2008 Audi RS4 6MT AWD – 72k miles

Model History

Why is it that all car enthusiasts alike stop in mid-sentence as a seemingly normal 4-door Audi sedan rolls by? It’s that one little letter…’R’…juxtaposed ever so perfectly against the ‘S’. Which, in its own right, is enough to cause for pause as well. But together, they invoke a sort of out of body feeling you might have when Julia Roberts passes you on aisle 4 in your local grocery store. You weren’t expecting it, but so glad you were there to see it.

The RS (Renn-Sport) line is Audi’s resounding answer to Porsche, BMW’s M-division, and Mercedes’ AMG. They are all hand-built in the same 37000 sq. ft. facility in Neckarsulm, Germany (save the TT RS) and all are the essence of understated awesomeness.

The North American Audi RS 4 is the second generation of the smaller RS vehicles, internally known as the “B7” platform, and was produced in very limited numbers for just two years…2007 and 2008. Europe had it a year before us, and we were only limited to about 2000 examples here in the States. We checked the RS 4 registry and that list claims 2,075 to be here Stateside. So we’ll just go with 2000 and say, chances are you’re not going to see one unless you 1.) really look for it and 2.) really look for it for a long time.

Car History

Second Daily is proud to present this 2008 Audi RS4 with just 71k miles since new. This is one of under 1,000 imported to North America for the 2008 model year. This RS4 is powered by the 4.2L V8 and fortunately mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. With claims of nearly 450hp with an APR tune and 8250 redline, 0 to 60 sprints are recorded in the low 4 second range. The owner has service documents from 2010 that will convey.

This one ships from Georgia with a clean clear title in the seller’s name. Second Daily will cover up to $200 of the cost of a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) if you order one and then go on to purchase the car. So bid with confidence knowing we’ve got you covered. You must make arrangements prior to auction close and successfully win the auction to receive the $200 credit.

Exterior

The Avus Silver is original and presents as new at all angles. You have to look very hard to find the slightest nick or flaw. There are two small door dings, both on the driver side, one on the front quarter panel and one on the rear door. There is some noted pitting on the wing mirrors and headlights. There is a clear bra on the entire front end of car but some marks are still present.

Rotors are stock cross-drilled with RS calipers up front borrowed from the Lamborghini Gallardo parts bin. Tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sports wrapped around the original 19” seven double-spoke wheels, and seller states have approximately 10k – 15k miles of treadwear remaining.

Interior

Inside, this one was optioned with the Audi Exclusive interior, only 55 of such in North America. This brings with it the red/black seats and door cards with red piping. There is red stitching on the steering wheel and shift boot as accents, RS4 monogrammed floor mats with red piping and a brushed aluminum beltline trim.  This RS4 is graciously equipped with the Premium package which includes:

• DVD-based Audi Navigation Plus with SD card slots for music playback
• Homelink
• Auto-dimming exterior / interior mirrors, compass
• Memory for driver seat and mirror positions
• Rain/dusk sensor
• Exterior entry lights
• 6-CD changer in glove compartment
• Bose premium sound system
• Heated front/rear seats
• Power rear sunshade and manual rear side sunshades

Modifications from original

There is an APR Tune and ECS H-Pipe on this RS4.

Maintenance

The seller reports no service is currently needed and the next oil change should be in the next 4k miles. Service in the last 12 months includes:

6/2018: Oil/filter change
5/2018: Windshield replaced
4/2018: Oil/filter change
2/2018: Spark plugs replaced
2/2018: Oil/filter change
12/2017: Oil/filter change
11/2017: Brake pads replaced, brake fluid flush
7/2017: Oil/filter change

The previous owner self-performed carbon cleaning in the past year. Records date back to the first owner in 2010 when the car had 10k miles.

Final Thoughts

It’s easy to get caught up in the grandeur that a highly limited production AWD 4.2L V8 mated to a 6-speed manual can elicit in cars like this. Of course it is, given this arguably could be one of the last you ever see coming out the Neckarsulm plant. The AWD and DRC plant the V8 power with confidence in every corner. But it is also the subtlety of cars like this that take us beyond big performance numbers…you see it in the embossed seats, the stamped door sills, the carbon fiber inlays. Its essence is that of the car itself…understated awesomeness. It’s the type of car that a non-car person sees or sits in and says “wow, what is this?” as they immediately recognize it as something other than ‘a regular Audi’. This modern classic RS 4 presents near new and is being offered for auction here with a low reserve at Second Daily.