This seems a very healthy page which is more than can be said for the R8 one!
Recently returned Audi RS owner and came from an E63s estate (spoiler alert-it was awesome). Now in a 2016 4S R8 V10 Plus-a very very worthy replacement.
Why the sanity check? Well the R8 isn’t exactly practical and whilst I have a 2012 Defender it’s a pig to drive as it’s heavily modified (on 35 inch tyres ++++) and more about the experience than any comfort.
I have always lusted after a C5 RS6 ever since they came out and things like (yes I know cliche alert) Layer Cake didn’t help either.
I had a C6 and then had two C7’s.
I’m thinking of a C5 as a sort of daily (I WFH mostly nowadays with the odd long trip)
I’ve read the buyers guide and am fairly aware of major issues so not completely blinkered. Wouldn’t want a project and something that would a) be a money pit or b) break down every time I got in it.
So am I dreaming and need to stop sniffing bath salts or is this a solid choice?
Either that or a nice watch!
Awaiting the comments and maybe mockery who knows….
Edited to add-as with everything it’s down to budget which would be £10-12k maybe a bit more.
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Sanity check needed
Sanity check needed
Last edited by stevo55 on Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:54 pm, edited 4 times in total.
Current:
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
Re: Sanity check needed
Did you mean C5?
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Sanity check needed
Yes sorry-long day and typos! C5 RS6 thanks for noticing will editShoppinit wrote:Did you mean C5?
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Current:
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
Re: Sanity check needed
Thought so. But sometimes you get people posting on the C5 forum looking for info on the C6.
They are great cars. But I fear you might be disappointed coming from a V10 R8 in terms of face-melting performance. They’re still quick, obviously. But not in the brutal way the R8 V10 is.
I personally haven’t really had any major expenses. Hope I haven’t jinxed it now.
My biggest worry is starting to be availability of parts.
But if you know all that and are still interested then your timing is perfect. Matt has just put his up for sale.
They are great cars. But I fear you might be disappointed coming from a V10 R8 in terms of face-melting performance. They’re still quick, obviously. But not in the brutal way the R8 V10 is.
I personally haven’t really had any major expenses. Hope I haven’t jinxed it now.
My biggest worry is starting to be availability of parts.
But if you know all that and are still interested then your timing is perfect. Matt has just put his up for sale.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Sanity check needed
Thanks mate that’s heartening and the performance isn’t the thing really and you are correct-the R8 is an absolute lunatic of a car. So was the E63s to be honest but heavier and a different type of animal plus a bit too complex-especially the operating system. The R8 is just sharper and being n/a the gearbox changes are lightening quick.Shoppinit wrote:Thought so. But sometimes you get people posting on the C5 forum looking for info on the C6.
They are great cars. But I fear you might be disappointed coming from a V10 R8 in terms of face-melting performance. They’re still quick, obviously. But not in the brutal way the R8 V10 is.
I personally haven’t really had any major expenses. Hope I haven’t jinxed it now.
My biggest worry is starting to be availability of parts.
But if you know all that and are still interested then your timing is perfect. Matt has just put his up for sale.
The C5 has the character and is another legendary ‘cool’ car and that attracts me. I’m lucky enough to have owned some legendary motors (expensive habit) and the C5 is an old itch.
Can remember seeing one accelerating past in London when they first came out-stuck with me.
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Current:
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
Re: Sanity check needed
Why don’t you contact Matt and have a look at his close up. It’s not too far if you’re London way.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Sanity check needed
Sounds like a good shout will have a look at his car-getting a known forum car is always a smart move seeing as there are some complete dogs out there
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Current:
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
Re: Sanity check needed
I recently picked up a C5 few months back now and have put 2k on it so far..
Yes they can be expensive, 20 years old now so things tend to always need doing. But the character of it, people look at it, and the usability i love it, i don't daily it but it gets a lot of use.
I think you have to come into these with an open mind now that at any moment you could have an issue and such is life!
Yes they can be expensive, 20 years old now so things tend to always need doing. But the character of it, people look at it, and the usability i love it, i don't daily it but it gets a lot of use.
I think you have to come into these with an open mind now that at any moment you could have an issue and such is life!
Daytona Grey C5 RS6
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
MRC Stage 2 550BHP 850nm - Bilsteins - Hotchkis ARBs - Tubular Manifolds - Wagners - Apikol Intake - Custom Exhaust With Anti Drone - X-Carlink - 3rd Gearbox
Re: Sanity check needed
You can also get some pretty hair-raising bills with things like E63 AMGs or R8s...
