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!
Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
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RossDagley
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Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
Believe only the man who has nothing to gain from what he says.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
Is it the black one at bath audi or the blue one at watford?
Sold: 2012 RS3 APR St2 exclusive buckets!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
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Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
It's the watford one. I love black but I'm a sucker for sepang!wrekka wrote:Is it the black one at bath audi or the blue one at watford?
Believe only the man who has nothing to gain from what he says.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
Yeah it looks nice that mate. I think member "gdavison" is one of the top guys on here to ask about the RS6
Sold: 2012 RS3 APR St2 exclusive buckets!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
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
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
Phantom Black C6 RS6 - ex Classba battleship
Mugello C6 RS6 5.0 TFSi AVANT - Gone.
If you have any quieries for interior or exterior LED's then get in touch.
Mugello C6 RS6 5.0 TFSi AVANT - Gone.
If you have any quieries for interior or exterior LED's then get in touch.
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RossDagley
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Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
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!
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!
Believe only the man who has nothing to gain from what he says.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
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)
(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)
B5 B6 B7 B9
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
On the whole these things are strong cars
Certainly more reliable than Rs4
Plenty of threads on here have a browse.
Certainly more reliable than Rs4
Plenty of threads on here have a browse.
Panamera Turbo S e hybrid (again)
RS6 C8 carbon black(merlin)
Panamera Turbo S e hybrid
RS6 C8 launch edition
R8 V10 plus
C7 RS6 PE dynamic pack plus
C7 RS6
Porsche Panamera Turbo
C6 RS6 AVANT
RS4 B7
Golf R32 mk 5
BMW M3 E46
Golf R32 mk 5
Golf GTI mk 5
VW Passat 130d 4 motion
VW bora 150pd
Ford Mondeo Ghia X V6
Ford Focus zetec
Rover 214!!
RS6 C8 carbon black(merlin)
Panamera Turbo S e hybrid
RS6 C8 launch edition
R8 V10 plus
C7 RS6 PE dynamic pack plus
C7 RS6
Porsche Panamera Turbo
C6 RS6 AVANT
RS4 B7
Golf R32 mk 5
BMW M3 E46
Golf R32 mk 5
Golf GTI mk 5
VW Passat 130d 4 motion
VW bora 150pd
Ford Mondeo Ghia X V6
Ford Focus zetec
Rover 214!!
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
How did the test drive go?
Sold: 2012 RS3 APR St2 exclusive buckets!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
Sold: 2014 Audi S4 Avant Black Edition (too slow as a stock car-doesn't sound good);
2016 RS6 performance with Non-res milltek (gutted to sell it) ;
2014 C7, Misano c6 mrc stage 2. AAS Custom Exhaust, cat bypass, itg filters. 731ps 1058nm. Superrbike quick!
TTS RS4 -amazing machine,
Previous:
many, many cars; all great and well-remembered!
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RossDagley
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Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
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...
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...
Believe only the man who has nothing to gain from what he says.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
Sounds almost there, Ross. The oddity with the milage would discourage me slightly but at least you've driven one now...
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
I'd guess the Boss used it for his summer holiday on the continent ...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...
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
Ex RS6 C6 Driver, gone but not forgotten.. The best car I have ever owned
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
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!
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
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
RS6 Avant Sepang Blue
Re: Pre-purchase advice / buyers guide
Does that Cover any problems in Australia ?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
Ex RS6 C6 Driver, gone but not forgotten.. The best car I have ever owned
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