Hello- looking to buy an RCZ in the next few months

[sean]

Hi im going to be geet an RCZ shortly but a few questions I'm 6ft 3 so concerned about the head room, also do the autos come with paddle shift i do like the paddles on my a3 would hate to go back to manual but wouldnt want full auto.

thanks

Sean

 

[Pedro]

Im 6'3" & the only thing I discovered after I bought mine is they are soooo low for us tall people !
Don't know about any paddles on RCZ s so I cannot comment but they are a decent motor if looked after & they will turn heads a lot more than any Audi !!

 

[sean]

Thanks, yes I agree they are much better looking than the a3, and the tt always liked the rcz but only now is it practical for me to get one.

 

[Pedro]

When I was looking to trade in my old motor there were 3 Zs in the garage so I chose the one with the lowest mileage & the better looking of the 3 I've had it around nearly 3 yrs & when I drove home after the garage had give it their version of a full service it I knew straight away the air filter was blocked because I could swear it was towing a caravan ! I gave it a full service ( K&N fast flow filter) stuck a quad exhaust under it changed all the breaks also a map sensor & just changed the fuel pump now it growls like it was built yesterday I've had 22 cars in my lifetime some were iconic in their time but this RCZ is one of the best looking I have ever owned

 

[neilgsxr69]

Go to a dealer who has one for sale and try one out for size there is loads of adjustments in the seat especially the electric ones I’m sure you will find a comfy position

 

[sean]

Yeah once I have the cash saved I'm going to start looking around the dealers, will be my divorce present to myself lol, so since my soon to be ex destroyed my credit rating I've got save for it so the r is out of the question, will have around 7k to play with what model is the best not counting the r.
Thanks.

 

[Verminator]

Well I have two Hdi and just love them there's a lot more out there than before and the price is not going to break the bank just check history timing chain jacking points and middle brake light. You can get a good well looked after for your money..
Happy hunting...
Les n Co

 

[sean]

Well I have two Hdi and just love them there's a lot more out there than before and the price is not going to break the bank just check history timing chain jacking points and middle brake light. You can get a good well looked after for your money..
Happy hunting...
Les n Co

So they have timing chains nd not belts, I thought chains were supposed to last the life of the car?

 

[Verminator]

Not on petrol read a lot of posts about the timing tensioners going and the rattle on cold start been a sign that it needs changing Hdi belt and its known to be a bullet proof engine
163bhp not to be laughed at too.

 

[sean]

Not on petrol read a lot of posts about the timing tensioners going and the rattle on cold start been a sign that it needs changing Hdi belt and its known to be a bullet proof engine
163bhp not to be laughed at too.

163 bhp very nice, my a3 is only 140 ish and that's quick off the mark. I'd prefer to stay with diesel too, much better road tax and do quite a lot of motorway driving so works out a lot cheaper than petrol.
What's comes as standard on these? Been looking on the internet but can't seem to find any information.

 

[Pedro]

Yeah once I have the cash saved I'm going to start looking around the dealers, will be my divorce present to myself lol, so since my soon to be ex destroyed my credit rating I've got save for it so the r is out of the question, will have around 7k to play with what model is the best not counting the r.
Thanks.

If you want a petrol model find a decent 200 GT & get the wallet out as this is the about the best of the bunch for power (except the R) & its suspension is in a league of its own when it comes to handling the car

 

[sean]

If you want a petrol model find a decent 200 GT & get the wallet out as this is the about the best of the bunch for power (except the R) & its suspension is in a league of its own when it comes to handling the car

I can't see any 200 gt on autotrader does it go by any other name?

 

[sean]

I can't see any 200 gt on autotrader does it go by any other name?

It's OK found its the gt 200 bhp

 

[Pedro]

It's OK found its the gt 200 bhp

A beast in wolfs clothing !