RS6 Avant.

[Hoolio]

Due to a change in circumstances I am seriously toying with the idea of an RS6 Avant (02-04) model. I'm used to running TVR's so am used to big bills.

What I would like to know is how much will an RS6 cost to run doing about 10k a yesr.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Cheers

Hoolio

[frank hovis]

Having just bought a 04 rs6 avant all i can say is the following

expect no more that 16mpg

a set of tyres with that mileage - i got a good deal and got all four for 1170 fitted

a set of brakes will sting about 900 quid

great car but for that mileage i would say not unless you are willing to spend a fortune

best to talk to the guys over on rs246 net for more detail on running costs

[AB]

Wow, thats some expenditure, my old boss used to run an RS6 on an '53 plate and did almost 25k miles a year.

More money than sense that fella clearly.

[Hoolio]

frank hovis said:

Having just bought a 04 rs6 avant all i can say is the following

expect no more that 16mpg

a set of tyres with that mileage - i got a good deal and got all four for 1170 fitted

a set of brakes will sting about 900 quid

great car but for that mileage i would say not unless you are willing to spend a fortune

best to talk to the guys over on rs246 net for more detail on running costs

Cheers, about what I expected TBH and about the same as the dealer told me.

Enjoy

[hbeck]

Hoolio said:

frank hovis said:

Having just bought a 04 rs6 avant all i can say is the following

expect no more that 16mpg

a set of tyres with that mileage - i got a good deal and got all four for 1170 fitted

a set of brakes will sting about 900 quid

great car but for that mileage i would say not unless you are willing to spend a fortune

best to talk to the guys over on rs246 net for more detail on running costs

Cheers, about what I expected TBH and about the same as the dealer told me.

Enjoy

Agree with the above. Having run a Cerb and RS6 Plus, I would say that the RS6 was more expensive to run than my Cerb. Everytime the Audi went for a service it was £750+ and the tyres lasted me only about 10-12k,(circ £1200)main dealer charges about £1300 for disk/s pads all round fitted. BEWARE the dreaded DRC if you can you get a car with it replaced with coilovers then you will save £££'s and multiple visits to your dealer. If you lucky enough to find a car with an Audi warranty then all the better, but at £1200 annually the warranty isn't cheap but is worth while IMO.

The RS6 is an awesome car but I think the issues that come with it namely DRC and weak gearbox are poor for a 60k car.

Hope you find a good one, (I'd keep the Sag and sell a body part if possible!)

[Hoolio]

hbeck said:

Hoolio said:

frank hovis said:

Having just bought a 04 rs6 avant all i can say is the following

expect no more that 16mpg

a set of tyres with that mileage - i got a good deal and got all four for 1170 fitted

a set of brakes will sting about 900 quid

great car but for that mileage i would say not unless you are willing to spend a fortune

best to talk to the guys over on rs246 net for more detail on running costs

Cheers, about what I expected TBH and about the same as the dealer told me.

Enjoy

Agree with the above. Having run a Cerb and RS6 Plus, I would say that the RS6 was more expensive to run than my Cerb. Everytime the Audi went for a service it was £750+ and the tyres lasted me only about 10-12k,(circ £1200)main dealer charges about £1300 for disk/s pads all round fitted. BEWARE the dreaded DRC if you can you get a car with it replaced with coilovers then you will save £££'s and multiple visits to your dealer. If you lucky enough to find a car with an Audi warranty then all the better, but at £1200 annually the warranty isn't cheap but is worth while IMO.

The RS6 is an awesome car but I think the issues that come with it namely DRC and weak gearbox are poor for a 60k car.

Hope you find a good one, (I'd keep the Sag and sell a body part if possible!)

What are the differences, in laymans terms, between the Avant and the Avant Plus?

Cheers

[PPPPPP]

Hoolio said:

What are the differences, in laymans terms, between the Avant and the Avant Plus?

Cheers

Do you mean the RS6 & the RS6+? If so, then check this out

http://rs246.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=N...

Edited by PPPPPP on Thursday 13th August 09:53

[Hoolio]

PPPPPP said:

Hoolio said:

What are the differences, in laymans terms, between the Avant and the Avant Plus?

Cheers

Do you mean the RS6 & the RS6+? If so, then check this out

http://rs246.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=N...

Edited by PPPPPP on Thursday 13th August 09:53

Yes, RS6. Thanks for the link!