garcon magnifique Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Water under the bridge old chap. Not as if I've never driven like one... and it was kind of impressive at v max on that, er, airfield en route to Inverness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Water under the bridge old chap. Not as if I've never driven like one... and it was kind of impressive at v max on that, er, airfield en route to Inverness! One of those trips of a lifetime, so to speak - I doubt I'll ever have the oportunity and/or the inclination to enjoy an "airfield" run like that again !! I suppose it's fair to say that the RS4 (and similar vehicles of 400 bhp+) are more capable than the majority of owners ! I've gone through the 40th B'day barrier now - the Prius brochure will surely be arriving shortly !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think RS4's and M3 CSL's get off very lightly on the airfield en route to Inverness....whereas Audi Q7 4.2's and Astra's are another thing altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblanc Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 whereas Audi Q7 4.2's and Astra's are another thing altogether. I can still remember the look on the Astra drivers face as he saw several tons of metal heading towards him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I've gone through the 40th B'day barrier now - the Prius brochure will surely be arriving shortly !! ....Don't worry, once you've gone through the 60th B'day barrier you'll return to being a petrolhead again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Most acomplished car I have ever owned BUT V8 RS models drink fuel like it's going out of fashion!! I owned the Mugello Blue Avant from new for 18 months, covered 14k miles, used a set of Continental tyres and got used to 14 mpg !! Two issues during ownership - engine warning lamp kept on coming on, one resulting in 50 miles of "limp mode" down the A9 from Inverness, which was a real concen and then the age old DRC issue, which was the greatest turn off to ownership! If you want to learn what it's like to smile every day, driving with the windows down for the pure thrill of the engine note and you own a Refinery, buy one !! If you also have a heavy right foot, aim at £400 extra expenditure every month 'cos V-Power is the only tonic the RS4 enjoys !! Been seen and done as they say and no regrets at all - the RS5 still appeals but for the price !! That said, the Golf R may prove to be bonkers on the pocket too !! Thanks TP, short, concise and to the point, and means I can get that particular off the "menu" now........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 I can still remember the look on the Astra drivers face as he saw several tons of metal heading towards him Much closer and the look on the Astra driver's face would have left a visible imprint on the Q7's grill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 ....whereas Audi Q7 4.2's and Astra's are another thing altogether. I'd forgotten that !! Close call by all accounts ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 ....Don't worry, once you've gone through the 60th B'day barrier you'll return to being a petrolhead again Do you get a brochure for one of these the when your 60, Robin? Still....better than a Prius though! :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 ....Hmm.. In a 'shoot-out' there is also the expertise of the driver to factor in and my style of driving tends to be me versus the road rather than versus another car. But if I'm obliged to try and make comparisons I'd say that the RS4 is a faster car than my K03 turbo'd GTI. However, I expect that my car with Quaife diff and KW coilovers feels better planted in corners in spite of quattro but I'm not saying I'd beat one cross country on B-roads. I think my car just feels more tactile to drive. Good to see you back and 100% on form Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 ....Don't worry, once you've gone through the 60th B'day barrier you'll return to being a petrolhead again Sanity has returned - a Prius is not cheap !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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