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37 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2003 at 7:46 AM
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What is this discussion about? Audi RS 6, BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Sedan
#32 of 37 I sat in one last night..... by andys120
Nov 06, 2003 (5:26 pm)
it is visually underwhelming, virtually indistinguishable from an A6, of course that's part of the charm.
#33 of 37 Sat in the RS 6 by markcincinnati
Nov 13, 2003 (8:27 am)
. . .but drove the S4 with a manual. I have had 2 V8 A6's, 2 V6 A6's and one 5 cylinder S6 (1995) and one V8 A8 and currently have a V6 allroad. My point is, I see the "lack of visual disctinction" comment loud and clear -- and have driven some very nice Audi V8 and factory "hot rod" offerings (from Audi).I am disappointed the RS 6's lack of a 6spd transmission (either shifty or shiftless).
I am also disappointed in the low residual.
Having said that, I would certainly love to have one, but the S4 was incredible -- it brought the memories back of the '95 S6 -- the RS 6 seemed, well, a tiny bit too "civil" -- and the price and as noted the residual turn me off.
Put the suspension from the RS 6 into the S4, market the heck out of it and, well, Audi, you will have a license to to print money!
Maybe a test drive in the RS 6 would wow me -- indeed, I am certain it would. But it isn't, to me, $30K more car than my last A6 4.2 "sport" pack equipped version.
As I said, I certainly wouldn't look a "gift" one in the mouth though, if you get my drift.
#34 of 37 markcincinnati by ksurg
Nov 13, 2003 (7:30 pm)
First of all you do have to drive the RS-6 to appreciate it. Coming from another A6 4.2 owner once you drive the RS-6 you be dumb struck to believe that it could share anything other than a shell. I own a Carrera 4S and am tired of visual distinction( some the most distinguished are also cheaply made, placing look over substance). The M5 is not particularly distinguished nor is the E55 AMG. As for residuals...yeah they're poor. However in speaking with a BMW dealer they're anticipating $25-30 over MSRP for 6 months after the car hits the US. So add that into the depreciation. Lastly I don't have to go far to find a M5 or E55 AMG. You want exclusivity go with the RS-6. Too bad most Americans have never driven a RS Audi.#35 of 37 If I get a chance, I will drive one -- by markcincinnati
Nov 14, 2003 (12:59 pm)
. . .but even if my chance to own one is gone, the S4 was very sweet. I hope the RS 6 suspension migrates to other Audis, as I saw the test report of the RS 6 on SPEEDVISION and the comments pertaining to the suspension were awesome.#36 of 37 E60 M5: 0-60 LESS THAN 4.0S? by portknoxxa
Nov 14, 2003 (6:02 pm)
WITH THE S2-DINAN M5 HAVING A 0-60 TIME OF 4.2S(APPROX.) WITH 470HP, THE NEW E55 AMG 0-60 IN ABOUT 4.3S. THE E60 M5 WITH AT LEAST 500HP AND ALSO BEING A LIGHTER CAR WITH THE EXTENSIVE USE OF ALUMINUM. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE E60 M5 TO CLOCK A SUB 4.0S O-60, AND MAYBE A SUB 11.0 1/4 MILE. ALSO WILL THE USE OF ALUMINUM OFFSET THE WEIGHT OF THE E60 WHICH IS LARGER THAN THE E39 IN EVERY DIMENSION.#37 of 37 Please don't use all caps it is almost impossible to read. Thanks. by markcincinnati
Nov 19, 2003 (7:46 am)
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