RE: Audi RS6 Avant: PH Fleet
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"however they said the satin-finish brightwork was too much of a pain to replace, so was left in place. I still think it looks stunning, but secretly wish it had the black window surrounds!"
Confused by this - three out of the four cars pictured in this thread have the black surrounds. The last model RS6 Plus came with them as standard if I recall so presumably this is pretty normal? Can't understand why they'd have to replace them come resale time. The black finish on the Aussie car looks way better.
Confused by this - three out of the four cars pictured in this thread have the black surrounds. The last model RS6 Plus came with them as standard if I recall so presumably this is pretty normal? Can't understand why they'd have to replace them come resale time. The black finish on the Aussie car looks way better.
I think Chris will have a job to hand the keys back on this one!
I did!!
Had one on test for 3 days and I was smitten, all you had to do was hit the throttle and it was laugh out load fun.
And then you could put it in comfort mode and then drive around very civilised with the family and dog on board, especially around the bumpy old roads south of Cirencester to the M4. (The ride and comfort was better than my A7).
Unfortunately I couldn't justify the BIK to have it as a company car, which is shocking when you spec' it up
And unfortunately they depreciate at an alarming rate too, to consider private purchase.
Ended up going for a new M3 in the end after months of deliberating, as it's relatively good on BIK compared to RS6, and will be good for an occasional track day
Still very jealous of Chris as I think the RS6 is a extremely complete car, in looks, performance,ride etc and very importantly fun, which is sooo impressive for a large family estate.
Hopefully Audi will listen to Chris and only use the RS6 development team on all future RS models.
Maybe I will itch the scratch in a few years time!
Shawn
I did!!
Had one on test for 3 days and I was smitten, all you had to do was hit the throttle and it was laugh out load fun.
And then you could put it in comfort mode and then drive around very civilised with the family and dog on board, especially around the bumpy old roads south of Cirencester to the M4. (The ride and comfort was better than my A7).
Unfortunately I couldn't justify the BIK to have it as a company car, which is shocking when you spec' it up
And unfortunately they depreciate at an alarming rate too, to consider private purchase.
Ended up going for a new M3 in the end after months of deliberating, as it's relatively good on BIK compared to RS6, and will be good for an occasional track day
Still very jealous of Chris as I think the RS6 is a extremely complete car, in looks, performance,ride etc and very importantly fun, which is sooo impressive for a large family estate.
Hopefully Audi will listen to Chris and only use the RS6 development team on all future RS models.
Maybe I will itch the scratch in a few years time!
Shawn
Maldini35 said:
I have it on good authority hat x3 different FIA world champions (past and present) have bought this new RS6 with their own hard-earned. A couple of them wanted to remain anonymous so as not to annoy their current employers...
Didn't Colin McRae have one too? Might have been an old RS4 come to think of it.
...says my mate at the pub. Yawn.Didn't Colin McRae have one too? Might have been an old RS4 come to think of it.
If you are Audi, whoever he is, and if a driver from a 'rival' team is seen/photographed/filmed driving an RS6, then surely that is the ultimate endorsement?
And my mate said he overtook a Porsche the other day...
DoubleSix said:
jonnM said:
braddo said:
.... Looks s
t and so little practical benefit.
It's extremely beneficial if you have small children strapped into the rear seats. t and so little practical benefit.Pffft!
I know! The UK's year-round sunshine and heat make the tinting a no brainer! Do you wear sunglasses indoors and at night time too? It is a cool look, I must admit.
Super car quick
My next bus defo....once it's lost 10,s of thousands in depreciation over next couple of years....just like my current C6.
Smaller engine but quicker than the previous gen V10 TT....mainly down to being "slightly" lighter and a better gearbox.
Also forgotten is the RS7....even rarer but same engine and running gear.
Been watching some you tube videos and standard C7,s are seriously quick...although as said I think ceramics are a must if you "press on" in a 550bhp two tonne wagon!
My next bus defo....once it's lost 10,s of thousands in depreciation over next couple of years....just like my current C6.
Smaller engine but quicker than the previous gen V10 TT....mainly down to being "slightly" lighter and a better gearbox.
Also forgotten is the RS7....even rarer but same engine and running gear.
Been watching some you tube videos and standard C7,s are seriously quick...although as said I think ceramics are a must if you "press on" in a 550bhp two tonne wagon!
Chris Harris said:
dukebox9reg said:
In my Cooper S it says 95 on the flap but read the manual and it says run it on super for its true performance or something like that.
I tend to run on tesco 100 or Shell.
Stick the RS6 on a rolling road. Show the difference between 95 and 100 on a modern turbo car.
I know 5th gear years back did a similar test and the good ol'scooby had pretty good gains with super.
Mk5 Golf GTI 95RON 172bhp,BP Ultimate 174bhp, Shell Optimax 177bhp
Hawkeye STI 95RON 235bhp, BP Ultimate 248bhp, Shell 249bhp
How much do people spend on induction kits trying to get a 5bhp gain let alone a 14bhp.
Good idea. I shall do just that.I tend to run on tesco 100 or Shell.
Stick the RS6 on a rolling road. Show the difference between 95 and 100 on a modern turbo car.
I know 5th gear years back did a similar test and the good ol'scooby had pretty good gains with super.
Mk5 Golf GTI 95RON 172bhp,BP Ultimate 174bhp, Shell Optimax 177bhp
Hawkeye STI 95RON 235bhp, BP Ultimate 248bhp, Shell 249bhp
How much do people spend on induction kits trying to get a 5bhp gain let alone a 14bhp.
Chris, would you run the engine in then try the good stuff for 3 fills, run it down to 'zero miles remaining' then brim it with low octane and report back?
braddo said:
I know! The UK's year-round sunshine and heat make the tinting a no brainer! Do you wear sunglasses indoors and at night time too? It is a cool look, I must admit.
Besides it looks better - chavvy on a Corsa VXR, not so much on a family wagon.
Andy20vt said:
So hang on a minute there Mr Harris, I remember the RS4 video a while back where you said about the B5 RS4 that 'I really, really like it' followed by 'I might think about getting one of these'. Now you're saying that all fast Audi's before the B7 you're not really a fan of?
So which one is it?
Was just trying to dog out the video myself....(b5 owner) 😂So which one is it?
DoubleSix said:
braddo said:
I know! The UK's year-round sunshine and heat make the tinting a no brainer! Do you wear sunglasses indoors and at night time too? It is a cool look, I must admit.
Besides it looks better - chavvy on a Corsa VXR, not so much on a family wagon.
Does it look chavvy? I don't think so.
NomduJour said:
DoubleSix said:
Besides it looks better - chavvy on a Corsa VXR, not so much on a family wagon.
How can it look better when it splits the glasshouse so awkwardly? If that's the look you're after, just buy a van. Like I said earlier, theres a reason marketing material always airbrush in tints, even the windscreen sometimes.
DoubleSix said:
braddo said:
I know! The UK's year-round sunshine and heat make the tinting a no brainer! Do you wear sunglasses indoors and at night time too? It is a cool look, I must admit.
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