Goodbye - for now
Goodbye - for now
Well gents after 4 years and 40k miles of ownership I sadly waved goodbye to my saloon this afternoon. I thought long and hard about the sale but having both the RS6 and 911 turbo was a step too far in these hard times. The wife and I have decided that our current home will be our residence for the next 20 years or more whilst the family grows up so the cash is being put towards an extension. The grand master plan is for me to use a tdci Nissan Qashqai as my daily transport which the wife will inherit in a couple of years enabling me to get back into a C6 RS6 once prices are at the right level for me to buy at. So for the time being it's goodbye - although I haven't actively contributed for the last couple of years I do still regularly visit the forum and like most ex owners will continue to do so. To the likes of Grizz thanks for all your help and advice in the past.
I've encouraged the new owner to visit here to say hello, introduce himself and post a few pics. Be gentle with him.
Rich.
I've encouraged the new owner to visit here to say hello, introduce himself and post a few pics. Be gentle with him.
Rich.
The Present ...
C7 RS6 Avant - Estoril Blue - everything bar B&O - Akrapovic only upgrade (... so far)
The Past ...
C6 RS6 Saloon - Phantom Black - lots of factory extras but no tuning.
C5 RS6 Saloon - Daytona with black Interior - Full Milltek with 100 cpsi cats - AMD Remap - Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers - MTM Bimoto's - Phaeton Brake Upgrade - RNS-E + Bluetooth + Multi-media player + Phatbox
911 (996) Turbo - X50 - Aerokit - PCCB
C7 RS6 Avant - Estoril Blue - everything bar B&O - Akrapovic only upgrade (... so far)
The Past ...
C6 RS6 Saloon - Phantom Black - lots of factory extras but no tuning.
C5 RS6 Saloon - Daytona with black Interior - Full Milltek with 100 cpsi cats - AMD Remap - Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers - MTM Bimoto's - Phaeton Brake Upgrade - RNS-E + Bluetooth + Multi-media player + Phatbox
911 (996) Turbo - X50 - Aerokit - PCCB
RE: Goodbye - for now
Hi Rich,
A couple of years will fly by but in the meantime enjoy the family and the new extension! If it's big enough perhaps you and the missus could have a couple more!

Dave
A couple of years will fly by but in the meantime enjoy the family and the new extension! If it's big enough perhaps you and the missus could have a couple more!

Dave
RE: Goodbye - for now
Awesome... to enable someone else to benefit from the experience.
Fair play Rich, don't forget to let me know when you sell the beetle
Fair play Rich, don't forget to let me know when you sell the beetle

Present:...
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport, Caterham 420R, CCM Spitfire, VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
DB11 AMR, 992, 991.2, Yamaha MT01, 640d Gran Coupe, 635d Coupe, RS6 C5, Audi TT 225 Coupe, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport, Caterham 420R, CCM Spitfire, VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
DB11 AMR, 992, 991.2, Yamaha MT01, 640d Gran Coupe, 635d Coupe, RS6 C5, Audi TT 225 Coupe, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
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RE: Goodbye - for now
Family first Rich, always. Fair play, look forward to seeing you about- once an RSer- always an RSer!
CheeRS Mooch.
CheeRS Mooch.
It's all Bollox.
Half of what you read is bull and the other half is all <beep>.
Half of what you read is bull and the other half is all <beep>.
Hello!
Hello...Rich_C wrote: I've encouraged the new owner to visit here to say hello, introduce himself and post a few pics. Be gentle with him.

Clive
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
RE: Hello!
How did i know it would be you .... Well done ..Thats a very nice car ..
Unit 20
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The northwest's only dedicated 'RS' repair centre.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/unit-20/104343529619713
0151 3366888
The northwest's only dedicated 'RS' repair centre.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/unit-20/104343529619713
RE: Hello!
It all slots into place 
Good purchase Clive.

