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Hi guys

I'm test driving a C6 '6 avant tomorrow. Low miles, FASH, being sold by an Audi dealer. I come from an RS4 and know their pros and cons but I'm looking for some advice on what to look for on the RS6 if I pull the trigger.

Is there a buyers guide anywhere I've overlooked? A list of good bits to have and stuff to watch out for? (On the '4 it's oil coolers an DRC mostly!)

Cheers!

Is it the black one at bath audi or the blue one at watford?

wrekka wrote:Is it the black one at bath audi or the blue one at watford?

It's the watford one. I love black but I'm a sucker for sepang!

Yeah it looks nice that mate. I think member "gdavison" is one of the top guys on here to ask about the RS6

The Bath Audi one has 3G mmi, may be a better buy Ross.

When I bought mine I got it with about 50k on it, Things that went wrong was the oil sensor, needed new Rads and control modules for the rads as they would not turn off until the battery was dead, check brakes are in good nick and try haggle a service from them.

trups

Thanks guys

Will be taking a warranty out on the 6 for sure. High mileage on my 4 meant I couldn't have a warranty and I've felt the burn over the last 6 months!

Warranty is the least of your worries - will come with a years warranty being Audi approved. Tyres, brakes and a recent service are the three main things to consider as above.

(and have a good look at the wheels - I'm not sure on the colour personally, but more importantly see if the finish itself is any good)

On the whole these things are strong cars

Certainly more reliable than Rs4

Plenty of threads on here have a browse.

How did the test drive go?

It was lovely. I came VERY close to pulling the trigger. The car was ideal to be honest, but we couldn't agree on the finance/price etc. The offer on my rs4 was beyond silly (it's a cat d due to seat theft and has high mileage but still...) we ended up being about 1000 quid apart.

The only thing that bothered me about it was it was "missing" in action when I first went to look at it last weekend - one dealership saying the other had it on loan (I went there, they didn't). When I drove this one, it's got 5k miles on it more than advertised, and they only took it in 7 weeks ago... So I don't know if it's been the local sales force "sales champion of the week"s ride every weekend

The car was lovely though - pulled hard, close to the spec I want... Meh. Maybe if it's there in a few weeks and I have someone make me an offer I can't refs on the RS4...

Sounds almost there, Ross. The oddity with the milage would discourage me slightly but at least you've driven one now...

RossDagley wrote:It was lovely. I came VERY close to pulling the trigger. The car was ideal to be honest, but we couldn't agree on the finance/price etc. The offer on my rs4 was beyond silly (it's a cat d due to seat theft and has high mileage but still...) we ended up being about 1000 quid apart.

The only thing that bothered me about it was it was "missing" in action when I first went to look at it last weekend - one dealership saying the other had it on loan (I went there, they didn't). When I drove this one, it's got 5k miles on it more than advertised, and they only took it in 7 weeks ago... So I don't know if it's been the local sales force "sales champion of the week"s ride every weekend

The car was lovely though - pulled hard, close to the spec I want... Meh. Maybe if it's there in a few weeks and I have someone make me an offer I can't refs on the RS4...

I'd guess the Boss used it for his summer holiday on the continent ...

Let them sit on it.. drop them an email in a week or so asking if they have any interest and remind them you where close ..good luck

If yours is a Cat D then they will have to chuck it in the auction and so they can't give you any more than it will go for at auction else they are just giving you free money!

RossDagley wrote:It was lovely. I came VERY close to pulling the trigger. The car was ideal to be honest, but we couldn't agree on the finance/price etc. The offer on my rs4 was beyond silly (it's a cat d due to seat theft and has high mileage but still...) we ended up being about 1000 quid apart.

The only thing that bothered me about it was it was "missing" in action when I first went to look at it last weekend - one dealership saying the other had it on loan (I went there, they didn't). When I drove this one, it's got 5k miles on it more than advertised, and they only took it in 7 weeks ago... So I don't know if it's been the local sales force "sales champion of the week"s ride every weekend

The car was lovely though - pulled hard, close to the spec I want... Meh. Maybe if it's there in a few weeks and I have someone make me an offer I can't refs on the RS4...

I'm about to list my RS6 nearly exactly the same as the one you test drove, selling for under 30k and its got 8 months ausi warranty left, will personal message you.

Carl

hiredog wrote:
I'm about to list my RS6 nearly exactly the same as the one you test drove, selling for under 30k and its got 8 months ausi warranty left, will personal message you.

Carl

Does that Cover any problems in Australia ?