Thinking of buying in - what's my checklist?

[rjb647]

Folks - I've lusted after an Audi RS6 for a long time. You read up anything and have to accept that they give pleasure and pain!

I fall into the category of buyer who is looking to pay £15-20,000 as the lump sum is a bit big otherwise (means looking at 03-04 models with 50-70k), but I have the income to handle bills and servicing.

Rather than make a tool of myself and buy a conker, could one of the many pro's do me a quick list of what should have been done/failed by now on this vintage of RS6 so I can spot a well maintained one vs one full of surprises.

Hopefully your help will mean I can keep the rep of these awesome cars intact.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[bam_bam]

Have a look for the stickies at the top of the C5 RS6 forum. Read carefully, twice, then ask your questions.

[HYFR]

+1 on da bam_bam!

Aim to get a plus if you can afford it ...

[darrenswift]

I may be selling mine soon, as I rarely get to drive her these days. 46k miles, Daytona saloon with H&R suspension and new 'Plus' (drilled) brakes and pads.

[Throopy]

Mine is up for sale
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2046849.htm

[rjb647]

Thanks for the pointers - I've never bothered with forums before so didn't know what a sticky was! Looked at the guide on there and it's a big thank you to Ross

Any thoughts on whether a respray is an issue? If you buy red and want black/silver any value problems?

Cheers

[bam_bam]

Changing colour... get a wrap. Cheaper, easier and reversable.

[DAylward]

a full wrap is the best answer as bam bam said,I am considering going for a white wrap when i get my RS6

[bam_bam]

Going white, consider blacking out all the chrome/Alu parts while you're at it.

[philroach]

if you want a particular colour car , buy a particular colour car

[ecain63]

Thought about wrapping mine white too. The only way to go is to include black optiics and titan rims. Would look sweet!

[DAylward]

Noo Eddie you have the best colour for an RS6,I would only consider wrapping white if it was something other than Daytona,just as a winter coat sort of thing

[ecain63]

Like I said, I thought about it. Mine is staying just the way it is. Oh, I'm testing a C6 tomorrow

[DAylward]

tart !!!

[ecain63]

True. Audi phoned me today and asked if I fancied having it for afew hours. The answer was obvious. Not the right colour though, its that funny light blue/silver. Bit old man for me but worth a look to pass a few hours.