Good purchase Clive.
Present:...
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport, Caterham 420R, CCM Spitfire, VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
DB11 AMR, 992, 991.2, Yamaha MT01, 640d Gran Coupe, 635d Coupe, RS6 C5, Audi TT 225 Coupe, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport, Caterham 420R, CCM Spitfire, VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
DB11 AMR, 992, 991.2, Yamaha MT01, 640d Gran Coupe, 635d Coupe, RS6 C5, Audi TT 225 Coupe, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
RE: Hello!
Thanks guys 
Yes, it is Grizz, it's spot on, and I'm very lucky to be the proud new owner - thanks again Rich!

Yes, it is Grizz, it's spot on, and I'm very lucky to be the proud new owner - thanks again Rich!

Clive
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
RE: Hello!
Got to be one of the best about....
Unit 20
0151 3366888
The northwest's only dedicated 'RS' repair centre.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/unit-20/104343529619713
0151 3366888
The northwest's only dedicated 'RS' repair centre.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/unit-20/104343529619713
RE: Hello!
As suggested, a few pics, in all her glory - thanks to Rich's fastidious attention to detail 







Clive
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
RE: Hello!
Awesome car mate, such a phat pose !
Dropped saloon on flush rims... purrrfect
Dropped saloon on flush rims... purrrfect

RE: Hello!
damn you clive...how do you end up with these amazing cars!!! your S8 was possibly the best about, and now you've got possibly the best saloon !!
only kidding though, amazing car
only kidding though, amazing car
RE: Hello!
Hi David
Well your saloon was one of the best I've ever seen too

Well your saloon was one of the best I've ever seen too

Clive
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
S2 ABY coupe, S4 B5 saloon, S4 B6 avant
RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
RE: Hello!
Indeed...
Also, forgot about those Bimoto's; looks superb.
Also, forgot about those Bimoto's; looks superb.
Present:...
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport, Caterham 420R, CCM Spitfire, VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
DB11 AMR, 992, 991.2, Yamaha MT01, 640d Gran Coupe, 635d Coupe, RS6 C5, Audi TT 225 Coupe, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport, Caterham 420R, CCM Spitfire, VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
DB11 AMR, 992, 991.2, Yamaha MT01, 640d Gran Coupe, 635d Coupe, RS6 C5, Audi TT 225 Coupe, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
Thanks for your comments guys. Clive - you've got a great car (my honest opinion) and the car has (genuinely) got a great new owner.
I've thoroughly enjoyed the ownership experience - well maybe not some of the big bills and trying to find a competent Audi dealership. It was everything (and more) that I wanted it to be. I still remember the sense of pride and achievement the day I picked it up.
I was sad to see it drive away but life moves on. One things for sure is that the Porsche is going to feel blisteringly quick if I'm spending my weekdays trundling around in a diesel Qashqai
... for the time being - maybe I should get the C6 RS6 agreement down in writing.
Rich.
I've thoroughly enjoyed the ownership experience - well maybe not some of the big bills and trying to find a competent Audi dealership. It was everything (and more) that I wanted it to be. I still remember the sense of pride and achievement the day I picked it up.
I was sad to see it drive away but life moves on. One things for sure is that the Porsche is going to feel blisteringly quick if I'm spending my weekdays trundling around in a diesel Qashqai

Rich.
The Present ...
C7 RS6 Avant - Estoril Blue - everything bar B&O - Akrapovic only upgrade (... so far)
The Past ...
C6 RS6 Saloon - Phantom Black - lots of factory extras but no tuning.
C5 RS6 Saloon - Daytona with black Interior - Full Milltek with 100 cpsi cats - AMD Remap - Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers - MTM Bimoto's - Phaeton Brake Upgrade - RNS-E + Bluetooth + Multi-media player + Phatbox
911 (996) Turbo - X50 - Aerokit - PCCB
C7 RS6 Avant - Estoril Blue - everything bar B&O - Akrapovic only upgrade (... so far)
The Past ...
C6 RS6 Saloon - Phantom Black - lots of factory extras but no tuning.
C5 RS6 Saloon - Daytona with black Interior - Full Milltek with 100 cpsi cats - AMD Remap - Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers - MTM Bimoto's - Phaeton Brake Upgrade - RNS-E + Bluetooth + Multi-media player + Phatbox
911 (996) Turbo - X50 - Aerokit - PCCB
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