UPDATE: In need of some buying advice

[Simell]

I preferred the Air suspension to the DRC when test driving cars and bought one with Air as a result. I am sure if you are tracking it then DRC may be better, but on the road, it would be Air for me every time. Mine will also be sitting idle for weeks at a time, but like someone else said, no spirited driving until its up to temperature and change the oil regardless of the miles.

[Simell]

I preferred the Air suspension to the DRC when test driving cars and bought one with Air as a result. I am sure if you are tracking it then DRC may be better, but on the road, it would be Air for me every time. Mine will also be sitting idle for weeks at a time, but like someone else said, no spirited driving until its up to temperature and change the oil regardless of the miles.

[Lig]

Hi LRB23,

I could be too late here as you may have already pulled the trigger but I would say make a list of your preferred options in order.

I was so close to buying one with chrome\alloy trim and so glad one came along with black pack.

I did look at wrapping but it just seemed too messy, in terms of cost and also messing about with my 'new' P&J. Also I wanted to use the roof bars for a roof rack, so these could not be wrapped and I would have to buy replacements.. OK I thought, but then I didnt like the thought of the roof lining being pulled off for fitting the black bars etc....

I sacrificed HUD for the black pack, but now so glad I did... As for me I like looking at my car just as much as driving it

Re DRC v Air, you need to drive both and see which you prefer.... IMO DRC is a firmer ride in all modes and in Dynamic its very firm, I can totally see some would say too firm, but I prefered it over Air. For me its too firm in Dynamic to use all the time, but I like it when I am in the mood as it does change the characteristics of the car considerably. I test drove 2 of each and then only considered cars with DRC.

Dont be hasty..., the right car will come along....

Cheers,
Lig.

[LRB23]

Hi All, so finally got behind the wheel of one of these monsters! Jesus... nothing prepared me for the sheer brutality of the torque delivery!

But before all that I had to drive 11 hours overnight from Nice, South of France all the way up to north of the M25, arriving this morning blurry eyed and full of caffeine.
It was a final hurrah in my trusty S3. I did begin to have doubts on whether I should just keep the S3. Any doubt soon disappeared when I pulled into the forecourt and laid eyes on the staunch, Bavarian autobahn destroyer.

I managed to give it a good run up and down the dual carriageway, trying to find any nuances. Nothing stuck out apart from it needs a bloody good detail inside and out. It took about 10 minutes for me to make a decision. Out came the AMEX.

I said my final goodbyes to me beloved S3 and put a deposit down. I’ve given them one week to refurb all the wheels, detail it top to bottom and make sure everything is tip top.

It’s meant I’ve had to sell my organs and steal all the change from my wife’s purse.

I’m planning on taking it on a road trip next weekend to find out everything I can about my new steed. I’m still buzzing from my first experience. I can’t wait to get behind the wheel again.

I will update with Pics once she’s ready and in my hands!

Cheers for all the advice guys, really appreciate it. It’s been a rollercoaster of back and forth decision making but I’m almost a smug, stoked RS7 C7 owner!


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[jamiej]

RS7?

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[LRB23]

RS7?

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Typo. Wayyyyy to excited.


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[johnny11]

Well done, all I would say is make sure anything that needed addressing is done when they handover. When I purchased mine last year a certain midlands audi dealer handed over my car with blacks marks on the light coloured seats, and a few other bits were not addressed.
You will have great fun on the journey back when you collect, this week will be so long for you now.

[LRB23]

Well done, all I would say is make sure anything that needed addressing is done when they handover. When I purchased mine last year a certain midlands audi dealer handed over my car with blacks marks on the light coloured seats, and a few other bits were not addressed.
You will have great fun on the journey back when you collect, this week will be so long for you now.

Cheers @johnny11. I’ve given them a defect list of all the things I want corrected. I’ve told them repeatedly I have high expectations of how the car should be present based on previous Audi dealers... stoke up the competition a little.

I’ve managed to find a local company that can wrap all the parts in Black I want done, namely the window trim, front grill and rear diffuser trim.

7 days and counting...


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[Lig]

Thats great news LRB23, Congrats

Its such a shame that some dealers dont prep cars before they go on sale, they really should!

But I am sure all will be sorted and I am looking forward to the pics!

Happy Days ahead!!
Lig.

[LRB23]

Thats great news LRB23, Congrats

Its such a shame that some dealers dont prep cars before they go on sale, they really should!

But I am sure all will be sorted and I am looking forward to the pics!

Happy Days ahead!!
Lig.

The car was only delivered to the Dealer a couple of days before even though it had been advertised for some time. They said it was a VIP client who was allowed to keep hold of the car until someone expressed interest. Or he was just talking <beep>...

No doubt I’ll have to give it a full detail myself, I have high standards and often if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Plus I love cleaning my car.

I’ve got a Fiat 500 for the week to tie me over... I couldn’t think of a more appropriate car


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[giles]

I will be selling my 2016 Mythos Black RS6 in March. 19,600 miles on it. Not sure what sort of price I will be looking at to get for it yet?

[doodlebug]

35-40 at a guess. It’s not a good time for the performance car market.

[giles]

Nah. Have been offered £50k already

[doodlebug]

Really?! That’s well over the odds. Why on earth would you pay 50k for a four year old, now superseded motor in a depressed market.

[giles]

Even webuyanycar will offer 45k