Heart has found a new love but is the head following...
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:50 am
hi all, recently joined this forum as my thoughts have been turned from yearning for an M5 to salivating for an RS6..
However, reading the buyers guide (in the sticky's) and all the posts about how costly it is to run the RS6, i have to say the M5 is looking alot healthier to me right now... i appreciate the differences between the and personal preference BUT they are both absolute AWESOME beasts...
From what i have read, even if i find a well looked after 6 (all common issues resolved and addressed) i am still likely to spend 1000's each year just to keep the 6 happy. I am NOT considering wear & tear items here. I am purely thinking of items that could fail and require hefty garage bills.
-> Am i right or have a completely mis-understood the demands of this beast?
Also, i only ever see comments from regular forum members as to the costly nature of these cars.. These guys/gals seem to be avid enthusiasts who like to keep their cars at optimal performance regardless of costs, i.e. every little fault has to be addressed with no expense spared..
this may not be reflective of the many RS6 owners around the country.
-> Would you agree? Have a pidgeon-holed peeps incorrectly?
I have also noticed that there aren't many posts from new members with 'new' problems.. that tells me that these cars are quite reliable EXCEPT when something big goes BUT if those BIG issues are addressed then the car would simply be maintained through regular wear & tear maintenance (although this would be more pricey compared to standard road vehicles), which is perfectly acceptable for a family supercar.
-> Discuss?
I have also noted that many of the posts describing large amounts of money being spent in short periods of time is a combination of fixing the common expensive faults OR improving the 6 via aftermarket mods, i.e. large amounts do NOT need to be spent if simply maintaining the 6 through regular annual maintenance and wear & tear..
-> do you agree with this statement?
Annual warranties seem to go a long way to providing piece of mind for the up-keep of the 6. Would i be right in assuming every regular forum member has a warranty taken out on their beast?
Apologies for the long winded posts and endless questions BUT i am trying to convince my head that the 6 is not as bad as written and described here, i.e. if the right RS6 is found and maintained with love and care, the hit on the pocket is not as bad as described in this forum in many posts.
i just want to be sure i make the right decision between 'smiles per miles' and 'headache and heartache'...
However, reading the buyers guide (in the sticky's) and all the posts about how costly it is to run the RS6, i have to say the M5 is looking alot healthier to me right now... i appreciate the differences between the and personal preference BUT they are both absolute AWESOME beasts...
From what i have read, even if i find a well looked after 6 (all common issues resolved and addressed) i am still likely to spend 1000's each year just to keep the 6 happy. I am NOT considering wear & tear items here. I am purely thinking of items that could fail and require hefty garage bills.
-> Am i right or have a completely mis-understood the demands of this beast?
Also, i only ever see comments from regular forum members as to the costly nature of these cars.. These guys/gals seem to be avid enthusiasts who like to keep their cars at optimal performance regardless of costs, i.e. every little fault has to be addressed with no expense spared..
this may not be reflective of the many RS6 owners around the country.
-> Would you agree? Have a pidgeon-holed peeps incorrectly?
I have also noticed that there aren't many posts from new members with 'new' problems.. that tells me that these cars are quite reliable EXCEPT when something big goes BUT if those BIG issues are addressed then the car would simply be maintained through regular wear & tear maintenance (although this would be more pricey compared to standard road vehicles), which is perfectly acceptable for a family supercar.
-> Discuss?
I have also noted that many of the posts describing large amounts of money being spent in short periods of time is a combination of fixing the common expensive faults OR improving the 6 via aftermarket mods, i.e. large amounts do NOT need to be spent if simply maintaining the 6 through regular annual maintenance and wear & tear..
-> do you agree with this statement?
Annual warranties seem to go a long way to providing piece of mind for the up-keep of the 6. Would i be right in assuming every regular forum member has a warranty taken out on their beast?
Apologies for the long winded posts and endless questions BUT i am trying to convince my head that the 6 is not as bad as written and described here, i.e. if the right RS6 is found and maintained with love and care, the hit on the pocket is not as bad as described in this forum in many posts.
i just want to be sure i make the right decision between 'smiles per miles' and 'headache and heartache'...
