cars from the beginning and in isolation they still look the nuts. For me though, alway just out of reach! I enjoyed your reliably calm and informative video presentation as much as usual thanks, love your R35.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Totally agree buddy! I think they still look great too. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@COUPEDUMMY]

Great video. I’m looking at an rs4 avant atm. Gives me some food for thought straight away!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

great video! very useful for someone looking at one of these

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks dude! Appreciate the comment. ☺️ Come see us some time!

[@liamgavrillen697]

Absolutely the coolest car ever made, good choice. Support from New England 👍

[@briansutherland453]

Thanks for the insitefull tips when buying, i finally have just recently bought a RS4 B7 in Seprang Blue.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Best colour!

[@worldtravel101]

Love that color

[@lawrenceatherton4310]

Daily mine , got 191577km zero issues . Carbon clean other thrn that hand full of oil leaks otherwise neen amazing

[@ibziahmed9750]

not got this beast of a car yet but wold love to own a blue one damn what a motor

[@SEBKAL]

God, how I still love this Car 🚗 😍

[@lancegallant3647]

Beautiful car 🚗 looks 100% exactly the same as mine b7 rs4 rule :-) great review 👍 band on

[@damiannettmann4786]

Such good cars Deflap them and carbon clean and drive them how they’re supposed to be driven fantastic cars

[@greenaddictiongarage3236]

Great video! Love the detail. Hoping to find something like this for a B9 RS4.

[@warrenryatt5284]

Monster of a car

[@pb3382]

@@markyes738jealousy

[@lancegallant3647]

they rule honestly ❤ mine

[@redemptionx2918]

A neighbour has one and it hasn’t moved in years! It’s Got an oil leak that I can see fosho😂. I asked to buy it off him, but he didn’t want to sell it!! These B7s will go down as a classic along side the First gen R8.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Probably the oil cooler up front leaking! I do agree, future classics. Let us know if you ever manage to get it from him!

[@redemptionx2918]

@@ScottishCarClan from the sound of your video this could be a possibility. I would’ve thought the owner would fixed after the years it’s been sitting there…😥Yes mate will do! Me and my brother want to go half’s on it as it’s both sort of a dream car, but not practical fuel consumption wise 😂we shall see

[@karlbush2627]

I own one of these, and that is a pretty good review 👍🏻

[@dontbelievethehype5104]

Excellent information, thank you mate

[@nadeemhussain436]

Great content as always 👍

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks! Appreciate that so much 🤘

[@koshysolomon3480]

Love your videos ! Could you please do a buyers guide on a Toyota GT86 ?

[@billymania11]

Put the Audi on a rack and check for frame and body rust. That is what does these cars in.

[@maxlandy7642]

Any comments on the leds you have fitted to the lights. I need some, just wondering if you have found some that don't require resisters installed too.

[@R32-R32]

When are you going to do R32 Golf?

[@HeliRy]

Is body rust a deal breaker with these? I’m looking at one here in Canada with about 140,000 km on it and it’s got a little rust poking through on one rear quarter arch. Pin holes… but it’s there. Easy fix buy a good body shop, or does the whole body panel need to go?

[@3xD3r]

AmaIng video! Keep up the grind fellow Scot! Come by Aberdeen with that R8 one day :)

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks Dude! Appreciate the comment. Follow us on instagram - we move about a bit doing videos.

[@wetrucken1689]

How to change the two rear struts I was just sitting in the garage one day I came out and there was a puddle on the ground😂 ugh!!!

[@Live-Fitness]

This Chanel has any car I search on youtube

[@svendees1978]

How are parts available ? Been reading comments of parts not being available anymore. Like airco pumps etc.

[@F01V12]

Do a video for the bmw 760li v12

[@Alanst1xx]

Does the engine have to come out to replace the injectors? Maybe a throw away !! But still love them so iconic

[@ScottishCarClan]

No you can keep it in place thankfully! A good garage will check them during a carbon clean usually

[@NudaMan]

I’m looking at an 07’ for like 40 grand w/ a manual, id only get these type of cars from a dealer because I don’t trust sellers

[@nicholasscallan5291]

Should you stay away from high mileage examples ie 110k?

[@MikeWalls7829]

Mine's 93k and it's tight as a button.

[@MikeWalls7829]

I've heard of them doing 250k

[@Tubeyou329]

Hi guys, I have a question 🙋‍♂️ The brown carbon engine covers, are they discoloured to that brown? Or do they come from factory like that? I’ve seen so many with it and I think only one or two that aren’t brown. Thanks

[@ScottishCarClan]

@@Tubeyou329 factory! They are oil coloured carbon

[@Tubeyou329]

@@ScottishCarClan I thought so as I’d seen too many with it. I guess some people change it to suit their preference. It’s different to have it oil coloured so that’s a cool feature. Thanks for answering!

[@gabrielpaulus8799]

You missed the power steering pump failure issue

[@JP_RS6]

Any chance of a video on the B8 RS4 Avant?

[@ScottishCarClan]

I will try to source one for you and make it! cheers :)

[@JP_RS6]

@@ScottishCarClan Appreciate it! I just bought a late 2014 one and it has a couple gremlins, thankfully nothing major. Seems to be electrical/sensor issues. I'm in the northwest of England otherwise I'd let you borrow mine!! Haha

[@darrend2035]

Do these have timing chain / tensioner issues????

[@NudaMan]

That’s the B6 RS4, I believe these are okay and better

[@TTTTTTT2Explosion]

Is there things you can do to fix all this?

[@dereknichols3921]

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[@BlueF350]

What about the 4.2 timing chain service that is recommended by 80k

[@brianschmid6993]

no. not on rs4 b7 unless it lets you know first

[@BlueF350]

@@brianschmid6993 thanks man, I just researched it and you’re right for the most part.

[@brianschmid6993]

Check your snub mount or ( torque mount) behind the passenger headlight. Wouldn't be a bad idea too change the motor mounts but they will also let you know by leaking or having electrical faults on the solenoids first.

[@marklanders6980]

A weekend 10:17 toy not a daily,would cost a small fortune in fuel..

[@samituomisto106]

It´s not that expensive when you can do the repairs your self. If you can not, buy a Cubra Born 😆😆😆

[@dominicbritt]

Is there anything that worked properly in these cars? I had an FSI engine that burned through coil packs and intermittent misfires - all before 40000 miles, Bag of old shite…

[@ScottishCarClan]

Me too buddy - I owned one and had a handful of the problems mentioned in the video. I think they're just getting that wee bit older and aren't exactly a simple car!

[@damiannettmann4786]

You are full of it I had one to nearly 300kms done and only needed a carbon clean and coil packs it was so good I’ve just sold my 911 and am buying another rs4 b7

[@neilmcguinness4422]

They are brilliant exciting immersing cars if maintained well. I don't think anyone on here, myself included, will agree with your bag of old shite comment though bro. If you have been unlucky with one then that is a grim thing for you and I understand why you need to vent a little.

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Many of these about with over 200k on the clock can't be that terrible , compared to what they are cranking out now within the last 10 years I'd bet the newer RS versions won't last anywhere ear what these have ,

[@reloadedvlad]

just a tiny comment here, the longer the video the less info I get as a viewer, maybe present things in equal bunches with a final goal: to buy I really like this car and myself I own the 2.0 tfsi version but I wouldn't buy one if I watch or even worse make a video saying all the quarks and none of the fun I've had wit hit

[@Siliconevalley-rw7xl]

Albino cockroaches JAMMED 🤡