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Sanity check needed
Yes true, my AMG was a 2019 model and Mercedes give a 2 year warranty on approved used which was unusually nice seeing as BM & Audi give 1. I think it had a faulty light in my 2 year ownership. Pretty reliable things and was a car that imho didn’t need any ‘tweaks’ as it’s a complete animal stock (some are getting 800bhp so lord knows what they are like to handle). The R8 is a new thing for me but it’s over 8 years old now, 21,700 on the clock and I’m the 4th owner. Very clean example with FASH-my hope is the biggest expense will be filling it up! Thirsty beasts they are but not as bad as say, my old C6 RS6 which was ridiculous (average 16 mpg).Shoppinit wrote:You can also get some pretty hair-raising bills with things like E63 AMGs or R8s...
A well cared for car (such as on these forums) is to me the way ahead. When looking for my C6 I viewed some horror stories that would have been a nightmare to own.
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Current:
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
Re: Sanity check needed
Just to round off this thread-followed the advice on Matt’s car and today went to visit him and drove it back home!
To say he’s been meticulous and diligent in his ownership and care of the car is an understatement. Presented me with a ‘War & Peace’ sized folder of everything that has been done and then some.
Had a fun drive home and the old girl can pull that’s for sure! Going through tunnels was enjoying the Milltek bellowing away.
Now it’s time to figure out how everything works and get used to things like no start/stop etc.
happy bunny here, thanks for all the help and a huge thanks to Matt!
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To say he’s been meticulous and diligent in his ownership and care of the car is an understatement. Presented me with a ‘War & Peace’ sized folder of everything that has been done and then some.
Had a fun drive home and the old girl can pull that’s for sure! Going through tunnels was enjoying the Milltek bellowing away.
Now it’s time to figure out how everything works and get used to things like no start/stop etc.
happy bunny here, thanks for all the help and a huge thanks to Matt!
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Current:
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
2012 Land Rover Defender XS Utility Full Tweaked Spectre conversion
Former:
2003 C5 RS6- forum car and well sorted.
2016 R8 V10 Plus.
2019 E63s AMG 4Matic Estate.
2015 C7 RS6 Misano Red Performance Plus and unicorn miles
2018 B9 RS5 coupe. Milltek Non-Res Exhaust.
2017 BMW M3 Competition Pack.
2015 A45 AMG.Overrated POS.
2016 C7 RS6 Panther black.
2009 C6 RS6 phantom black saloon. Milltek
2006 BMW Z4M Roadster.
2004 Alpina Roadster.
1994 E34 M5 Saloon
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Re: Sanity check needed
Nice purchase nice car welcome to the C5 club Marcus.
Happy motoring.
Matt keep in touch and keep sharing your vast knowledge of our cars.
Happy motoring.
Matt keep in touch and keep sharing your vast knowledge of our cars.
Last edited by steve2003rs6 on Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:23 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Sanity check needed
That's awesome. 
Nice one.
Welcome to the light wallet club.
Nice one. Welcome to the light wallet club.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Sanity check needed
Well wear, a beautiful machine you got!stevo55 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:46 pmJust to round off this thread-followed the advice on Matt’s car and today went to visit him and drove it back home!
To say he’s been meticulous and diligent in his ownership and care of the car is an understatement. Presented me with a ‘War & Peace’ sized folder of everything that has been done and then some.
Had a fun drive home and the old girl can pull that’s for sure! Going through tunnels was enjoying the Milltek bellowing away.
Now it’s time to figure out how everything works and get used to things like no start/stop etc.
happy bunny here, thanks for all the help and a huge thanks to Matt!
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2003 RS6 | 2013 A6 BiTDI quattro | 2016 Corsa
| Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K6
was:
2004 A6 3.0TDI quattro | 2000 A6 1.8T quattro | 1997 A6 1.8 | 1998 Opel Vectra 1.6 | 1985 VW Santana |
2003 RS6 | 2013 A6 BiTDI quattro | 2016 Corsa
| Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K6was:
2004 A6 3.0TDI quattro | 2000 A6 1.8T quattro | 1997 A6 1.8 | 1998 Opel Vectra 1.6 | 1985 VW Santana |
Re: Sanity check needed
Thanks Steve. This forum was a real reason why ended up keeping the car so long - having an active community of members makes it much more enjoyable. It's been a real pleasure knowing you all. No egos, just a bunch of friendly and likeminded enthusiasts. But life moves on and I really need garage time to be spent rebuilding the Ultima now, plus it's likely I'll be doing a lot more mileage and have a lot less time over the next 3 years.steve2003rs6 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:58 amMatt keep in touch and keep sharing your vast knowledge of our cars.
I've got a couple of boxes of bits I need to sort out at some point - for example, I'm not sure how, but I ended up with another gearbox service kit when I only serviced the gearbox 2000 miles ago. I blame late nights & Jack Daniels.
Marcus - it was a pleasure to meet you, I hope you enjoy the car as much as I did.
"not a professional engineer, mechanic and mechanist"