RS4 (B7) or RS6 (C6)
Discussion
Looking at getting out of the Exige and into a fast Audi as my mileage has plummeted as family duties take over and less time to use the Exige.
Main use would be weekend swimming/rugby clubs and some family trips but also to do the annual Le Mans jaunt and some trips to the Highlands or Europe.
Thought about an S4/6 but if I'm honest, it would have to be an RS.
Started looking at RS4's in the low 20's but noticed that there's a number of Approved Used RS6's in the 30k range with about 60k miles which doesn't seem too bad for the amount of car you get.
Anybody had both? Anything to look out for on the 6 (I've done plenty of research on the issues for the 4). Manual v Auto? How is the paddle shift?
The 6 seems to be pretty reliable from what I see, only issues seem to be a potential engine out oil leak which suggests the DRC issues from the C5 are sorted?
The only thing that is annoying is the lack of towbar approval. Would like one to put a towbar mouunted bike rack but might just have to use the wife's car for that.
Any info would be great as I might go look at 1 or 2 that are nearby in the next couple of days.
Cheers
Main use would be weekend swimming/rugby clubs and some family trips but also to do the annual Le Mans jaunt and some trips to the Highlands or Europe.
Thought about an S4/6 but if I'm honest, it would have to be an RS.
Started looking at RS4's in the low 20's but noticed that there's a number of Approved Used RS6's in the 30k range with about 60k miles which doesn't seem too bad for the amount of car you get.
Anybody had both? Anything to look out for on the 6 (I've done plenty of research on the issues for the 4). Manual v Auto? How is the paddle shift?
The 6 seems to be pretty reliable from what I see, only issues seem to be a potential engine out oil leak which suggests the DRC issues from the C5 are sorted?
The only thing that is annoying is the lack of towbar approval. Would like one to put a towbar mouunted bike rack but might just have to use the wife's car for that.
Any info would be great as I might go look at 1 or 2 that are nearby in the next couple of days.
Cheers
RS4 Is much more dynamic to drive whereas the RS6 is a brilliant tourer with a simply awesome engine.
Best bet is to go over to RS246.com for more info and get more insight into owning both types.... Good bunch of guys who'll be happy to give pointers etc for when you go looking at examples
Best bet is to go over to RS246.com for more info and get more insight into owning both types.... Good bunch of guys who'll be happy to give pointers etc for when you go looking at examples
glm1977 said:
RS4 Is much more dynamic to drive whereas the RS6 is a brilliant tourer with a simply awesome engine.
Best bet is to go over to RS246.com for more info and get more insight into owning both types.... Good bunch of guys who'll be happy to give pointers etc for when you go looking at examples
+1, they're very different carsBest bet is to go over to RS246.com for more info and get more insight into owning both types.... Good bunch of guys who'll be happy to give pointers etc for when you go looking at examples
B7 RS4 wouldn't touuch a c6 RS6 on a motorway, but give it a twisty road and the tables would turn
Loads of owners on rs246.com
graeme4130 said:
+1, they're very different cars
B7 RS4 wouldn't touuch a c6 RS6 on a motorway, but give it a twisty road and the tables would turn
Loads of owners on rs246.com
Agree.B7 RS4 wouldn't touuch a c6 RS6 on a motorway, but give it a twisty road and the tables would turn
Loads of owners on rs246.com
One other point...you mention swimming/rugby clubs.
If your kids are big/have big friends and lots of kit, the RS4 may be too small...
OK, mega short versions, but:
B7 RS4 is a sports car in a smart suit.
C6 RS6 is a heavyweight boxer that's been in a teleporter accident with a sofa.
The latter has proved excellent so far in terms of reliability and durability, even when tuned. They excel at big roads and big speeds, whilst they're not unwieldy on smaller roads they can only be pushed hard (and really feel fast) when you have a LOT of space to use and little regard for rules and regulations. For crossing continents four up and overtaking everything all year round there are no superior cars.
The B7 RS4 is probably the best all round sporting estate car ever built and one of the best saloons. They're compact, lively and have a genuinely exciting drive train. They are high maintenance cars and you would buy one of these because you want one. The discussion needs to end here because 'objectively' speaking there are better cars for the money. Subjectively there are not. Be happy that it's a special car, the very last of its breed and right up there with the best Audis.
Everything else about each you can already read on this forum
B7 RS4 is a sports car in a smart suit.
C6 RS6 is a heavyweight boxer that's been in a teleporter accident with a sofa.
The latter has proved excellent so far in terms of reliability and durability, even when tuned. They excel at big roads and big speeds, whilst they're not unwieldy on smaller roads they can only be pushed hard (and really feel fast) when you have a LOT of space to use and little regard for rules and regulations. For crossing continents four up and overtaking everything all year round there are no superior cars.
