RS6 High Milers

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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by mavada » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:32 pm

OK that makes sense, thanks :thumbs:
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by drybeer » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:04 pm

102k. Usual gearbox and DRC woes along the way.
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by pimpinyourmum » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:31 pm

127k.
Still chasing the correct suspension set up and on the third box but enjoying the torque :)
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by audi_driver79 » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:37 pm

75k when I got it and now 3.5 years on 96K with gearbox service, new battery, caliper refurb, various tyres and a remap and still seems sweet. However it had a big brainfart the other day when I put it in sport to overtake, Might have to get it on Vagcom but next time I have it out it'll be fine as per... :boots:
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by Weiß-sechs » Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:58 am

pimpinyourmum wrote:127k.
and on the third box
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by sulli » Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:53 pm

Like it, I suspect more 6s than not run a long long time on original box, only generally hear about problems and when looked after and not ragged they should last. As for the engine, seems pretty bullet proof.
What other 500bhp supercar with all these mod cons can boast such reliability?
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by Whitey33 » Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:01 pm

141k, drc ok, box is ok, engine needs t-chains, needs oil cooler, no history, it's been neglected!! I shouldn't have bought it, but someone had to save it!!

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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by jangol » Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:32 pm

Whitey33 wrote:141k, drc ok, box is ok, engine needs t-chains, needs oil cooler, no history, it's been neglected!! I shouldn't have bought it, but someone had to save it!!
I'm guessing u paid peanuts for it then? Which gives you scope for funds to bring her back to life.. I brought a 150k miles RS6 a good few months back.. A few air leaks but apart from that just the normal consumables you would expect for a 10yr old car...

I'm sure you will save it & I'm sure it will be worth it...

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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by el_ringo » Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:13 pm

A mere 119k for me (got it at 28k) with same blowers and box.
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by alangjones » Tue Oct 07, 2014 4:26 pm

Whitey33 wrote:141k, drc ok, box is ok, engine needs t-chains, needs oil cooler, no history, it's been neglected!! I shouldn't have bought it, but someone had to save it!!
Didn't think it had timing chains. It has belts which need doing at 40K. I thus have had 4 changes. Not cheap :(
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by Weiß-sechs » Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:19 am

There are chains that connect the cams on both banks; the tensioners can wear causing a nasty rattle on start up.

Some people just live with it but I've had to have mine done as she sounded like a million mile taxi in the mornings...

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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by alangjones » Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:48 am

Cor, after 10 years I have learnt something new. Ta for that. Mine still sounds fine.
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by 500bhp » Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:24 pm

My RS6 C5 is now over 205k and is doing fine. Secret is regular servicing and fixing stuff as soon as you detect an issue.
Grizz and the team at Unit20 have been a great help.
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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by pete62 » Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:38 pm

500bhp wrote:My RS6 C5 is now over 205k and is doing fine. Secret is regular servicing and fixing stuff as soon as you detect an issue.
Grizz and the team at Unit20 have been a great help.
Damn impressive!
Original engine, gearbox and torque converter?

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Re: RS6 High Milers

Post by pete62 » Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:38 pm

500bhp wrote:My RS6 C5 is now over 205k and is doing fine. Secret is regular servicing and fixing stuff as soon as you detect an issue.
Grizz and the team at Unit20 have been a great help.
Damn impressive!
Original engine, gearbox and torque converter?

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