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Old 17 October 2006, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TimmyboyWRX
even Edcase with his old rs6 said it dont feel fast,?
i've still got it

for now
Old 17 October 2006, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo555
pah!! you said that about the GT3

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Old 17 October 2006, 11:15 PM
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Nought wrong with that!

We're finally now looking at moving out to probably surrey or similar, with a big fat garage at last. Starting to dream about supercharged Exiges and the like...

Be interesting to compare the RS6, RS4 and E39 M5 back to back. Group test?
Old 18 October 2006, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Blueblaster
An utterly irrelevant vehicle. It'll weigh the thick end of 2 tonnes and totally insulate you from any sensation of speed. Buy the same car with a less stupid engine and get yourself a nice supercharged Exige instead.
In the real world outside the bravado of evo magazine articles an RS audi is probably the most relevant vehicle it's possible to buy.

I have the current RS6 avant and as an all round vehicle for someone with a family it's easily the finest car I've ever owned. I used to change my car every 12-18 months, but I simply cannot think of anything I can replace it with.

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Old 18 October 2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GCollier
In the real world outside the bravado of evo magazine articles an RS audi is probably the most relevant vehicle it's possible to buy.

I have the current RS6 avant and as an all round vehicle for someone with a family it's easily the finest car I've ever owned. I used to change my car every 12-18 months, but I simply cannot think of anything I can replace it with.

Gary.
Erm, no. An A6 Avant with a 200ish bhp diesel or, if you really must, petrol engine is relevant. A 600bhp, 4wd living room is not. I appreciate your RS6 is a fantastic car, but every time you put our foot down you will be doing licence losing speeds in seconds. Yes, you will get a big shove in the back when it takes off, but it requires no driver skill and is utterly insulating. I appeciate that for the family man the RS6 offers hope of a bit of practical fun, but in the end you are paying a £30k premium over an A6 V6 for a few seconds of fun now and again. £30k buys an awful lot of fun. I'd spend it elsewhere, but the world would be very dull if we were all the same.
Old 18 October 2006, 06:13 PM
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^ If you take that attitude on vehicles I will expecting you to have a caterham or something along those lines. Just because something does or soesnt suit you doesnt make it the same for everyone else.
Old 18 October 2006, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Just because something does or soesnt suit you doesnt make it the same for everyone else.
And you should know
Old 18 October 2006, 06:27 PM
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except when it comes to SUV's. Unless you do real offroading your a ****. And if you buy a offroading incapable X5 your a **** regardless of location.
Old 18 October 2006, 07:13 PM
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Nevatas - the RS4 is a lovely car no doubt.
But IMHO thats one of the most backward steps I've seen. Madness !

Jumping out of an E60 M5 into an RS4

I doubt you'll have that for 3 months


Oh....... and <back on topic> - I doubt the RS6 will ever be a worthy competitor to the M5 either (as a drivers car) - it'll be much better than the outgoing version RS6 (which wasn't exactly a drivers car with tiptronic) but thats about all - all IMHO of course.
Old 18 October 2006, 07:15 PM
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Actually there are quite alot of people who sold their E60 M5 for a B7 RS4. Also some UK car mag, cant remeber which one said they preffered the RS4 on their long term test.

The M5's interior is poor fdor the money, the rides a bit cack and the gearbox is cack.
Old 18 October 2006, 07:26 PM
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yes, being a passenger in one though.

No doubt its good for driving fast, but everything else its not very good at. A one trick pony, and who would require such a big vehicle to do such things? Surely they would just get a propper sports car in the beggining?
Old 18 October 2006, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Gastro
Nevatas - the RS4 is a lovely car no doubt.
But IMHO thats one of the most backward steps I've seen. Madness !

Jumping out of an E60 M5 into an RS4

I doubt you'll have that for 3 months


Oh....... and <back on topic> - I doubt the RS6 will ever be a worthy competitor to the M5 either (as a drivers car) - it'll be much better than the outgoing version RS6 (which wasn't exactly a drivers car with tiptronic) but thats about all - all IMHO of course.
Gastro, I sold the M5 for a MK V Golf R32, thats backwards! However I have an RT12 due next year, fear not

I'm spending more and more time in Germany, clocked up way to may miles, and the petrol costs were out of control. I'm used to 20ish mpg M5 was stupid 10-11-12ish

R32 was nice, I could leave it anywhere, it did lack top end grunt, but then got offered a cancelled order on an RS4. Went for a test drive and instantly liked it.

It may not be as fast in a straight line as an M5, but it beats it in almost all other ways. Point to Point it's much more sure footed.

I would not swap it for an M5, M5 was a big let down for me. It's without doubt the fastest thing 0-168mph, but after a while the novelty of that wears off.

