Is a 2007 Audi RS4 With 140K+ Miles a Good Idea? SCR Used Car Review and Test Drive! 

420 hp out of 4.2 liter is still amazing by today's standards, very few NA V8's make that 100 hp per liter efficiency. The only thing that gets old is the technology features inside, looks and motor are a timeless work of art in the RS4.

I had one for several years and sold it with about 143K miles on the clock. It was a bit more mint than the example you drove, but close in condition. I sold it about 3 years ago. Here are the issues I had with the car during the 6 years I owned it: -Replaced both high pressure fuel pumps ($500 each, parts only) -Replaced fuel pressure sensor (under intake manifold) -Replaced intake manifold ($2,000+ parts only) -Replaced the DRC with a KW V3 coilover system. Blew the DRC once and fluid was all over the place. Replaced one strut and refilled DRC and it was $1,800 -Rotors we’re lipped, so I ditched the brakes and got a StopTech trophy rotors and calipers. The OEM non carbon ceramic brakes had 4 pistons in front. I think the calipers were off a Gallardo. But the StopTech system was amazing. -After I sold it, the guy who bought it said the rear main seal started leaking (😱 Engine out service that could run you as much as $10K). -Luckily, the timing chain and guides were solid on the B7 RS4 unlike the B6 S4 which would start to rattle at high mileage due to the guides wearing down. That was also an engine out service. -Every 20K-40K you’ll get a MIL and will have to do a carbon clean. The dealer will run you about $2K to do it and a good Indy shop would do it for about $1,200. After you do the clean, the car will feel much faster again 😁. If you want to avoid carbon cleaning, you gotta drive it like you stole it all the time. I will say that I absolutely LOVED by 2008 RS4. It was amazing as you said it is. The engine sound alone was amazing if you revved it up to 8K rpms. I loved the clutch feel and the shifter was pretty good. Quattro was amazing and you could really be aggressive with the car in all kinds of weather without being too scared. Of all the cars I’ve owned, the RS4 is the one I have missed the most. I moved on to a new F80 M3 that’s also a 6 speed and it’s been great too. I still miss that V8 and the Quattro the most. I enjoyed the video, thanks!! Just thought I’d share my thoughts from my own experiences.

Best Audi sedan ever. Had one new, 2007 in Avus Silver. Got an e90 M3 after and preferred the RS4...Biggest things to worry about are the cost of brake components, carbon build up and DRC failures. Audi had a recall on DRC due to leaks. DRC when working is a fantastic suspension. The wheels bend easily, but they look incredible. I’d love to find a low mileage stock RS4 at some point...

This has been my favorite car since 2007 I would totally invest in this

FYI the first Audi RS model imported to the US was the 2003 RS6. This was the second I believe.

Came to the channel for Veloster content, stayed for the unexpected, cool RS4 review. Excellent content!

Finally an in-depth review of this car!!! Thank you! Subscribed!

I own a 2007 of this car as well, and yes the running costs are quite high. One of the best cars I've owned. Love driving it through the twists and turns. Great review!

I test drove one of these babies back in 2017. I never forgot her. Convertible top. Red leather seats. Bright sunny day. The used car manager just tossed me the keys. I drove off and felt like a million bucks. I still hope to own that moment again. Sweet sweet RS4.

I own an rs4 cabriolet with 30k mls, which is even more rare (300 imported to the USA) amazing engine and exhaust note (best ever), the car is a work of art in terms of looks and engineering... a modern classic for the fact that its a quattro, high revving v8, manual trans and a cab all in one package. Amazing

Great and fair review got me to hit the subscribe.

One of my dream cars.. What a beast!

Wicked Awesome 😎 👍👍 I have the S4 Version. Love it. When you can look back at your car every time you park it. that’s the ticket.

Been looking at getting one of these and found your video very informative and thorough. One thing I would have liked to have seen more about was the costs of repairs. I think anyone looking to buy one of these is going to get a list of things wrong with it and that will help determine value. And obviously people looking to buy one will get their own estimates and repair cost averages. But it would have been great if you had gone through examples of the cost to repair common issues and items such as the brakes, the carbon fiber covers that were bad on this particular model as well as fixing or replacing certain aspects of the suspension. Overall a great review though. No fussing with movie like shots or music, just a great straight up review. Got a sub out of me for sure. Thanks again for uploading.

I have the B7 S7 and this made me wanna go for a drive!

