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  1. May 30th, 2009, 20:25 #1
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    My Millenium Falcon

    After looking for just the right RS6 for a long time now, I'm now a new owner.

    I've been waiting/watching the depreciation for ~3yrs.
    However, I noticed that it is getting hard to find one in the color combo you want, which has been taken care of, and has <50k miles.

    I looked at several which were FS by dealerships, but were purchased at auction with no history other than carfax. With this car, that just makes me nervous.

    It was so refreshing and reassuring to be able to meet the one owner/driver and have the car checked out at the dealership which sold/maintained it; and even be able to speak to the RS6 tech who had done the service and inspection.

    I purchased having never driven an RS6 before, however my wife has a 04 A6 2.7t, which I love and borrowed every chance I had. Until now...

    2003 RS6
    Daytona Grey
    Charcoal interior
    48k miles
    Single owner-executive
    All service. Perfect condition.
    Transferable extended warranty.
    And will plan to have the DRC work done in August.
    (currently no klunk).





    Wow. By far the fastest car I've driven. What is amazing is not just how much power is available, but that it is incredibly smooth and seemingly limitless. The rate of acceleration never lets up. Accelerating 60-120mph feels like the same rate as 0-60.

    When driving home I found this open stretch of road:











    A stealthy sports car with room for a family.
    Truly one of the greatest cars ever made

    My garage,
    Beauty and THE BEAST





    Definitely worth the wait !
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  2. May 30th, 2009, 23:01 #2
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    Congrats and enjoy the ride!
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    Wow. By far the fastest car I've driven. What is amazing is not just how much power is available, but that it is incredibly smooth and seemingly limitless. The rate of acceleration never lets up. Accelerating 60-120mph feels like the same rate as 0-60.
    get a MTM chip - you will have orgasm on the way out of the install shop ...

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    Congrats and welcome aboard!
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    Yancy, nice ride and welcome to the forum.
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  6. May 31st, 2009, 11:18 #6
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    Welcome aboard!

    BIG congratulations on the new ride, definetely worth the waiting. I guess you will be seeing a lot more than 140 mph on the speedo very soon... Beast!
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  7. May 31st, 2009, 13:16 #7
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    Nice choice. Another 2 Audi household. Convinced my with to go with a TT instead of an slk350.
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    Millenium Falcon... never heard it called that before. Nice.

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  9. June 2nd, 2009, 01:43 #9
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    welcome. I am on the hunt for one myself. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get yours for ?
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    beautiful looking car.
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  11. June 2nd, 2009, 18:19 #11
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    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome :cool2:

    Quote Originally Posted by Benman View Post
    Millenium Falcon... never heard it called that before. Nice.

    Ben
    Ben,

    Well it just seems to fit...
    The Millenium Falcon was a rare model, (Obe One Kenobi had never heard of it.), fast, and could carry pilot plus four adults in comfort.
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  12. June 2nd, 2009, 23:13 #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yancy View Post
    Ben,

    Well it just seems to fit...
    The Millenium Falcon was a rare model, (Obe One Kenobi had never heard of it.), fast, and could carry pilot plus four adults in comfort.
    LOL! Niiice.

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  13. June 3rd, 2009, 18:39 #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by juventuss View Post
    welcome. I am on the hunt for one myself. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get yours for ?
    I was very picky when looking for this car. And the picker you are when looking at a rare car the more difficult it is to find a great deal.

    #1.
    I was looking at an RS6 in Minnesota...
    Daytona Grey
    Black interior
    36k miles
    Dealership (non Audi dealership)
    Unknown history
    36k asking price
    -this one was sold before I could buy it. The salesman did tell me the final price paid: $33,900.

    #2.
    RS6 in Palo Alto, CA
    Daytona Grey
    Black interior
    45k miles
    Dealership (non Audi dealership)
    Unknown history
    Purchased by the dealership at auction
    Asking price $36,000

    I had this one checked out at a local Audi dealership.
    Other than needing the DRC update and a minor interior trim piece it checked out ok.

    Negotiated price to $34,000.
    Almost bought this one, then I found...

    #3.
    RS6
    Daytona Grey
    Black Interior
    Tinted Windows (I like)
    Single Owner
    48k miles
    All service at dealership and documented
    Never tracked/raced
    Inspection at the dealership = passed with flying colors "perfect".

    I paid full asking price: $30,000.


    I know there has been alot of discussion lately on the forum concerning price. Sure, If you are ok with buying a car with zero history, no inspection, and perhaps not your first choice of color combination, then you can find much cheaper RS6s.
    However, buying one off ebay is risky with this car IMHO.

    I bought a $85k+ car (I have the window sticker) for $30k !

    I feel like I got a great deal and have no regrets about the price...

    Hope that helps.

    -Yancy
    Last edited by Yancy; June 3rd, 2009 at 20:02.
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  14. June 5th, 2009, 14:43 #14
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    Argh,

    Just returned from the Dealership with my wife's 04 A6 2.7T...
    We had it in to do the fuel tank rollover valve recall service.

    "The Torque Converter is bad, that will be $5,560 to replace".

    This is not an A6 forum, but I know the TC is a weak point on the RS6's. So, I thought someone here might have some thoughts. Does the RS6 and the A6 2.7T share the same TQ?

    The error code is P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circ. Performance or Stuck Off Sporadic.
    Faulty Internal Oil Seal in Torque Converter.

    Driving it to and from the dealership, the CEL was not on.
    Did see the CEL one time under heavy acceleration last week, stayed on for ~5min then turned off.


    So, is the TQ Kaput?
    Can I drive the car until I get a replacement?

    Thank for any help.
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  15. June 5th, 2009, 22:00 #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yancy View Post
    Argh,

    Just returned from the Dealership with my wife's 04 A6 2.7T...
    We had it in to do the fuel tank rollover valve recall service.

    "The Torque Converter is bad, that will be $5,560 to replace".

    This is not an A6 forum, but I know the TC is a weak point on the RS6's. So, I thought someone here might have some thoughts. Does the RS6 and the A6 2.7T share the same TQ?

    The error code is P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circ. Performance or Stuck Off Sporadic.
    Faulty Internal Oil Seal in Torque Converter.

    Driving it to and from the dealership, the CEL was not on.
    Did see the CEL one time under heavy acceleration last week, stayed on for ~5min then turned off.


    So, is the TQ Kaput?
    Can I drive the car until I get a replacement?

    Thank for any help.
    Moved to:
    http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread....396#post163396
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