S6 vs RS6 - the reality

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Lionheart
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Re: S6 vs RS6 - the reality

Post by Lionheart » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:12 am

Hi there

Yes, that's a fair point about the 4.2. Do the RS6 bumpers etc still fit it (i.e. is it also a flared wheel arch model?)

You would definitely want the Recaro's!

I actually bought an S6 via eBay and it turned out to have the common gearbox fault, but spotted before I paid so nothing lost (thankfully!!!) Did a lot of investigation into the costs of having the gearbox refurbished - best case scenario is around £1,200 + VAT.

Anyway, long story short I had a change of heart after that experience and went for an Audi S4 (B6, 2003) which I picked up with two owners from new, with full Audi service history, at a great price. 344bhp as standard and absolutely love it!!!

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Re: S6 vs RS6 - the reality

Post by Ian_C » Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:00 am

Good choice!! ;)
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Re: S6 vs RS6 - the reality

Post by madcjd » Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:00 pm

Lionheart wrote:Hi there

Yes, that's a fair point about the 4.2. Do the RS6 bumpers etc still fit it (i.e. is it also a flared wheel arch model?)

You would definitely want the Recaro's!

I actually bought an S6 via eBay and it turned out to have the common gearbox fault, but spotted before I paid so nothing lost (thankfully!!!) Did a lot of investigation into the costs of having the gearbox refurbished - best case scenario is around £1,200 + VAT.

Anyway, long story short I had a change of heart after that experience and went for an Audi S4 (B6, 2003) which I picked up with two owners from new, with full Audi service history, at a great price. 344bhp as standard and absolutely love it!!!
Well done - nice car!

Yes, the A6 4.2 models also have flared arches and the RS6 bumpers go straight on - no dramas.

I've had mine almost 5 yrs now, and as much as I love it, am getting itchy feet!
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