I have about the same amount of miles on my 2007 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B, and its awesome. Something about this era where manufacturers were making some unique sedans, they are all so cool! What are the odds the first clip of you driving is right across the street from where the Blackhawk Cars and Coffee used to be, miss seeing all the awesome local cars. Great review! Always loved these cars.

Just bought one (63K miles, red 2008) - and I can’t wait for it to arrive. I’ve owned a ton of Audis (S5, SQ5, Q7, A-4, Allroad, S-wagons) but this thing just looks amazing. Thanks for the great review. Look forward to getting 80K new miles on mine!).

I couldn't afford to buy one new, and I cant afford to maintain one used. Being poor sucks. Still a beautiful car.

That Audi looks solid! New Audis just look like any other car now days.

Your video was one of the few that helped me decide to buy a higher mileage Avus Silver Pearl one. It’s an amazing machine, and value will hold or increase with all this electric nonsense. Nothing like the sound of that naturally aspirated v8. Thanks for the honest and great video!! Really appreciate your work!

Love these rs4s. Have a 2019 rs5 but the 2k cars just hit different. Need one of these

The cons mentioned are stuff enthusiasts will overlook for this amazing machine. I will have one. Just something about AWD manual transmission performance sedans I love! 😆 Would look nice alongside the 22 WRX I just picked up 😁

The paint on the hood and rear deck looks like glass… makes sense that it may have been painted. this is one of my dream cars. well done video, I really enjoyed it

This is like Doug DeMuro but less quirky, nice!

Even before the video my answer is YES. I hope ill be able buy one next year.

RS4 gang 🙏🏽💪🏾😈 love my RS4!!

I love my nismo gtr but I’ve always wanted one of these!

Brilliant car , the engine is a very light alloy V8 probably the best Audi have made and is more than capable of doing well over 200+ miles , brake callipers and discs are Brembo unless it’s still got Audis Original ones on it ,

This would be my pick for a secondary vehicle instead of buying a brand new one. The power produced by the engine and manual transmission is most important to me.

Great video! I may have missed it but I never heard you say what you paid for the car which is a valuable piece of information.

As a European, it was quite amusing to watch you test this car in particular on almost perfectly straight roads.

All I can say is, should anything go wrong, you will pay a premium (no jokes) its not a cheap car to maintain, by any standards, I have had this car, prepare yourself, properly...

Man I want one now!!!

The Daytona Grey is a good colour. Looks riveting with lots of subplot in each crease and curve of the body panels.

Yooo thats altamont pass i knew it looks so familiar when you made the 2nd right lol i commute to fremont from the valley

I had Rs4 with 60k miles when I sold it. in 2019 - I wanna get another one - Best sounding car i've ever owned ! I live in Chicago the weather sucks sometimes so AWD is a must here! We have SQ5 Audi and I own nissan GTR and i'd like to add rs4 to my fleet ! RS4 always need something to be fixed :) but again - it's old ! its not fast ! just makes a nice cruiser !

These are almost non-existent where I live. So I ended up with the 2007 S4. Love it regardless.

You can't just say 1650kg its near 2 tons... or 350kg are nothing for you!?!? :D :D But still Great video! I like it a lot ;)

Was not real familiar with the RS B7 model when I came across one for sale locally. Turns out what I thought was a high price for the mileage (23000$/99k miles) is actually "normal" pricing on this model. Thanks very much for the informative video- I'm using this and another video when/if I decide to look at this car (gotta get back to work first).

I wanted the S4 in 2006 which would have been a 2007 model but even those were hard to get.

Please let us know what this brought at the auction. We would all like to know what your friend paid for it. Thank you. Nice review

Love these car especially with the optional seat which has carbon fibre back.

Love my Audi 🎉

Got mine with 100k miles for $15k with all the typical mods. Well worth it in my opinion. Only negative with mine is it sips a little bit of oil. Through research, it seems like 80% of them use a little oil.

Damn that car is clean for 140+miles

Great car

probably the best looking audi after the 1st gen r8 v10

Best sounding exhaust ever, in my opinion. And damned if the new Audi’s don’t all sound like wet dog-farts. Great under acceleration, but those upshifts... dog farts.

Just an 07 S4 with 135K on the clock for 3K can’t wait to get started fixing it. It’s running a bit rough so I expect issues with the injectors. I bought it so cheap I dont care

A 2007 RS4 is, and will always be a good idea.

