RE: Audi RS6 (C7) | Spotted

[EyeHeartSpellin]

I'm impressed at that mpg if true. My S6 has averaged 18mpg in 12000 miles.

[MrHooky]

I know not quite the same but I think it's this engine in de-tuned form in the C7 S6 which in the right colour combo looks almost as good (and most are well specced) for about £24k. A reputable remap surely would see it not far behind plus £10k saved.

I was also looking at facelifted D4 S8s (same era but arguably nicer car still) which are just over 500bhp stock yet £25k for a decent dealer approved one.

Impressive residuals on the RS6, and admittedly the cooler car vs the above in-house Audi alternatives.

I'd still be too worried about having it stolen though to take the plunge.

[ensignia]

Turbo's are a weak point on these. Many owners have experienced premature failure because of a filter before the oil return pipe that gets clogged and eventually starves the turbo of oil.

Costs around £8k to fix through Audi.

[Hilltopcam]

Sold mine pre-lockdown. 2014 with £60k for £32k. Makes this one look expensive...

Incredible car and I certainly miss it. Averaged 24mpg as my daily and up to 30mpg on long runs.
It was, however, a 'blunt tool' and I hankered after a more driver focused car.

[Welshbeef]

jason61c said:

great cars, however I had the a6 bi-tdi allroad which was just as quick a-b.

No it really wasn’t.

[CSLchappie]

jimbim said:

Was that MrJWW’s car previously? Looks identical, Merlin Purple. Gorgeous!

No it wasn't, mine is Dark Red Mica, its very hard to capture the true colour, in indirect light its almost black, however in full sunlight it really pops with deep crimson.

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

jason61c said:

great cars, however I had the a6 bi-tdi allroad which was just as quick a-b.

It may well get from A to B as quickly, but on those occasions you can plantar flex your right ankle, instead of going seriously quickly and having a V8 soundtrack you unfortunately have a dreary diesel noise to remind you that you have the boring option.

[_ppan]

I think one of these won't be as much fon as an MX5/GT86/Alpine and such but I would love one for the family if I ever have the cash to spare

[Harry_523]

E63's of the same vintage are about £8k cheaper. That's where my dosh would go, family drift bus...

[Harry Flashman]

I consiered one of these instead of the CLS63 Shooting Brake I ended up with. The Audi at the time was 50% more expensive second hand (I paid less than £30k for the 50,000 mile 2013 Merc).

The Audi is better looking, had a way, way better gearbox, and 4wd, and better boot space.

But the Merc had a far nicer interior, better ride, better steering and the thing that really swung it for me - makes a far better sound. When you spend most of your life pottering, ride quality and V8 burble matter!

The Merc was also a great deal cheaper to insure here in S.London.

If they were the same price though, I probably would have taken the RS6. Just more desirable and (I think) a future classic.

[Twoshoe]

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

jason61c said:

great cars, however I had the a6 bi-tdi allroad which was just as quick a-b.

It may well get from A to B as quickly, but on those occasions you can plantar flex your right ankle, instead of going seriously quickly and having a V8 soundtrack you unfortunately have a dreary diesel noise to remind you that you have the boring option.

Have you ever heard a BiTdi? I’m not saying it sounds as good as a petrol V8, but it sure as hell ain’t bad, I promise you. It’s certainly not dreary – neighbours didn’t believe me when I told them mine was a diesel.

[Court_S]

I really like these. Compared to the new eye one, they balance the subtle yet purposeful looks better.

My uncle recently bought one (just before lockdown) and is very happy with it. He’s previously had a B7 RS4 and a C6 RS6. The latter was very vast but extremely blunt and didn’t sound great. He’ seems very happy with the C7.

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

Twoshoe said:

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

jason61c said:

great cars, however I had the a6 bi-tdi allroad which was just as quick a-b.

It may well get from A to B as quickly, but on those occasions you can plantar flex your right ankle, instead of going seriously quickly and having a V8 soundtrack you unfortunately have a dreary diesel noise to remind you that you have the boring option.

Have you ever heard a BiTdi? I’m not saying it sounds as good as a petrol V8, but it sure as hell ain’t bad, I promise you. It’s certainly not dreary – neighbours didn’t believe me when I told them mine was a diesel.

My uncle has a 2019 3 litre diesel A6 Avant so yes. It certainly doesn't sound anywhere near as nice as a V8 petrol.

[Uggers]

When these go sub £30k I could well see me having one of these.

Just the small matter of keeping my job through this whole ststorm

[Twoshoe]

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

My uncle has a 2019 3 litre diesel A6 Avant so yes. It certainly doesn't sound anywhere near as nice as a V8 petrol.

Is it a BiTdi though? The boggo 3 litre sounds very different from the BiTdi. But yes, the V8 will sound much better than either (just wish I could afford one!).

[Welshbeef]

Uggers said:

When these go sub £30k I could well see me having one of these.

Just the small matter of keeping my job through this whole ststorm

£8k turbo replacement

[Leins]

Twoshoe said:

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

My uncle has a 2019 3 litre diesel A6 Avant so yes. It certainly doesn't sound anywhere near as nice as a V8 petrol.

Is it a BiTdi though? The boggo 3 litre sounds very different from the BiTdi. But yes, the V8 will sound much better than either (just wish I could afford one!).

Is that the same engine as in the SQ5? Must admit I was quite surprised it was a diesel when I first heard one

[Icehanger]

Welshbeef said:

jason61c said:

great cars, however I had the a6 bi-tdi allroad which was just as quick a-b.

No it really wasn’t.

I have to concur, I went from a Bitdi to an S6, although the diesel was swift, its nothing like the S6 in terms of speed and thats 80% RS6 power.

[craig9367]

Twoshoe said:

Have you ever heard a BiTdi? I’m not saying it sounds as good as a petrol V8, but it sure as hell ain’t bad, I promise you. It’s certainly not dreary – neighbours didn’t believe me when I told them mine was a diesel.

Thats because there is a speaker (resonator) in the exhaust that plays a fake exhaust note.

Its not the real noise the car makes, but it is quite convincing!

[Twoshoe]

Leins said:

Twoshoe said:

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

My uncle has a 2019 3 litre diesel A6 Avant so yes. It certainly doesn't sound anywhere near as nice as a V8 petrol.

Is it a BiTdi though? The boggo 3 litre sounds very different from the BiTdi. But yes, the V8 will sound much better than either (just wish I could afford one!).

Is that the same engine as in the SQ5? Must admit I was quite surprised it was a diesel when I first heard one

I didn't know what an SQ5 was until I looked it up but, yes, it would seem to be the same engine.