RE: Audi RS6 Quattro Avant (C6): PH Heroes
Discussion
torres del paine said:
I thought you lot hated Audis.
I don't get the appeal to be honest, they look good in a bland way but by all accounts they're unresolved turnips with major issues that invariably bite you on the bum. They're supposed to be dependable all-weather cars, aren't they?
S and RS range is good. I don't get the appeal to be honest, they look good in a bland way but by all accounts they're unresolved turnips with major issues that invariably bite you on the bum. They're supposed to be dependable all-weather cars, aren't they?
soad said:
torres del paine said:
I thought you lot hated Audis.
I don't get the appeal to be honest, they look good in a bland way but by all accounts they're unresolved turnips with major issues that invariably bite you on the bum. They're supposed to be dependable all-weather cars, aren't they?
S and RS range is good. I don't get the appeal to be honest, they look good in a bland way but by all accounts they're unresolved turnips with major issues that invariably bite you on the bum. They're supposed to be dependable all-weather cars, aren't they?
I had a job delivering cars from a bodyshop back to dealers for a while - some Bentleys, couple of Porsches and a lot of regular cars - and one of these (the C5 as pictured not the C6 as headered!)...
It remains the most impressive car I've driven for simply being
a - stupidly, mind-bogglingly fast
b - super-comfortable, great seats, super roomy
c - a real Q car (it was champagne with beige leather e.g. granny spec)
I need to emphasise the fast part tho - the only thing I drove with more shove was the Bentley Conti and there wasn't much in it - the Audi feeling more like it fitted modern roads too!
It remains the most impressive car I've driven for simply being
a - stupidly, mind-bogglingly fast
b - super-comfortable, great seats, super roomy
c - a real Q car (it was champagne with beige leather e.g. granny spec)
I need to emphasise the fast part tho - the only thing I drove with more shove was the Bentley Conti and there wasn't much in it - the Audi feeling more like it fitted modern roads too!
Edited by 405dogvan on Friday 21st November 14:44
The stuff of my dreams. If I won the lottery I really can't think of a car I'd rather have. I love the understated menace of these.
A few years ago I owned a C5 S6 which I loved. Same bulging bodywork with a monster V8 upfront and an interior hewn from granite. I really loved that car.....I didn't love fuelling it, buying tyres for it and waiting for the gearbox to implode.
Its funny too.....back in the day I thought the oval tailpipes on these looked absolutely enormous, whereas now they appear quite sober.
A few years ago I owned a C5 S6 which I loved. Same bulging bodywork with a monster V8 upfront and an interior hewn from granite. I really loved that car.....I didn't love fuelling it, buying tyres for it and waiting for the gearbox to implode.
Its funny too.....back in the day I thought the oval tailpipes on these looked absolutely enormous, whereas now they appear quite sober.
I like these - they're a car that looks better in the flesh than in photos. These and the B5 RS4 still just look great. They're subtle but still have presence. Pretty rare too.
I think the potential bills would scare me too much (same with most RS cars once they are a few years old). A big bill on one of these is a big proportion of the purchase price now which is what I would struggle with.
I think the potential bills would scare me too much (same with most RS cars once they are a few years old). A big bill on one of these is a big proportion of the purchase price now which is what I would struggle with.
My £10K would go on either a CLS 55 AMG or an E55 AMG. They are faster, more exciting and more reliable than the Audi. Although these cars may not offer the same tactility or agility as a lightweight sports car, their addictive supercharged acceleration should surely appeal to anyone with a speed addiction.
My father still has his (after 10 years of ownership), he runs it alongside a C63 AMG estate for various reasons, like traction and a bit of an attachment to it.
My fondest memory is of when I Took the RS6 to Le Mans loaded up with stuff.
We then drove around the circuit just after the race, and five up we managed 130 something
My fondest memory is of when I Took the RS6 to Le Mans loaded up with stuff.
We then drove around the circuit just after the race, and five up we managed 130 something
"So it's essential that you only consider cherished examples packing a full service history and ideally get any potential purchase vetted by a specialist who can carry out a diagnostic check before parting with a penny. A timing belt service is a must every 35K miles (or three years) and an oil change every 5,000 miles. Other potential issues include various leaking seals, failing cam adjusters, blown MAFs, sagging bushes, cracked manifolds, leaking intercoolers, and split pipework. Not surprisingly the RS6 isn't universally popular with warranty companies, so find one that will cover the big items for a sensible premium will take a bit of leg work."
Hmmm, those self-same companies will also no doubt have their excuse book open at 'A' for Audi, licking their lips in anticipation at the punter who takes out a warranty for an RS6, and then attempts a warranty claim.