I just bought one 121,000 new chains. Let’s Do this

Watched Grand Tour and Jeremy Clarkson drove one and peaked my interest in these cars.

If anyone is considering a high mileage RS4 B7 check out the Evil GT channel. Two guys from the UK buying and sorting problems on a 145k miles car. As for the early comment on buying one of these or a near new Toyota, it really depends on whether you actually have a heart and soul or not! Really enjoyed this video, thanks.

Only if timing chain was already done, then yes. Otherwise, absolutly not for a 2nd hand at 140k...as it would only indicate that the prior owner ignored a whole lot of other maint.... Other flipside, if you deep pocket and financially stable... Yea, this car will always be worth it.

Brakes are shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo👍🏻

so you said this car was the first RS model brought to the US but it has an older rarer cousin, the 2003 audi RS6 and only a couple hundred of those were brought to the states. the 03 RS6 was much more subtle in it's styling but packed a more powerful twin turbo version of that 4.2l v8.

Once you drive this car you will purchase it . I have mine since 2010. I also have a 996. C2 so I needed 4 wheel drive. This Rs4 blows away my Porsche in everything. With 81k. Everything still feels tight . I’m sure I’m do for a carbon cleaning. Still has original clutch Overall great car I wish I could have bought it new . This one is showing typical auction problems. Nothing that can’t be fixed . But 18 k is way too low for a decent one they go more like 24 plus for a nice condition one. Overall perfect family sports car .

140k miles is not alot for this car if maintained well, this was one of the best and most reliable engines audi has ever made

The old front plate looks like a German export plate? is it an import?

Great performance car.Put some "in case" cash in a drawer......YOLO!!

the plug missing on the tow hook is a big indicator that the person who had this didnt care about it

140k is not a lot on a well serviced Rs4 B7.

What car would you pick, a 2008 rs4.... or a 2004 rs6? I like the rs6 cause the turbo v8 power but I know the rs4s exhaust will sound better since N/A. But idk y’all let me know what you think

love my B7! v8 and nothing else. Wish the damn timing chain was on the front of the engine :(

I believe this would be a heavy car, they are actually small in size the a4/s4/rs4 is directly comparable to Jetta size, maybe Passat.

The only Audi that I would ever buy is one of these. A real car enthusiasts dream . Not a typical Audi wankers car.

Did the US have the option for the flat bottomed steering wheel?

Check back in after she gets sorted, don’t forget a carbon clean.

Id love to biy it i collect audis.

That widebody hnggg

You just can't get another manual high revving na V8 car in North America for this amount of money. Not to mention it doesn't has nearly as many catastrophic failing point as BMW with the same age.

Just spend some extra bucks and have it supercharged if the performance isn't enough. There are plenty of kits and mechanics on the market.

Wasn't a cold start...oil temp is 181 F on start-up.

There is one for sale locally for 10K for a 2007 Audi RS4 w/111k miles. Good deal? I'm still doing research, and is the reason why I am here.

Nice but not in the same League as the vxr8. Looks engine rarety. Also it’s a £50000 car so expensive to maintain, £2000 for replacement brakes.

smh those happen to every single Audi seats I've owned & friends own. they need a serious recall

Ill buy it if you will sell it.

2003 AUDI RS ^ was the 1st

watching this in 2022 knowing $18k aint getting you anything. right now that same care is around 30-35k

How about fuel economy?

Autocross it! 😁

there is my car at 22min 48sek 😅

So wait. Do you own this car?

420 hp omg!

Too much money imo. $18000 is A LOT. You'll be paying notes for the next 3 years at minimum

Sorry bud, but you lost me in the very beginning when you couldn't tell that the exhaust was a full system... Miltek just tips?😂

German v8 go brrrrrrr

Man please invest in the camera. Extremely jittery. Get an gimbal or never phone. The car is beautiful.

Your looking at a 13 yr old car and you give it 6 for quality? I think not more like 8-9.

Pump

12:53,mate,put the car in fullscreen,not your face.

I own one of these in the uk, check my video out

PRO TIP: Listen to this video in 1.75-2x playback speed

140k miles Audi/Volkswagen? Endless moneypit! Not worth it by any stretch of the imagination to buy this. $18k is way too much money... Maybe $4,600 at the most for the brandname and equipment. Even for an enthusiast this is still junk simply because of the miles on the motor and transmission. The looks/ body and interior doesn't mean anything. You cannot use this as a daily drive, maybe just to drive around town on the weekend but not driving long distances on the highway.