The B7 RS4 is probably the best all round sporting estate car ever built and one of the best saloons. They're compact, lively and have a genuinely exciting drive train. They are high maintenance cars and you would buy one of these because you want one. The discussion needs to end here because 'objectively' speaking there are better cars for the money. Subjectively there are not. Be happy that it's a special car, the very last of its breed and right up there with the best Audis.
Everything else about each you can already read on this forum
Cheers all. I've been reading through RS246 recently to get up to speed.
Had a drive of an RS6 today. Seemed big having arrived in the Exige but not that bad. Very comfy, very fast, lots of toys. I even think the wife would drive it.
Reviewing my mileage over the last couple of years sees only about 15-20% max is actually 'driving' miles. The rest is motorway/cross-country/cross-continent.
At the moment I'm erring towards RS6 rather than RS4 although it would be one within the Approved network so that it would come with a warranty just in case. While the RS4 would no doubt be a 'better' drive for the 20% of the time that I wanted to drive I'm thinking it may have too many compromises for the other 80% of the time (and I can always hire a Cayman for £100/day if needed for an odd weekend).
Is there anywhere I can download a service schedule to see what should be done and when? I've searched all over and can't seem to find anything.
Had a drive of an RS6 today. Seemed big having arrived in the Exige but not that bad. Very comfy, very fast, lots of toys. I even think the wife would drive it.
Reviewing my mileage over the last couple of years sees only about 15-20% max is actually 'driving' miles. The rest is motorway/cross-country/cross-continent.
At the moment I'm erring towards RS6 rather than RS4 although it would be one within the Approved network so that it would come with a warranty just in case. While the RS4 would no doubt be a 'better' drive for the 20% of the time that I wanted to drive I'm thinking it may have too many compromises for the other 80% of the time (and I can always hire a Cayman for £100/day if needed for an odd weekend).
Is there anywhere I can download a service schedule to see what should be done and when? I've searched all over and can't seem to find anything.
I had to make the same choice, I used to have a B7 S4, then a Discovery (for my tribe of kids). My decision then was between a B8 S4 with some decent mods up to 480bhp or the C6 RS6. After speaking to MRC they quickly talked me into the RS6 and now it's 700bhp I haven't regretted it for a second. It's so quick in a straight line and very good fun on sweeping A roads. On B roads you feel the bulk and it's less fun than an RS4 but on average I don't think it would be any slower as it's so damn fast in a straight line between the bends. Mine now has 80,000 miles and has been very reliable touch wood. I searched long and hard to find one with ceramics and they are awesome, it's nice to have such amazing stopping power when pressing on in such a heavy car.
Obviously I'm biased, but get the RS6
Obviously I'm biased, but get the RS6
jock mcsporran said:
Is there anywhere I can download a service schedule to see what should be done and when? I've searched all over and can't seem to find anything.
In theory they'll go up to 20 between oil and don't need plugs until 60.I personally would do the oil every 10 regardless of use and the plugs every 40 (if not sooner for low mileage use).
Things like gearbox and diff 'never' need oil but again, if it's a keeper I'd be tempted to carry out some preventative maintenance and get fresh oil in them.
I am selling my Sepang RS6 shortly (did advertise it briefly but waiting until after Christmas now as decided I'd get a bit more use out of it), so ping me if you are interested.
Has all the MRC treatment and full Audi history with the warranty. Just had the transmission serviced by ZF in Dortmund in October too! Think there is a single photo in my profile.
Has all the MRC treatment and full Audi history with the warranty. Just had the transmission serviced by ZF in Dortmund in October too! Think there is a single photo in my profile.
sixspeed said:
I am selling my Sepang RS6 shortly (did advertise it briefly but waiting until after Christmas now as decided I'd get a bit more use out of it), so ping me if you are interested.
Has all the MRC treatment and full Audi history with the warranty. Just had the transmission serviced by ZF in Dortmund in October too! Think there is a single photo in my profile.
Seen the threads and in the colour I prefer but it's an Avant I'm after (dog/kids bikes/etc)Has all the MRC treatment and full Audi history with the warranty. Just had the transmission serviced by ZF in Dortmund in October too! Think there is a single photo in my profile.
RS4 - In my personal opinion, the B7 RS4 isnt as good as the VAG world made it out to be. Dynamically its okay, nothing startling to be honest and the DRC and "carbon" buildup issues are enough for me to say bye bye to Quattro GmbH for a while.
RS6 - The RS6 was sculpted out of a block of solid lard and lives on a diet of Greggs. Its not the most involving to drive and I suspect the majority of people crave the the thought of ownership rather than the Joy of Driving. The term often used with this car is "great allrounder", to me I read doesnt excel at anything.
S4T - A better proposition than either of the above.
RS6 - The RS6 was sculpted out of a block of solid lard and lives on a diet of Greggs. Its not the most involving to drive and I suspect the majority of people crave the the thought of ownership rather than the Joy of Driving. The term often used with this car is "great allrounder", to me I read doesnt excel at anything.
S4T - A better proposition than either of the above.
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