They will forensically examine the service history before the inevitable reply of 'fair wear and tear' emits forth.
I'd guess that anything that is high mileage (and what they class as that, as compared to you and I may be debated) or has anything other than a cast-iron service history with items attended to as you stated, may be dismissed out of hand?
Do any RS6 owners have experience of big claims and the battles they did or didn't have???
Hmmm, those self-same companies will also no doubt have their excuse book open at 'A' for Audi, licking their lips in anticipation at the punter who takes out a warranty for an RS6, and then attempts a warranty claim.
They will forensically examine the service history before the inevitable reply of 'fair wear and tear' emits forth.
I'd guess that anything that is high mileage (and what they class as that, as compared to you and I may be debated) or has anything other than a cast-iron service history with items attended to as you stated, may be dismissed out of hand?
Do any RS6 owners have experience of big claims and the battles they did or didn't have???
rtz62 said:
"So it's essential that you only consider cherished examples packing a full service history and ideally get any potential purchase vetted by a specialist who can carry out a diagnostic check before parting with a penny. A timing belt service is a must every 35K miles (or three years) and an oil change every 5,000 miles. Other potential issues include various leaking seals, failing cam adjusters, blown MAFs, sagging bushes, cracked manifolds, leaking intercoolers, and split pipework. Not surprisingly the RS6 isn't universally popular with warranty companies, so find one that will cover the big items for a sensible premium will take a bit of leg work."
Hmmm, those self-same companies will also no doubt have their excuse book open at 'A' for Audi, licking their lips in anticipation at the punter who takes out a warranty for an RS6, and then attempts a warranty claim.
They will forensically examine the service history before the inevitable reply of 'fair wear and tear' emits forth.
I'd guess that anything that is high mileage (and what they class as that, as compared to you and I may be debated) or has anything other than a cast-iron service history with items attended to as you stated, may be dismissed out of hand?
Do any RS6 owners have experience of big claims and the battles they did or didn't have???
Dismissed out of hand? No. Go into with eyes open , yes. I had one. It cost me about £2.5k over a year in repairs. You either want one and put up with costs by factoring in them to you running costs or don't bother. Hmmm, those self-same companies will also no doubt have their excuse book open at 'A' for Audi, licking their lips in anticipation at the punter who takes out a warranty for an RS6, and then attempts a warranty claim.
They will forensically examine the service history before the inevitable reply of 'fair wear and tear' emits forth.
I'd guess that anything that is high mileage (and what they class as that, as compared to you and I may be debated) or has anything other than a cast-iron service history with items attended to as you stated, may be dismissed out of hand?
Do any RS6 owners have experience of big claims and the battles they did or didn't have???
they are great cars, but by modern standards, a bit crude, the difference between my old C5 and my current C7 RS is massive, I'm not just talking about performance, but refinement. I think the main issue is the base car, the C5 wasn't a great car, Audi had to do a lot of work to get the RS to be refined and it was limited by it gearbox and general technology, the C7 is a much better car in base form, the C5 always felt like a just about controlled explosion, buy contrast, the C7 feels totally under control and contained, in a bonkers fast way.
Avoid, avoid, avoid...like the f
king plague.
I had one. Cost me about a tenner a mile in maintenance, excluding fuel and insurance....and this was a fully warrantied car from Audi. They have so many issues that each cost thousands to fix - assuming, of course, you can find an Audi dealer with the requisite knowledge required to fix these things (not an easy task).
If you must buy one, go for one that has had the DRC system ripped out. It was acknowledged as not being fit for purpose in the US and was replaced FOC, but Audi UK said it was a-okay even when presented with US recall notices and part numbers proving that the US system was exactly the same as the st system used here in the UK.
Frankly, I'd spend my money on an AMG. Audi don't care about their owners, and don't want to know once you're out of warranty.
Be warned!
king plague.I had one. Cost me about a tenner a mile in maintenance, excluding fuel and insurance....and this was a fully warrantied car from Audi. They have so many issues that each cost thousands to fix - assuming, of course, you can find an Audi dealer with the requisite knowledge required to fix these things (not an easy task).
If you must buy one, go for one that has had the DRC system ripped out. It was acknowledged as not being fit for purpose in the US and was replaced FOC, but Audi UK said it was a-okay even when presented with US recall notices and part numbers proving that the US system was exactly the same as the s
t system used here in the UK. Frankly, I'd spend my money on an AMG. Audi don't care about their owners, and don't want to know once you're out of warranty.
Be warned!
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