This was the first Audi RS car as well, Porsche have always had a hand in VW and Audi in some form or another and visa versa Their DNA is very much intertwined The 5 cylinder in all its forms is a phenomenal power plant and sound like nothing else
I used to have an S2 coupe then went on to purchasing one of these in Brilliant Black with the exact same interior as the one in the video. It was a wonderful piece of kit and as I couldn’t afford a Porsche this at the time for me was perfect. It may not be perfect but to me it was and still has a place in my heart. I loved this car and wished I had never sold it when you see today’s prices. Thanks for the video.
Great review Becks in the best looking and sounding performance estate of its time. It has aged like a fine wine and is one of the best Automotive collaborations ever created .
I remember back in 2011 seeing an advert for a Nogaro Blue RS2 identical to this one but with a lot more miles for only £12,000 or near offer. I wish I had the money back then as I would have bought it in a heartbeat and would have enjoyed using it daily and not worry about putting more miles on it
Owned one for four years. It's the cheapest car I ever owned. I got the same as what I paid for it. Mine had an MTM chpi and RUF rims. I just called it my problem solver, It never failed to put a smile on my face.
Thanks for a nice presentation. Having a strong mooring in the Audi-camp, years ago I opted to purchase a Quattro ("urquattro"). An alternative at the time was the RS2. I guess in hindsight, the tad bit more modern - and more adaptable - specification of the 20V with EFI, combined with a super practical long roof, would have made so more sense nowadays when my family isn't bothered to tag along in a nimble-and-slow 2 door coupe, and generally roads chosen are higher speed limits and less bends than before. Seeing the title of this clip though has me divided. I believe the RS2 is going to hold on to its special place as an Audi milestone, as it has already for many years, begging to challenge the idea of 'future classic'. But, for a broader audience, and the Porsche oriented enthusiasts, maybe it is about being given the more open market recognition as a classic in these days. Regardless, it is a very nice car, and I would maybe say it is originating on the S2 Avant, which in turn is an interesting birth (the S2) as Audi initially didn't want to pursue these cars until another firm started building them with the intent of bringing an Audi back to rallying. Fun fact: Porsche in their marketing material showcased this car as 'Avant RS 2' ;)
I have one of the RHD versions, low mileage, which I have to sell because I can't import it to where I now live due to restrictions. Tens of thousands spent on restoring it and I'll miss it.
I worked for Audi and drove plenty of these back in the day. It’s a great car, yet how tech moves on, so many standard cars are faster than this in today’s world.
There is a guy in a small village in Fife Scotland who has had one of these since the early 2020s dailys it I see it a coupple of times a week when traveling to work cool car
@@maverick4177 Tell me about it bud salt on roads for 4 months out of 12 modern cars not so bad anything from 70s,80s,90s your brushing it up and putting it in a bucket 😂 Galvanised Audis do a wee bit better had a 1997 80 se Avant ran it untill 2008 bodywork was OK ish 👍🏽
The first hot estate is actually the 1988 VOLVO 850 ESTATE TURBO. 7 years before Audi released the RS2. The 850 ESTATE TURBO also has a domineering racing career, something the RS4 also does not have. I'm really very surprised Goodwood would get something this wrong.
Lancia had the HPE in the 70's. ALFA had the GTA sport wagon In 2001 so not sure why Audi gets the credit for inventing the high performance estate car?
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This was the first Audi RS car as well, Porsche have always had a hand in VW and Audi in some form or another and visa versa
Their DNA is very much intertwined
The 5 cylinder in all its forms is a phenomenal power plant and sound like nothing else
Not so strange, considering the family ties in both camps.
It's seen also with the Quattro development.
I used to have an S2 coupe then went on to purchasing one of these in Brilliant Black with the exact same interior as the one in the video. It was a wonderful piece of kit and as I couldn’t afford a Porsche this at the time for me was perfect. It may not be perfect but to me it was and still has a place in my heart. I loved this car and wished I had never sold it when you see today’s prices. Thanks for the video.
Great review Becks in the best looking and sounding performance estate of its time. It has aged like a fine wine and is one of the best Automotive collaborations ever created .
I remember back in 2011 seeing an advert for a Nogaro Blue RS2 identical to this one but with a lot more miles for only £12,000 or near offer. I wish I had the money back then as I would have bought it in a heartbeat and would have enjoyed using it daily and not worry about putting more miles on it
Owned one for four years. It's the cheapest car I ever owned. I got the same as what I paid for it. Mine had an MTM chpi and RUF rims. I just called it my problem solver, It never failed to put a smile on my face.
Why on earth did you sell it?
@@billymays7210 he woke up
Stunning RS2! The start of the Audi RS brand.. One of my favourites. ❤️
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A true classic! Nothing beats the sound from the 5 cylinder turbo.
And gone are the days you could get one for around 18k euros.
Future classics - RS2
Perfect title between 2004 & 2014
Excellent content, thanks.
