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2007 Audi RS4 test drive

About.com Rating five out of Five

By Aaron Gold, About.com

2007 Audi RS4 rear view

2007 Audi RS4 rear view

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Pros:

  • Awesome power
  • Awesome handling
  • Awesome looks

Cons:

  • Awesome price
  • Fussy stereo, navigation and A/C controls
Who should buy the Audi RS4?
Enthusiasts looking for the ultimate driving experience with a nod to practicality

Who should not buy the Audi RS4?
Buyers who want a fancy car in which to show off -- there are flashier cars that cost less

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Details and specs:

  • Body style: 4-door sedan
  • Trim levels: One
  • Price range (including options): $68,820 - $73,870
  • Base engine: 4.2 liter V8, 420 horsepower @ 7500 RPM, 317 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM
  • Optional engine: None
  • Premium fuel required? Yes
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual
  • Driveline: Front engine, all-wheel-drive
  • EPA fuel economy estimates: 14 MPG city/21 MPG highway
  • Where built: Germany
  • Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
  • Optional safety equipment: Rear-seat torso airbags
  • Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, dual-zone climate control, rear parking assist, leather interior, heated Recaro front seats
  • Major options: DVD navigation, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, navigation system
  • Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 12 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
  • Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance, first scheduled maintenance free (within 12 months/5,000 miles)

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