Buying 1st Audi RS6

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Yossarian
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Buying 1st Audi RS6

Post by Yossarian » Sat May 24, 2014 7:53 pm

Hello everyone, newbies here :bigwave:

Seriously thinking of swapping my current 2013 FFRR Vogue SE 4.4SDV8 for new C7 RS6. FFRR is a great car but lacks the thrill of a RS6 and after many test drives and reading/watching endless reviews I'm almost ready to place an order for new RS6.

Just a few questions if you wouldn't mind helping me:

1. I commute 200miles somedays, will I notice big diff between RS6 and the FFRR in terms of ride comfort? (FFRR is on 22"s).

2. What realistic MPG should I expect (mainly Mway / fast road driving)?

3. I'm not a huge fan of the small choice of wheels Audi offer, how much is a decent set of aftermarket 21"s & tyres such as black ADV.1s or similar? And would they slot straight on or need arch/suspension work?

4. Is air suspension better for UK Mways in the main, with the odd B road blast (rather than steel springs)?

5. What do you think of not spending £4k on Carbon Pack but having those same parts carbon black wrapped instead once I have the car? Would it look good? (Would be a lot cheaper £££).

6. Is the Audi sports exhaust, for £1k, a better idea than fitting a Milltek once I have the car? (What price a Milltek to add sound, love the popping and banging on overrun, and performance?).

7. How long before the reported facelift do you think?

8. Current wait time for a Sepang Blue with little options?

Many thanks for any answers/help :biggrin3:

rabies
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Re: Buying 1st Audi RS6

Post by rabies » Tue May 27, 2014 11:38 am

Answers to some (not all) below

1. I commute 200miles somedays, will I notice big diff between RS6 and the FFRR in terms of ride comfort? (FFRR is on 22"s).
Bit harsher on the RS6 but keep it in comfort as dynamic adds nothing apart from spine ache

2. What realistic MPG should I expect (mainly Mway / fast road driving)?
I'm averaging 23.5 MPG with that mix

3. I'm not a huge fan of the small choice of wheels Audi offer, how much is a decent set of aftermarket 21"s & tyres such as black ADV.1s or similar? And would they slot straight on or need arch/suspension work?
No idea

4. Is air suspension better for UK Mways in the main, with the odd B road blast (rather than steel springs)?
I'd go with springs - and get the dynamic package as you get the uprated steering and lights

5. What do you think of not spending £4k on Carbon Pack but having those same parts carbon black wrapped instead once I have the car? Would it look good? (Would be a lot cheaper £££).
I don't think you find anyone that could wrap the bright work (roof rails, door surrounds etc) and do a good job. Know someone who had their mirrors wrapped and had it removed after a week and get the mirrors sprayed (as I did). If you want black brightwork, you'll have to get the carbon pack

6. Is the Audi sports exhaust, for £1k, a better idea than fitting a Milltek once I have the car? (What price a Milltek to add sound, love the popping and banging on overrun, and performance?).
No idea on the milteck but the stock is a must anyway

7. How long before the reported facelift do you think?
who cares - residuals should be fine

8. Current wait time for a Sepang Blue with little options?
3-6 months would be my guess

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Re: Buying 1st Audi RS6

Post by Yossarian » Tue May 27, 2014 10:52 pm

Thanks, much appreciated, that helps a lot. :beerchug:

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