Wonderful. Always had a soft spot for these. As cool as it gets. Kudos to the owner.
Insane thing is that 20 years ago the price was around 20k euro and look at what the price now is
guy has one that lives along from my parents house. parks it in the street. couldnt believe it when i first saw it there. such a cool car.
Thanks for a nice presentation.
Having a strong mooring in the Audi-camp, years ago I opted to purchase a Quattro ("urquattro"). An alternative at the time was the RS2. I guess in hindsight, the tad bit more modern - and more adaptable - specification of the 20V with EFI, combined with a super practical long roof, would have made so more sense nowadays when my family isn't bothered to tag along in a nimble-and-slow 2 door coupe, and generally roads chosen are higher speed limits and less bends than before.
Seeing the title of this clip though has me divided. I believe the RS2 is going to hold on to its special place as an Audi milestone, as it has already for many years, begging to challenge the idea of 'future classic'. But, for a broader audience, and the Porsche oriented enthusiasts, maybe it is about being given the more open market recognition as a classic in these days.
Regardless, it is a very nice car, and I would maybe say it is originating on the S2 Avant, which in turn is an interesting birth (the S2) as Audi initially didn't want to pursue these cars until another firm started building them with the intent of bringing an Audi back to rallying.
Fun fact: Porsche in their marketing material showcased this car as 'Avant RS 2' ;)
Wonderful video, I absolutely love my RS2 🔥🤘🏼
I have one of the RHD versions, low mileage, which I have to sell because I can't import it to where I now live due to restrictions. Tens of thousands spent on restoring it and I'll miss it.
Love the car!one of favourites.
Stunning car 😮 well presented Becky too :)
I have a Hot Wheels of one of these on a shelf next to a Coupe Quattro and a Sport Quattro. That says all you need to know about it really
Aging very well. Looks gorgeous.
When Audis were subtle and handsome, as opposed to now.
It's done about the same miles as my Audi 80 Avant from Japan
I worked for Audi and drove plenty of these back in the day. It’s a great car, yet how tech moves on, so many standard cars are faster than this in today’s world.
Yet much, much duller to drive.
@@EvoraGT430 exactly 👍
Unusual seeing the wooden trim with the blue recaros and nogaro exterior, i'd assumed all the rs2 had carbon inserts? Oh and its 30years old, not 20 🥰
Брючки в цвет!❤😂
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Shouldn't turn off the engine without a cool down idle! 😊
There is a guy in a small village in Fife Scotland who has had one of these since the early 2020s dailys it I see it a coupple of times a week when traveling to work cool car
NEVER buy a car from Scotland or the North east 😂 it will look like it’s been used as a boat anchor underneath
@@maverick4177 Tell me about it bud salt on roads for 4 months out of 12 modern cars not so bad anything from 70s,80s,90s your brushing it up and putting it in a bucket 😂 Galvanised Audis do a wee bit better had a 1997 80 se Avant ran it untill 2008 bodywork was OK ish 👍🏽
From an ease of maintenace and possibly reliability point of view only*
Not a word about the w124 being touched by Porsche at the same time, same place and same idea.
Ofc she mentioned it -500E
'i think i really want one....'
Get one!!!!!
What was the famous stat quoted for this car------0 to 30 mph quicker than a mclaren f1----😊.
FUTURE CLASSIC?! 😂
2nd 🎉
This has always been a wonderful car. Until perhaps the 2018+ AMG wagons, arguably the best ever wagon.
We dont hardly see the car , just you talking in the driving seat.
The B5 RS4 was quicker, not sure what she meant when she said it took Audi 10 years to come up with something faster in the 0-60 department.
The m5 touring e34 came in 1992, the audi rs2 i believe debuted in 1994.
The first hot estate is actually the 1988 VOLVO 850 ESTATE TURBO.
7 years before Audi released the RS2.
The 850 ESTATE TURBO also has a domineering racing career, something the RS4 also does not have.
I'm really very surprised Goodwood would get something this wrong.
@@KellBC1 the Volvo 240 GLT Turbo was even earlier at 1982 I believe.
@@KellBC1 Lancia Beta HPE mid 70s
@rickysmith7447 that is is considered a Coupe
@matt57tupman wasn't that the sedan only though?
@rickysmith7447 High-performance estate but the journalists still called it a Coupe, hilarious
Lancia had the HPE in the 70's. ALFA had the GTA sport wagon In 2001 so not sure why Audi gets the credit for inventing the high performance estate car?
@@joneveritt1898 HPE is a shooting brake, Audi RS2- 1994, Alfa GTA -2001.
@@meltin1 how about the Alfa 33 4x4 sportwagon of circa 1983 ? What I am trying to say is she was not correct saying they invented the genre..
The best!? Mmmmmm lets not kid ourselves. Cant compare to the C6 and c7.
Both hands on the steering wheel please...
Audi Rs2 blue nails.🙄🙄
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@@Ghosssty1 ask help.. second one too...peace
Why is that important?