Audi C6 RS6 advice

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ParanoidAndroid

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1,359 posts

282 months

Monday 1st September 2014
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Hi chaps, seriously considering a v10 rs6 avant. Was thinking about upgrading my daily and another sports car but on reflection I'm not sure how much use I will get out of a 2 seater so considering something that will allow me some fun and fulfil family/dog duties as well.

Couple of questions about them for those in the know.

1. I've read on the whole they are fairly reliable, anything specific to check/watch out for? Assume service history, tyres and brakes are the things to consider.
2. If buying outside main dealer, can the Audi warranty be purchased separately? Any conditions for this such as mileage?
3. Mpg, I know it's a given but I'll be doing a 300 mile round trip once a week to Birmingham, is mid 20's doable on the motorway? My other mileage is negligible really so no worries there.
4. Any other ownership views, experiences?

Many thanks in advance
Graham

Blue62

8,751 posts

151 months

Monday 1st September 2014
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ParanoidAndroid said:
Hi chaps, seriously considering a v10 rs6 avant. Was thinking about upgrading my daily and another sports car but on reflection I'm not sure how much use I will get out of a 2 seater so considering something that will allow me some fun and fulfil family/dog duties as well.

Couple of questions about them for those in the know.

1. I've read on the whole they are fairly reliable, anything specific to check/watch out for? Assume service history, tyres and brakes are the things to consider.
2. If buying outside main dealer, can the Audi warranty be purchased separately? Any conditions for this such as mileage?
3. Mpg, I know it's a given but I'll be doing a 300 mile round trip once a week to Birmingham, is mid 20's doable on the motorway? My other mileage is negligible really so no worries there.
4. Any other ownership views, experiences?

Many thanks in advance
Graham
Worth looking on RS246 forum, you will find plenty of information and advice there.

Dr G

15,159 posts

241 months

Monday 1st September 2014
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No reason you can't do low/mid 20s on a smooth cruise. Fuel economy tends to be crap as it's entirely too tempting to overtake EVERYTHING.

Wear items do indeed tend to be the biggest expense; if they're used hard the front gets very toasty and even with moderate use 40k is about your lot out of front discs. Brake down from motorway speed too, if you can. They can warp if abused. If ceramics are fitted look very, very closely for cracking. They're expensive to replace and no warranty will cover discs.

You can usually buy Audi extended warranty after it's lapsed. I believe this is subject to it passing an inspection (and your carrying out any remedial work) then a delay before you can claim.

Spend some time looking at paint/body; RS6s do tend to pick fights with the laws of physics.

ChrisRS6

736 posts

182 months

Monday 1st September 2014
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Get yourself over to RS246

C6 RS6 forum

Everything you'll ever need to know.

Awesome cars....last of a dying breed...get one while you can.

ParanoidAndroid

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1,359 posts

282 months

Monday 1st September 2014
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Thanks chaps, will take a wander over to RS246 and have a read. Finding myself having very naughty thoughts about this one...rare colour.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Edited to add, just did a quick online quotation using this reg number for an Audi 'comprehensive' warranty. Comes in a £2124 with a £0 excess or £1714 with a £100 excess, both unlimited miles. Gulp.

Edited by ParanoidAndroid on Monday 1st September 21:23

RobbyJ

1,566 posts

221 months

Wednesday 3rd September 2014
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ParanoidAndroid said:
Thanks chaps, will take a wander over to RS246 and have a read. Finding myself having very naughty thoughts about this one...rare colour.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Edited to add, just did a quick online quotation using this reg number for an Audi 'comprehensive' warranty. Comes in a £2124 with a £0 excess or £1714 with a £100 excess, both unlimited miles. Gulp.

Edited by ParanoidAndroid on Monday 1st September 21:23
My insurance is from memory about £350 through Sainsburys and I'm 39 with 12+yrs NCB.

They are pretty damn reliable on the whole. The main issue a few higher mileage cars have developed is an oil leak from an o-ring on the rear of the engine, 50p part but at least a £2k engine out job. This is still very rare though but can only be checked by removing the plastic under engine cover.

The other big one is front wheel bearings but this is common for all C6 Audi's.

My car has 70k miles and I've had neither issue and touch wood it's been very reliable indeed.

They are a great car, heavy and feels a little big in the corners but a damn quick car, especially with an MRC stage 2 remap!

ParanoidAndroid

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1,359 posts

282 months

Thursday 4th September 2014
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RobbyJ said:
My insurance is from memory about £350 through Sainsburys and I'm 39 with 12+yrs NCB.

They are pretty damn reliable on the whole. The main issue a few higher mileage cars have developed is an oil leak from an o-ring on the rear of the engine, 50p part but at least a £2k engine out job. This is still very rare though but can only be checked by removing the plastic under engine cover.

The other big one is front wheel bearings but this is common for all C6 Audi's.

My car has 70k miles and I've had neither issue and touch wood it's been very reliable indeed.

They are a great car, heavy and feels a little big in the corners but a damn quick car, especially with an MRC stage 2 remap!
Thanks for feedback, I'm going to hang on for a while and save a few more pennies so I can hopefully pick up something around the 40k mark mileage wise as I'll probably put on 12k a year myself.

The figures I provided above were for an Audi warranty rather than insurance but it's good to know insurance is relatively cheap! Major cost will therefore be fuel and depreciation.

Been reading a lot on the RS246 forum, it's quite reassuring to see the lack of faults or moaning type threads and a lot on mod's. Seems the owners are an enthusiastic bunch and hold their RS6's in high esteem. Good to know.