Looking for an RS6 without DRC & general advice.

[philspencer]

Hi,

I'm a new user here and I'm looking at buying an RS6.

I want one that already has the DRC removed & replaced with coils & dampers (not just fixed / replaced with a new Audi suspension) and has had the cambelt service done in the last 10k miles. It also needs to be in the south of England (ideally not too far from north Essex). I want to spend around £17k, but could stretch a little further for a well sorted example with new tyres, pads, etc (i.e. something I don't have to spend too much on in the next 12 months). I've just sold my old car, have the cash to spend and am already sick of taxis / lifts from friends, so would like to get something now. I've spotted 3 cars on PistonHeads that fit my requirements, but have only been able to make contact with one of the owners so far. If anyone out there is thinking of selling or knows of something I should be looking at, please contact me.

On to the advice bit. Apart from the suspension anything I should look out for, warning signs & sounds, places to check, etc.

Also what about cars with decat downpipes? I had a heavily modified Impreza several years ago and it was a huge pain getting the cats swapped over just for the MOT. I ended up with a high flow sports cat in the end. I assume a de-cat RS6 will give similar problems at MOT time, so anyone know roughly how much it would cost to put some sports cats in and if it would then require a re-map.

Cheers,
Phil.

[posterboyj]

Welcome to the forum!

Just basic stuff
The more experienced members here can give you more info

Essential
Serviced every 9-10K
Cam belt, water pump, fluids & filters Spark plugs at 40k
Gearbox service (Remapped?)
DRC (Leaking? Clunky?)

Checks
Oil cap
Coolant condition
Suspension
Tyres
Brakes (Disc, Calliper + Pad)

[Arfa]

Phil

My car is for sale at the moment. Up near Leeds but I will be in Aylesbury Monday night and can meet up if you want to have a look at it.

RS6 Avant, 52 reg. 30,000 miles, t&t jan 2010, mugello blue, grey leather,piano black trim, multi function steering wheel, 19 inch alloys, full Audi main dealer service history, recent cam belt and water pump change, tyres, H&R coilovers, hotchkiss arb, unit 20 big brake kit, phaeton backplates. £17,000 ONO

Car is advertised on Autotrader website whith pics if you want to have a look!

[WeaselRS6saloon]

Hi Phil,

mine is for sale as posted on here -

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=76013

or on Piston Heads here -

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/941153.htm

not sure if you have seen it on Piston Heads and it didnt suit your requirements ? £16,495

DRC has been replaced by Grizz at Unit 20 with KWv3 adjustable coilovers.
Cam Belts been done
4 brand new tyres fitted
3 year transferable warranty remaining (£50 per month to Warrant Direct)

Let me know if your interested

cheers
Kev

[philspencer]

Thanks for the help people. I ended up buying Arfa's car. I had to go up to Leeds at the last minute to see family, so it all worked out quite nicely. Sorry kev, forgot to mention in the original post that I was only interested in an Avant - the extra practicality argument helped convince my wife why I really needed an RS6.

Thanks,
Phil.

[Balchy]

Ah yes, practicality

[Daveperc]

Practicality is definitely the key.

Recently found that a standard 3ft mattress exactly fits in the back with the seats down - very comfy!!

So just sell the house, buy the car, and sleep wherever!!

Dave

[Lig]

Now that really is 'Posh Dogging' Dave!!

You kind of asked for that one !!

Lig...

[Lig]

Sorry Dave,

Just tickled me and thought I'd put what others were thinking.....or maybe just me...

Lig...

[Daveperc]

Can't think what you mean!