Buying an import

[Martyns]

Is there any negatives to buying a Japanese imported rs6, other than clocks in kmh!

Also is it best to look for low milage rs6 , 60,000 miles or go for higher milage 120,000 that’s had the dreaded oil seal done

[NICKH]

Every imported one that I have seen, were not exactly in the best of condition. Also, avoid any that are being sold in the Bradford / Leeds area as the sellers are less than honest!

Have had my C6 (my 4th RS6 and 2nd C6 out of 20+ Audis over the years) for 9 years now and still only 58k miles (bought it on 18k miles in 2015). They are MEGA cars but are expensive to maintain PROPERLY, mine has just had a £2,500 spend on full DRC refresh with all new flexi pipes by Grizz at Unit20 but my car is completely pampered and wants for nothing!

[TS811]

Hi NICKH, I'm curious what you consider expensive to maintain properly. How much has it cost over the 9 years you've had it? I'm looking at getting one now as well (as a daily driver), my mental barrier is probably at around 4-5k CHF per year in maintenance. Not that I would have issues covering a higher bill, but I would find it difficult to justify the expense (especially as I already have a B7 RS4).

[NICKH]

My car is still low miles at 57k but I have just spent over £1k on full service with new plugs and coil packs (1 had started to fail so i replaced them all), £2.5k on 4 new DRC suspension flexi pipes (started weeping) and 2 new rear coil springs (1 had snapped), then another £1k+ on a fresh set of MPS4S's (mine were over 5 years old now so I replaced them) plus over £2.5k on fresh front & rear discs and pads (I upgraded to RB Racing Rotors BBK). So that's £7k on maintenance and refreshing parts without having to spend on unforeseen repairs as they are very reliable cars IF YOU DO THE PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE.

I had already done the dreaded engine/gearbox oil seal, coolant pipes (fitted new set of FULL pipes not just a repair of the old ones), suspension arms, engine oil tank (they corrode) and replacement intercoolers (1 was leaking so I upgraded to full Wagner setup) during my ownership.

Overall, I would say that I have spent maybe £25k over my 9 years of ownership but the car only does around 3K miles a year.