RE: GetCarter's Audi RS6 Avant
Discussion
I have a rr vogue a comfortable kit owned because of the new arrivals. Sadly it replaced a 996. I am looking at an RS6 Avant because it offers speed and space., a good combo of the 996 and the RR. Just wanted some feedback from an owner...are they a good buy? From a practical point of view, 3 young kids with kit etc., any comments? Are they reliable?
J.
I've done the deed. I picked up a June '03,low mileage, Avus silver, black leather RS6 Avant last Friday. Have not realy had a chance to open it up, but a few initial observations:
1. The power is great. Kick down in sport mode is
very dramatic. 996 tip box seemed lighter and more
agile. You can feel the weight of this thing
particularly when breaking. Great engine sound.
2. Solid interior build quality. No rattles, smells
good, good ergonomics, Miss Digital sound Package
of 996. Audi sound system seems too bog standard.
(Sat nav..not yet bothered how to use it)
3. Does not like town 'stop-start' driving...Drinks
petrol as bad as the RR.
4. Surprised at the numbers of bikers giving
approving thumbs up signs!
5. Teutonic lines hide its potential, I like its
discreteness. V subtle. Perhaps this is one of its
appealing characteristics. It's simply enough to
know that those who know what the red and silver
badge means, know and those who don't, I am not
bothered.
6. Takes 2 child seats but will need to make room for
a 3rd arrival in December. Buying a cheap round
towner 7 seater estate this weekend. This will
take the family stresses and strains better.
7. Come to the conclusion the car's not a young
family run around! It's a wolf in sheep's
clothing.
I just need the time and weather to get it out in the open.
J
Question: Anyone seen Layer cake? I'd have expected more from the film makers with an RS6 Avant at their disposal. V. Dssapointing!. They should have done a 'Ronin'!
1. The power is great. Kick down in sport mode is
very dramatic. 996 tip box seemed lighter and more
agile. You can feel the weight of this thing
particularly when breaking. Great engine sound.
2. Solid interior build quality. No rattles, smells
good, good ergonomics, Miss Digital sound Package
of 996. Audi sound system seems too bog standard.
(Sat nav..not yet bothered how to use it)
3. Does not like town 'stop-start' driving...Drinks
petrol as bad as the RR.
4. Surprised at the numbers of bikers giving
approving thumbs up signs!
5. Teutonic lines hide its potential, I like its
discreteness. V subtle. Perhaps this is one of its
appealing characteristics. It's simply enough to
know that those who know what the red and silver
badge means, know and those who don't, I am not
bothered.
6. Takes 2 child seats but will need to make room for
a 3rd arrival in December. Buying a cheap round
towner 7 seater estate this weekend. This will
take the family stresses and strains better.
7. Come to the conclusion the car's not a young
family run around! It's a wolf in sheep's
clothing.
I just need the time and weather to get it out in the open.
J
Question: Anyone seen Layer cake? I'd have expected more from the film makers with an RS6 Avant at their disposal. V. Dssapointing!. They should have done a 'Ronin'!
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