I might even keep the RS4 and run it alongside the RT12 I've been so impressed with it.

It's probaby the best car I've ever owned (and there's been a few )
Old 18 October 2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Actually there are quite alot of people who sold their E60 M5 for a B7 RS4. Also some UK car mag, cant remeber which one said they preffered the RS4 on their long term test.

The M5's interior is poor fdor the money, the rides a bit cack and the gearbox is cack.
I did like the ride, and I LOVE the smg, but guess thats personal preferance. Interior isn't the greatest, must aggree.

I can understand completely why people would change though.
Old 18 October 2006, 08:22 PM
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Jeeeeee-sus. It looks like a fukcin' HEARSE

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Old 18 October 2006, 08:27 PM
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RS6 at a funeral dealer near you
Old 18 October 2006, 08:33 PM
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BMW are making a touring 5er so I guess it will be battle of the hearses soon.
Old 18 October 2006, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Gastro, I sold the M5 for a MK V Golf R32, thats backwards! However I have an RT12 due next year, fear not

I'm spending more and more time in Germany, clocked up way to may miles, and the petrol costs were out of control. I'm used to 20ish mpg M5 was stupid 10-11-12ish

R32 was nice, I could leave it anywhere, it did lack top end grunt, but then got offered a cancelled order on an RS4. Went for a test drive and instantly liked it.

It may not be as fast in a straight line as an M5, but it beats it in almost all other ways. Point to Point it's much more sure footed.

I would not swap it for an M5, M5 was a big let down for me. It's without doubt the fastest thing 0-168mph, but after a while the novelty of that wears off.

I might even keep the RS4 and run it alongside the RT12 I've been so impressed with it.

It's probaby the best car I've ever owned (and there's been a few )
Fair play.
An RT12......... now that is in a league of its own. Well done !
Have you specc'd it yet ? colour/power options etc?
Old 18 October 2006, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Actually there are quite alot of people who sold their E60 M5 for a B7 RS4. Also some UK car mag, cant remeber which one said they preffered the RS4 on their long term test.

The M5's interior is poor fdor the money, the rides a bit cack and the gearbox is cack.
For once I agree with you

The interior has to be quite specifically specc'd to give it a special feeling.
And..... having heard some SMG nightmares, I'm also of the opinion that its a nice idea, just not great for reliability etc.
Old 19 October 2006, 07:57 AM
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Default rt12....

as in ruf?

you can have my left kidney for a ride in that you lucky lucky boy!
Old 19 October 2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Blueblaster
Erm, no. An A6 Avant with a 200ish bhp diesel or, if you really must, petrol engine is relevant. A 600bhp, 4wd living room is not. I appreciate your RS6 is a fantastic car, but every time you put our foot down you will be doing licence losing speeds in seconds. Yes, you will get a big shove in the back when it takes off, but it requires no driver skill and is utterly insulating. I appeciate that for the family man the RS6 offers hope of a bit of practical fun, but in the end you are paying a £30k premium over an A6 V6 for a few seconds of fun now and again. £30k buys an awful lot of fun. I'd spend it elsewhere, but the world would be very dull if we were all the same.
HAHAH - for a minute there I thought you were comparing an A6 Diesel with an RS6.

It was a joke right? AM I RITE?! LOLZ
Old 19 October 2006, 08:14 PM
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Back on topic, the M5 really excites me at the moment for so many reasons. Just seeing one on the road makes me stop and stare.

This RS6 just doesn't appear to have the visual muscle that one craves for in a super saloon.
Old 19 October 2006, 08:23 PM
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i see about two m5s daily. Theyre nothing special or standout anymore cause a sport bodykitted normal 5er looks just as aggressive and mean.
Old 19 October 2006, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
i see about two m5s daily. Theyre nothing special or standout anymore cause a sport bodykitted normal 5er looks just as aggressive and mean.
You must go to a posh school if two teachers have got M5's.
Old 19 October 2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doo
You must go to a posh school if two teachers have got M5's.



bada-boom-tishhh
Old 19 October 2006, 08:56 PM
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Even BMW think Audis are fabulous

Old 19 October 2006, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rannoch
Even BMW think Audis are fabulous


Audi has the same sentiments

Old 19 October 2006, 10:26 PM
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Easy solution....own them both!!!

RS6_M5_small.jpg @ Fotopic.Net
RS6_M5_small_4.jpg @ Fotopic.Net
RS6_M5_small_3.jpg @ Fotopic.Net

Prefer the E39 to the E60 and, based on the spy shots, I'm gonna prefer the current RS6 to the new one also! Newer isn't always better.

Now, which one to drive at the weekend....
Old 19 October 2006, 10:35 PM
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Blimey Audi Lover, are you ******** someone who works for Audi?


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