Is a C7 RS6 a wise purchase?

[Dohnut]

Thinking one might be a viable alternative to a Q7/XC90/Disco 5 (I have 3 kids). You only live once right!

My main concerns at the moment centre around practicality, so said kids fitting in the back for family holidays, warranty costs and depreciation.

Budget is upto £50k and a quick look, read all weekend staring at Autotrader, suggests a decent well-specc'd later model.

Would I loose a ton of money compared to the above mentioned SUV's at a similar price point?

[mat205125]

Is this the V8 one or the V10??

[culpz]

mat205125 said:

Is this the V8 one or the V10??

C7 is the V8 one. C8 is the latest one, also with a V8, but with the mild hybrid technology.

OP, i can't see it being an issue on the practicality side of things. It's a large estate, at the end of the day, so has a pretty big boot. Running costs would be the main worry with something like this, so that's a decision that's firmly left in your court. If you can afford to run one, sod the depreciation and just enjoy it.

[anonymous-user]

I’ve had a couple of Discos and as family cars they are hard to beat, especially with 7 seats so you can kart kids’ friends around in. Lots of luggage space too and I found the driving position is great for long journeys. You can sit at 80mph quite happily for hours which is also good for the license! For that sort of money you could get an approved one still under warranty which would come in very handy.

[Dohnut]

I get the added practicality of SUV’s and I like the lofty driving position and ride comfort too but I’ve always loved the RS6 and I’m thinking it’s now or never.

I just don’t want it to be a financially ruinous experience if I keep the car for say 3 years so are curious to know how much more depreciation it will suffer.

[Pistonheader101]

unless you have a garage to park it in I wouldn't bother. Lots of RS cars get taken stolen in aggregated burglaries

[culpz]

Dohnut said:

I get the added practicality of SUV’s and I like the lofty driving position and ride comfort too but I’ve always loved the RS6 and I’m thinking it’s now or never.

I just don’t want it to be a financially ruinous experience if I keep the car for say 3 years so are curious to know how much more depreciation it will suffer.

The irony is that, these SUV's generally don't have the extra practicality over the equivalent estate. In fact, they're usually no bigger inside and have smaller boot space. However, some people just prefer sitting higher up and obviously you can get the 7-seater variants too.

So, with that being said, why not look at one of the S/RS versions of those? You won't enjoy an RS6 if you like a high seating position.

[Dohnut]

culpz said:

The irony is that, these SUV's generally don't have the extra practicality over the equivalent estate. In fact, they're usually no bigger inside and have smaller boot space. However, some people just prefer sitting higher up and obviously you can get the 7-seater variants too.

So, with that being said, why not look at one of the S/RS versions of those? You won't enjoy an RS6 if you like a high seating position.

I don’t dislike a normal driving position either!

SQ7 is out of my budget - I only like the current face lifted version.

[anonymous-user]

culpz said:

The irony is that, these SUV's generally don't have the extra practicality over the equivalent estate. In fact, they're usually no bigger inside and have smaller boot space. However, some people just prefer sitting higher up and obviously you can get the 7-seater variants too.

So, with that being said, why not look at one of the S/RS versions of those? You won't enjoy an RS6 if you like a high seating position.

That’s just lazy and simply isn’t true, he’s not talking about softroaders.


According to the internet:

All-New Discovery's boot features 1,137 litres of space behind the second row, with up to 2,406 litres of luggage space when all rear seats are folded


While the RS6 Avant's 565-litre boot is roomy and well-shaped, it trails the Mercedes E63 Estate's spacious luggage area by a significant 130 litres. Folding the Audi's rear bench flat gives you a healthy 1,680-litre load space - although this is still 265 litres shy of the E63's.

[ZX10R NIN]

OP as long as you're happy with the maintenance costs (you can get a service plan from Audi) then I'd say go for it but I'd look for the Performance model as it comes with some nice bits as standard that are extra on the standard car which makes them a bit more sought after:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101077...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101198...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101097...

Although there are some highly spec'd non performace cars out there:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012307...

With you're budget you can also get an AWD E63:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101067...

Premium

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010034...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010285...

Leftfield:

E53 AMG

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102068...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011186...

[Zippee]

Pistonheader101 said:

unless you have a garage to park it in I wouldn't bother. Lots of RS cars get taken stolen in aggregated burglaries

This. Unfortunately I speak from experience in this regard with my old c7 performance...

They are awesome cars but tbh too heavy to be truly fun. Insanely quick but that wears off after a while, the seats gave me the worst hip ache I've ever had and the tech interface in them is very old hat.

[Dohnut]

Some great examples there ZX - thanks.

For those that have commented on theft - thanks for the warning but feel you cannot let scum dictate your life choices and I have my eyes wide open here. All my opinion of course and you are entitled to yours.

Anyone got a crystal ball with regards to my original question regarding which is the more financially astute acquisition?

[Zippee]

Dohnut said:

Some great examples there ZX - thanks.

For those that have commented on theft - thanks for the warning but feel you cannot let scum dictate your life choices and I have my eyes wide open here. All my opinion of course and you are entitled to yours.

Anyone got a crystal ball with regards to my original question regarding which is the more financially astute acquisition?

2 years ago a 17 plate perf model was 70k, now they are 50k.
They will continue to do as the prices of the new model come down in line.

[culpz]

wormus said:

culpz said:

The irony is that, these SUV's generally don't have the extra practicality over the equivalent estate. In fact, they're usually no bigger inside and have smaller boot space. However, some people just prefer sitting higher up and obviously you can get the 7-seater variants too.

So, with that being said, why not look at one of the S/RS versions of those? You won't enjoy an RS6 if you like a high seating position.

That’s just lazy and simply isn’t true, he’s not talking about softroaders.


According to the internet:

All-New Discovery's boot features 1,137 litres of space behind the second row, with up to 2,406 litres of luggage space when all rear seats are folded


While the RS6 Avant's 565-litre boot is roomy and well-shaped, it trails the Mercedes E63 Estate's spacious luggage area by a significant 130 litres. Folding the Audi's rear bench flat gives you a healthy 1,680-litre load space - although this is still 265 litres shy of the E63's.

Fair enough, my bad. That is a fair bit more boot space. Space inside the actual cabin is still a bit of question mark though. I often wonder how much boot and overall space you really need anyway. Unless you have quite a few kids, i can't see you really needing more than an RS6 Avant/E63 estate offers, as i don't think there's a lot in it. I'm happy to be proven wrong though.

OP, I'd assume depreciation could be similar. These Q7's and Disco's will lose a heap from new. The C7 RS6 might be a little bit better off, but it could be minimal.